The Veil (Demo)
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About Gameplay
The Veil is an atmospheric visual novel that plunges you into a world of mystery, intrigue and psychological tension. You will have to understand complex human relationships and make difficult choices, and every decision you make will determine the plot and the fate of the people around you.
Meet many interesting characters, each with their own secrets and motives. Get to know their stories, but be warned - this game is intended for mature audience (18+).
Immerse yourself in the world of The Veil, where every choice matters and every path can lead to unexpected consequences. Discover the depth of human emotion and a gripping narrative that will keep you in suspense until the very end.
About game
The Veil is currently in its demo version, offering a glimpse into a dark and captivating world of mystery, psychological tension, and complex human relationships. As a developer, I'm excited to bring this vision to life, building a narrative that delves deep into the consequences of every choice you make.
Future updates will expand the story, introducing new characters, intricate plot twists, and deeper interactions. The first full 0.1 version is planned for release soon, bringing much more content, polished gameplay, and new features based on feedback from this demo. Your thoughts and support are essential in shaping the path of The Veil.
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Can you make it aviable for the Itch.io app`?
The lighting is a little off especially for the first two screenshots, the banner one is much better.
Anyway your story or at minimal the genre of your game should surface in a demo. Right now it's hard to even tell which genre this game belongs to. I strongly suggest you rewrite the introduction.
I am guessing it's some sort of horror / psycho thriller with perhaps some paranormal, I could be wrong but the main thing is players shouldn't be left guessing...
Still I'll give this a try when there are a few more updates, all the best in your development and good luck!
Thank you for your feedback! I appreciate your thoughts on the visuals and the introduction. Since this is still a demo version, my goal is to gradually build up the story, creating a sense of intrigue and mystery. I understand it might not fully reveal the genre just yet, but I plan to unveil more elements as the game progresses.
I recommend keeping an eye on how the project develops—I think the direction will become clearer with future updates, and I hope it will keep you intrigued. Thanks for your support and for considering giving the game a try. Your feedback is really valuable, and I look forward to sharing more as the game evolves!
I think you need to strike a balance between giving out something to entice players and keeping your cards close.
Right now I feel there's too little to go on and you'll probably miss out on a lot of players since many won't bother to download something they don't even have a clue in which direction the game is going. It would be a shame as there are not too many dark themed HS games out there.
The trick is to reveal a little enough to entice people to download to try and yet retaining flexibility by keeping things vague. Now your demo situation is more like totally no info rather than being vague.
Hope this helps!
I completely understand where you’re coming from. Right now, I'm still finding my niche and learning the intricacies of game development, which is why the game is marked as being in development with a demo version. My goal with this early release is to set the stage and build interest without revealing too much, but I get that it might currently feel a bit too vague.
As the game progresses, especially with the first major update to version 0.1, more elements of the story will be revealed where they need to be. I’m aiming to strike that balance you mentioned, and I really appreciate your insights on how to improve that approach. Thanks for your support, and I hope you’ll check back to see how the game evolves!
You're welcome! I look forward to playing maybe a V0.3 or 0.4 ;-)
What future tags are you planning? Harem? ntr/sharing? Pregnancy? futa/trans? femdom?
Thanks for asking! I’m currently planning to include harem elements, as the story does allow for interactions with multiple characters. As for NTR/sharing, there might be some hints or minor elements touching on this, but nothing too extensive or confirmed yet.
Regarding pregnancy, futa/trans, and femdom, those are not part of my current plans. My focus is primarily on creating an engaging story with deep character interactions. However, I’m always open to feedback, so feel free to share any other thoughts or suggestions!
"NTR/sharing, there might be some hints or minor elements touching on this, but nothing too extensive or confirmed yet." Sounds like a dangerous precedent...
It's okay :)
As for NTR/sharing, there might be some hints or minor elements touching on this, but nothing too extensive or confirmed yet.
...Is there a reason why devs (not just you) do this? I mean a yes or no would suffice.
nah ^_^
Out of curiosity, what kind of erotic themes are to be expected? Normally I try and avoid things along the lines of NTR, Watersports, and other similar lines. Additionally, with choices mattering, I am curious if a walkthrough is planned to help readers find all the possible paths.
Thanks for your question! The erotic themes in the game will mainly focus on romantic and consensual interactions, with some fantasy elements. I understand that content like NTR and watersports can be divisive, so to clarify, watersports won’t be included, and if NTR is introduced, it will be purely optional and presented as a choice, ensuring that players can completely avoid it if they wish.
As for the impact of choices, they will play a big role in determining the story's direction and character relationships. I’m planning to create a walkthrough to help players discover all the possible paths and make sure no content is missed. I appreciate your interest, and I hope this information helps!
and if NTR is introduced, it will be purely optional and presented as a choice, ensuring that players can completely avoid it if they wish.
That makes it sound like you're baiting people with it. "If enough people who pay me want it, I'll add it" A simple yes or no.
my game is free :)
Planned tags?
Thank you for your interest! Here are the planned tags for my game:
NSFW: The game contains adult content.
Visual Novel: It's primarily a narrative-driven experience.
Fantasy: The story includes fantasy elements.
Mystery: The plot involves mysterious and intriguing elements.
Romance: The game features romantic interactions.
Erotic: It includes erotic content as part of the storyline.
Yes, we know the game contains adult content, what is the tags like harem, oral sex, and the game theme like horror, monsters, the story in general
Lemme refine my question: what kind of adult content do you plan on adding?
The adult content in the game will primarily include romantic and erotic scenes that explore the relationships between characters. These will be consensual and story-driven, aiming to deepen the connection between characters and enhance the narrative. There will also be elements of fantasy to add some unique twists to these interactions.
I’m focused on creating a mix of romance, intimacy, and passion, without venturing into more extreme fetishes. The goal is to ensure the content feels natural within the story and appealing to a wide range of players. If there are any specific aspects you’re concerned about or would like to see, feel free to let me know!
I'm sorry, but that was a non-answer. At least we clarified that noncon and dubcon aren't going to be there.