It isn't a retro top-down adventure if you have no bridges to mend along the way, right? 🧑‍🔧 #visualnovel #vn #indiedev #IndieGameDev #gameboy

I changed the text box so it would be possible to show it on the upper portion of the screen. This is useful when you have characters appearing in the lower portion of the exploration map, and the text box would block the view. #visualnovel #indiedev #IndieGameDev #gameboy #vn

Today I'm working on a Python script to list all dialogue text from Don's Curse. This will be useful later for two reasons: localization and word count. I also identified some typos and fixed them. 😅 #visual #vn #IndieGameDev #indiedev

Uncle Manny's restaurant has delicious codfish cakes and an eccentric clientele. #visualnovel #indiedev #IndieGameDev #gameboy #vn #screenshotsaturday

New release: Beta 0.2026015. Enhanced the speech beep patterns and fixed them on web players when playing on a mobile device. Now the beeps will sound like in this demo here.🦥🎶Read more on the devlog: rafaiska.itch.io/dons-curse/d... #visualnovel #indiedev #IndieGameDev #gameboy #vn

I'm improving the speech beep patterns I made a while ago. Instead of just adjusting the pitch, I also applied some effects and volume adjustments, so it can bring out the personality of each character. It's still a WIP, though. #visualnovel #indiedev #IndieGameDev #gameboy

I went back to my parent's house for the holidays, and there I found some old sketches from around late 2012. They made me remember that Don's Curse was initially conceived to be a manga instead of a VN. Full story on my Instagram profile: www.instagram.com/p/DTaoWbZDT3m #indiegamedev #visualnovel

Another tour on University Town's main street, but now we have BACKGROUND MUSIC, yay! 🎶 #visualnovel #indiedev #IndieGameDev #gameboy #chiptune

Still working on University Town's BGM. First I came up with the melody, so now I'm adding some rhythm and harmony to it. I usually set up 3 square wave tracks and a noise one, so it sounds like a vintage Game Boy game. #indiedev #indiegamedev #chiptune #gameboy #fakebit #tracker

More updates in University Town's main avenue: added an auto shop and a chic patisserie to the neighborhood. Placed some utility poles to make it more lively as well. 🌇📷 #visualnovel #indiedev #IndieGameDev #gameboy

Today I started working on University Town's BGM. I compose all of Don's Curse music on trackers, OpenMPT and MilkyTracker specifically. I switched to the later just recently, since Windows 10 support ended and made me move to Linux. 😅 #indiedev #indiegamedev #chiptune #gameboy

In University Town's main avenue we have the police department and uncle Manny's restaurant. Don's apartment building is to the left, and State University is to the right. The map is starting to look like a real town. 🌇🤗 #visualnovel #indiedev #IndieGameDev #gameboy

Today I'm working on the police station from chapter 1. That's where the new exploration scene begins. 🚔 #visualnovel #indiedev #IndieGameDev #gameboy

Whipping up some tiles. #visualnovel #indiedev #IndieGameDev #gameboy #godotengine

The prologue's exploration scene is done and released! I decided to enhance the touchscreen frame as well. The art was improved and the buttons are animated now. 😊 Read more on the devlog: rafaiska.itch.io/dons-curse/d... #visualnovel #indiedev #IndieGameDev #gameboy

Instead of going on with chapter 3, I decided to make the prologue a bit more attractive with an exploration scene. It's the first thing new players will experience, after all. #visualnovel #indiedev #IndieGameDev #gameboy

Chapter 3, part 4 was finally released! There were several new features for this one. You can read about them in the devlog: rafaiska.itch.io/dons-curse/d... #visualnovel #indiedev #IndieGameDev #gameboy

St. Apa High School's corridors are much livelier now that we have these decorations on the walls! Next task is to do the same with the gym and the rooms. #visualnovel #indiedev #IndieGameDev #gameboy

HA HA HA HA!⚽️ #visualnovel #indiedev #indiegamedev #gameboy

Some more NPCs sprites from St. Apa High! (PS.: It's actually chapter 3, part 4. I messed it up in the last post. Sorry!) 🫠 #visualnovel #IndieGameDev #indiedev #GameBoy #indiegame

Programming and writing of chapter 3, pt 3: done! Now I'm working on the visual assets. Art is not my area of expertise, so this should take a while. I'll keep everyone informed of my struggle. 🥲 And here are some NPCs sprites! #visualnovel #indiedev #IndieGameDev #gameboy

Being a high school teacher at St. Apa looks hard: final part (or is it?) 🔥 #visualnovel #IndieDevs #IndieGameDev #gameboy

Being a high school teacher at St. Apa looks hard: part 3! Chapter 3, part 4 is taking longer than expected due these new exploration mode features. But I can't deny I'm having fun with them. 🤣 #visualnovel #indiedev #IndieGameDev #gameboy

Being a high school teacher at St. Apa looks hard: part 2! #visualnovel #indiedev #IndieGameDev #gameboy

Who never had a bit of fun tinkering with toilets at school? #visualnovel #IndieGameDev #indiedev #GameBoy

I was playing #AceAttorney series the other day and I decided to add these beep sounds while displaying text. The pitch changes depending on which character is talking, and it gives a little more of personality to them when there's no voice acting. #visualnovel #IndieGameDev

And here's the promised "inquiry mode". You can ask the NPCs about the clues you've gathered, so you can gather even more clues. Now I just have to work on this terrible writing and turn it into a real dialogue.😅 #visualnovel #IndieGameDev #indiedev #GameBoy

Adding multiple choices to the visual novel mode. The "Ask about..." option will be used to ask the NPC about the clues you've gathered (objects, people and facts). I'll work on that next! 🦥 #visualnovel #indiegame #IndieGameDev #indiedev #GameBoy

Being a high school teacher at St. Apa looks hard. Especially when others are visiting. Chapter 3, part 3 is halfway done! Many new features are coming to exploration mode. #visualnovel #indiedev #indiegamedev #gameboy #indiegame

When talking to NPCs in exploration mode, you may find more information on the clues you've gathered so far. You'll be notified when that happens, so you can revisit information and sink deeper into the mystery. 🔍 #visualnovel #indiedev #indiegames

I had to cope with some overtime duties on my main job these last 3 weeks, so I had to hold Don's Curse development for a bit. Now I'm working on the exploration mode NPCs and the clues system. I'll have more on that soon.🤓 #visualnovel #indiedev #indiegames

This is how St. Apa High School is looking like right now. I still have to add all the details and NPCs to these rooms, but at least the foundation is done! #visualnovel #IndieGameDevs #IndieGameDev #indiedev 🤓

Spent some time working on a clues menu, which can be used to access items and files related to the ongoing investigation. Also toggled the default palette a bit to get a better contrast: the lighter shade's a little more yellowish now. #indiedev #indiegamedev #visualnovel #sunofes

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The imperial topaz amulet is working! It glows when there are distressed spirits in the surrounding area. Will Don and Milla be able to use this shamanic contraption to solve the mystery of St. Apa High School? #indiedev #indiegamedev #visualnovel #sunofes

Started working on the new exploration map today: St. Apa High School. It's been a while since I did the last one (Don's building back entrance), but things are much easier now that I have a solid foundation for it. #indiedev #indiegamedev #visualnovel #sunofes

If you like these video-game series: * Ace Attorney * Monkey Island * Deponia Then you might enjoy Don's Curse! Play it for FREE at: rafaiska.itch.io/dons-curse #visualnovel #indiedev #indiegamedev #GameBoy

I have been playing #Utawarerumono series recently (Mask of Deception/Truth) and then I decided to change the "thought" dialogue box to use inverted colors, besides the usual cloud frame. It seems good to differentiate "speech" vs "thought" text. #gameboy #indiedev #visualnovel

Chapter 3, part 2 is fresh out of the oven! Mother Diane tell Don and his curse-bonded colleagues about some recent paranormal events, which have been troubling local citizens and seem to be related to Don’s curse somehow. #VisualNovel #IndieDev #IndieGameDev

Today I animated the title screen to make it more lively... Or maybe deadly, at least with such palette.💀#VisualNovel #IndieDev #IndieGameDev

Milla's punch sprite was one of the first ones I made. Even though I'm no artist, I decided to try and make it better, and this is the final result. Behold her new mighty straight punch visuals! #VisualNovel #IndieDev #IndieGameDev

Currently working on a comedy visual novel about an university student who bothers a deity and ends up turning into a donkey whenever he curses someone. Don's Curse is available for FREE on rafaiska.itch.io/dons-curse 🤗 Feedbacks are welcome! #visualnovel #indiedev #indiegamedev

Even though I love working on Don's Curse, sometimes I get depressed about how so few people play it. I get like 1 browser play every 2 months. That's why I decided to invest some time in studying marketing. Today I learned how to work with OpenShot a little. #screenshotsaturday

Chapter 3, part 1 is OUT! Meet Uncle Manny: the stern, yet caring building administrator. And there's also Don's cousin, Sophie, who has the incredible ability of sleeping almost anywhere and anytime. #VisualNovel #IndieDev #IndieGameDev

Currently working on a comedy visual novel about an university student who bothers a deity and ends up turning into a donkey whenever he curses someone. Don's Curse is available for FREE on rafaiska.itch.io/dons-curse 🤗 Feedbacks are welcome! #visualnovel #indiedev #indiegamedev

I was cleaning my closet and then I found these classics for PC. ❤️

Currently working on chapter 3, part 1. Made this chart to compare some new characters with the ones I already made. rafaiska.itch.io/dons-curse #IndieDev #GameBoy #screenshotsaturday #VisualNovel #IndieGames

It's done! Don's Curse should be working on mobile phone browsers now. It's free to play, and available at: rafaiska.itch.io/dons-curse #GameBoy #indiegame #indiedev #indiegamedeveloper #visualnovel

This is the new Visual Novel Mode Menu. 'Skip' and 'Log' buttons were moved here, and the brand new 'AutoPlay' button was also added. I should have released these features and more by the end of this weekend. rafaiska.itch.io/dons-curse #GameBoy #indiegame #indiedev #indiegamedeveloper #visualnovel

The viewport container is working as expected for both Visual Novel and Exploration Mode. The next step is to make these touchscreen buttons work. rafaiska.itch.io/dons-curse #GameBoy #indiegame #indiedev #indiegamedeveloper #visualnovel