Wow I love this game, you've done a fantastic job with the storyline and world-building. I'm so invested already! Unfortunately I think the chapter navigation is broken (at least in the Windows free version). I was only able to play Warren's first chapter. Nothing else was accessible. Will this be fixed soon?
It's nice to know the MC is a female, as I've played some Otome games that are R18 but without a proper identification of the MC - the scenes felt more male gaze versus female - I couldn't get into it. 😭
This game is great, I kept playing for hours. The choices really matter, and all the characters are interesting and complexes. Keep up the good work! I will definitely buy it with more updates.
So glad you like it <3 Paid version will eventuaslly have a bunch of short stories added to it. Right now theres 2 with a third this week (In the next day or so) <3
I felt bad that donations were not getting a little bit of extra stuff, Writing the small stories have been fun <3 In total it adds maybe 8000 Words (After next update) to the game :)
This is so good! I love Nox and I can't wait for the next update. In the time being does anyone have any recommendations for anything similar, doesn't need to be from Itch io? There are so many VNs on here that claim to be some sort od really hardcore dark romance but end up being the most basic vanilla sht I've ever seen
Looool part of the reason I made the game is because I could only find vanilla stuff lmao! I hope it inspires some darker themes, I too would love to see more dark stuff ;)
i can only think of three other games that are similar and the rate of progress on them is .... concerning. forcefully yours has a free demo on here with a lot of content, but unfortunately the dev has been missing for a few years now. i played the demo for sterile desires when it was free and it was definitely dark (there's non-con), but the demo now costs $10 (i think it's a full chapter) and they haven't even updated it on itchio in a year and a half. i don't want to criticise anybody for how they choose to value their work, but personally, i wouldn't want to pay that much for an incomplete demo and no assurance that i'd ever even get a complete product. there's also "yours game" which also has non-con, but it's a short demo and also hasn't been updated for a while. all that to say, we're definitely being spoiled by soapinsoup xD
since you said you're looking for dark romance, i'm assuming you dont want a pure horrorporn murdersim like boyfriend to death. if, however. you're looking for a murdersim with yanderes, you can try the two games by mr fishess. courtin' cowboys is about $9 for the full game. you can see the warnings on the game page and decide if it's up your alley. if i recall correctly, two of the characters are yanderes. the other characters are either normal or just sadistic/psychos. there's a ton of content and many endings, so it's definitely worth the price imo. lovers trophy is $2 and has a lot less content, and i think only one of the two male leads is actually a yandere (the brunet guy). this game does have a demo if you wanna try it first.
if you want something EVEN DARKER to the point there's technically no romance and it's pure horror (but it's still starring a yandere), you can try wh4t 1 w0ulndt d0, which is free. there's also fall into prayer, which is super short but also more dark in overall theme.
Thanks so much for the comment<3 small support goes a long way <3 I won't be changing anything. I'm prepping the next chapter release ;)
Actually the full game is going to be free, always free , so it's not a demo<3 but I also wanted to give back to the donators with something extra special <3
So it includes bonus stories.
It won't affect the original story but the pov routes might close some gaps ;)
Short stories were small concept stories when I developed the main characters. Just some fluff and cute stuff, even interaction stories (exploring relationship dynamics between two of the characters)
I intend to add quite a few. <3 to make it worth the small pricetag.
Oh yes and no murdersim, more or less it's forced pleasure ;) the only deaths that may occur is between yanderes
thanks for making your game free! and dont worry, i know the short stories are worth the price, and that your game isn't a murdersim. i was just responding to the other commenter asking for game recommendations (and giving some of my opinions on these other games) ^^
There is Theory of Fear, it used to be on Steam but it's been banned in my country, not sure if it's available for other countries. When you find it somewhere, you might enjoy it. It's the darkest visual novel I played so far, there are several levels of non-con and violence. It's also explicit.
I put the tags there for that reason, also that this is fictional, I was also a victim myself at one point when a date put their hands on me a decade ago. It wasn't easy, but I had to deal with things in a my own way, I do not recommend it to a rape victim AT ALL, this game does not represent what happens in reality it's pure fiction.
The game is a mix of rape/dubious consent where it becomes a twisted love in some way. It's meant to cater to the act of forced love as a fetish, and not to represent the extreme act of rape as a whole. These guys would all be in jail if they were real people.
Real rape I do not condone, it's horrible, and wrong.
I wouldn't recommend the game to anyone who forced into those situations in real life. The approach is meant to be different in the sense, for those interested in yanderes, obsessive love.
It's a chapter undergoing modifications. It's not really meant too have jokes, Octavius is extremely petty. Abnormally so, I can focus on making him a bit darker if that's what everyone wants.
This is the second comment I got in one day about it the exact same thing. so this situation actually has me super frustrated that it's upsetting a bunch of people all at the same time. It's a bit difficult to deal with. I don't have a team of people to consult with since I'm just one person doing everything. So I'll need to reconsidure my position on the game.
Please, author, don't reconsider anything. Just listen what your instincts and inspiration are telling you. Art under external pressure is no longer art. It will sound trite, but create what your heart tells you, and don't break under pressure from people who have different views, especially if they can't distinguish fiction from real life. Games like yours should be our safe space, where artists can express themselves and we, the readers, cam indulge our fetishes, and not be lectured.
tldr; just wanted to pop in to say i agree with @/sweethurt. i wanted to add that by nature, this type of kinky/fetishy content is going to disturb people with certain traumas / who are more vanilla. that's fine, you're not catering to them. it's on them to not engage with media that upsets them.
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there's nothing wrong with the way you've depicted anything -- this is a dark fantasy and it's by definition going to be unrealistic. of course the mc isn't going to behave like an irl victim. it wouldnt be fetish content if they did, it'd be horror.
fetish content is a safe way for people to indulge in the fantasies that they have. for many people, these fantasies are born from trauma -- hence why it's harmful to generalise by saying this content harms victims. no group of people is a monolith. although this content can be triggering to some victims, there are equally valid victims who actually consume it to help reclaim their power and to process their trauma. the reader has the choice to not read if they know it has the potential to harm them. as a writer, your only responsibility is to provide ample warning, which you do.
REAL ABUSERS harm victims, not fiction. just like real murderers harm people, not slasher horror movies. are you a psychopath if you enjoy slasher movies? no, of course not. it's interesting how people understand there's a difference between fantasy/fiction and reality in most things, but not when it comes to sexual fantasies.
fantasies are fantasy for a reason. the reader understands it isn't real, they understand it's just fiction and an unrealistic/fetishised depiction of events. they know they're safe, they consented by choosing to read (and they can stop at any time). they know it would be immoral for these things to happen irl (and they dont want to engage in these things irl), and that the victim wouldn't behave the way depicted.
if they don't understand these things, then that's not your fault. they have a personal responsibility of not consuming media that they arent capable of handling, especially when they read the trigger warnings and chose to ignore them apparently. you cant babysit people on the internet. just focus on making the content that you want to make, and that you know your target audience (the people who like darker content) actually like.
when you get criticism from anyone who isnt a part of your target audience, it's important to consider if it's actually valid criticism. it's like watching a horror movie, knowing its genre, and then rating it a 0/10 because you hate horror, lmao...
sorry for the rant, it's just that i personally enjoy this content, but there's so little of it, and it's extra discouraging when authors constantly get these comments from people virtue-signaling after CHOOSING to ignore the warnings. btw, you rarely see these people virtue-signaling under dark content made for straight men, which makes me wonder if some misogyny is at play here (people being less accepting of women being sexual and being into taboo things).
with that being said, i wanted to say that your vn is honestly one of my favourite yandere vns i've ever read (and i think i've read all of them lol). this sort of content is sorely needed. it's well written, and impressively varied in how many niches it fills. it seems you're just one person, and the amount of effort and work you've put into this is genuinely amazing. you've done double the work that most devs do in years. well done. i really mean it. you're doing great, and evidently a lot of people are very happy with your work too. so don't be discouraged! keep up the good work.
No negativity, but read about fetishes. Some women actually like such scenarios in their bedroom or in their fantasies... And the "yandere" genre exists for a reason ;)
also a rape victim, in fact i have a 6 year old and none of the 3 men were identified. everyone reacts to situations differently. they gave warnings so if people don't heed them then what else can they do? i choose to not let one night define who i am and tend to enjoy people who aren't afraid to write things that others would find offensive. thats what diversity of thought is and visual novels are nothing but other peoples stories in a game mode. they can write it however they want and id actually like the game less if they went walked on eggshells thinking it would be offensive. personally if you think its too much then just go find something else. and dont speak for all victims
(edit to say that 6 year old was conceived by one of those 3 men)
Hi, Not sure where to mention this... the game is amazing and i got the paid version last night and whenever I attempt to download the paid version it tells me the file isn't available on the site
Absolutely <3 actually I'm going to be writing some bios on them ;) I want to make a bit more advanced biographys, especially in the next day or so! Please do link the fanfic if you write it. It's a ton of fun to see what type of story you make with them!<3<3<3
Delmar is the gentle manipulator. He's soft spoken, and warm. He seems to be empathetic too. However he's duo faced. He's got a darker side to him. So on the surface he's rather kind, but he's very calculated. He tries to coax you into trusting him, to enforce sort of obedience?
His traits..
Coaxing/comforting is his manipulation weapon. He uses that to guide you where he wants you.
He does so by lowering your guard, aiming to make submission come more naturally, getting you to do it on your own.
He acts empathetic towards you, using touch, comfort, and given he wants you, he takes on a more loving role in manipulation too.
He focuses on calming the situation, nerves through a tight hug gentle kisses. Acting as if he's a lover. His grip is extremely tight making it very hard to even push or pull away.
Height as in how tall? I think between 5,9 and 6,1 ;) specific but not super tall ;) Lorian would be 6,3.
As for personality... Dreagan is kind of a silent figure often counts on Delmar to manipulate if he knows the person won't be responsive, while Delmar manipulates with comfort and touch.
went through my notes and refined the summary. I'll send you delmars in a moment
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Dreagan is:
Cold, and calculating, he's not cruel, and not as manipulative like Delmar. But he follows the rules, and won't tolerate deviation. He's sort of the enforcer to get results, if Delmar struggles to get anything.
He's also a bit more solider-like. You'd feel kind of stressed out to reason with him. Heavy presence?
His traits ...
He's authoritive, he has a very commanding presence even when not talking, he carries out orders no matter what they are.
He doesn't negotiate, he follows the rules
He's detached where, he's not affected by pleas/outbursts.
He's also pretty observant, when Delmar manipulates he'll tend to wait for the best moment to step in.
He's somewhat loyal or was loyal to Lorian. Up until the idea of actually leaving joker has arrived.
Although he likes the joker kingdom. he and Delmar want to experience life outside joker. And possibly go as unaffiliated or to spades(everyone sees spades as the safe haven. Given the ruler is the dormouse, Milo, he's considured to be pretty forgiving, and doesn't mind taking in others)
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Wow I love this game, you've done a fantastic job with the storyline and world-building. I'm so invested already! Unfortunately I think the chapter navigation is broken (at least in the Windows free version). I was only able to play Warren's first chapter. Nothing else was accessible. Will this be fixed soon?
I'll be touching up a bit of the navigation as setting up this particular one is rough. So looking into something more straightftoward <3
Warren chapter 2 isn't out just yet, it's in the works <3
I can't wait for the full version!
Keep up the good work.🫶
I'm working hard on it <3
Yay, I'm so excited to play this Otome ~
It's nice to know the MC is a female, as I've played some Otome games that are R18 but without a proper identification of the MC - the scenes felt more male gaze versus female - I couldn't get into it. 😭
I put a focus on dirty talk, ;)
Are the pictures broken on the mac version? I got a "couldn't find file" error for octaviuangsmi.png
That error I'll have fixed in the next day or so <3 ;) I actually found the error while testing the route and fixed it. <3<3<3
This game is great, I kept playing for hours. The choices really matter, and all the characters are interesting and complexes. Keep up the good work! I will definitely buy it with more updates.
So glad you like it <3 Paid version will eventuaslly have a bunch of short stories added to it. Right now theres 2 with a third this week (In the next day or so) <3
I felt bad that donations were not getting a little bit of extra stuff, Writing the small stories have been fun <3 In total it adds maybe 8000 Words (After next update) to the game :)
This is so good! I love Nox and I can't wait for the next update. In the time being does anyone have any recommendations for anything similar, doesn't need to be from Itch io? There are so many VNs on here that claim to be some sort od really hardcore dark romance but end up being the most basic vanilla sht I've ever seen
Looool part of the reason I made the game is because I could only find vanilla stuff lmao! I hope it inspires some darker themes, I too would love to see more dark stuff ;)
i can only think of three other games that are similar and the rate of progress on them is .... concerning. forcefully yours has a free demo on here with a lot of content, but unfortunately the dev has been missing for a few years now. i played the demo for sterile desires when it was free and it was definitely dark (there's non-con), but the demo now costs $10 (i think it's a full chapter) and they haven't even updated it on itchio in a year and a half. i don't want to criticise anybody for how they choose to value their work, but personally, i wouldn't want to pay that much for an incomplete demo and no assurance that i'd ever even get a complete product. there's also "yours game" which also has non-con, but it's a short demo and also hasn't been updated for a while. all that to say, we're definitely being spoiled by soapinsoup xD
since you said you're looking for dark romance, i'm assuming you dont want a pure horrorporn murdersim like boyfriend to death. if, however. you're looking for a murdersim with yanderes, you can try the two games by mr fishess. courtin' cowboys is about $9 for the full game. you can see the warnings on the game page and decide if it's up your alley. if i recall correctly, two of the characters are yanderes. the other characters are either normal or just sadistic/psychos. there's a ton of content and many endings, so it's definitely worth the price imo. lovers trophy is $2 and has a lot less content, and i think only one of the two male leads is actually a yandere (the brunet guy). this game does have a demo if you wanna try it first.
if you want something EVEN DARKER to the point there's technically no romance and it's pure horror (but it's still starring a yandere), you can try wh4t 1 w0ulndt d0, which is free. there's also fall into prayer, which is super short but also more dark in overall theme.
Thanks so much for the comment<3 small support goes a long way <3 I won't be changing anything. I'm prepping the next chapter release ;)
Actually the full game is going to be free, always free , so it's not a demo<3 but I also wanted to give back to the donators with something extra special <3
So it includes bonus stories.
It won't affect the original story but the pov routes might close some gaps ;)
Short stories were small concept stories when I developed the main characters. Just some fluff and cute stuff, even interaction stories (exploring relationship dynamics between two of the characters)
I intend to add quite a few. <3 to make it worth the small pricetag.
Oh yes and no murdersim, more or less it's forced pleasure ;) the only deaths that may occur is between yanderes
thanks for making your game free! and dont worry, i know the short stories are worth the price, and that your game isn't a murdersim. i was just responding to the other commenter asking for game recommendations (and giving some of my opinions on these other games) ^^
You should try Theory of Fear, it's very similar in terms of intensity and yandere characters, it also has a lot of hot scenes.
There is Theory of Fear, it used to be on Steam but it's been banned in my country, not sure if it's available for other countries. When you find it somewhere, you might enjoy it.
It's the darkest visual novel I played so far, there are several levels of non-con and violence. It's also explicit.
I should check that one out ;)
I put the tags there for that reason, also that this is fictional, I was also a victim myself at one point when a date put their hands on me a decade ago. It wasn't easy, but I had to deal with things in a my own way, I do not recommend it to a rape victim AT ALL, this game does not represent what happens in reality it's pure fiction.
The game is a mix of rape/dubious consent where it becomes a twisted love in some way. It's meant to cater to the act of forced love as a fetish, and not to represent the extreme act of rape as a whole. These guys would all be in jail if they were real people.
Real rape I do not condone, it's horrible, and wrong.
I wouldn't recommend the game to anyone who forced into those situations in real life. The approach is meant to be different in the sense, for those interested in yanderes, obsessive love.
It's a chapter undergoing modifications. It's not really meant too have jokes, Octavius is extremely petty. Abnormally so, I can focus on making him a bit darker if that's what everyone wants.
This is the second comment I got in one day about it the exact same thing. so this situation actually has me super frustrated that it's upsetting a bunch of people all at the same time. It's a bit difficult to deal with. I don't have a team of people to consult with since I'm just one person doing everything. So I'll need to reconsidure my position on the game.
Thanks for bringing it to my attention
Please, author, don't reconsider anything. Just listen what your instincts and inspiration are telling you. Art under external pressure is no longer art. It will sound trite, but create what your heart tells you, and don't break under pressure from people who have different views, especially if they can't distinguish fiction from real life. Games like yours should be our safe space, where artists can express themselves and we, the readers, cam indulge our fetishes, and not be lectured.
tldr; just wanted to pop in to say i agree with @/sweethurt. i wanted to add that by nature, this type of kinky/fetishy content is going to disturb people with certain traumas / who are more vanilla. that's fine, you're not catering to them. it's on them to not engage with media that upsets them.
//// long ass rant below lmao ////
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there's nothing wrong with the way you've depicted anything -- this is a dark fantasy and it's by definition going to be unrealistic. of course the mc isn't going to behave like an irl victim. it wouldnt be fetish content if they did, it'd be horror.
fetish content is a safe way for people to indulge in the fantasies that they have. for many people, these fantasies are born from trauma -- hence why it's harmful to generalise by saying this content harms victims. no group of people is a monolith. although this content can be triggering to some victims, there are equally valid victims who actually consume it to help reclaim their power and to process their trauma. the reader has the choice to not read if they know it has the potential to harm them. as a writer, your only responsibility is to provide ample warning, which you do.
REAL ABUSERS harm victims, not fiction. just like real murderers harm people, not slasher horror movies. are you a psychopath if you enjoy slasher movies? no, of course not. it's interesting how people understand there's a difference between fantasy/fiction and reality in most things, but not when it comes to sexual fantasies.
fantasies are fantasy for a reason. the reader understands it isn't real, they understand it's just fiction and an unrealistic/fetishised depiction of events. they know they're safe, they consented by choosing to read (and they can stop at any time). they know it would be immoral for these things to happen irl (and they dont want to engage in these things irl), and that the victim wouldn't behave the way depicted.
if they don't understand these things, then that's not your fault. they have a personal responsibility of not consuming media that they arent capable of handling, especially when they read the trigger warnings and chose to ignore them apparently. you cant babysit people on the internet. just focus on making the content that you want to make, and that you know your target audience (the people who like darker content) actually like.
when you get criticism from anyone who isnt a part of your target audience, it's important to consider if it's actually valid criticism. it's like watching a horror movie, knowing its genre, and then rating it a 0/10 because you hate horror, lmao...
sorry for the rant, it's just that i personally enjoy this content, but there's so little of it, and it's extra discouraging when authors constantly get these comments from people virtue-signaling after CHOOSING to ignore the warnings. btw, you rarely see these people virtue-signaling under dark content made for straight men, which makes me wonder if some misogyny is at play here (people being less accepting of women being sexual and being into taboo things).
with that being said, i wanted to say that your vn is honestly one of my favourite yandere vns i've ever read (and i think i've read all of them lol). this sort of content is sorely needed. it's well written, and impressively varied in how many niches it fills. it seems you're just one person, and the amount of effort and work you've put into this is genuinely amazing. you've done double the work that most devs do in years. well done. i really mean it. you're doing great, and evidently a lot of people are very happy with your work too. so don't be discouraged! keep up the good work.
I'll definitely check those games out ;)
No negativity, but read about fetishes. Some women actually like such scenarios in their bedroom or in their fantasies... And the "yandere" genre exists for a reason ;)
Dear sir/madam (sweethurt):
you're are disgracing yourself by reflecting the introductory words of another commenter. Don't do that, you're being petty and stupid like that.
Dear snowflake, thank you for your message.
I will listen to your expert opinion, as you have a lot of experience in pettiness and stupidity.
Dude:/ you clearly need help and don't play games like that. You're a sycophant and a boor
Thanks so much for you concern! Can you share your psychiatrist’s contact info? Does they give a discount for referred friends?
also a rape victim, in fact i have a 6 year old and none of the 3 men were identified. everyone reacts to situations differently. they gave warnings so if people don't heed them then what else can they do? i choose to not let one night define who i am and tend to enjoy people who aren't afraid to write things that others would find offensive. thats what diversity of thought is and visual novels are nothing but other peoples stories in a game mode. they can write it however they want and id actually like the game less if they went walked on eggshells thinking it would be offensive. personally if you think its too much then just go find something else. and dont speak for all victims
(edit to say that 6 year old was conceived by one of those 3 men)
Hi, Not sure where to mention this... the game is amazing and i got the paid version last night and whenever I attempt to download the paid version it tells me the file isn't available on the site
Thats really weird. I'm going to test this right now! um did you go for the windows version?
send me a message Soupinsoup@gmail.com
Sorry for late response, Sent you an email!
some of the text is going offscreen like this
btw omg the game is soooooo goood!!!! 0v0
Yay Thanks for letting me know!!! also glad you like it ;)
An amazing game, I completely loved it.
Some scenes and things reminded me to Victorian society and Dracula (the book), it´s such a rich game. Thanks for making it :3,
I'm so glad you like it <3
it look good
I will play your game thank!
I hope you enjoy it <3
Absolutely <3 actually I'm going to be writing some bios on them ;) I want to make a bit more advanced biographys, especially in the next day or so! Please do link the fanfic if you write it. It's a ton of fun to see what type of story you make with them!<3<3<3
Delmar is the gentle manipulator. He's soft spoken, and warm. He seems to be empathetic too. However he's duo faced. He's got a darker side to him. So on the surface he's rather kind, but he's very calculated. He tries to coax you into trusting him, to enforce sort of obedience?
His traits..
Coaxing/comforting is his manipulation weapon. He uses that to guide you where he wants you.
He does so by lowering your guard, aiming to make submission come more naturally, getting you to do it on your own.
He acts empathetic towards you, using touch, comfort, and given he wants you, he takes on a more loving role in manipulation too.
He focuses on calming the situation, nerves through a tight hug gentle kisses. Acting as if he's a lover. His grip is extremely tight making it very hard to even push or pull away.
He makes escaping him hard.
有中文吗
还没有，但我随时愿意接受翻译
我希望会有中文，我喜欢这个画风，将来有的话请务必告诉我，我会推荐给身边的中国朋友，并且我自己会非常的爱玩！
我很乐意把它翻译成中文<3可惜我觉得谷歌翻译用起来会很不方便
Height as in how tall? I think between 5,9 and 6,1 ;) specific but not super tall ;) Lorian would be 6,3.
As for personality... Dreagan is kind of a silent figure often counts on Delmar to manipulate if he knows the person won't be responsive, while Delmar manipulates with comfort and touch.
went through my notes and refined the summary. I'll send you delmars in a moment
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Dreagan is:
Cold, and calculating, he's not cruel, and not as manipulative like Delmar. But he follows the rules, and won't tolerate deviation. He's sort of the enforcer to get results, if Delmar struggles to get anything.
He's also a bit more solider-like. You'd feel kind of stressed out to reason with him. Heavy presence?
His traits ...
He's authoritive, he has a very commanding presence even when not talking, he carries out orders no matter what they are.
He doesn't negotiate, he follows the rules
He's detached where, he's not affected by pleas/outbursts.
He's also pretty observant, when Delmar manipulates he'll tend to wait for the best moment to step in.
He's somewhat loyal or was loyal to Lorian. Up until the idea of actually leaving joker has arrived.
Although he likes the joker kingdom. he and Delmar want to experience life outside joker. And possibly go as unaffiliated or to spades(everyone sees spades as the safe haven. Given the ruler is the dormouse, Milo, he's considured to be pretty forgiving, and doesn't mind taking in others)
Tall. I think leaning on 5,9 for the twins. Maybe actually 6,1 for Lorian. Tall but not too tall.
And yeah one update, Milo in Noxs route has a shimmering spade ;)
Yeah, they are the secret route ;)
treat your head then
I'll go through them. I have a patch planned to fix a missing scene too ;)
Thanks for catching that whoopsie!!! I updated it right before bed last night 🤣
exactly ;)