Hey Everyone!
It's been a while since we talked, but that's because we've had our heads down working on our next project!
Next project, you say? Indeed! While we can't say much now... We will say we've been working on a new game that we're very excited about! The project overall is much more ambitious than Bliss Valley, yet still familiar to the style we've established. The new game (and I hope this doesn't disappoint you all) will be 100% SFW, minus some moments of strong language.
"That's fine and dandy you gorgeous developer, but what about Bliss Valley?"
Don't worry! We haven't forgotten about our first project!
In fact... big things are in store for Bliss Valley!
What's new with Bliss Valley?
First off, We'd like to say that the support we've gotten for Bliss Valley is incredible. We're blown away by how many of you really enjoyed your time with the game. For this reason, we've delved back into the world of Bliss Valley to create a final update for the game. The update will focus on adding brand new content, scenes, character sprites, locations, and more!
-Mox
in this patch, thanks to a player review, we've also fixed a few accidental misgendering issues. This arose because as we were developing the game, the identities of the characters weren't entirely set in stone. I should have caught that, but I must have missed it while I was proofreading. Whoops! Sorry, Robin.
As another proofreading failure, I also missed a few grammar mistakes. Should be all better now. I choose to blame it on my poor eyesight.
-Aloe
The New Location
The new location is set within the mall. On each of the characters mall date, you will now also be heading to The Clarkade! The Clarkade will host quite a few things to do and will be much more involved compared to the date scenes that you've become accustomed to.
In The Clarkade, you will be granted 30 tokens to start off with. How you use these tokens will determine how your date feels.
Spend all your tokens on one mini game? Well... that might bode well for how your date will feel about it.
The tokens will be your ticket to playing mini games, going to a funhouse, and getting ice cream at the ice cream parlor.
While we don't have a lot to show right now... Trust us, they're pretty cool.
New Scenes!
In addition to The Clarkade... we're buffing up the game with new scenes peppered out through the main campaign. Here's an example of Robin singing their heart out. :3
Robin, Bella and Ellie will all be getting more dialogue and new scenes.
Character Sprites
The trio of characters are all getting an upgrade!
Each character will be getting a handful of new sprites. Including; new expressions, new poses, and
Okay... fine. We'll show you some concept art.
Aww... Aren't they adorable?
"Character shmaracter... I WANNA GOON!"
Well don't you worry! We've got stuff for you too!
The trio of characters will also be receiving new NSFW sprites, and the nsfw scenes are being extended as well.
Happy gooning! :^)
"THIS IS AMAZING!!! I WANNA GIVE YOU MORE MONEY!!!!!"
Awe, really? Alright fine... But it'll have to be the game's soundtrack. Sorry I don't make the rules, I just think them up and write them down.
SOUNDTRACK FOR SALE
Here in the near future, the soundtrack for Bliss Valley will be available to purchase!
"Can't I just go into the game's files and listen to them from there?"
Shhhhh....
-Mox
Wow, the amount of positive feedback we've been getting is insane! I can't thank everyone enough for the consistent kindness and love I've received in regards to my art.
Publishing the game felt like a risk, as I know my art is somewhat niche. I'm an impressionist and a surrealist through-and-through, and it's difficult to break away from that style. I found myself unsatisfied with backgrounds that I tried to polish into a more "mainstream" style; I'm also not nearly as experienced with backgrounds as I am with character design, so I was very afraid it would be a sticking point for a lot of our audience. However, it seems like you guys really love it! It's been a major confidence boost to my art, and has left me excited to go into our next project.
The new game has been an interesting development experience. It's a lot more ambitious than Bliss Valley. Thanks to a lot of feedback we've gotten, we've made the decision to make the game SFW, and to focus more on adding more depth to a wider variety of characters. It's still written for an adult audience, but there won't be any nudity or sex scenes. People seemed to really enjoy our creative writing and the silly atmosphere, so we'll be giving more of that. I'm very excited to show you what we have in store!
-Aloe
Well... that about covers everything.
We'll have a release date for the soundtrack and the new update soon!
I don't know how to end these.
Bye.
-Mox