Hardenville [0.2.2] [JoyFI Games]

v0.2.2
Episode 1

Added an Achievement app to the in-game phone for tracking achievements
Added more dialogues to “Never Have I Ever»
Added numerous SFX to Episode 1
Added a skip button for the handball minigame
Added three instrumental songs
Fixed the issue where 5-0 handball gallery images didn’t unlock outside of Steam
Gallery images or achievements from previous saves no longer trigger notifications in new playthroughs
Increased the width of the choice button
Introduced a new gallery image and animation with a new method to unlock them; some are hidden on objects that need to be clicked
Made the quick menu and idle phone transparent to prevent OLED burn-in
Moved dialogue text slightly left to prevent overlap with choices
Updated password mechanism: re-entry required only with major releases

v0.2.1
Episode 1

Added a safe save zone after Episode 1
Added a skip button to the intro animation
Added more gallery images, including special and monthly renders from the past year
Added Q.Save and Q.Load in the quick menu
Added subtitles to the intro animation
Added the ability to select which chapter to start from and which path to choose
Corrected grammatical errors
Improved the quality of the intro animation
Included one missing image of Jasmine in the gallery
Overhauled the gallery UI to better match the rest of the interface
Split the audio of the intro animation into three groups: music, ambient, and voice

v0.1.2
Over 30 new backgrounds
Added more SFX
Added more SMS conversations
Adjustments to the ending
Changed the replay feature
Improved the bonding app with separate friendly and romantic points
Improved the SMS app
Option to enable/disable certain kinks in a new app
Option to enable/disable consequence notifications in phone settings

v0.1.0
In this release, you can enjoy approximately 45 minutes of linear gameplay. But that’s just the beginning! We have some exciting news – Episode 1 is set to launch late December or early January, and it will contain more than twice the content of the Prologue.

What is Hardenville?
Hardenville is an adult Visual Novel on Mac and Windows. This enthralling game features:

– Beautiful Illustrations: Engage with stunning visuals that bring the story to life.
– Captivating Storylines: Delve into a world filled with drama, romance, moral dilemmas, and deep emotions.
– Mature Themes: Explore mature themes like sex and nudity. (Note: All characters depicted are 18+ years old.)
– An Expansive World: With The Prologue as a starting point, the upcoming Episodes 1 to 9 promise 1000 images and 25 animations each, offering substantial content.

Who Are We?
We are JoyFI Games, a small and dedicated team with a shared love for adult Visual Novels. Although Hardenville is our debut project, our collective experience with this genre will shine through every choice and consequence in the game.

How Can You Support?
Your support is vital to our dream, enabling us to create better images, animations, expand our team, and so much more. Whether big or small, your contribution will help make Hardenville one of the best VNs to date.

What’s Under the Hood?
Hardenville is crafted with Daz Studio and Ren’Py, showcasing the best in visual and interactive design. Static images are rendered in 4k, while animations are rendered in 1080p, then upscaled to 4k for an immersive experience.