infel Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 (edited) Kickstarter Link:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1803745874/reach-for-the-stars-a-yuri-visual-novel (please support us if you can) On Steam: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=700725357 Story Summary-After a near suicide attempt, Abby returns to her old home town in order to heal the inner wounds of her past. When arriving back to Belmont she makes quick friends with a group of girls who all appear to have what she doesn’t; true happiness. But on her way to recovery Abby will find that no one has an easy life and in order to progress past the pain they must learn to face their greatest fears and darker selves. Can she help them? Will she herself be able to forget her own trouble past? Or will she herself once again sink back into her depression? Help Abby get to know her new friends and maybe find something more. But be careful, even the happiest person holds a deep dark secret, a secret which will either break or make them stronger in the end. It's up to you to decide their's and Abby's fate. Characters Abby Our main character. She suffers from depression and has moved to Belmont with the hopes of recovering. Unfortunately her fears of the past have made her a bit skeptical with making new friends and being able to trust others. She's an overall kind girl, but at times her mouth gets the better of her. Her closest relationship is with Riko, who she admires greatly for being able to be herself and not worry of past mistakes. She is someone who deeply regrets her actions easily as well and is a bit apologetic whenever she does something wrong. As she grows though, Abby shows a more confident side and learns to trust others again. Has a love for food, video games, and writing fantasy stories. Kei A friendly yet sometimes overbearing girl who takes an interest in Abby the moment they meet. Due to her upbeat and energetic personality, Kei is well liked by many at school. However her ways can at times be a bit much for others, with some even calling her annoying. She is always positive though, something which contrasts Abby. Kei is also a bit on the lazy side however and isn't the most dependable person in the world. Her care for Abby though isn't a big mystery, they were once friends. What is the mystery is why the friendship broke and how a part of Kei feels like Abby deserted. Her dream is to leave Belmont and see the cities, maybe making into in the music career if she's lucky enough. Her route's theme is Trust. Chris Good friend of Kei though many wonder how polar opposites could ever get along. Unlike Kei, Chris is cold, serious, and a go getter, always trying to reach for the top. She has this desperate urge to fit in and gain the respect of those around her. Her perfectionism though can at times make her want to do rather impossible things, like doing an entire float by herself. Despite her attitude she is very dependable and smart, making her liked by many of her teachers. Sadly her home life isn't much to talk about and she is the black sheep of the family. She longs to find a place where she can be happy. Her route's theme is Growth. Yoko Yoko- A half Japanese and half american student who has a deep love for money. Like Kei, Yoko is popular at school but more for her looks and intelligence. She can be a friendly person, but she is also very competitive and at times looks down on others. She tries her best to earn the respect of others by using her brains and skills with business. Like her dad Yoko has a love for money and is very good at handling it. She also has pride in her family background and will not stand for anyone who says otherwise. Sadly, despite how things may seem, she isn’t the happiest person as her parents put much strain on her life to shape her in their image. Though money seems to be her only love, Yoko is secretly taking up a new hobby that she hides from many. Her route's theme is Acceptance Emily An underclassman who is often in the shadows. Emily has little care for most and often spends her time with her head in a book. To her life is more of a hellish reality while the world in her books is the ideal thing. Emily is cold, quiet, and a bit too honest. She isn’t afraid to express her feelings and it’s her brutal honesty that has made her target number one for her classmates. Still she isn’t the snow queen that everyone believes since she actually has deep love for her grandmother who is one of the few who understand her. Despite being mature for her age Emily has abandonment issues and can get easily attached to a person she cares deeply for in fear that they will leave her. In truth though Emily use to be a very friendly and happy girl but that all changed when she received the huge burn mark on the right side of her eye. Still maybe with the right group of people she will understand the true meaning of friendship and trust others again. Her route's theme is Change. Mara Mara - Best friend of Yoko. Similar to Yoko, Mara is from a rich family, but she is a someone who will be friends with anyone no matter who or what their family backgrounds are. She is a friendly and in a way motherly person who will try her best to care for others who need it. Sadly her compassion can often be taken advantage of given how gullible and naive she can be, which is why Yoko often has to take care of her seemingly clueless friend. Still Mara may not be as naive as some think and actually might be able to read people much more easily, which can either be a good or bad thing. Mara’s passions lie in acting and she is becoming a very talented actor. However with playing so many roles, one has to question her true personality. Riko Abby’s older sister. Riko has taken in Abby in order to help her little sis recover from the past. Unlike Abby, Riko is a friendly, positive and a bit cunning. She loves her sister deeply though sometimes her forceful ways make it hard for Abby to deal with her. In terms of hobbies, she aspires to be a painter and hopes to start commissioning, but until then she has to do a part time job in order to pay for food and other things. Though close with Abby, she hides certain secrets from her sister that she fears may trigger her traumas again Example of a CG Gameplay Reach for the Stars is planned to be a rather long visual novel. The player will first play the common route which not only introduces the characters, but also shows how each character will become friends with each other thanks to the Full Moon Festival, an event which happens every year in Belmont. The player will be given many choices in the common route and depending on your choices you will get one of the routes. Like the common route you will be given many choices in that said girl's route which will determine what ending you get. Note however that not all the choices are clear cut, so it'll take some serious thinking on some. This game will have it's light hearted moments, but also dramatic one. As it says it is a romance story, but the romance will not just come. In each route Abby will grow even closer with the girl and once their darker truths are known, will help them come to terms with their problems and vice versa. The romance does play a major role, but some may not be happy all the time I plan to make this game at the least 150,000 words with the hopes that I can deliver a fun and yet realistic story. The game will also be compatible for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Credits Infellune(Elle)- Creator, Head of team, Writer, and Coder. Aya https://twitter.com/creampette-Lead Artist dexter https://www.facebook.com/dexterneal64- CG artist LadyOfGatsby-GUI Artist (is on Lemmesoft) Paper Doors Studios https://twitter.com/ShojiAmasawa- Logo Trailer-sunrose (Lemmesoft) Edited June 11, 2016 by infel Wrong pictures Deep Blue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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