Devlog #2: Touching Up (the game)

Greetings!

Since my last devlog, I've been working on polishing the game so that the demo is presentable and gets you excited for the full release.

Out with the old, in with the new

With the coding side of things largely done (sorry in advance for any bugs), I can now focus on making the game more aesthetically pleasing.

Here are some of the changes I've made to make the game look more appealing. Left side, old. Right side, new. Tell me what you think :)

Looking Ahead

Since this is not an attempt at a quick buck. I want to establish a universe containing characters that will facilitate subsequent chapters, further world-building and long-lasting engagement. To that end, I'm dedicating a lot of time reflecting alone and with others about how to deliver the most engaging and immersive gameplay through mechanics, aesthetics and story-telling. Tbh, I could release a playable demo today. But playable isn't what you guys deserve. For the people who are going to play my game, I have to get the following right first:

• The biggest thing is the story. I'm just not satisfied with how I've tied the premise, dialogue and subplots together. It just doesn't flow. It's amateurish and borders on nonsensical. The way I explained it to my wife today was, "It feels like a porno plot." Yes, this is an NSFW game, But I'm not trying to make a porno game. Sex is a part of any healthy relationship, so that's why it's in the game. But, currently, so many quests are like, "Oh, thanks for slaying those monsters for me. Wanna fuck?" Just silly. 
• More polish. There are still parts of the game that I think look hideous. See some examples below:

• Kickstarter incoming. With my project nearing its fruition, I find myself really in need of funds. I tend to dedicate myself far too wholly to my projects (not a boast - it gets in the way more often than not), so I haven't cut back on work hours significantly. So, once I've finished my profile and it gets approved, I'll share my Kickstarter. Lots of exclusive stuff you can get for providing some funding.

Cheers for the support and enthusiasm. I can't wait to bring you the first chapter of Love Quest! If you appreciate anything I'm doing, please head on over to my Patreon and become a member.