Intro to game mechanics V1 - Relationships + Demo Release
Welcome to the first of many Devlog updates I'll be posting in the next few weeks!
In this post, I'll give you a quick overview of one of the central game mechanics of House of Shinobi.
House of Shinobi is ultimately a game of choices. Each choice you make, however small is intended to have some sort of impact on your experience. To put things into perspective, the initial 0.1 release coming later this month includes more than 300 choices.
What does that entail for you, the player?
Let's start by describing the 2 types of characters present in House of Shinobi
First, the main characters:
Each of the (3-initial main characters) have various stats that can affect your relationship. Throughout the game, almost all choices you make will either negatively or positively affect different stats and subsequently, the story and scenes you'll be able to experience will vary based on your approach.
It's important to note that relationships can flow both ways, be it Love or Hatred. You'll note on the following screenshot how the MC possesses unique stats that will determine his demeanor throughout the game:
Besides the 3 Main Characters, you'll also encounter characters not particularly central to the story, AKA - "Side Characters".
Unlike Main characters, side characters won't possess unique attributes. Instead, your approach towards them will largely be affected by the main character's attributes and your choices.
The end goal is to allow the player to follow their own unique path. If you enjoy lovey-dovey approaches, House of Shinobi has you covered. Don't be spooked by the "Hatred" attribute. You'll be able to get through the game without engaging in any uhh... darker indulgences.
Alternatively, if you are a sadistic, depraved, perverted fuck, you'll probably enjoy some of the sickening shit you can do in House of Shinobi if you let yourself sink into Hatred!
PS: I've uploaded a web version of the Story Demo here on Itch but I strongly urge you to download and play the PC or Mac version instead! There's a few problems with Ren'Py's web builds that will limit your enjoyment of the game.
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