The story has this feel of neo-noir, and I gonna admit that I simp over Jewel and Reed long way before MC's memory comes back in later chapter :'D
Just a curious question : regarding that this VN will be 6-7 chapters in full and rather fast-paced, will be there another chance to reconsider things or do I botch the romance if I didn't choose the options with the certain symbol or when I didn't call/pull them back to discuss the matter of hearts in this bleak world?
Jewel is always a good choice, Reed is more of a brat, I am afraid. 😂 I am glad you liked both of them though!
The latter. There’s more info about it [here] and [here] but generally, this VN is a teaser for the text-based version of Perfumare I’ll be working on later. So it only shows a few key scenes of the main plot, only one ending (well, two variants excluding the dead and neutral endings) and 3 romance branches with only a couple of choices and with a lot of missing content. The reason for it is that Perfumare (VN) was supposed to be only a demo, a simple story for me to learn how to code. I just didn’t expect it to become so well liked. But I digress. So, yes, like I said in the [devlog], the latest chapter locks your relationship with the characters; if you didn’t take your chances, there will be no other possibility to initiate the romance (in the VN, the IF version will include that option).
I hope that answers your questions, but if something’s not clear enough please don’t hesitate to ask for clarification!
"...this VN is a teaser for the text-based version of Perfumare I’ll be working on later..."
For a teaser, I'm beyond impressed and would likely have a heart attack when the full version of Perfumare is released. Also, my apology for missing the devlogs.
At side note and realization (PERHAPS SPOILER) : Dang, MC, those three have been pinning for you for months (one of them for years, I bet), and you have the guts to be oblivious of them *sigh*
One of the most atmospheric and aesthetically-pleasing VNs I've come across thus far, aspects that are reflected in both the images, sound design and writing. I really appreciate the option to play a MC as non-binary as I am IRL. Very much looking forward to more, and in the meantime, the game's inspired me to stop procrastinating and get back to my own creative projects; an unexpected but highly gratifying bonus.
Hi ı really love this game its characters and story so good and the art different from other visual novel and its so beautiful I have a question I am playing reed route and I always make neutral or dead end I think I made something wrong but I can't find? Any walkthrough did you have or can you give me a little tips? (Sorry for my bad english)
I have a question, Reed and MC went to the same school, correct? I think that there was even mention of both of them sitting at the same desk, so they would have to be the same age, but Reed is early 20s and MC doesn't have a set age and can be anywhere between 20 and 30, so I don't understand how does that work, wouldn't that be a plothole?
No it wouldn't. The Academy doesn't work like a normal school and children learning to master their afflictions have joined classes (some of them) regardless of their age. It all depends on how old they were when their gift has awakened and their tier. At any rate feel free to browse through my Tumblr (#lore tag is what I think you might be interested in) as I have already answered a lot of interesting questions here.
I'll admit, at first I was a bit skeptical about downloading this. But when I finally played it, the whole story, the art, the music all fell into place smoothly and allowed your characters to come to life. And the story itself was also very smooth and fluent because of it. Awesome job!
I am astonished at the quality of the writing and world-building of this VN. There are so many differences between the routes and yet they are all fantastic. The way perceptions and confessions of feelings are written is so heart-wrenching and heart-warming at the same time, each of those scenes stayed with me for a while. Many many thanks to the author/developer and anyone involved in making this VN and bringing us the eagerly awaited next chapter.
Hmm I checked the performance on three different laptops and it seems to be working fine for me. I googled the issue but without your PC's specs all I could find was some general advice that I am sure you already tried. But just in case:
Make sure your drivers are up to date and close all the other programs running in the background.
i'm loving this SO MUCH!! the art is utterly gorgeous and i love the clever sound design. and can i just say how much i adore Reed 😍😍, he's such a sweetheart! i'm incredibly excited for more, thank you so much for creating and sharing <3<3
dude, holy crap. i've never been so ruined and at a loss by a video game. i- i'm so happy?!?!? holy crap, this is so beautiful? the way you weaved the words to create a smooth flow between the characters and the way the scenes were narrated is so beautiful, like, it's so soft and tender and delicate on the tongue but it's easy to understand and- that IS something. this has to be the best visual novel i've seen so far, especially with the stunning art, the cool sfx/bgm, the outstanding writing, and the characters. oh, don't get me started on them. i haven't done any other routes aside from reed, so i'll speak on my experience from reed's. first of all, he feels so real. and with what happened by the end of chapter v, i was stumped. because the emotions were so raw to me? like, like, i felt it. maybe i'm just that much of a touch-starved nerd, but, he feels entirely human to me. and it's nice. it's nice how they're all much more complex than what their descriptions in a dramatis personae. i seriously love this, and i seriously mean that i will follow this. i love this so much weoherhewu thank you for sharing this with us!! you did/are doing a really really, really awesome job!! i--uhh, i'm rambling, sorry sorry. OKAY but, for real though. this is seriously beautiful. i love it.
Hi!! I made an account just so I could send you some love. This game is so visually stunning, the plot is exciting, and all of the LIs feel real. Last night I played the newest update and you guys did an insanely amazing job. The writing is so immersive and descriptive, and the visuals + audio aide the energy. When I'm able to, I can't wait to monetarily support your work! Thank you so much for sharing your game! <3
This game is really my favorite visual novel ! All the characters have their own essence and vibe I can't believe it's free ! I was wondering how much chapter there will be and how much time there is during chapters releases ?
I am planning on adding 2 more chapters. Sadly, I can’t really say how long the waiting time will be between the releases, because the script got progressively longer and I have more art assets to make now, but I’ll am hoping to upload another chapter within 2-3 months.
If you have more questions, please take a look at the FAQ on my Tumblr. <3
I am glad to hear that you enjoyed Perfumare. Please, consider keeping spoilers out of the main page as to not spoil the experience for the other players? If you'd like to comment on a particular scene that contains spoilers please use the newest Devlog if it's not too much trouble. Thank you for your understanding.
I love this story, I love the art, the mood, the tone, and most of all, the writing. The emphasis on the scents conjures a vivid and immersive narration. Some of the sentences were so eloquently crafted I just stopped to marvel at them, lol.
I'm totally in love with the game. I love its dark atmosphere and the plot is very intriguing and interesting! MC is such a badass,totally stan them. Have only played Reed's route but planning to play Jewel and Laurent's routes soon.
Spoilers for Reed's route!!
I love Reed so much 🥺 His dynamic with MC is everything <3
I love this game so much <3 and I was truly surprised when you updated! Get well soon, whatever you're going through, and thank you for this masterpiece!
I hope you create many more like this in future. Such an amazing thing for free is W.O.W!
Perfumare took me unprepared in ways I cannot even begin to fathom. Everything about it is so immersive and descriptive, every emotion so raw and vivid that, at times, it was like I was physically there instead of playing the game. I really, really wish I could support you on Patreon, because a talent for storytelling like yours deserves every recognition (maybe in the future, when a dollar doesn't cost half of my kidney in my country).
And I must say: joke's on me. I began playing while having Reed in mind as a romantic interest for my character, but, boy, Laurent didn't just steal my heart. He stole my soul and my entire being! Chapter V's got me on tenterhooks and I'm, honestly, still recovering from the impact.
Thank you for sharing this game with us! I can't wait for the rest!
I have some words to say about this game: I LOVE IT!!! Like I don't know how to describe the amount of love I have for this game. Reed's and Laurent's route sent chills down my spine and I couldn't even stop thinking about how they expressed themselves. I kept pausing to save and I must say, this is probably the first ever game to pull me in more just to see what happens because these cliffhangers made go skyrocketing. I'm looking forward in the new chapters. :3
I made an account just to comment, but wow!! This game had me hooked from the very first sentence and I ended up playing all three routes in one day. I love everything from the character designs, to the story, to the characters themselves, and I have zero complaints other than this game being too short :") I love your work, thank you so much for taking the time to make this game and I can't wait for the next chapter!
Oh wow. This game. This has easily become one of my favorite VNs ever. The writing is mature and engaging, the art is dark and atmospheric and the characters feel like fleshed out people. Including the MC.
Thank you so much for creating such a fantastic piece of gaming experience, I truly appreciate it.
Sorry, I'm self - isolating at the moment and going a bit crazy, so I have to ask: Do you know at least the ball park of when we can expect chapter V?
Thank you again, you are so beautifully talented, it's refreshing!
Thank you, I am glad to hear you’re enjoying Perfumare!
I am having a bit of a medical emergency right now, and because of that my working schedule is really unpredictable. Sadly, I can't say for sure, but know that 2 out of 3 routes are already finished and beta checked by my Patrons, so hopefully it shouldn’t take long for me to finish the last one. Optimistically, I’d say two to three weeks, but I can’t promise anything. :,(
Omg I'm so sorry you're going through that, I had no idea. Just take care of your health first and take all the time you need, we can definitely wait for the update.
This game was just entirely *chef's kiss* and I loved every waking moment of it. You've done such a good job and I'm looking forward to the next chapter :)
I really liked the dark aesthetic and character designs of the game, as opposed to the anime style most otome games seem to go for, but the dialogue and choice options felt really lacking and the game seemed way too fast paced and short.
Thank you for taking the time to comment! I really appreciate your thoughts, especially since Perfumare is my first game and I am learning as I go, so all the opinions I get are truly valuable to me. As for the rest, all I can say is that the game is still in the development stage and only 4 out of 7 chapters are currently out (so approximately 50 000 words per route). The final game will be more polished but it will be paced the same way because I don’t really plan on expanding already written scenes. :)
I love this! I like how Laurent is secretly into MC more than he wants to admit. Lmao! I have question though, in tumblr I saw posts saying there are 6 ROs? Thank you!
This is so so so so good. Everyone is so precious. Every reaction feels genuine and true to their character, never once I had to tell myself "this doesn't make any sense". Although I'm not a fan of game over ending :( . Can't wait for the full game, and can't wait for your next project!
Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. :D
Backtracking system is already an implemented feature. As far as I know all you need to do is use the mouse wheel. Still, I’d like to remind you about the saving system with 9 pages of empty slots to use for your convenience.
The game in nowhere near finished, most of the choices made in early chapters have lasting consequences in the future. The plot changes depending on which route the player takes, why? Because I don’t see certain characters being able to resolve the issue in quite the same way the others can. I also wanted to show different perspectives on the events taking place in the game. I am not certain which dialogue choices are you talking about specifically, but I wanted to give the player a few options to customize their MC. As you said, they don’t change much in the game; they are there for cosmetic purposes only.
Thank you! again I am glad you enjoyed Perfumare! :)
Hello! I love this game, the art and GUI are very well done and the plot kept me invested in the game. I have but one question: do you know how many chapters long will the story be? (Also, will the full game still be free? (if not, I've got no problems with that, I can already see the work behind it and would gladly pay for it if it should come so))
Anyway, thanks a lot for your hard work! I'm looking forward to the next chapter :)
This is wonderful. It's the beauty I seek in the world. Though I wouldn't exactly describe this novel as "beautiful," it is very tasteful and aesthetic in its own way. I thought I didn't like it, but in the end I came back. The art is wonderful, realistic but not uncanny at all. The narration isn't first person like most VNs, but it fits this one well. The atmosphere is great and immersive. The concept of using perfume as a drug is rather novel and interesting to me. I love it.
Not sure if I'm supposed to pronounce Perfumare like an American southerner or read it phonetically. I prefer the latter.
I’d say the theme I was going for was the exact opposite of beauty. Perfumare is a story bordering on dystopian, hence the grim and gloomy atmosphere. I thought it would be fitting for what I had in mind. Thank you, I am glad you've found it to your liking.
Reading it phonetically is definitely a better choice, though really, to each their own.
This was a really great story so far. It has a good amount of options, romance, action and mystery. I cannot wait for the next chapter to come out if you are working on it. :)
No, Thankyou for the amazing game! I was also wondering if you plan on having any 18+ scenes or just keeping it like PG 13? Either way is great I was just wondering because I feel like it adds depth to certain characters and connections between them :)
I get what you mean, but to be honest I am not sure I will, not in this game at least. I don’t think I’d be able to fit an NSFW scene in the plot without it looking forced. Mainly because I had the plot already planned out before I started working on the game, and it didn’t include any 18+ content.
I'm loving reading the story so far. The mystery is intriguing. In my opinion, I really liked how we could choose the protagonist's origins and how she came to be in the present situation.
My immersion was never broke until the end of the chapter. I'm really looking forward to the next chapter.
The issue is most likely related to the custom icon. It seems to be a false positive detection (some antivirus programs are known to give false positives on indie games such as those made with Ren’Py), but just to be sure, you can contact your antivirus providers and/or support so they can check the files themselves for your peace of mind.
If you’re using Windows Defender you might want to check [this] and [this] thread.
Amnesia, pining LIs, resourceful level-headed MC...ugh, I'm so glad I stumbled upon this trope-tastic goodness! I'm having so much fun replaying the game over and over again, shaping MC's character differently each time to see how it would play out. My current favorite is the socially awkward MC who is oblivious of Reed's interest in her, and thinks he's just being his flirty self. Sometimes I play as one who is also interested in him but is too scared to explore where it might go, because she doesn't want to risk their friendship. Other times still, I play as the callous MC to get all the angsty feels. In short, these variations (and more) are exactly what drew me to vn genre. This game has renewed my interest in it again. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
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wow, i didn't expect it to be this intense i like it. A lot i played through all the routes, Reed's route is my favorite !!
Thanks for playing and I am glad to hear you enjoyed Perfumare so far!
How many chapters do you expect there to be in the end ?
Please check [FAQ]. Thank you!
The story has this feel of neo-noir, and I gonna admit that I simp over Jewel and Reed long way before MC's memory comes back in later chapter :'D
Just a curious question : regarding that this VN will be 6-7 chapters in full and rather fast-paced, will be there another chance to reconsider things or do I botch the romance if I didn't choose the options with the certain symbol or when I didn't call/pull them back to discuss the matter of hearts in this bleak world?
Jewel is always a good choice, Reed is more of a brat, I am afraid. 😂 I am glad you liked both of them though!
The latter. There’s more info about it [here] and [here] but generally, this VN is a teaser for the text-based version of Perfumare I’ll be working on later. So it only shows a few key scenes of the main plot, only one ending (well, two variants excluding the dead and neutral endings) and 3 romance branches with only a couple of choices and with a lot of missing content. The reason for it is that Perfumare (VN) was supposed to be only a demo, a simple story for me to learn how to code. I just didn’t expect it to become so well liked. But I digress. So, yes, like I said in the [devlog], the latest chapter locks your relationship with the characters; if you didn’t take your chances, there will be no other possibility to initiate the romance (in the VN, the IF version will include that option).
I hope that answers your questions, but if something’s not clear enough please don’t hesitate to ask for clarification!
"...this VN is a teaser for the text-based version of Perfumare I’ll be working on later..."
For a teaser, I'm beyond impressed and would likely have a heart attack when the full version of Perfumare is released. Also, my apology for missing the devlogs.
At side note and realization (PERHAPS SPOILER) : Dang, MC, those three have been pinning for you for months (one of them for years, I bet), and you have the guts to be oblivious of them *sigh*
finally got around to giving this a try, and i'm so glad i did ^-^
fantastically atmospheric, unique and stylish visuals, and great characters! i loved it so much i became a patron!
can't wait for the next chapter!
Thank you so much! ❤️ I am glad you enjoyed Perfumare! 😊
One of the most atmospheric and aesthetically-pleasing VNs I've come across thus far, aspects that are reflected in both the images, sound design and writing. I really appreciate the option to play a MC as non-binary as I am IRL. Very much looking forward to more, and in the meantime, the game's inspired me to stop procrastinating and get back to my own creative projects; an unexpected but highly gratifying bonus.
Thank you! Ah, it’s always so incredibly nice to hear that Perfumare inspires people to create! Good luck with your projects!
Hi ı really love this game its characters and story so good and the art different from other visual novel and its so beautiful I have a question I am playing reed route and I always make neutral or dead end I think I made something wrong but I can't find? Any walkthrough did you have or can you give me a little tips? (Sorry for my bad english)
Hi! Thank you! The mini guide can be found [here].
thank you so much 💖🤗
What are the characters' ages? Is there a set age for the MC?
You might want to check the [FAQ] for that. :)
I have a question, Reed and MC went to the same school, correct? I think that there was even mention of both of them sitting at the same desk, so they would have to be the same age, but Reed is early 20s and MC doesn't have a set age and can be anywhere between 20 and 30, so I don't understand how does that work, wouldn't that be a plothole?
No it wouldn't. The Academy doesn't work like a normal school and children learning to master their afflictions have joined classes (some of them) regardless of their age. It all depends on how old they were when their gift has awakened and their tier. At any rate feel free to browse through my Tumblr (#lore tag is what I think you might be interested in) as I have already answered a lot of interesting questions here.
I'll admit, at first I was a bit skeptical about downloading this. But when I finally played it, the whole story, the art, the music all fell into place smoothly and allowed your characters to come to life. And the story itself was also very smooth and fluent because of it. Awesome job!
Thanks!
I am astonished at the quality of the writing and world-building of this VN. There are so many differences between the routes and yet they are all fantastic. The way perceptions and confessions of feelings are written is so heart-wrenching and heart-warming at the same time, each of those scenes stayed with me for a while. Many many thanks to the author/developer and anyone involved in making this VN and bringing us the eagerly awaited next chapter.
Thank you, I am glad you liked my game!
I wish I could play this but this game is extremely laggy on my pc :(
Hmm I checked the performance on three different laptops and it seems to be working fine for me. I googled the issue but without your PC's specs all I could find was some general advice that I am sure you already tried. But just in case:
Make sure your drivers are up to date and close all the other programs running in the background.
i'm loving this SO MUCH!! the art is utterly gorgeous and i love the clever sound design. and can i just say how much i adore Reed 😍😍, he's such a sweetheart! i'm incredibly excited for more, thank you so much for creating and sharing <3<3
Thank you! ❤
dude, holy crap. i've never been so ruined and at a loss by a video game. i- i'm so happy?!?!? holy crap, this is so beautiful? the way you weaved the words to create a smooth flow between the characters and the way the scenes were narrated is so beautiful, like, it's so soft and tender and delicate on the tongue but it's easy to understand and- that IS something. this has to be the best visual novel i've seen so far, especially with the stunning art, the cool sfx/bgm, the outstanding writing, and the characters. oh, don't get me started on them. i haven't done any other routes aside from reed, so i'll speak on my experience from reed's. first of all, he feels so real. and with what happened by the end of chapter v, i was stumped. because the emotions were so raw to me? like, like, i felt it. maybe i'm just that much of a touch-starved nerd, but, he feels entirely human to me. and it's nice. it's nice how they're all much more complex than what their descriptions in a dramatis personae. i seriously love this, and i seriously mean that i will follow this. i love this so much weoherhewu thank you for sharing this with us!! you did/are doing a really really, really awesome job!! i--uhh, i'm rambling, sorry sorry. OKAY but, for real though. this is seriously beautiful. i love it.
Ah don’t apologize for rambling, it’s always super nice to hear that people are enjoying Perfumare. Thank you so much! <3
bro I really like Flavio ),:...oh, Laurent too lol <3--gg btw.
Thank you! ;)
Hi!! I made an account just so I could send you some love. This game is so visually stunning, the plot is exciting, and all of the LIs feel real. Last night I played the newest update and you guys did an insanely amazing job. The writing is so immersive and descriptive, and the visuals + audio aide the energy. When I'm able to, I can't wait to monetarily support your work! Thank you so much for sharing your game! <3
Hello! Ah, thank you so much, I am glad you enjoyed my game! <3
This game is really my favorite visual novel ! All the characters have their own essence and vibe I can't believe it's free ! I was wondering how much chapter there will be and how much time there is during chapters releases ?
I am planning on adding 2 more chapters. Sadly, I can’t really say how long the waiting time will be between the releases, because the script got progressively longer and I have more art assets to make now, but I’ll am hoping to upload another chapter within 2-3 months.
If you have more questions, please take a look at the FAQ on my Tumblr. <3
Thank you for answering so fast ! A part of me wishes the game will never end haha.
I am glad to hear that you enjoyed Perfumare. Please, consider keeping spoilers out of the main page as to not spoil the experience for the other players? If you'd like to comment on a particular scene that contains spoilers please use the newest Devlog if it's not too much trouble. Thank you for your understanding.
Oh yeah my apologies I’ll delete my post :)
Thank you! :)
I love this story, I love the art, the mood, the tone, and most of all, the writing. The emphasis on the scents conjures a vivid and immersive narration. Some of the sentences were so eloquently crafted I just stopped to marvel at them, lol.
(I love Laurent. He's absolutely precious.)
Thank you!
I'm totally in love with the game. I love its dark atmosphere and the plot is very intriguing and interesting! MC is such a badass,totally stan them. Have only played Reed's route but planning to play Jewel and Laurent's routes soon.
Spoilers for Reed's route!!
I love Reed so much 🥺 His dynamic with MC is everything <3
He puts on a facade but he's actually lonely <\3
His character is quite complex
Thanks for playing!
I LOVED the new chapter and how the tension from the previous chapter seeps into this one. Such a great job!
Really, really well done <3 Can't wait for the next *-*
Thank you! <3
I love this game so much <3 and I was truly surprised when you updated! Get well soon, whatever you're going through, and thank you for this masterpiece!
I hope you create many more like this in future. Such an amazing thing for free is W.O.W!
Thank you! I am trying to stay on schedule. 👍
I hope so too! I have several projects planned but I want to focus on Perfumare first.
Glad to hear :D are there gonna be more chapters? If so, when do you think the next one will come?
Edit: Never mind, found out in the comments above <3
Perfumare took me unprepared in ways I cannot even begin to fathom. Everything about it is so immersive and descriptive, every emotion so raw and vivid that, at times, it was like I was physically there instead of playing the game. I really, really wish I could support you on Patreon, because a talent for storytelling like yours deserves every recognition (maybe in the future, when a dollar doesn't cost half of my kidney in my country).
And I must say: joke's on me. I began playing while having Reed in mind as a romantic interest for my character, but, boy, Laurent didn't just steal my heart. He stole my soul and my entire being! Chapter V's got me on tenterhooks and I'm, honestly, still recovering from the impact.
Thank you for sharing this game with us! I can't wait for the rest!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate all the encouraging messages! It’s always nice to know that my work is so warmly received. :D
I have some words to say about this game: I LOVE IT!!! Like I don't know how to describe the amount of love I have for this game. Reed's and Laurent's route sent chills down my spine and I couldn't even stop thinking about how they expressed themselves. I kept pausing to save and I must say, this is probably the first ever game to pull me in more just to see what happens because these cliffhangers made go skyrocketing. I'm looking forward in the new chapters. :3
Thank you! I am glad to hear you enjoyed it! <3
I made an account just to comment, but wow!! This game had me hooked from the very first sentence and I ended up playing all three routes in one day. I love everything from the character designs, to the story, to the characters themselves, and I have zero complaints other than this game being too short :") I love your work, thank you so much for taking the time to make this game and I can't wait for the next chapter!
Oh, thank you, that’s super nice to hear! I am glad you found Perfumare enjoyable and thanks for playing! <3
Oh wow. This game. This has easily become one of my favorite VNs ever. The writing is mature and engaging, the art is dark and atmospheric and the characters feel like fleshed out people. Including the MC.
Thank you so much for creating such a fantastic piece of gaming experience, I truly appreciate it.
Sorry, I'm self - isolating at the moment and going a bit crazy, so I have to ask: Do you know at least the ball park of when we can expect chapter V?
Thank you again, you are so beautifully talented, it's refreshing!
Thank you, I am glad to hear you’re enjoying Perfumare!
I am having a bit of a medical emergency right now, and because of that my working schedule is really unpredictable. Sadly, I can't say for sure, but know that 2 out of 3 routes are already finished and beta checked by my Patrons, so hopefully it shouldn’t take long for me to finish the last one. Optimistically, I’d say two to three weeks, but I can’t promise anything. :,(
Omg I'm so sorry you're going through that, I had no idea. Just take care of your health first and take all the time you need, we can definitely wait for the update.
I hope it gets better soon ❤️
Thank you! ❤️ I am working on the game whenever I can, so it might take more time than it would usually, but I am still making progress. 👍
This game was just entirely *chef's kiss* and I loved every waking moment of it. You've done such a good job and I'm looking forward to the next chapter :)
Thank you! <3
I really love it so far ! Love the atmosphere and the character design, I was hooked from the first sentences.
(Really love Reed already...)
Can't wait to see where it goes ! Thank you for this game !
Thank you, I am glad you liked it!
I really liked the dark aesthetic and character designs of the game, as opposed to the anime style most otome games seem to go for, but the dialogue and choice options felt really lacking and the game seemed way too fast paced and short.
Thank you for taking the time to comment! I really appreciate your thoughts, especially since Perfumare is my first game and I am learning as I go, so all the opinions I get are truly valuable to me. As for the rest, all I can say is that the game is still in the development stage and only 4 out of 7 chapters are currently out (so approximately 50 000 words per route). The final game will be more polished but it will be paced the same way because I don’t really plan on expanding already written scenes. :)
Will we be able to choose a male or female mc in the final game?
I am working on it! :D
Awesome! I'm really enjoying the game! Also, I fell in love with Maverick instantly lol. Too bad he's not a LI....Unless :p
Thank you! <3 There will be more of him in the sequel. And a lil bit in Laurent’s route. But for now, shhh. ;)
I love this! I like how Laurent is secretly into MC more than he wants to admit. Lmao! I have question though, in tumblr I saw posts saying there are 6 ROs? Thank you!
The other 3 ROs (Nino, Flavio and Alan) will be available to pursue in the sequel.
Thanks for playing! <3
This is so so so so good. Everyone is so precious. Every reaction feels genuine and true to their character, never once I had to tell myself "this doesn't make any sense". Although I'm not a fan of game over ending :( . Can't wait for the full game, and can't wait for your next project!
Thank you! <3 <3 <3
Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. :D
Backtracking system is already an implemented feature. As far as I know all you need to do is use the mouse wheel. Still, I’d like to remind you about the saving system with 9 pages of empty slots to use for your convenience.
The game in nowhere near finished, most of the choices made in early chapters have lasting consequences in the future. The plot changes depending on which route the player takes, why? Because I don’t see certain characters being able to resolve the issue in quite the same way the others can. I also wanted to show different perspectives on the events taking place in the game. I am not certain which dialogue choices are you talking about specifically, but I wanted to give the player a few options to customize their MC. As you said, they don’t change much in the game; they are there for cosmetic purposes only.
Thank you! again I am glad you enjoyed Perfumare! :)
Reed is precious. Mama i want to marry him.
Can't wait full game to come out
Thanks for playing! <3
Hello! I love this game, the art and GUI are very well done and the plot kept me invested in the game. I have but one question: do you know how many chapters long will the story be? (Also, will the full game still be free? (if not, I've got no problems with that, I can already see the work behind it and would gladly pay for it if it should come so))
Anyway, thanks a lot for your hard work! I'm looking forward to the next chapter :)
Hi! I think about 6/7 chapters in total. (Yes, the full game will be free.)
Thank you. <3
This is wonderful. It's the beauty I seek in the world. Though I wouldn't exactly describe this novel as "beautiful," it is very tasteful and aesthetic in its own way. I thought I didn't like it, but in the end I came back. The art is wonderful, realistic but not uncanny at all. The narration isn't first person like most VNs, but it fits this one well. The atmosphere is great and immersive. The concept of using perfume as a drug is rather novel and interesting to me. I love it.
Not sure if I'm supposed to pronounce Perfumare like an American southerner or read it phonetically. I prefer the latter.
I’d say the theme I was going for was the exact opposite of beauty. Perfumare is a story bordering on dystopian, hence the grim and gloomy atmosphere. I thought it would be fitting for what I had in mind. Thank you, I am glad you've found it to your liking.
Reading it phonetically is definitely a better choice, though really, to each their own.
This was a really great story so far. It has a good amount of options, romance, action and mystery. I cannot wait for the next chapter to come out if you are working on it. :)
Thank you! I am. :) It should be done by the end of July (I hope so anyway).
No, Thankyou for the amazing game! I was also wondering if you plan on having any 18+ scenes or just keeping it like PG 13? Either way is great I was just wondering because I feel like it adds depth to certain characters and connections between them :)
I get what you mean, but to be honest I am not sure I will, not in this game at least. I don’t think I’d be able to fit an NSFW scene in the plot without it looking forced. Mainly because I had the plot already planned out before I started working on the game, and it didn’t include any 18+ content.
I understand that :). Cant wait for the next chapter.
I'm loving reading the story so far. The mystery is intriguing.
In my opinion, I really liked how we could choose the protagonist's origins and how she came to be in the present situation.
My immersion was never broke until the end of the chapter. I'm really looking forward to the next chapter.
I am glad you’re enjoying Perfumare! Thanks for playing!
oh my goodness I also forgot to add!! I love the aesthetic so much!!
Thank you!
ahhhh I love this game so much!! I've only played Reed's route so far but is the game complete? If not I'm super excited to see where it goes!
It’s not finished yet. :D There are 2 more chapters to go.
Getting a malware alert on running the exe: Win32/uwasson.A!ml
I've never had this happen with other games. Issue with the exe?
The issue is most likely related to the custom icon. It seems to be a false positive detection (some antivirus programs are known to give false positives on indie games such as those made with Ren’Py), but just to be sure, you can contact your antivirus providers and/or support so they can check the files themselves for your peace of mind.
If you’re using Windows Defender you might want to check [this] and [this] thread.
Yep was using Windows Defender. Scanned it with another antivirus program and it looks good! Thanks!
No problem!
Amnesia, pining LIs, resourceful level-headed MC...ugh, I'm so glad I stumbled upon this trope-tastic goodness! I'm having so much fun replaying the game over and over again, shaping MC's character differently each time to see how it would play out. My current favorite is the socially awkward MC who is oblivious of Reed's interest in her, and thinks he's just being his flirty self. Sometimes I play as one who is also interested in him but is too scared to explore where it might go, because she doesn't want to risk their friendship. Other times still, I play as the callous MC to get all the angsty feels. In short, these variations (and more) are exactly what drew me to vn genre. This game has renewed my interest in it again. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
Thank you so much! <3 I am glad you’re having so much fun with Perfumare!