1.3


Update:

 

Chapter III uploaded;

- Added new sprites (variants),

- Added new Codex entries (unlockable);

- Minor fixes in Chapter II,

- Added additional expressions for some of the background characters;

- PNG files compressed;

- Music files changed to OGG.

 

Okay, so I guess the last log should have been a major update as well. Sorry, my bad. 

Due to major changes in the script, your old saves won't be accessible in a version higher than 1.2. I am trying very hard to keep the game as light as possible, so I can actually upload it here. I compressed all art assets and changed music files to save the space but I am still looking for a better way to lower the game size. Sorry for the inconvenience.

For those wondering about the name, Perfumare is a Latin word, from which the word ‘perfume’ derives. It means "to smoke through" (according to wiki). I thought it's fitting for a narcotic distinguished as a bottle of vintage perfumes. A perfume, but not quite, hence the name. It’s also a clever (I say clever because I didn’t come up with that myself) play of words - perfume and nightmare, which is, I hope, in accordance with the general theme of this game. The second choice was a bit lengthy, and it was supposed to be: “Follow the Scent of Perfume” or more simply: “The Scent of Perfume”, but I made some changes in the story line and we only get to see a little about MC’s past working at the perfume shop, so I decided against using it.

That’s all from me today, thanks for reading and see you soon!

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I loved it, the story had me hooked and the characters were superb!

Though in my country SPD is one of the major parties, so that made me giggle from time to time^^

Thank you, it means a lot! Especially since Perfumare is my first project, so it's really encouraging to hear.

Do you mean Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands? Can you believe I didn't even think of that when I chose the name? Though I suppose it is a rather common acronym. Nonetheless, I understand your amusement. :D

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I'm so glad you updated! 😀

That chapter 3 was so interesting, too! 🧐

Let's talk about Reed. I don't trust this boy anymore. I should've gone with my guts. I thought that Reed was being too nice, too playful in the beginning. But I learned in chapter 2 that Reed was a classmate of MC’s, so I thought that Reed was just a love-struck little puppy chasing after MC. When Reed took MC to that 'barn' hideout, I couldn't help feeling uncomfortable since the hideout has a lot of locked doors and Reed was the only one with the keys to open them. And then Reed talked about using his looks as an advantage, like using his looks to lure in people for personal gain. And I think Reed wants something from MC or doesn't truly like MC ...🤨

At this point, I don’t doubt Jewel. She doesn’t seem like a ‘wolf in disguise’ to me. I think Jewel is in our position as well since she has a lot to lose. I believe Jewel is willing to do anything to protect her family and friends. I can tell that Jewel went through a lot growing up and that hardened her. I love that artwork of Jewel sleeping on the train with the blanket draped over her and her motivation to protect MC. I said this before but Jewel is so beautiful and a true gem … 💎

As of now, I’m giving Laurent the benefit of doubt. I mean, Laurent has a lot to lose now for helping MC, like his job and reputation. While Reed wouldn’t let MC read a newspaper, Laurent let MC look at his confidential reports about the murder. When we chose Reed over everyone else, Laurent said something like “I hope you know what you’re doing” and Jewel voicing “Good luck” like Reed was suspicious. If we chose Laurent or Jewel over Reed, then there wasn’t such a concern over MC’s wellbeing since Laurent and Jewel don’t think of each other as being untrustworthy. I think Laurent is so handsome and gentlemanly … 🤗

Or I'm just over-analyzing again ... 😆

I look forward to the next update! I can't wait to figure out what's going on!

Thank you so much for your comment; it's always nice to read about players' thoughts about the game!

The thing with Reed is... a little more complicated than that. I don't want to spoil too much, but I will say that you were correct in both of your guesses. MC is one of the two people that actually know Reed, both the good and the bad parts of him. Their relationship will be more clear as the story goes, so hopefully by the IV or V chapter, you'll be able to make up your mind about him. 

I am glad you liked Jewel! Yes, she is very much in the same position as MC, though she has a bit more to lose. Well, much more. 

Haha, Laurent is a really driven person. He just wants to do his job and he's willing to risk a lot for it. 

Thanks again! I can't say for sure when the next chapter will be released, but I am working on it! :)