When Stars Collide
WSC - Snapshot Released
Hi Everyone!
So you may have noticed that I released a short snapshot from my side project, When Stars Collide.
As mentioned on the game page, this project has been my nights-and-weekends project for a while now. Originally I did not plan to release any of it yet but a friend of mine convinced to enter it into the Amare Game Festival this year so I buckled down the last couple of weeks to get the beginning parts of the game into a playable state.
I will hopefully start releasing this game later this year after Gilded Shadows completes (Reuben's route is about to be released, then Yuu is all that's left for that game).
I'll be continuing to work on WSC as a side project because I really want to get the game fully written and edited before I start releasing it.
In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this brief look into the setting and characters!
~Esh
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When Stars Collide
A science fantasy romance adventure
| Status | In development |
| Author | Steamberry Studio |
| Genre | Visual Novel, Action, Adventure |
| Tags | Amare, Character Customization, Fantasy, Otome, Romance, Sci-fi, space-opera |
| Languages | English |
More posts
- March Devlog28 days ago
- February Devlog59 days ago
- January Devlog88 days ago
- WSC Devlog (December)Dec 30, 2023
- 30/11/2023 DevlogNov 30, 2023
- WSC Devlog (October)Oct 26, 2023
- WSC Devlog (September)Sep 23, 2023
- Devlog - General UpdateAug 25, 2023
- WSC Development UpdateJul 23, 2023
- Smallish Update (CGs added)Apr 22, 2023
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Gosh! I only found about this now ! All I can say is that I am super excited for this game. I absolutely loved Gilded Shadows: the characters, the world-building, the unique routes, the plot twists-- everything was just chefs kiss. I know you will smash this game as well and I am looking forward to seeing your writing shine in a new setting and with new characters :D
I hope so! I'm looking forward to pushing ahead with the writing and getting the rough draft complete so I can start editing (which is way more fun than drafting. LoL!
Wow, this is a really intriguing story premise with (as expected from Gilded Shadows) some amazing world building in just this first short section. Very excited to see more of this. Also super happy that the MC isn't gender locked in this one.
Thank you!
I've wanted to experiment with gender variable MCs before but I wasn't sure it was tenable for me since I need my MCs visible. So far it's going well though and I'm learning how far I can stretch my resources to put features like this in. I still have a ways to go and I haven't done the CGs yet (and those are always the real test with any customisation) but...here's hoping it goes well!) ╰(*°▽°*)╯
If you do a kickstarter for this, you should let us backers of Gilded Shadows know. You have consistently made quality games so I would throw even more money at you guys. If you release it without a kickstarter you should still let us backers know, so I can buy even more of your stuff. Keep up the good work!
Hello! I probably won't crowdfund this one through KS. I already have almost all the assets needed already except the parts I'm doing myself (sprites, CGs, writing)!
I intend to monetise this one through Patreon (by releasing extra content there and granting supporters there early access) which means the base game out here should remain 'pay what you want/if you want.'
If you just follow on here, you should get updates about the project when it ultimately goes into full development and release! ╰(*°▽°*)╯
Thank you for stopping by. (´▽`ʃ♡ƪ)
I think I may have already fallen for another one of your grumps lol
As it should be. LoL!
Congrats! This looks great! <3
Thank youuu! (´▽`ʃ♡ƪ)
I enjoyed it- (quite a bit heavy on the exposition) but I am eager to see the story unfold. <3
Early chapters in my games always are. It's just a part of my style, really. ^_^
With respect, I've only played Gilded Shadows (absolutely loved it btw)- and would never presume to know better.
(I just thought it was a touch more heavy handed this time round is all.) Its just my take on it.
I still enjoyed the game however and will be happy to follow the development.
No worries! I don't always know if someone is new to my style or not. I didn't take it as an insult more just as a chance to warn that it's how I write in case you were a newcomer! ╰(*°▽°*)╯
Every project is different and some require more exposition (or need less). This just happens to be a game that needs a lot more set up for the way things develop later on. (And also, they just don't have much else to talk about than the MCs history when MC first wakes up. LoL!)
Ah- I suppose there is that. Will this be a route based game or a more linear pathed story like other Amare titles? I'm only curious.
Hmmm.
Well. （づ￣3￣）づ╭❤️～
Originally I wanted to try to do a overlapping route game (like a typical episodic game structure) because I've never done one before and I like trying new things. Also releasing huge games with separate routes after years of development is just really hard on me health wise and I'm not sure I can do another game like Gilded Shadows.
But.
I learned that I hate writing in an overlapping route structure. (´。＿。｀) Haha.
I couldn't completely revamp the plot though so. I guess it's kind of like a hybrid of the two styles at this point. The routes do fully split but it's basically during the last act. If Gilded Shadows is on the right in the image below, then When Stars Collide is on the left. (Sorry for the random image - I think better visually).
Chapters in When Stars Collide start overlapping less and less as you go along until they eventually have a full split for the last few chapters.
The big other big difference is that chapters in Gilded Shadows are about 6000-8000 words. Chapters in When Stars Collide are 30,000 - 60,000 words each. I'm trying to make sure that the scenario-based structure is worthwhile for players to experience so that the individual scenarios with the LIs are long enough and unique enough that the romances don't feel the same. 💪
(I feel like that was a way more complicated answer than you probably wanted. 🤣
So excited, I love your games both GS and changeling your world building is so rich.
Thank you! o(*////▽////*)q
I love your other games, so I'm really excited your making another one after GS. Best wishes on your new project
I have so many ideas written down I'll be making games for the next 12 years at least if nothing happens to stop me! (o゜▽゜)o☆
Nice to discover “your already started next project”. Gilded Shadow is a really good VN And that’s nice to see you will go on :-) Wish you luck courage and success. ( And will be please to do Reuben and Yui route when available :-) ). And don’t forget to take some break !
Thank you!
Reuben's route is hopefully going out really, really soon! And Yuu's route is around 50,000 words. Still working on it bit by bit! 💪