A Killer Gal - Surprise Secret October Game (Patreon)
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UPDATE : I have fixed the CG Gallery issue. Please look for builds 1.1 at the same link as below. There are no other additions, so feel free to skip it if you did not mind the bug on your first playthrough.
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So, errr... I made a thing.
It's a risky little thing, too. An entirely new short game with AI-generated character sprites, CGs and background art. Given the general opinion towards these things in the art community, I'm quite convinced that this is a pretty stupid thing to do. Especially since I depend on the art community for all of my other projects.
But, I got real excited for the AI tech, and I had this idea for a game that was a bit more gory and weird and I wasn't sure any artist would help me with it so...one thing led to another and here is a full game : A Killer Gal.
I decided I would share it exclusively with you guys. I do not plan on selling nor advertising that game anywhere. I will not upload it on Itch or any other online marketplace. I just really wanted to show it to you guys, but by doing this I mean no disrespect to actual artists, which I will continue to employ on my current and future games.
As you will see, there are several limitations to working with AI-generation : art is inconsistent, anatomy is sometimes weird, and I could not make two characters fit in one single image without it looking like a melted horror monster. So, this is most likely a one-time thing. Do not expect anymore AI-generated games from me. If you are disappointed in me saying that, please understand the ethics of using an AI trained on other artists to make money with it. Honestly, if this thing causes any stir at all, I plan on removing it posthaste. So, grab it while you can.
About the game : well, I think it's better if I don't reveal too much about it. Let's just say that if you enjoyed the ending of The Bodyguard, you might find your kick in A Killer Gal. Under its sugar-coated exterior, it is surprisingly violent. I see it as fitting for an October / Halloween / Spooktober VN Jam type of deal. I made it in about two weeks, in a high-motivation daze of overwork, and I think it came out alright. I hope you enjoy.
Also, let me know if you encounter any bugs. It wasn't thoroughly tested. It's built on a copy of the Bodyguard project, so it should be fine. I do know of at least one bug : the 7th picture in each pages of the CG gallery won't show the locked screen, and it will unlock at the same time as the 6th picture unlocks. This is due to the plugin I've used, and I hadn't had time to look into it. The game appears very playable to me.
You can download the game by clicking here (both PC and Linux builds).
Have a good weekend, all!