I am so late with this but I just wanted to say I adore how you set up these characters (especially with the friction between Griffin and Tris) as well as making them feel quite real and personable. I will say that I played the original demo first before the extended one to see how much changed and my favorite part's gotta be the investigation scene because it really tickled my brain. Also Riley is cute ehem ehem. The hints with Tris being all semi-yandere made me think that if Griffin wasn't already known to be the main yandere (or at least, from what I can tell) Tris would be a good red herring for a yandere (if that changes at all *side eyes*), with the way he was explosive it made me really curious over his side of the story on how he views the MC.
We need more scenes with papa Dell being protective, worried, and caring for us while we need more chaotic scenes with Sophie. Truly, she is my spirit companion. The ending scene with Tai was like, a big shocker to me genuinely and the cut off??? Man, that was like a wakeup call that while Griffin be chill, he ain't all that yet.
So excited to see what'll happen in the future! Goodluck with the development~!
In terms of the art, Griffin is really stinkin' cute! I think it's the little curl of hair in front of his face, it's so charming. I like when he gets flustered, smiles and blushes. He's very charismatic, and does a good job coming across as a kind, gentlemanly, normal guy. There are little hints of suspicious behavior, though, which I greatly enjoy. I'm also drawn to Tris. I'm not certain if he will be a romantic interest. I hope he might be, but I understand if that wasn't intended to be part of the game. The other characters are pretty likeable in their own ways! There's no one I don't want to befriend and learn more about.
I always love customization and interaction, so I like that there are lots of little choices here and there. The fact that they may shape the story and result in consequences later down the line is exciting to me. I am also thrilled by the prospect of the game being designed to provoke anxiety. I can't wait to see how everything plays out, and how my choices come back to bite me.
My favorite scene in the extended demo is when Griffin and Tris meet. I live for the drama. I like seeing a yandere interacting with other characters, I hope I get to watch how he behaves around everyone else too. Of course, I liked the nsfw scene a lot as well. :)
The length of the demo was pretty impressive in my opinion. I like longer experiences, and this demo didn't feel too short to me. Plus, there was a lot of interesting stuff happening in the plot, so I was captivated the whole way!
I'm very curious to know what happens next, so I'll definitely be keeping up with this lovely game. Great work and thank you for the experience!
Wow, thank you for the in depth comment! I appreciate it a lot! ;D;
I'm glad Griffin is coming across as I intended! It makes me feel good that I'm portraying him correctly in my own terms, if that makes sense haha. Unfortunately, Tris will not be a love interest in this game, but will have a route in the part 2/second game that I'm planning. This story is just too big for one game hehe, or at least the way I want to tell it.
I'm happy to know you enjoyed it so thoroughly! I'm on break until April, but if you want, you can follow Duplicity's tumblrfor near-daily updates when I return (❁´◡`❁) And there's a lot of content on there already to sift through hehe. Thank you again!! <3
The pleasure's all mine! Thank you so much for letting us experience such a cool game.
I'm pleased as punch to hear that there are plans for a second game, and that Tris will be available in it!!!!!!! I absolutely don't want to miss out on that!
I'll be scouring through the tumblr right away. Have a great break! You earned it! :D
Hello ! I tried the first version of the demo, and i quite liked it ! Your writing style and your characters are good, i found myself immersed. So thank you ^^. I will play the extented demo with pleasure !
Ps love sophie, she's someone i could be friend with irl <3
This is something I can try to work on! However, I can't promise it ;; But I will do my best to supply a mac version in the next update (TBA) and for the full release.
Hello! I had some time to figure out the Mac build, so I went ahead and updated the page with it. You should have no problems playing the first version of the demo now :)
Griffin is great and all, but Tris really do be making me feel something... more. TELL ME HE IS A ROMANTIC ROUTE THAT IS ACHIEVABLE! PLEEEEASSSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyways, cool demo. I shall await with bated breath for the full release. :>
CINDY CINDY I FINISHED IT ADADSJADKAJLKDSAKJL And so much content for a demo!! I am excited to see what happens c:
SPOILERY CONTENT FOR THE DEMO I GUESS??
I already know that Griffin is suspicious from the main screen lol BUT he seems like a sweetheart for now c: What makes me suspicious the most is that even if we choose female as our prefered partner he says that we matched and that's SUS, Tris sounds VERY suspicious too (especially at the end!!), Sophie is REALLY SMART OMG REALLY MATURE BEBE, Dell actually seems like a nice person if you are nice back to him and Tai.... HMMM I WONDER IF THOSE DELETES WERE TRULLY FROM TYPOS *raising eyebrow*
ALSO I LOVE THE DESIGNS OF THE CHARACTERS (ESPECIALLY SOPHIE BB) AND THE BACKGROUNDS YEEEEAAAAAAH
Also I think I have encountered a few errors! For some reason, you can't put the number ''8'' as a code for the gate to the appartment, and an error occurs when you disagree to call the cops.
Altogether, thank you for making the game Cinders!! Really enjoyed it hehe c:
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I just played the demo and I'm incredibly in love, i was quite surprised that the game is now being rewritten
me gusto mucho este juego, su historia es increible, sus personajes son muy buenos, ojala y el juego continue. un exelente trabajo
I am so late with this but I just wanted to say I adore how you set up these characters (especially with the friction between Griffin and Tris) as well as making them feel quite real and personable. I will say that I played the original demo first before the extended one to see how much changed and my favorite part's gotta be the investigation scene because it really tickled my brain. Also Riley is cute ehem ehem. The hints with Tris being all semi-yandere made me think that if Griffin wasn't already known to be the main yandere (or at least, from what I can tell) Tris would be a good red herring for a yandere (if that changes at all *side eyes*), with the way he was explosive it made me really curious over his side of the story on how he views the MC.
We need more scenes with papa Dell being protective, worried, and caring for us while we need more chaotic scenes with Sophie. Truly, she is my spirit companion. The ending scene with Tai was like, a big shocker to me genuinely and the cut off??? Man, that was like a wakeup call that while Griffin be chill, he ain't all that yet.
So excited to see what'll happen in the future! Goodluck with the development~!
will it be a ending with tai?🥺🥺
he's the best boi frfr
Unfortunately not in this game! I have plans for a second part, but we'll see how that goes. This one is all about Griffin!
I hope there would also be Riley's route 🤭
It was a nice demo. I enjoyed it. Tris is caring aww GRIFFIN SUS BUT....!
Thank you very much!
Nice game :D
I really liked the characters especially Sophie she is really cool, mature, chill and caring and i'm curious about her story!
And Tai is awesome too :D
Thank you very much!
(Spoilers below)
In terms of the art, Griffin is really stinkin' cute! I think it's the little curl of hair in front of his face, it's so charming. I like when he gets flustered, smiles and blushes. He's very charismatic, and does a good job coming across as a kind, gentlemanly, normal guy. There are little hints of suspicious behavior, though, which I greatly enjoy. I'm also drawn to Tris. I'm not certain if he will be a romantic interest. I hope he might be, but I understand if that wasn't intended to be part of the game. The other characters are pretty likeable in their own ways! There's no one I don't want to befriend and learn more about.
I always love customization and interaction, so I like that there are lots of little choices here and there. The fact that they may shape the story and result in consequences later down the line is exciting to me. I am also thrilled by the prospect of the game being designed to provoke anxiety. I can't wait to see how everything plays out, and how my choices come back to bite me.
My favorite scene in the extended demo is when Griffin and Tris meet. I live for the drama. I like seeing a yandere interacting with other characters, I hope I get to watch how he behaves around everyone else too. Of course, I liked the nsfw scene a lot as well. :)
The length of the demo was pretty impressive in my opinion. I like longer experiences, and this demo didn't feel too short to me. Plus, there was a lot of interesting stuff happening in the plot, so I was captivated the whole way!
I'm very curious to know what happens next, so I'll definitely be keeping up with this lovely game. Great work and thank you for the experience!
Wow, thank you for the in depth comment! I appreciate it a lot! ;D;
I'm glad Griffin is coming across as I intended! It makes me feel good that I'm portraying him correctly in my own terms, if that makes sense haha. Unfortunately, Tris will not be a love interest in this game, but will have a route in the part 2/second game that I'm planning. This story is just too big for one game hehe, or at least the way I want to tell it.
I'm happy to know you enjoyed it so thoroughly! I'm on break until April, but if you want, you can follow Duplicity's tumblrfor near-daily updates when I return (❁´◡`❁) And there's a lot of content on there already to sift through hehe. Thank you again!! <3
The pleasure's all mine! Thank you so much for letting us experience such a cool game.
I'm pleased as punch to hear that there are plans for a second game, and that Tris will be available in it!!!!!!! I absolutely don't want to miss out on that!
I'll be scouring through the tumblr right away. Have a great break! You earned it! :D
Hello ! I tried the first version of the demo, and i quite liked it ! Your writing style and your characters are good, i found myself immersed. So thank you ^^. I will play the extented demo with pleasure !
Ps love sophie, she's someone i could be friend with irl <3
thank you very much! That’s exactly what I strive for. I always get worried that it’s too wordy. I hope you enjoy the extended version!!
That's the biggest compliment, thank you so much! ;D;
Expect an extended demo soon! I've been hard at work hehe!
omgg i love it <3
Thank you so much!
Great writing and amazing characters.
Thank you, rath! ;D;
will there be a mac version?
This is something I can try to work on! However, I can't promise it ;; But I will do my best to supply a mac version in the next update (TBA) and for the full release.
ok thank you for answering
Hello! I had some time to figure out the Mac build, so I went ahead and updated the page with it. You should have no problems playing the first version of the demo now :)
ok tysm!
Griffin is great and all, but Tris really do be making me feel something... more. TELL ME HE IS A ROMANTIC ROUTE THAT IS ACHIEVABLE! PLEEEEASSSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyways, cool demo. I shall await with bated breath for the full release. :>
Thank you so much! If you use tumblr, I do update there semi-frequently. ^-^
Regarding Tris, I'm not sure yet! I have plans for him, but they might not be realized in this game just yet, hehe.
I refuse to believe that there is anything wrong with Griffin. Don't care what happens next, he is 10/10 best boy.
I kept forgetting to reply to your comment, I apologize! "orz But I'm glad Griffin is best boy material ^^
CINDY CINDY I FINISHED IT ADADSJADKAJLKDSAKJL And so much content for a demo!! I am excited to see what happens c:
SPOILERY CONTENT FOR THE DEMO I GUESS??
I already know that Griffin is suspicious from the main screen lol BUT he seems like a sweetheart for now c: What makes me suspicious the most is that even if we choose female as our prefered partner he says that we matched and that's SUS, Tris sounds VERY suspicious too (especially at the end!!), Sophie is REALLY SMART OMG REALLY MATURE BEBE, Dell actually seems like a nice person if you are nice back to him and Tai.... HMMM I WONDER IF THOSE DELETES WERE TRULLY FROM TYPOS *raising eyebrow*
ALSO I LOVE THE DESIGNS OF THE CHARACTERS (ESPECIALLY SOPHIE BB) AND THE BACKGROUNDS YEEEEAAAAAAH
Also I think I have encountered a few errors! For some reason, you can't put the number ''8'' as a code for the gate to the appartment, and an error occurs when you disagree to call the cops.
Altogether, thank you for making the game Cinders!! Really enjoyed it hehe c:
Oop yeah about the code, it needs to be 4 digits. So 8888 should be fine but 8 or 88 or 888 is not!Both errors should be fixed now! ^^