A Short Fairy Tale Visual Novel, released on December 31st, 2023

ZIP file for downloading is at the bottom of this link: itch.io/pact-and-promise-the-arcane-door

Playtime is 30-40 minutes. Click below to download the full screenplay, updated post-launch (26 pages):

drive.google.com/PactandPromiseScreenplay_link

Note: A few revised details I was not able to squeeze in until after the game jam’s submission deadline.

How I found the project: I wanted to find another game jam project to do, but with a longer timeline.

After discovering the Once Upon A Time Game Jam for Fall 2023 on itch.io, me and one other put together a handful of artists through its forum and my local indie community on Discord. Our goal? To write a fairy tale-themed visual novel. That can be rewriting a classic tale or an entirely original story within the constraints.

We chose to design an original short story of the fantasy style.

My Role: Lead Writer. Also, albeit unspecified, co-project lead with two others.

The Result: It was a terrific learning experience! It strengthened my collaboration skills with artists, composers, programmers, and co-writers. I learned how to store and organize assets on GitHub, Google Drive and Docs. More on how to implement feedback. Plus, assisting with bug fixing in Unity.

And rewrite the first draft from a beat sheet.

Aaaand what it takes to deliver a working game, from start to end, in three months.

In addition, I was responsible for building the itch.io submission page. In the nick of time, before parties started on New Years’ Eve, we stuck the landing and submitted it! We're proud of what we accomplished.