The release is getting closer and I will report about the recent progress of the game :3
There are some changes I decided and some bugs fixing that I need to finish in past few weeks, therefore I apology for the lateness of the update.
ːreginaːCurrent Progressːreginaː
All finished beside things below:
English Version Beta Testing: 50%
Japanese Version Beta Confirmation (Bugs have been fixed, but need one more time final confirmation)
Voice: 93% (stuff to retake only)
ːjuliːWhat Will Be Changedːjuliː
In-game singing movie will be removed.
This is formerly something I planned to add if the crowdfunding was successful. Sadly, it was failed. I was thinking to push myself to keep the in-game additional movie (Myana singing scene like in the previous game), but it takes more workload than what I've imagined. Based on the beta test result, there is nothing weird even if there's no in-game singing movie. Therefore I decided to go on without it.
In-game term: Research institute chief > Research institute director.
Some people told me that "chief" is usually only used within military related institute. That's why the term "chief" here will be changed by "director". I believe you might have seen the same word too at the previous games, and they will be fixed as well later.
Button sound will only be played when you click the button.
I have already tried to fix the annoying button sounds at HTFALK, but I still got a feedback that it's still bothering when the mouse pointer accidentally hovers a button. Now you will only hear the sound when you click the button.
"Continue to the next chapter?" message now will only appear for a moment then automatically forward you to the next chapter.
The message now will not ask you to choose, but after showing the current stat, it will forward to the next chapters automatically and won't bother your auto mode.
ːliliaːNew Demoːliliaː
So, as the result of the beta test, there will be a slight change in the demo, like the line breaks, and some new term. A new demo will be ready in a few days. Although, there will be no difference in the story. Just a slight change to make the flows better. Also, extras menu will be updated with locked images or music that will be unlocked later in the full version.
ːkingjuliːA Week and Few Days Before the Releaseːkingjuliː
Are you ready? To be honest I'm very nervous at this moment.
There is no major bug as far, and I hope it would be smooth until the release ><
It still takes a while, but I'll do my best!
And last...
Wait... what is this place? 😗😗😗
Be sure to find more about it within the game~❤
How to Sing to Open Your Heart - Dev Blog 3
Hi again ːbluestarː
This time I want to talk more about the next route, the "Teamwork Route" within the game.
ːreginaːCurrent Progressːreginaː
All finished beside things below:
Japanese Beta Test: 50%
In-game Movie: 0%
English Version Programming: 30%
Voice: 90% (stuff to retake only)
ːliliaːTeamwork Routeːliliaː
The Teamwork route is the other route within the game, which is a bit longer than the other one.
The route is started with the disappearance of the black cat, which force Myana to solve her problems with the help from the other characters.
The relationship between Myana and Ludovic will develop eventually while she tries to find out the secret of the research institute.
ːleeaːPrincess Annaːleeaː
Myana will meet Princess Anna more within this route.
As someone who belongs to the research institute, she might hide something which is related to the luccretias.
ːjuliːThe Research Centerːjuliː
Myana will visit the research center for the first time within this route.
Sadly, the documents and research here are way too complicated, that might be hard to understand for people who have no relation with the research.
Hi again ːbluestarː
This time I want to talk more about the first route, the "Independent Route" within the game.
ːreginaːCurrent Progressːreginaː
All finished beside things below:
Programming: 85%
Cut Scenes: 70%
CGs: 70%
Alpha Test: 63%
In-game Movie: 0%
Beta Test: 0%
English Version Programming: 5%
Voice: 90% (stuff to retake only)
ːliliaːIndependent Routeːliliaː
Independent Route is one of the two available routes.
Basically Myana will choose to act alone to achieve her goal within this route.
The story will focus more in the mental struggle, conflicts within Myana and Ludovic, and their resolutions.
ːleeaːLudovic Pastːleeaː
Like what you saw on the PV and Demo, Ludovic is not friendly towards luccretias.
There's something in his past which is the reason of his behavior, which cause conflict in his self about his current actions and choices.
You will find more about it in this route.
ːjuliːThe Enemy HQːjuliː
This place might be familiar to whom who has played How to Take Off Your Mask. It's not the same place but it's a place nearby with similar atmosphere.
You'll see more about this place in this route.
ːronanːSimonːronanː
In Independent Route, Myana's guard position will be replaced from Leona to Simon. You will also see Simon in his human form, and find more about his secret.
Demo's length is around 30 minutes, and contains the prologue chapter, with 2 bonus chapters for each Independent and Teamwork routes.
Some new characters like Ludovic and Anna, Juli's sister, will appear as well, beside those you might know previously from How to Fool a Liar King or How to Take Off Your Mask.
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Don't forget to check the Opening Movie!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwEagoWLgew
How to Sing to Open Your Heart - Dev Blog 1
Hi. It's been a while since the last update, and I decide to write the development blog of "How to Sing to Open Your Heart (Kokouta)" here, to inform you more about the upcoming game.
ːleeaːAbout Main Game Releaseːleeaː
First, I'm very sorry that I couldn't release the game within this year, as what I previously planned. The new release date would be 2019 January 17th.
ːliliaːAbout Demo Releaseːliliaː
I'm doing my best in polishing the demo now, and if there's no further issue happened, the demo should be release at November 15th, which means within this month! At this moment, only the opening movie left to finish the demo.
ːjuliːCurrent Progressːjuliː
Scenario (Japanese & English) : 100%
Art: All beside the CGs and some cut scenes.
Movie: OP Movie 80% Additional in-game movie 0%
Voices: 90% (All finished beside stuff to retakes)
Programming: 42%
Theme Song: 100%
ːreginaːNew Costumesːreginaː
There will be several new costumes for the characters.
Myana will get 2 additional costumes, while Lilia and Lio one.
Other characters might also get additional costume later depends on the situation they are.
