Hardenville News

[h2]Hardenville is thrilled to be a participant in Steam's Visual Novel Fest 2023, a great event for fans of visual novels across the globe![/h2]

In celebration of this grand festival, we've prepared an exclusive surprise just for you. How about another sneak peek into Hardenville? We are unveiling two lewd renders from the game, crafted to ignite curiosity and excitement. These renders provide a glimpse into the more adventurous side of Hardenville's story and characters.



But we're not just here to share; we want to hear from you too! Visual novels are all about engaging stories, memorable characters, and unique experiences. So, tell us, what's your favorite Visual Novel game, and why? Your thoughts and preferences can help shape the future of our games, and we're eager to learn what resonates with you.

Steam's Visual Novel Fest 2023 is more than just a Steam sale; it's a celebration of creativity, storytelling, and community. Exploring new stories, discover hidden gems, and most importantly, have fun! ;)

[h3]Your adventure in Hardenville awaits, and we can't wait to share it with you![/h3]



Much love from JoyFI Games

In this post, we're excited to delve into:

• Developer's personal insights
  
• Final release date
  
• Release discount offer
  
• Enhanced phone-system functionality
  
• Introduction of music and SFX
  
• Improved relationship manager
  
• Introducing pets to liven up your in-game home
  
• Updated visuals and screenshots
  
• And so much more!
  

Straight from the Developer's Desk:



As Hardenville's sole developer, I'd like to start by thanking you for your patience and support since my last update in April. After a taxing exam period that lasted until mid-June and a well-deserved break in July, I'm back, fully charged and working tirelessly to bring Hardenville to you!

Hardenville: The Prologue will see the light of day in early October.

As we inch closer to the release, it seems fitting to introduce a release discount dependent on wishlists! Check it out!



A year ago, Hardenville was envisioned as a simple linear gameplay with minimal player interaction. Today, with enhanced skills and a clearer vision, we're excited to include innovative features for an elevated visual novel experience. Delays, after all, can often be a blessing in disguise!

Intricate Phone-System:

The game interface now features a phone at the bottom right corner. It remains idle and unobtrusive, but hover over it, and it reveals the current date and time in Hardenville! Clicking on it expands to a large display with apps, a text messaging system, a store, options for background change, and more. Stay tuned for additional features in the full version!



Music and SFX:

We're ecstatic to announce the inclusion of music and SFX at launch. While Epidemic Sound did not align with our adult content, Artlist graciously stepped up to the plate.

Redefining Relationship Management:

Many adult visual novels offer relationship renaming, but we've pushed the envelope to allow continuous edits from both the main and in-game menus. Your changes will always be saved and stored!



Welcoming Furry Friends:

Add a touch of warmth to your gaming experience with your in-game house pets – a cat and a dog! You can even name them! While they won't significantly alter the storyline, they will definitely make cameo appearances throughout.



Revamped User Interface:

In response to your valuable feedback from our January tests, we've redesigned the menus for a cleaner, more intuitive user experience.



Hardenville Prologue Focus:

Experience the beauty and drama of a wedding in our Prologue! We invite you to feast your eyes on these renders.



Gratitude for Early Supporters:

Early contributors on Patreon or Subscriberstar who've supported us before July 31 will receive a complimentary copy of Hardenville on Steam prior to release. It's our way of expressing gratitude for your faith in us.

A New Hardenville Poster:

Finally, we're delighted to share a new poster for Hardenville! Do take a look and let us know your thoughts.



Stay tuned for more updates and thank you for journeying with us as we shape Hardenville into an exciting adventure!

Much love from JoyFI Games

Hey everyone!

I would like to share a personal update with you. My name is Filip, I'm 25 years old, and I'm from Norway. First and foremost, I would like to apologize for the many delays in the development of the game. I had hoped to release the first version of the game before entering the exam period that I am currently facing. Unfortunately, I was not able to meet this goal due to several personal challenges that I have encountered over the past few months.

I am fully aware that many of you have expressed frustration over the delays, and some of you have expressed concern about whether the game will ever be released. I can promise you one thing, and that is that the game will definitely be released at some point. As a one-person company, JoyFI Games, I have invested a lot of time and resources in this project, and I do not want to release a version that I am not proud of.

I would also like to thank you for your patience and support in this process. Currently, the game has already been added to the wishlists of 5200 people on Steam, which makes me incredibly excited to be able to release the game when the time comes. The game will cost around $10, and I plan to release nine subsequent episodes after the first version, which will result in a total of 10 parts to the game. The goal is to release each episode within 2-4 months after the previous one, and I will ensure that the game continues to evolve with high quality and level of detail.

I would also like to give you some information about the technical side of the development. The images and animations of the game are created in Daz Studio, and I use an Nvidia 3090 graphics card and 64GB RAM to ensure high quality. Even with this powerful graphics card, it still takes 1-2 hours to set up a scene, and each image takes from 30 minutes to 2 hours to render. I will ensure that the game has high quality, and therefore there cannot be more than three people in the same image due to optimization.

Finally, I would like to thank you again for your support, and I look forward to being able to release the game soon. Thank you!



Much love from JoyFI Games

We're terribly bad at showing you previews and updates about the game right now. We will update you from time to time prior to the release of The Prologue. And once it's released, we'll share weekly progress towards the next Hardenville update!

Captured in-game!



Much love from JoyFI Games

For the very first time, we're letting you test Hardenville (MENU AND UI ONLY) for FREE. Check our Discord for more info. And please let us know what you think of the menu and user interface in Hardenville.

Available on these platforms:

• Windows
  
• Mac
  
• Linux
  

Much love from JoyFI Games