Heartbeat House: Hong Kong News

[p]Hello everyone,
I’m Janus, the creator of Heartbeat House: Hong Kong.[/p][p]After a long and challenging development period, the game is finally released today.
Heartbeat House: Hong Kong is a dating reality visual novel set in Hong Kong, and it is a project I have poured a great deal of time and personal effort into.[/p][p]In the game, you will live in a shared villa with eight participants, interacting freely and forming relationships over the course of 45 days.
On the surface, it is a dating reality show.
But at certain moments, you may begin to notice that not everything feels entirely normal.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]About the Current Version[/h3][p]Due to the large number of branching paths and the tight schedule leading up to release, the current version may still contain minor bugs or presentation issues.
If you encounter any technical problems, unexpected behavior, or areas that could be improved, please feel free to report them via the Steam forums or community channels. I will continue to provide updates and fixes.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]A Small Note for Players[/h3][p]Heartbeat House: Hong Kong is a game built around choice and relationships.
Some content may not fully reveal itself on your first playthrough.
Certain conversations and changes may only become clearer if you take a few more steps.[/p][p]If the screen occasionally flickers,
if the atmosphere feels slightly off,
or if you begin to question what you are experiencing—[/p][p]please don’t worry.
That is not a mistake.[/p][hr][/hr][p]Finally, thank you sincerely to everyone who chose to download, play, or even simply take interest in this game.
Whether you came for romance, Hong Kong, storytelling, or pure curiosity, your presence truly means a lot.[/p][p]I hope you can find your own moments of heartbeat here.[/p][p]—
Janus[/p]

[p]Hi everyone, this is the creator of “Heartbeat House: Hong Kong”.[/p][p]Before the full version launches on January 9, 2026, we’ve prepared a playable DEMO so you can step into this “Hong Kong romance reality show” ahead of time.[/p][h3]💖 What’s in the DEMO?[/h3]

• [p]Full first two chapters: Join the show as a contestant and begin your 45-day journey of love.[/p]
• [p]Meet 7 contestants: Calm and caring, mischievous and proactive, shy and reserved, sharp-tongued but honest… each of them carries their own secrets and emotional scars.[/p]
• [p]Full Cantonese voice acting + multi-language text: Currently supporting Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, and more.[/p]
• [p]Reality-show style storytelling: Daily interactions, group scenes, heart-fluttering moments, and subtle tension between contestants.[/p]

[p](The full release will feature all 8 romance routes and the complete 45-day structure.)[/p][hr][/hr][h3]👻 A little nod to “The Haunted Building”[/h3][p]If you’ve ever “lived” in that building before…[/p][p]You may notice some familiar posters and names hidden in the DEMO’s backgrounds.
For now, they’re just small hints – the full underworld connection will be revealed in the complete game.[/p][p]Feel free to enjoy the romance… and also keep an eye on anything that looks a bit off.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]📺 A message from the “producer”…[/h3][p]We keep saying this is a romance game. And it is.
Mostly.[/p][p]But the “producer” of this show left you a short message:[/p]

[p]“I’m Producer Li.
This game really is sweet, it really is.
If, during the show, you notice the screen flicker,
see strange shadows,
or hear voices you’re not supposed to hear…
please pretend you didn’t.
Just keep on falling in love.
I wish you… a pleasant journey.”[/p]

[p]If you do see anything unusual,
feel free to take a screenshot and share it on our Discord / QQ,
so everyone can investigate together.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]⭐ One small favor[/h3][p]If you enjoy the DEMO, and this mix of Hong Kong romance reality show with a slightly strange edge speaks to you:[/p]

• [p]Please add “Heartbeat House: Hong Kong” to your Steam Wishlist[/p]
• [p]Share the DEMO with friends who love story-driven games or are curious about Hong Kong[/p]
• [p]Join our Discord / QQ community to chat about your favorite character… and the “glitches” you’ve found[/p]

[p]Every wishlist and every comment helps us keep telling these stories.[/p][p]Thank you for waiting with us until January 9, 2025.
The recording of “Heartbeat House: Hong Kong” is about to begin.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Discord: [/p][p]https://discord.gg/8F4FYZd5kb[/p][p][/p]

[p]Hi everyone![/p][p]We’ve just uploaded a new 2-minute English trailer for *Heartbeat House: Hong Kong*.[/p][p]In this trailer, you’ll get a first look at:[/p][p]- The reality-dating show style presentation [/p][p]- Both the male and female romance routes [/p][p]- In-game scenes based on real Hong Kong locations [/p][p]- The overall mood and pacing of the story[/p][p][/p][p]If you’re curious about how the game actually feels moment to moment, this trailer is a good place to start.[/p][p]If you like what you see, please consider adding *Heartbeat House* to your Steam wishlist. It really helps a lot for visibility before release. 🧡[/p][p]Thank you for your support and for following the project so far. More character spotlights and gameplay previews are coming soon![/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p]Hi everyone!
We’re excited to share that the first mobile demo of Heartbeat House: Hong Kong is now live on itch.io.[/p][p]This demo includes:[/p]

• [p]The full opening date chapter[/p]
• [p]Choose male route or female route[/p]
• [p]Meet one of the characters depending on your choice[/p]
• [p]Chapter 2: Moving into the villa with all 8 contestants[/p]
• [p]One short character side story[/p]
• [p]45–60 minutes of gameplay[/p]

[p]👉 Play the mobile demo:
[/p][p]https://mplcwsc.itch.io/heartbeat-house-hongkong[/p][p][/p][p]If you enjoy the experience, please consider adding the game to your Steam wishlist —
it’s a huge help for the development of this indie project.
Thank you so much for your support! ❤️[/p]