[INDEV] The Automaton of Second London

Currently in development.  Releasing between 9/27-9/30.

Submission for both Spooktober 6 and Monstrous Desires 2024.  Jam version is planned to release on Steam as a prototype/demo sometime after the jams (assuming I enjoy the completed project as much as I enjoy the pre-development concept), with further development to expand it into a longer VN to come (alternating monthly with Clash: Blue Mirage).  My plans are shifting away from this into something else, more news to come.  :-)

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Arabella Harlow is a governess seeking new employment in the city of Second London one Halloween season.  Her paths cross with an eccentric alchemist-inventor, who introduces her to his myriad of creations.  One particular automaton is Jack, a humanoid construct with ruby-red eyes and intellect on par with a human's.  But Jack cannot speak - not verbally.  So Arabella is hired on to teach him how to communicate through alternate methods.

As they grow in their relationship - are they colleagues?  are they comrades?  are they confidantes?  Arabella herself is not quite sure. - a tragic murder rocks their world...a murder Jack is blamed for.  Arabella must piece together the truth and clear his name.  But secrets lurk in the city of Second London...secrets that may put her life in danger...

• A Victorian-inspired fantasy visual novel from the creator of Clash: Robot Detective
• Play as Arabella Harlow in this robo-otome
• Build your relationship with Jack - be distant, be friendly, or even become emotionally attached
• Mystery and horror elements fit in with the gloomy Halloween season
• Sketchy sprites against dark backgrounds create an interesting appearance