WhiskeyWorks's Bulletins
Howdy all! Just dropping by to share news about my newest project, Occult Mingle.
Occult Mingle is Fiendish Fiction's newest visual novel, currently in production. It's an LGBTQ+ chat sim/interface drama with horror, romance, and mystery elements. As per the usual, I am the sole artist on this project, so if you enjoy my art I encourage you to check it out! The game is planned to be free, but we're hoping to run a small-scale Kickstarter to raise a few funds for voice acting. If you have any interest at all, please slam that 'notify me on launch' button!
You can also get a first glimpse at the game page (which includes character art and bios) by using the password: soulmate
Thanks for checking it out!
Daimu is a bite-sized visual novel made in just over a week as a submission to the annual Spooktober Visual Novel Jam. As per the usual, I developed all the art assets for the game... and I gotta say, I'm unbelievably proud of how the single illustration turned out.
Daimu is a short, browser-based visual novel, and at roughly 2,200 words, the full game (and all three endings) are achievable in under 30 minutes. If you've got a little time to spare, please consider checking it out... and leaving a rating on the game page!! Ratings and comments help immensely with visibility, and mean the world to me and my small team. Thanks for looking! :)
I'm excited to announce Fiendish Fiction's newest gamedev project, Remnants of Dawn!
Remnants of Dawn is currently in development, slated for release in 2024 with a demo launching Q3 2023. I've never been so excited to work on a game!
Please wishlist us on Steam, and follow our team on social media (links here) to stay up-to-date on production. Please also consider joining our Patreon for exclusive updates and content... every dollar goes right back into production, and it would mean the world to my small team!
Remnants of Dawn is an upcoming supernatural horror-thriller visual novel. While it is intended to be enjoyed as a standalone story, the plot follows the events of the Up All Night series thus far, with jaded protagonist Nick Torres on the hunt for a master vampire.
Hot on the trail, Nick finds himself enrolled in college, soon befriending and seeking to help newly-turned vampire Dante Jones. Dante, whose vampirism has impacted his college football career, will do just about anything to return to a normal life.
Character designs from left to right: new Remnants of Dawn protagonist Dante, his best friend Mei, Up All Night veteran Nick, and his monster-hunting partner Katie in their usual casual outfits.
I can't wait to share more about this upcoming supernatural horror-thriller visual novel with y'all!
In the meantime, you can read more about the story and features below~
STORY:
Dante Jones is a college freshman with a bright future ahead. He’s a rising football star with a full athletic scholarship, decent grades, and a slew of fellow students vying for his friendship… but when Dante injures himself jumping from the balcony of a frat house, the experimental treatment he undergoes at the college clinic is anything but ordinary. Something visits him in the night… something with sharp fangs, luminous eyes, and a wicked smile.
Dante can’t explain it, but something inside him has changed. The sun burns, not only his eyes but his flesh. He’s hungry all the time. His senses are more acute, and the world feels brighter; louder.
Nick Torres knows exactly what’s happening. Nick, a deadbeat monster slayer living out of a trailer in the backwoods, has been on the hunt for a master vampire for the past ten years. Finally hot on the trail and following clues to the local college, Nick enrolls, and connects with the newly-turned vampire, Dante.
Together, aided by friends (and enemies) old and new, the pair set out seeking the master vampire that has disrupted both their lives -- Dante, eager to find a cure for his newfound vampirism; Nick, so he can finally put the ghosts of his past to rest.
Remnants of Dawn is an immersive horror-thriller visual novel with a branching interactive story and impactful choices. Strive to stay alive, and maybe even solve a murder – or two – or three – as mystery and mayhem abound in this dark and compelling supernatural adventure.
FEATURES:
Immersive interactive story - Influence how the narrative unfolds through a myriad of meaningful choices as your perspective switches between the often opposing viewpoints of Dante and Nick.
Custom art and illustration - More than a dozen character sprites with hundreds of variations, beautifully painted backdrops, and key art in critical moments contribute to crafting a deeply engaging visual experience.
A broad cast of diverse characters - Get to know a unique and inclusive lineup incorporating thoughtful and compelling representation across the board.
Original soundtrack - Over an hour of masterfully crafted and memorable background music contributes to setting the tone, varying from moments of humor and joy to horror and despair.
Howdy all!
I've been extremely busy lately, so just dropping by to announce that my team has released a new FREE bite-sized visual novel.
As per the usual I drew all the artwork, so if you enjoy my illustration please check it out... and if you have an itch account, please, please leave a rating! It helps immensely with visibility.
Reaper's Rite follows the story of a young man confronted by his own mortality -- along with the demon he's been sentenced to seal -- as he contemplates whether to fulfil his farming family's ritual sacrifice.
It's an extremely short game, with just 1000 words, one illustration, three endings, and one very sad, very gay farmboy. If you have 15 minutes to spare, you should be able to complete the whole thing directly in your browser.
That's all for now... sorry for being so MIA recently. Life has been, uh... wild, to say the least. :')
Howdy friends... huge news!
My small indie game dev team has been hard at work on a massive new project, and we literally just launched a crowdfunding campaign for it yesterday!
Birds of Paradise is a romantic comedy visual novel with dating sim elements and a diverse LGBT+ cast.
I highly encourage you to check out the Kickstarter and back us if you can... the support of friends and followers is critical in this endeavor, and we have already seen a huge outpour of love and excitement for our project. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please spread the word!
You can play through the free demo on Steam or Itch.io.
I am dead serious when I say that our small team has poured our hearts and souls into this project, and we really hope to make it a reality.
Thanks for reading, and thanks for your support!!
Howdy y'all, it's been too damn long... almost a full year in fact, since I last took on any private commissions. That said, I have made the recent decision to re-open the ol' comm shop! Please feel free to check out my slightly updated commissions sheet, and don't be shy about sending me a private message if you're interested in my work. I would love to work with you, whether it be on a brand spankin' new character design, headshot of a current character, or a storyboard-style panel (see below).
Hope to hear from you soon!
