Chapter 3, part 4 is finally here! This is one is an exploration scene with several new features, hence the delayed release. I’ll try to number all of the new features:

• Chat beeps when text is displayed in the chat box: The pitch changes depending on which character is talking, and it gives a little more of personality to them, since there’s no voice acting.

• Topaz Detector: In exploration mode, you can use the topaz detector to find distressed spirits. Its glow get stronger when you’re near them.

• Usable items: You can collect and use items when in exploration mode.

• Clue system: You can gather clues and information about them. You can access these in the “Backpack/Clues” menu.

• Inquiry mode: You can ask NPCs about the clues you’ve gathered (both items and facts).

I decided to remove this game from the SuNoFes entries (2024 and 2025). I didn’t manage to get any views, nor comments, nor ratings from these jams, and it felt like I was just cluttering the festival with my work. I don’t know if it’s because the game is still unfinished, or if it doesn’t belong to the jam’s niche, or if the game is just plainly bad, but it just didn’t do well in there. :(

From now on, I’ll try to make smaller updates more often. Even though these exploration chapters take longer to make, I feel like I can publish smaller improvements and bug fixes more frequently.

As always, I’d like to say that your comments, whether they’re positive or negative, are reeeally appreciated. See you next time!