Hanako Games

The Royal Trap (early development)

#1 by hanako - Sep 25 2011

This is *not* a real screenshot - as in, he is never going to actually say that in the game, I'm not quite that silly. This is just a screenshot of me fooling around with the game design for a game I haven't announced yet.

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#2 by FantasyFan - Sep 25 2011

"SPARKLE POWERS ACTIVATE!"

Me is curious, even though that's not a real line.

#3 by Yumeshojo - Sep 25 2011

...And he had such a promising face...but those ringlets...*shudders*

Wait, he sparkles? Is he a vampire!? O_O *dies*

#4 by hanako - Sep 25 2011

Of course not! Vampires don't sparkle.

He sparkles because he is the epitome of manliness. (Standards vary throughout history!)

#5 by kyoli - Sep 25 2011

lol! that made me giggle!
i love how is all sparkly all over!
and vampires don't sparkle faeries do!! ^_^

#6 by FantasyFan - Sep 25 2011

hanako:

Of course not! Vampires don't sparkle.

AMEN!!!!

#7 by Yumeshojo - Sep 26 2011

*dies of laughter*
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*still dead*
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*revives!*
...bwahahahHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA~!
*dies again*

#8 by junsei7 - Sep 26 2011

I can't work out if the ringlets are terrifying or awful in a hilarious and awesome way... I think the Sparkle Power sways me to the latter...

#9 by SilverHyena - Oct 1 2011

hanako:

Of course not! Vampires don't sparkle.

Whaaaat?! Vampires don't sparkle? Stephenie Meyer lied to me!

But in all seriousness, this Prince Gaston guy... He's fabulous! I can't wait to hear more about this super special secret awesome game!

#10 by Spiderkitty - Oct 2 2011

Bwahahahahaha. That picture made my day, and definitely piqued my interest. Awaiting more announcements about this

HAAA

#11 by Abigail Swift - Oct 2 2011

LOL ROFL HAAAA...

I... cant.. ca.. I cant breeeeeaaathhheee... bwahahahahaaaa!

I love this. Pleeeeease make this an easter egg in the game when it comes out XD Pweeeease! This is hilarious.

#12 by firelightmystic - Oct 2 2011

@_o

I...just..the super-curls of DOOM.

*splorfle*

#13 by cuddlyEmo - Oct 5 2011

Geeeeeez, when I first saw the name I was like "Gaston, wtf?! Isn't that the name of that super ultra pushy dude from The Beauty and The Beast?!?!".
Then, I saw the ringlets. Made my day. TOTALLY.

So, now I'm kinda thinking, is this gonna the same type of character as "Mr Nobody" in Zeiva's game Other Age? At least that guy looks a bit like a distant cousin of Mr Nobody, just way more masculine and awesome-sparkly. I kind of hope so, actually... But oh well.
I'll be glad as long as I'll get to look at this super-sparkly-masculine-gaston-dude for just a little while longer.. :I

#14 by Muse - Oct 16 2011

Looks amazing Hanako!

#15 by KingOfSleep - Oct 26 2011

LMAO

#16 by Hattee18 - Jan 25 2012

I am soooo curious now. I hope you tell us more soon.

#17 by SilverHyena - Jan 26 2012

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo!

I was looking forward to this game. Well, I guess it can't be helped.

#18 by Oki - Jan 26 2012

That's so heartbreaking! I'll do it for free! XD Bawwwww. If only I could will artists to not do so ;___;

#19 by Muse - Jan 26 2012

That is such a shame. Sorry to hear that, Hanako.

Re: Project on hiatus

#20 by jason95821 - Jan 26 2012

think i would die of laughter seening that just pop up randomly on a game

#21 by hanako - Feb 9 2012

Just when we'd about given up, this project is starting to show signs of life again.

It is still early enough that I do not want to say anything about what the game is actually about, other than that, like I said, that line is not a real line of dialog.

However, we are potentially looking for some early readers who would like to look at a SMALL SAMPLE of what this game is about. (This is NOT a beta or a demo. This is a few scenes at the beginning, with half the art missing, no sound, etc.) The purpose of this exercise would be to get people who are willing to write reviews of the way the characters come across in the introductory scenes, so we can see if we're sending the right signals early on or if things need to be adjusted.

Anyone doing this would not need to pay for it, and it's NOT a beta access - you wouldn't be receiving updates or anything, just one sample to read and take notes on. Preference would be given to people who post wordy reviews and character analyses of things, since that's the sort of feedback we're looking for here.

#22 by FantasyFan - Feb 9 2012

I'd totally love to do that! So do I PM you or what?

#23 by hanako - Feb 9 2012

This is a possible thing, not a thing that's definitely going on right now. If you're interested, post here (and post links to reviews and such you've written if you think it will support your case to be a Good Feedbacker) and then ifwhen we get a sample ready we will privately contact a couple of people.

Trying to scrape together enough sprites to run through the most important parts first though.

#24 by FantasyFan - Feb 9 2012

All right, I am interested, and it just so happens that I started a game reviewing blog last month.

http://mygamereviews.livejournal.com/

#25 by Oki - Feb 10 2012

I am actually part of a successful anime review blog that gets about a thousand hits a day. I'd be happy to mention the game, we're about to start covering otome games with the release of Hakuoki, Demon of the Fleeting Blossom.

#26 by hanako - Feb 10 2012

Ohnonononono, we do not want people publicly reviewing it! Anyone receiving this sample will be doing so under strictest secrecy, because it may bear no resemblance to the final game!

What I'm looking for is people capable of writing critiques so that they can tell us how well the characters are coming across. People who look at a sample and say "Yeah, that was cool" = not very helpful feedback. People who are capable of expressing how they feel about individual characters, and why, and what information might help sway their opinions? Helpful.

Reviews are useful for games after they're released. Not when they're just being planned!

#27 by Oki - Feb 10 2012

I meant when it was released, of course. I see opportunities to mention things and otherwise try not to, sorry about that, my bad.

Well, here's the thing. As rapid and ridiculous as I seem around the forums I just acknowledge this is a fanbase. I am very open to criticism. My friends come to me for it, and they know I am always willing to be open. Also I am just very critical. I think Magical Diary was the only otome game I played during my crazed phase I didn't have serious complaints about, but I did have complains about other elements. I am the least of all...rapid in real life. It's more like a persona I use to express my enjoyment of things online. I am an adult afterall, and the chance to enjoy something while still commenting on it is something I welcome, if you'd have me.

But again, I don't want to just go "Pick me!". I'm sure plenty of people here would be willing to do it, but keep me in mind if you ever run short! Thank you.

#28 by junsei7 - Feb 11 2012

I'd be more than happy to comment. I don't have anything to link to (this forum is pretty much my only digital presence!), but I've got an Honours degree in English Literature, so analysing and critically appraising text is stuff I like doing. I'm sure you'll get tons of replies, but anything I can do to help, just let me know.

#29 by Nada - Feb 12 2012

I don't usually review games publicly but I would love to do this. When I do write reviews on movies or games they are usually well detailed. I could review a movie or game and then perhaps PM it to you when you're ready, or have decided, to do this so that you can see if I am what you're looking for. =)

#30 by Yuki - Mar 15 2012

If it's just reading and you're after an unconventional viewpoint, I'm willing to take a look.