(Otome, Romance, Drama)
“It is only with true love and compassion that we can begin to mend what is broken in the world. It is these two blessed things that can begin to heal all broken hearts.” -Steve Maraboli
Story
Quinn Hart is a 26 year old who seems to have it all. A loving family, a stable job, and the perfect boyfriend. She fell in love four years ago and was going to get married to the love of her life. Everything in her life was going well. At least that's how it seemed...Until Quinn discovered that her boyfriend had been cheating on her. Heartbroken, the world around her begins to slowly fall apart. This is a simple story about broken hearts, recovery, and finding true love. Join the lonely hearts club if you are feeling heartbroken as well...
About
The lonely hearts club is a short noncommercial game, aimed towards the female audience. It is a simple visual novel, without much complexity going on. This game will explore relatable relationships, character depth, and attempt an engaging story. It's aim is to be realistic and enjoyable. The main part of the game is about attending the club and getting closer to the other characters that have similar experiences. As well as going through Quinn's recovery process in the game, you also have a chance to go through all of the characters and obtain two endings from each. There will be a lot of romantic scenarios and drama throughout the story.
Characters
Quinn Hart (name changeable)
Cause of broken heart: cheating boyfriend.
Quinn is a mature and outspoken woman, who seems tough on the outside but is actually very fragile on the inside. She is sincere and puts in a lot of effort in almost everything she does. After giving up on a four year relationship, her heart has become guarded and bitter.
Leo Devereux
Cause of broken heart: his wife left him.
Leo is the beloved romance novelist, torn between an endless writer's block and a broken marriage. Usually, he gives off an air of arrogance and has a lot of bad habits. Although he may come off as unapproachable, he is actually kind. Deep down, he is vulnerable and seeks comfort.
Dante Wolfe
Cause of broken heart: the woman he loves is dating another man.
Dante is a mysterious gentleman, with a flashy taste in fashion. He's laid back and carefree, the type that seems to have no worries. Even the ladies seem to love his company but he only has his sights set on one woman, who now loves another. His heart can't break free, unable to move on.
Harvey Blair
Cause of broken heart: taking a break from his marriage.
Harvey is a well educated and open minded man. He’s a serious individual, honest and direct in everything he says. Despite how he seems, Harvey also has a fun and wild side to him, as well as a dark past. His marriage is in danger of falling apart, leaving him with broken pieces that can either stay broken or become fixed.
Progress
Outline: 100%
Script: 0%
Sprite 4/4: 100%
Gui: 0%
CGs 0/???
Music 6/???
Backgrounds 27/???
Features
Free to play
6 different endings, consisting of a bad ending and a happy ending.
At least 10,000 to 30,000+ words for each route (Just an estimation)
Credits
Sprites- MikiTakamoto http://mikitakamoto.deviantart.com/
Music- Free Music
Free Backgrounds-Derpinc, Vixeria, Afiniwind, Spocar, shijmi, big globe, ハローハロー, chocolate berry, SashaPure-D, joeian, xenocracy, yuninaoki, sei chan
writer- stravolto
Questions
What do you think of the plot?
Which character seems interesting to you?
Any critique or suggestions?
Please let me know what you think, any feedback would be helpful!