STORY:
After an unexpected avalanche, Olivia and her twin brother Oliver find themselves separated from their parents, just as they were about to spend a week long holiday in a hotel in the snowy mountains. Trying to make the best of the unfortunate situation, Olivia’s ready to have fun even if the connections to the outside world are temporarily cut off.
At first the time in the hotel couldn’t be any more pleasant - Olivia meets all kinds of new people and is eager to make friends with them all, and maybe learn how to ski while she’s there! But there are some things her new acquaintances seem to be hiding. What exactly did happen in the hotel two years ago and how is everyone connected to it? Things also take a grim turn when someone decides it’s the right time to start killing people. It’s going to be a long week for Olivia - trying to stay alive, solve the mystery and protect Oliver from any harm at the same time.
CHARACTERS:
MC/OLIVIA:
"That's right, I can't get all gloomy now!"
-Age: 17
-Courageous when looking after Oliver, but gets scared easily when she's alone. Loves her brother but also likes to mess with him.
-Is quick to speak what's on her mind. Sometimes without too much thinking too. Which usually gets her into trouble.
-Going to an all girls- school is the reason why she doesn't have any male friends. So she's hoping to make some over the holiday.
-Likes: Teasing Oliver, friends, food.
-Dislikes: Humorless people, boredom, tight jeans.
OLIVER:
"S-spooky story?! Do I wanna hear this...?"
-Age: 17
-Scaredy-cat. Likes to hide behind Olivia's back. Or any other available back when he gets scared.
-Still, loves horror games. As long as Olivia plays them for him and he can just hide under the blanket and take sneak peaks at the screen from time to time.
-Huge book nerd. Doesn't like sports and would much rather just spend his days inside, reading all kinds of books.
Likes: Books, Olivia, horror games.
Dislikes: Ghost stories, exercising, girls.
ETHAN:
"Hah, you can try! I won't go easy on anyone."
-Age: 21
-Energetic young man who is always exercising. Is good at pretty much any sport you can name.
-Been too busy doing sports and has never dated anyone. Doesn't really care whether he's going to be "virgin forever" or not, as his friends like to tease him.
-Despite of his cheerful attitude, he seems to get easily depressed when he realises there's nothing he can do to make things better.
Likes: Sports, Dominic, waking up early.
Dislikes: Sweets, feeling helpless, love songs.
DOMINIC:
"Did Ethan make you talk to me?"
-Age: 21
-Childhood friends with Ethan. They go to the same university right now. Doesn't like to talk to or hang out with other people than Ethan.
-Apparently has a girlfriend. Ethan doesn't agree.
-Is often seeing wandering in the hallways, looking for something.
Likes: His girlfriend, hanging out with Ethan, friendly people.
Dislikes: Strangers, bullies, partying.
ELMERI:
"Why can't they stop babying me and tell me the truth already!?"
-Age: 14
-Sweet and innocent little boy. Well actually not. A little jerk. Who loses it when you accidentally call him little.
-Norman's nephew. His parents don't seem to be around. Has trust issues with adults.
-Claims he suffers from a memory loss.
Likes: Candy, snowboarding, being treated like a grown-up.
Dislikes: Basil, being called 'little', his classmates.
BASIL:
"I mean it, you should stay away from me."
-Age: 19
-Friendly guy, who cares even for the total strangers. Started working in the hotel as a cook two years ago.
-Doesn't like conflict and likes to apologize even when nothing is his fault.
-Filled with warm feelings, but doesn't really seem to be that close to anyone. Avoids spending time with people. Especially if it means being alone with someone.
Likes: Making good food, apologizing, being left alone.
Dislikes: Overcooked meat, spiders, himself.
NORMAN:
"Ye better watch out before yer gonna steal this old man's heart!"
-Age: 37
-Owner of the hotel. Flirty, cheery, and little pervy old man, who loves physical contact.
-Head cook, but doesn't really spend that much time in the kitchen anymore thanks to Basil.
-The hotel was first owned by his older sister and he only took the ownership of it ten years ago. Previous career path is unknown.
Likes: Women, acting shameless, his chesthair.
Dislikes: Vegetables, technology, Elmeri growing up too fast.
OTHER INFO:
-Free to play.
-Rated 16+
-Nameable MC.
-6 different character routes and 13 endings.
-Choices that will decide the fate of the characters.
-Multiple sprites for the characters and plenty of CGs.
-At least 150k words long.
What I have so far:
-Plot outlines for the whole story + for the different endings.
-Common route finished. (80k)
-Have started to write individual routes. (aiming for 40-50k per route)
-9 sprites done.
-All the CGs for the prologue have been sketched.
-Sketched main menu.
So... I know. Huge project + working on it solo is never a good combination. I am planning to ask help, mostly writing (and BG) wise after I edit my script so far (and proofreaders bc I'm not native English speaker). Right now it's a huge unedited mess I don't dare to show anyone yet. Anyway, I wanted to make an otome game with my preferred 2D character types + short haired heroine, somehow murder mystery happened too and thus... this game(idea) was born!
QUESTIONS:
-Does the premise interest you? Or do you feel like it's been done to death already?
-Do you like any of the characters? Enough/not enough information given about them?
-What about the art style? Ok enough?
-Game will have three routes you can't access right away. Does it annoy you to play at least one route before even unlocking some of the other routes?
I'll be thankful for any feedback you may have! (Unless you're gonna say this project is too big for me - I already know :'D)