Case: Lumarose [DEMO]

Kohana, a clever and witty recruit, was just accepted into the detective agency, working under the supervision of the seasoned veteran detective, Ryuu. Set in the bustling city of Tokyo, this pair investigates a continuous series of chilling murders linked to a mysterious illuminated rose and a haunting past that refuses to stay buried. 

By exploring crime scenes, interrogating suspects, and piecing together evidence, Kohana navigates the intricate web of clues that paint a picture with desired intentions and a dark underground world just waiting to be uncovered.

As the case progresses, layers of unraveling discoveries start to unfold and a potential romance between the duo begins to blossom; Ryuu and Kohana find themselves pondering the question…

Is justice worth sacrificing for love or are some secrets better left buried? 

DEMO Contains:

• 3k words ( ~10-15 minutes of playtime)
• Day 1 (Act 1 of the Storyline)
• 1 love interest, Ryuu
• Point and Click Gameplay
• Painted and 3D Render Backgrounds
• 2 Piece of Original Music!

Full Game WILL Contains:

• 7 Day Storyline (Act 1-4)
• Multiple Routes & Endings
• Updated Painted Backgrounds
• CG artwork + Image gallery
  
• More Original Music!
• More Death and Murders
• AND MORE!! 

Development Team:

NickleAi (Twitter) : Creative Director, Game Page Designer, Assistant Programmer

WindChimes (Portfolio) : Head Programmer

Sparky (Portfolio) (Itch Page) : Script and Storyboard Writer

Susanne Kilian (Portfolio) (Discord: sailorsue) : Background Artist

Deliham (Itch Page) : UI Artist

CeroCercero (Portfolio) : Character Designer

Apririnn (Itch Page) : Sprite Artist

Jello (Twitter) : Promotional Artist

Nick (Discord: nick047) : Main Menu & Office Music Composer 

Game Assets: 

Ren'py Plugins: Outline Shader for Ren'py,  Easy Ren'py GUI, Image Tint Tool for Ren'py , Image Tool for Ren'py by Feniks

Sound Effects: Taira Komori 

UI Sound Effects: Universal UI/Menu Soundpack by Ellr

UI Sound Effects:  Visual Novel Audio Pack by Fulminisictus

BGM: Flux by Fogheart, Severed by Sorven92, from Visual Novel Audio Pack by Fulminisictus

I would like to dedicate this section to thanks and say a few things to  the people who made a huge impact to not only the game but to me as a beginner Game Developer.

I want to say the most important thanks is to my Dev Teammates (as shown above). Working so hard day and night to make my dreams of being a Game Developer a reality. I've learn and experienced so much from this project and have gotten to meet and work with the most amazing talent people out there. Without any one of them none of this would have been possible and I'm so grateful and appreciative of them! Thank you so much to you guys for sticking right by me and for believing in this project. I can't wait to continue to be working alongside you guys (and possibly some new faces) to bring the rest of Case: Lumarose to life!

To my Significant Other (you know who you are). You have been with me since the beginning and saw this from an idea in my head into reality. Without you I wouldn't have the courage and the confidence to go out there and reach out to my current teammates or even created this game in the first place. You've been my personal time manager and my number one supporter. (You told me that you didn't want any credit into creating this game but I had to thank you in some way shape or form) 

And lastly this for You, the Player (yes you on the screen reading this). Thank you very much for one reading this message, but two playing (or even considering playing) this game. It’s my very first game that I have ever created and published so seeing someone who took the time to play the game whether it be because you like the concept, like the design of my characters, or just want to check it out makes me so happy.

So for your continued (or future) support thank you very much, from the bottom of my heart to all of you! I can’t wait to see you in the next update/installment for Case:Lumarose

Love, Nickle_Ai <3

Fanart, fanfiction, fan edits, repost (with credits), playthoughts, etc. are allowed and encouraged! 

(as long as you @me with the #CaseLumarose on twitter; @nickle_ai)

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