Of Devotion and Despondence

Earliestbird

Version: v0.2.14

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Game Info

Name: Of Devotion and Despondence

Version: v0.2.14

Updated: 2024-05-04 12:01:22

Language: English

Engine: Ren'Py

Platform: Linux, Windows

Genre: 2DCG, adventure, Anal Sex, Creampie, Exhibitionism, Fantasy, Groping, Handjob, Lactation, Male Domination, Male Protagonist, Management, Monster Girl, Oral Sex, Pregnancy, Religion, Romance, RPG, Spanking, Teasing, Text Based, Turn based combat, Turn-based combat, Vaginal Sex

Description

Of Devotion and Despondence: Where Exile Breeds Intimacy

Earliestbird’s “Of Devotion and Despondence” is much more than your typical visual novel. It’s a first-person odyssey of exile, survival, and the unexpected solace found in forbidden relationships. You awaken on Aethel, a world that actively rejects human presence. The very landscape shifts, a constant reminder of your precarious existence.

But Aethel holds a secret – the Aethelborn, a race of beings attuned to the world’s volatile energy. These beings are both beautiful and dangerous, their touch often fatal to humans. Yet, in this harsh world, they may be your only hope for survival.

Of Devotion and Despondence throws you into a desperate dance with desire. As you struggle to adapt to Aethel’s unforgiving environment, you forge connections with the Aethelborn. Each encounter is a gamble – a chance for companionship or a quick demise. The game explores the complexities of forbidden love, where passion ignites amidst the constant threat of annihilation.

Will you develop a devotion to a specific Aethelborn, risking everything for a love deemed unnatural? Or will you succumb to the all-encompassing despondence of your situation, seeking solace in fleeting physical connections?

The beauty of Of Devotion and Despondence lies in its exploration of intimacy in the face of adversity. The game delves into the emotional rollercoaster of forbidden love, where trust is a scarce resource and pleasure is tinged with danger. It explores body modification, telepathic communication, and the unique sexual practices of the Aethelborn.

However, Of Devotion and Despondence doesn’t shy away from the emotional consequences. Can love truly blossom under such precarious circumstances? How do you navigate the cultural differences between humans and the Aethelborn? And what happens when devotion turns to obsession, or when lust leads to heartbreak in a place where death can come as easily as a misplaced touch?

Of Devotion and Despondence is a visual novel that transcends genre. It’s a story about love, loss, and the desperate need for connection in a world that actively seeks your demise. Will you succumb to despair, or will you find solace and passion in the arms of the forbidden? Enter the world of Aethel and discover a love story unlike any other.

Changelog

v 0.2.14:
– Added 11 new narrator voice lines – ranging from girl events, to adventure events, to start-of-day lines.
– Remade several images with better visuals (meeting Mel for the first time, Dalena first fight, Bonni erotic scenes, etc).
– Added an alternate outfit for each Aspect in the Patreon game version.
– Added another Resident skillbar color shade between blue and purple.
– Added 2 new items (Drops from 3rd Dungeon, scaling with Wild and Mindful).
– Added a new Main Menu theme song.
– Fixed a bug that allowed repeating a mushroom event.
– Typo and wording fixes.
– (Background changes in the code regarding Achievements)
Note: I’ve been working hard to release the game on Steam for a month now, only to be denied during the review process. It sucks, but it is what it is.
Regardless, I am now going to focus all my efforts on advancing the main story. I already have 3 different endings in mind. But I’m getting ahead of myself; the underwater zone comes first

v 0.2.13:
– Added 2 new girl-events for Raven! It’s time to have some fun with the white-haired tomboy.
– Added narration! The first iteration of (Darkest Dungeon inspired) voice acting is now in the game – with Melrose being the perfect candidate to follow along with the player’s journey. Currently 20 voicelines, I will continue to expand narration with future updates.
– Added a new random daily event, Chemfusion Storm.
– Fixed a crash related to the 5th Temple of Renewal event.
– Fixed a bug related to some Dungeon Boss cards not being rewarded.
– Small enemy balance changes.
– UI fixes.
Note: The VA brought lots of technical changes, so things may break.

Installation Guide

1. Extract and run the shortcut.

Developer Notes

Developer: Earliestbird – Patreon – Discord – Itch.io

– About Breeding / Pregnancy: The game leans heavily into the breeding fetish, but it’s important to mention that pregnancy works differently in this fantasy universe. (Pregnant women grow special essence that is released when giving birth, fusing with an already existing spirit somewhere in the world and giving them a body. Pregnancy duration is much shorter than 9 months).
– The main story is linear, allowing for a more focused storytelling. If you go into the game expecting a sandbox with routes like ‘good’ or ‘corruption’, you may be disappointed. There will be plenty of choices to make in the game, but they will impact stats and gameplay for the most part.
A lot of my time will be spent tapping away at my keyboard writing adventure-events, day-events, girl-events. However, I cannot promise to make them quickly as I’m a lone guy working on a very ambitious project with lots of moving parts.
– Please visit my Patreon to support development – the dream is to be able to work as a game developer full-time.
– Is there going to be incest? Not in the usual biological sense, no. Genetics getting passed down from parents isn’t something that happens in this world. So the meaning of “mother” or “daughter” are not quite comparable to the real thing.
– And finally, I promise that I will NEVER put NTR or non-consensual content in the game.