Back to the Roots

The Priceless Beam

Version: v0.17 Public

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Game Info

Name: Back to the Roots

Version: v0.17 Public

Updated: 2024-05-02 15:28:46

Language: English

Engine: Ren'Py

Platform: Android, Linux, MacOS, Windows

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Description

Back to the Roots: Love, Loss, and a Second Chance (Age Restricted Content)

The Priceless Beam’s “Back to the Roots” throws you into the heart of a man’s journey of rediscovering what truly matters, set against a backdrop of steamy encounters and the pursuit of a stolen fortune. You take on the role of Ethan, a self-made millionaire who chased the golden dream and achieved it in spectacular fashion. However, amidst the luxurious trappings of his new life, a hollowness began to gnaw at him. He realized that the key to happiness wasn’t nestled in a pile of money, but in the connections he had left behind in his small hometown – particularly the one person who had always been his confidante and maybe even more – Sarah.

Back to the Roots isn’t your typical rags-to-riches story. Here, the focus shifts to the journey back, a return to one’s roots after losing everything. Ethan’s world crumbles when his revolutionary app, the source of his wealth and fame, is stolen. With him stripped bare financially and emotionally, he returns to his hometown, a place he left behind in his pursuit of success. The once-familiar town now holds the key to reclaiming his stolen creation and, more importantly, reconnecting with Sarah, the woman who held his heart all along.

The game features a diverse cast of characters, each playing a role in Ethan’s path to redemption. There’s Sarah, his childhood friend and potential love interest, whose warmth and unwavering loyalty offer Ethan a sense of solace and a reminder of who he truly is. You’ll encounter old friends and rivals, some offering support, others harboring grudges from the past. Even seemingly insignificant townsfolk may hold the key to uncovering clues about the stolen app.

Back to the Roots delves into the complexities of human connection, the power of forgiveness, and the rekindling of lost love. Will Ethan prioritize reclaiming his stolen fortune, or will he focus on rebuilding the connections he severed in his pursuit of wealth? The game offers a rich branching narrative with a focus on adult themes and the exploration of rekindled intimacy. Will you pursue a passionate romance with Sarah, rekindling the spark that burned bright in your youth? Perhaps the key lies in navigating the social landscape of his hometown, seeking forgiveness from those he wronged and forging new alliances in his quest to reclaim his lost life.

Back to the Roots is a unique and potentially controversial experience. It blends a heartwarming story of redemption with a liberal approach to adult themes and the exploration of rekindled love and desire. Are you ready to embark on Ethan’s journey of rediscovery in Back to the Roots? Will you help him reclaim his stolen success, or will you guide him towards a path of personal growth and reconnection with the love of his life? The choice is yours, but remember, sometimes the greatest treasures are found not in material possessions, but in the bonds we forge with others.

Disclaimer: This game is not suitable for everyone. Due to the explicit content and the exploration of themes of loss and redemption, it’s crucial to consider your comfort level before playing.

Changelog

v0.17
– Added 165+ images

– Several hints bug fixes

Gallery code revamp (1/2)
– Several old bugs were fixed
– Added missing girls to gallery/scroll
– Placeholders for upcoming changes

v0.16
– Added 120+ images
– Added 12 animations
– Added 5 Sina’s repeatable scenes

– Several gallery bug fixes
– Some android bugs were fixed
– Game size improvements (2/3)

v0.15
– Added 164+ images
– Added 5 animations

– Several fixes for new hint system
– Game size improvements (1/3)

v0.14
– Added 150+ images
– Added 13 animations

Hint system has been reworked.
Now for each character they are checked and assigned depending on the current game moment, not the quest in which they were assigned earlier.

NOTE: I tried my best to check everything, but it’s hard to catch each bug. If you see anything weird with hints – please report it.

– Character name colors have been slightly changed to improve visibility on the black namebox background
– Several bug were fixed
– Several improvements to game size. A slight reduction in game size is possible in future updates

v0.13
– Added 175+ images
– Added 25 animations
– Added new location – Dorm

– Several bug fixes
– Added placeholders for harem hints and 2 new characters

v0.12
– Added 205+ images
– Added 30 animations

– Several bug fixes
– Several UI changes

NOTE: After thinking about android version creation, I came to the conclusion to leave only version, with compressed images will be the best option. Since the game engine has limited capacity to 2Gb, reduce size without affecting quality with each update will be increasingly difficult.

If at any point you feel the quality is too low, please report it.

v0.11
– Added 175+ images
– Sophie is now available at work

– Several minor bug fixes
– Several UI changes
– Several writing fixes
– Reworked the code and rewards while working (at work and home PC)
– Added an About Her section to the notebook where various quotes from the MCs about the girl will be added during the story

v0.10
– Added 180+ images
– Added 32 animations

– Fixed bug with quest about work on Lina’s costumes
– Several fixes for hints
– Several UI changes
– Text is enlarged in some places on android version

v0.9
– Added 220+ images
– Added 12 animations
– New character & new location

– Fixed a bug with Mia (it was available only from Monday to Wednesday)
– Fixed a bug with quest where MC fix his computer. It was available before it was supposed to be, and then mc’s hint was overwritten

GUI Changes:
– Redesigned backgrounds for dialog, character name, choices, stats on top left.
– Now if you have already visited a repeatable scene, there will be a check mark to the left of the option when you re-select the character dialog menu
– Quick menu has been slightly redesigned
– Skipping indicator has been fixed and redesigned
– Added indicator to the notepad indicating that there is at least one girl with an unfinished main storyline/has available repeatable scenes
– Reworked the icons of the girls in the notepad (and small icons on the minimap)
– Added button hover sound
— In case the sound is unpleasant/annoying to you – added an option to turn it off.

NOTE: I changed text size for android version. If at some points text is not readable or there are visual bugs – please feel free to report it.

v0.8
– Added 275+ images
– Added 24 animations

– Fixed a bug when using Quick save.
– Added MC name change.
– Toggle buttons are now displayed correctly.

v0.7
– Added 230+ images
– Added 44 animations
– Added 5 new home scenes (Yui)
– Lina and Sina’s are now absent at Tuesday/Thursday after work.
– Added icons indicating that the main story line still has unfinished quests and that not all repeatable scenes have been completed.

v0.6
– Added 215+ images
– Added 28 animations
– Added 8 new home scenes (Hina, Aoi)

– Some old animations have been fixed.
– Now, if an event is triggered in room, it will display an exclamation mark icon on it.
– Several UI changes.

v0.5c
– Several bugs were fixed

v0.5
– Added 300+ images
– Minigame was removed. A lot of people were complaining that minigame got in the way a lot. In fact, it was of little use in the game, so take it down. In the future it will be replaced by an extended scene where the MC will interact with different girls while working.
– Mia/Lina and Sina’s homes have been added.

– Gallery has been fixed so that it now depends on persistent data rather than saves.
– Lots of UI improvements
– Lots of minor bugs were fixed

v0.4
– Added 250+ images
– Added 23 animations
– 3 new characters – Stacey, Emi, Lily

Major UI changes:
– Player now moves using new Home minimap. It also shows girl’s icon if she is in the room.
– Changed interaction with girls. Now player should click on girl’s icon above her to interact.
– Lots of repeatable scenes were added to characters and actions in home. Most of them have level of scene.
– Adjusted information about girls. For Hina, Aoi and Yui player now can change their relationships.
– Added replay gallery.
– Added Home and Work PCs. They give access to work/play game/gallery.
– Added minigame for work.
– Lots of changes and improvements to different scenes

Prologue:
– Adjusted story after mc wake up to fill important untold moments.
– Reworked Akari sex scene

New application arc preparation:
– Increased default money reward by 2.
– Increased default app readiness/per 1 job by 4.
– After reaching 3% of an app readiness money reward and app readiness/per 1 job will be increased by 2. Gap 15%.

v0.3
– Added 450+ images
– Added 30 animations
– New character – Jane

– Lots of minor tweaks to all scenes
– Slightly reworked all characters
– Audio changes. A lot of music and sounds have been added and changed
– Interface changes. Many small changes. The scene with love/lust points change is now in the form of a pop-up notification.

v0.2a
– Converted images to webp. As a result reduced game size (-65%).

v0.2
+8 new events
+9 new animations

– Home arriving and First talk with Aoi events were completely rewritten
– UI changes. Reworked map, scroll and stats. New areas on map.
– A lot of dialogues have been redone and corrected. (But the work isn’t over yet)
– Audio. A lot of different music has been added, which changes depending on the environment.
– A lot of minor improvements and bugs fixed. Also fixed relationships with Aoi, Hina, and Yui.

v0.1
– Initial Release