City of Secrets

City of Secrets

TheDarkLight

Version: v0.02.02

4/5 - (28 votes)

Game Info

Description

City of Secrets: Where Dreams Lead to Forbidden Desires

TheDarkLight’s “City of Secrets” isn’t your typical college experience. Sure, you’ll navigate the usual challenges of freshman life – making friends, juggling classes, and surviving on questionable dorm food. But beneath the veneer of textbooks and late-night study sessions lies a pulsating world of forbidden desires, where the lines between dreams and reality become deliciously blurred.

You step into the shoes of Emma, a wide-eyed newcomer to the bustling metropolis of Aethel. College life is a whirlwind of new faces and experiences, but Emma’s world takes a drastic turn when a series of vivid dreams begin to haunt her sleep. These aren’t your average nightmares. These dreams are filled with erotic encounters, each encounter a piece of a larger puzzle that binds Emma to a mysterious contract.

The contract, etched in an otherworldly language that ignites a strange sense of familiarity within Emma, promises immense power in exchange for completing a series of cryptic tasks. As Emma delves deeper into the “City of Secrets,” she encounters a cast of intriguing characters, each with their own agendas. There’s the enigmatic librarian, their piercing gaze hinting at an ancient knowledge that could unlock the secrets of the contract. The alluring goth barista, their dark allure masking a surprisingly helpful spirit. And the charming professor, whose lectures on forgotten lore provide tantalizing clues, but whose intentions remain shrouded in mystery.

“City of Secrets” thrives on its exploration of desire. The erotic encounters in the dreams, though initially disorienting, become a key element in deciphering the contract and unlocking Emma’s hidden potential. The choices you make throughout the game determine the nature of these encounters, allowing you to explore your sexuality in a safe and liberating space. Do you succumb to the seductive whispers of the librarian, their touch promising forbidden knowledge? Or perhaps the barista’s brooding intensity ignites a spark, leading to a passionate exploration of a hidden connection.

Unraveling the secrets of the “City of Secrets” is just as much about self-discovery as it is about power. The game challenges you to confront your deepest desires and embrace your sexuality as you navigate a world where the line between reality and fantasy blurs with each passing dream.

Are you ready to explore the hidden desires that lurk beneath the surface of college life? Step into Emma’s shoes in TheDarkLight’s “City of Secrets” and discover a world where forbidden knowledge comes at a thrillingly erotic price.

Changelog

Version 0.02.02
CONTENT

Completed Lavinia Map Sprites
Added Victoria Scene 4 + Pixel Animations
Added Completed Victoria Scene 1 CG
Added Olivia Scene 3 Pixel Animations
Added Elvira Portrait
Added Dungeon 2 Mask Possession Pixel Animations
Added Dungeon 1 Slime Gloryhole CG
Added Dungeon 2 Tentacle Hypnosis Pixel Animations (Partial)
Updated Various Existing CG Arts (Small Changes)
Added Dungeon 2 Intro CG (Partial)
Completed Dungeon 2
Added Professor Amelia Portrait
Added Professor Sarah Portrait
Added Swim Instructor Portrait
BALANCING
None
BUGFIXES
Fixed bug where Dungeon 2 Trap UI wouldn’t work on 1st Entry
Fixed bug where traps in Dungeon 2 wouldn’t give passive skill upon Reaching Lvl 3
Typo fixes…
Fixed Dungeon Bad End UI not working with touch screen
Fixed Dungeon 2 Floor 2 events repeating on backtracking
Fixed Guidance Bear for Victoria Event 4
Fixed other stuff I can’t remember…

v0.01.52 Dev
CONTENT

Updated Unfinished Sprites (Dungeon #1, Sleeping, etc.)
Eva Portrait Added
Victoria Pixel Animations for Scene #1 Finished/Added
Victoria Pixel Animation for Scene #2 Added
Counseler Pixel Animation for Scene #1 Added
Laura Portrait Added
Aurora Event Added
Olivia Portrait Added
Olivia Map Sprite Updated
Laura Map Sprite Updated
Updated Victoria Scene 1 Loop 2 Pixel Animation
Victoria Scene 2 CG Added
Soul Fragmentation Ending Added
Dungeon 2 Introduction Event Added
Counselor Scene 2 Pixel Animation Added
Counselor Scene 3 Pixel Animation Added
Dungeon 1 Slime Hole Pixel Animation Added
Olivia Event 3 Added
Victoria Training/Attendance Interaction
Aurora Event Added
Dungeon 2 Intro Animation Added
Dungeon 1 Slime Possession CG Added
Aurora Event Added
Gallery Implemented (Finished Dungeon 1 Lewd Scenes Only)
Victoria Scene 1 CG Added (Partially)
Lavinia Portrait Added

BALANCING
Buffed Emma’s Basic Attacks by 5%
Increased Save File amount from 20 to 50
Increased Starting Reputation from 90 to 95

BUGFIXES
Fixed Laura’s Mom not Showing up
Fixed First Loss Scene Playing on Dungeon Completion
Olivia’s Scenes showing as just a black screen
Bug preventing MacOs users from opening the game.
Sapphire Sprites glitching in Dungeon Submission Scenes
Pixel Animations not Playing in Dungeon Submission Scenes
Fixed bug with Aurora’s new Event
Added Olivia’s Shadow to Event Menu
Fixed Aurora’s Hair showing improperly on CG Sprite
Fixed Android Blocker for Dungeon 1 Teleporter
Fixed Android Blocker for rare instances in the Abandoned Mansion
Disabled Skills Being Usable outside of Combat
Fixed bug where Emma showed up in Underwear on occassion during dialogue scenes.
Fixed Dungeon 2 UI showing outside of Dungeon 2
Fixed some trap trigger distances in Dungeon 1
Fixed Dungeon 1 Possession Level 2 Trap UI Showing Improperly
Fixed Laura’s Portrait Lingering when denying her Side-Quest
Fixed Image Not Found Bug displaying during Laura’s Side Quest
Fixed Bug where Sapphire’s Event played twice (hopefully)
A lot of typo fixes…

v0.01.01 Dev

  • Fixed bug where entering restaurant would crash the game.

v0.01.0 Dev

  • Initial Release

Installation Guide

1. Extract and run

Developer Notes

Developer: TheDarkLight – Patreon – Discord – Itch.io

Some specific gameplay elements include:

Day/Night System – Events and gameplay revolving around specific times. Go to College in the Morning, explore the City at night!

Weather System – Events revolving around weather. Is it sunny, rainy, or stormy? Who knows what will happen when the weather changes…

Pixel Animations and CGS – Carefully drawn scenes revolving around pixel animations and CG’s. Map sprites also have been reworked to increase their quality as well!

Visual Novel Character Art – Beautiful character art for every character displaying a range of emotions for each scene!

Corruption Mechanic – As you move through the story various forces will work to corrupt Emma’s reputation and personality. Will she be able to resist their influence?

… And a lot more!

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