Forbidden Den
White Vulture StudiosVersion: Alpha 3c
Game Info
Name: Forbidden Den
Version: Alpha 3c
Updated: 2024-04-10 14:34:04
Language: English
Engine: Other
Platform: Windows
Genre: 2D Game, 2DCG, Male Protagonist, Masturbation, Sex Toys, Simulator, Vaginal Sex, Voyeurism
Description
Forbidden Den: From Dive Bar to Gentleman’s Paradise (by White Vulture Studios)
The flickering neon sign above the bar cast an unsettling glow on Diego’s face. “The Rusty Bucket” – hardly a beacon of sophistication. But it was all he had left. His father, the once-proud owner, had vanished without a trace, leaving Diego with a failing business and a mountain of debt. Little did Diego know, his inheritance wasn’t just a dusty bar; it was a key to a world more alluring – and dangerous – than he could have ever imagined. Enter “Forbidden Den” by White Vulture Studios, a unique blend of business simulation and visual novel that will test your managerial skills and your moral compass.
A Family Legacy on the Rocks: The Looming Shadow of Debt
Diego isn’t your typical tycoon in the making. He’s a recent college graduate, thrust into the harsh reality of running a failing business. The Rusty Bucket is a tired establishment, its glory days long gone. The clientele is a motley crew of regulars drowning their sorrows, and the staff… well, let’s just say they’re more interested in gossip than customer service. The pressure is on, Diego. You need to turn this money pit into a profitable venture, all while unraveling the mystery behind your father’s disappearance.
From Barflies to Beauties: The Allure of Forbidden Pleasures
The seedy underbelly of the city holds the key to your success – and perhaps your father’s whereabouts. Rumors swirl around a notorious gangster known as “The Wolf,” a man with a penchant for both violence and beautiful women. Diego discovers a hidden file left by his father, hinting at a secret connection between The Wolf and a high-end gentlemen’s club called “The Forbidden Den.” Could this be the key to your troubles?
Building an Empire: The Tycoon Gameplay
“Forbidden Den” isn’t just about navigating a thrilling narrative. It’s a full-fledged business simulator that allows you to build your dream (or should we say, “forbidden”) empire. Upgrade The Rusty Bucket, transforming it from a grimy dive bar into a luxurious haven for a discerning clientele. Hire and manage staff, ensuring they provide exceptional service (with a touch of… allure). Market your establishment strategically, attracting the right kind of attention (and clientele). Every decision you make has an impact – will it lead to financial success, or will it attract the unwanted attention of rivals and authorities?
Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Web of Deception and Desire
The path to success in “Forbidden Den” is fraught with moral ambiguity. To gain the favor of The Wolf and infiltrate the world of “The Forbidden Den,” Diego may have to make some unsavory choices. Will you exploit loopholes, navigating the legal gray areas to stay afloat? Will you use your newfound charm to manipulate people to your advantage? And what about the dancers you recruit – will they be mere employees, or something more? The visual novel elements come into play here, as you develop relationships with a diverse cast of characters, each with their own agendas and desires. Will you find a genuine connection amidst the smoke and mirrors, or will you prioritize your own goals above all else?
Forbidden Den: More Than Just a Business Simulation
“Forbidden Den” by White Vulture Studios offers a unique blend of business management, thrilling narrative, and adult content. The game challenges you to navigate the murky waters of the adult entertainment industry, all while unraveling a family mystery and building a financial empire. With its engaging gameplay, captivating story, and a roadmap that promises ever-evolving content, “Forbidden Den” promises an unforgettable experience. Are you ready to take a gamble, Diego? Will you turn The Rusty Bucket into a shining beacon of forbidden pleasures, or will you succumb to the darkness that lurks beneath the surface?
Changelog
– Alpha 3c 2024-04-01
- A new complete scene with Claire (right now that scene uses sketches, Kiiro is currently working hard finishing those art pieces)
- 2 new simple dialogues that introduce Dominic and Scarlett to the game.
- Kiiro finished the art used in the scene that introduces “random events” to the game.
- A new original song was introduced to the game.
- We replaced the background of the police station.
- We added Claire to the club, so now you can chat with her!
- We limit the size of the club; in the next patch, we will add the possibility of buying the other free spaces and even build basements and new floors!
- We reworked the system to skip dialogues making it more stable.
- There is a new cellphone! This improves readability and usability.
- We made all the plots/dialogues independent so that you can avoid any character in case you are not interested.
- We worked on the tutorial and the flow of the game from scratch (although in the next patch, our priority will be to improve the club’s gameplay)
- Alery has fixed MANY… MANY BUGS.
- We balanced the tycoon gameplay a bit, again.
- We have added/corrected the ending screen that indicates when all the scenes/dialogues in the game have been seen.
– Alpha 2c 2024-01-16
- Small bug fixes: Blackened main building, missing services and decorations.
- Added “Estimated Expenses”
- Added a small text file with basic controls and some tips and tricks.
– Alpha 2a 2023-01-06
- We have expanded the building, now you can put in more services without feeling crowded.
- Kiiro has finished the artwork for Laura’s scene in the Bar, although this was redone given the past controversy, Kiiro reworked the drawings and gave them a higher visual quality than they had previously.
- Chit-chat System, we have been working on a system that allows the player to chat with the main characters of the game. At the moment you can only access to some basic dialogues of Laura, but the intention is to extend this mechanism so you can have more interesting conversations with Diego’s friends and even know anecdotes, preferences and hobbies.
- We have added some basic decisions to the existing scenes, we want the game to have a bit more interactivity during the scenes, so we have added a few decisions that, at the moment, have no consequence beyond seeing a unique dialogues.
- We have tweaked the interface to give it a little more consistency, as well as added a sound to the objectives to improve the feedback to the player.
- We have added a couple of decorations, we know that the decoration system is still very rudimentary, but we have added a few more that will help us to improve the system.
- TONS OF BUG FIXES.
- You can now skip dialogues quickly by left-clicking and moving the mouse, we recommend you advance in the dialogues using the space bar cause using the left clic can skip the dialogues you don’t want to skip.
- We balanced the tycoon gameplay a bit.
– Alpha 1a 2023-12-04
- New services: “Vending Machine, Pool Table, Dining Table”.
- New sounds: “Buying and selling services, Mouse Hover, Mouse Click.”
- 2 new original songs: “Night Shift” and “Say it”
- Gameplay balancing: Higher reviews are more difficult, modified starting money, more expensive services, reduced tips, reduced customer spawning, penalty for repeated services.
- Added random events when advancing Diego’s storyline.
- Changed fonts in UI.
- Added Diego as contact.
- Added Discord and Patreon buttons.
- Fixed bug where clients were paying for wrong service.
- NTR content removed.
– Proof of Concept Version 2023-11-02
- Laura and Claire dialogues added.
- Basic Tycoon Gameplay added.
- Basic story progression added.
Installation Guide
1. Extract and run
Developer Notes
NOTE: Please avoid using the fullscreen mode, is causing some bugs.
NOTE 2: Old savefiles doesn’t work.
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