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Bonus Spotlight – Memory Fragments

Oct 20 2023 Chronotopia: Second Skin

Surprise! I thought I wouldn’t leave you without one last spotlight. In Chronotopia’s framing device, you incarnate a lost soul who visits the fairytales...

Chronotopia: Second Skin is now out!

Oct 13 2023 Chronotopia: Second Skin

After so many years, so much waiting, Chronotopia: Second Skin is now officially released on Steam and itchio!

[Spotlight] Lys, guardian of memories

Oct 12 2023 Chronotopia: Second Skin

Let’s jump right where we left last time! I was explaining the whole concept behind the purgatory and now we’re finally tackling the cute but intriguing...

[Spotlight] The 'Purgatory'

Oct 11 2023 Chronotopia: Second Skin

That’s almost a wrap on Chronotopia’s universe and characters. I’d just like to explore one more thing…which would be the game’s prologue...

Chronotopia Releasing on October 13th, 2023

Sep 27 2023 Chronotopia: Second Skin

After many years of troubled development, health issues and general bad luck, Chronotopia: Second Skin will finally be released on October 13th!

[Spotlight] Prince Genèse (D route)

Nov 16 2019 Chronotopia: Second Skin

Last time I introduced prince Thalie and his cool cape, so let’s move on to the last candidate: Genèse!

[Spotlight] Background Animations

Oct 5 2019 Chronotopia: Second Skin

Last time we talked about dynamic shots, let’s backtrack a bit to bring up polishing in general…and background animations in particular!

[Spotlight] Prince Thalie (C1-C2 routes)

Sep 7 2019 Chronotopia: Second Skin

Last time I introduced prince Griselde and his subliminal dagger, so let’s move on to the next candidate: prince Thalie!

[Spotlight] Dynamic shots (+RenPy 3D camera)

Aug 30 2019 Chronotopia: Second Skin

At first I did not plan to write about programming at all, but then it struck me during the Kickstarter campaign that it was actually a much needed talk...

[Spotlight] Prince Griselde (B2 route)

Aug 18 2019 Chronotopia: Second Skin

As I mentioned last time, Chronotopia: Second Skin is divided in several routes, each corresponding to a different strategy to escape the castle. What...

[Spotlight] Game structure & Fleur the farmer (B1 route)

Jul 15 2019 Chronotopia: Second Skin

By now I have introduced most important characters in Chronotopia: Second Skin so let’s talk about a less obvious subject: game structure.

[Spotlight] Romance & Love scenes

Jul 6 2019 Chronotopia: Second Skin

It’s a question I often get so let’s address everyone’s favourite topic: romance!

[Spotlight] The King & the magical dresses

Jun 21 2019 Chronotopia: Second Skin

Now that all of Chronotopia's main characters are introduced, I’d like to talk a bit about the king but, more importantly, about the three dresses from...

[Spotlight] The Fairy

Jun 12 2019 Chronotopia: Second Skin

Last time, I talked in more detail about Nahima’s character so it would only be right to finally address her counterpart and the second romance option...

[Spotlight] The castle

Jun 7 2019 Chronotopia: Second Skin

Now that we introduced two of Chronotopia's main characters, we can take a look at where they live: the castle!

[Spotlight] Nahima

May 29 2019 Chronotopia: Second Skin

By now, you should be more familiar with Nahima, who is Kionna’s trusted companion in Chronotopia: Second Skin and is featured quite a lot in the demo.

[Spotlight] Princess Kionna

Apr 15 2019 Chronotopia: Second Skin

In the previous article I talked about fairytales, now it’s high time to introduce the main heroine: Princess Kionna.

[Spotlight] Donkeyskin & forgotten fairytales

Apr 8 2019 Chronotopia: Second Skin

Wanna know what Chronotopia: Second Skin is about? This series of posts is for you! Throughout the following months I’m going to spotlight various elements...

Chronotopia: Second Skin - Kickstarter Relaunch!

Aug 1 2018 Chronotopia: Second Skin

Chronotopia: Second Skin, a dark rewriting of the forgotten fairytale Donkeyskin with many twists, is now back on Kickstarter! The princess can either...

Garden of Oblivion now on Steam!

Mar 9 2018 Garden of Oblivion

Garden of Oblivion is now available on Steam for free! Experience a short horror point & click / visual novel about a teenager trapped in a dream-like...

The Steam version of Ambre is now available!

Aug 24 2017 Ambre

After many delays and tribulations, we’re proud to say that Ambre has finally been released for free on Steam with its soundtracl and a bonus booklet!

Ambre is now on Steam Greenlight!

Mar 17 2017 Ambre

We're making a remake of Ambre, help us get it released on Steam for free!

Chronotopia's demo now on Google Play!

Oct 3 2016 Chronotopia: Second Skin

Chronotopia's demo is now available for free on Google Play in English and French. And our Kickstarter/Greenlight campaigns are still ongoing!

Chronotopia's Kickstarter is live!

Sep 28 2016 Chronotopia: Second Skin

At long last, the visual novel Chronotopia is now live on Kickstarter. Watch our trailer, try our demo and tell us what you think!

Upcoming Kickstarter campaign!

Sep 21 2016 Chronotopia: Second Skin 2 comments

Chronotopia's Kickstarter campaign will be up the 28th of September! Take a look at our 3D camera preview in the meantime.

Overview of Chronotopia exploration’s system

Sep 8 2016 Chronotopia: Second Skin

In Chronotopia, you have to visit a forgotten fairytale proving to be Donkeyskin. And you can explore its castle freely!

Announcing Chronotopia!

Aug 30 2016 Chronotopia: Second Skin 4 comments

Hey folks, it's been a while! I'm very proud to announce that we've been working on our first commercial project: Chronotopia.

Garden of Oblivion Soundtrack

Oct 28 2015 Garden of Oblivion

The soundtrack from horror game Garden of Oblivion is finally available!

Wounded by Words Release (with Trailer)

May 12 2015 Wounded by Words

Wounded by Words is a visual novel originally made for the Ludum Dare 32 contest with Unconventional Weapon as a theme. Any feedback is welcome !

Giveaway (Ambre)

Oct 24 2014 Ambre

We're doing a giveaway. Enter to win free merchandise from Ambre!

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