My browser is possessed by the spirit of an evil fire fox.
That.... and I totally suck at all kinds of techie-tech stuff.
It plays some games, not other games....duknow why. No, it can't be fixed. At least not by me. I've heard a million advice that doesn't work. (And usually me trying just fucked up my whole laptop cuz I suck at it. It's like my attempt to take care of a plant all over again; I kill even the hardiest plants. >_>; )
But for some reason it works if I download the game first, even if it still opens in a browser. Don't ask me why. o_O
I remember reading some of this waaaay back when it was on dashingdon. I think it only had up to ch1 or 2? I'd love to see the rest of the demo but having to read in a tiny box that only fills like 30% of the screen is frustrating. Making the text bigger or zooming in just makes the text larger in the box without making the box bigger. Would you consider allowing us to pick a different layout?
I'm on a laptop which is prob why it's more apparent to me. idk exact screen size but when screenshotting it says it's 1980x1080. There's just a lot of unused screen space with the text squished in the middle. If I make the text bigger it fills the box instead of utilizing the large amount of empty space. This is a screenshot with the text at max size in the settings.
That said I did finish reading and it's just as good as I remembered. This was one of those WIPs I lost track of back when and could never remember enough about it to find it again lol, glad to see it finished. I was so invested, forgot it was just a demo until it was already over! I saw another comment where you said this is the first 11 chapters which is very generous since usually we only get the first few so thank you! The text size is less of an issue for me on mobile which is where I'll likely be buying the full game when I can.
great story, i like that the mc acts the way i want them too also only played the demo, the MC's sister is annoying but i love her so much and i was playing pacifist but i will commit genocide if she dies
i hve a question tho... do choices matter? ik there's multiple endings (read the steam page) but i wanna know for specifically romance? like are characters able to recall memories of like first kiss with the MC? or like relationships with other characters?
just got into this type of game genre and im a happy camper :3
Man you made a great game, I'm serious I've played a lot of visual novel games and I can tell you that you made a good game (I can't judge and give suggestions because I only played it in the browser) I'm so sad that I can't continue the game because of the payment,
I highly suggest you make it free. Why? Most people who play visual novel games want the game to have voice acting, character images and achievements in order to think about playing the game. That's not available here. They really don't appreciate the text and the people who are interested in the game will just play the demo and leave so I'd rather you put a support link and make the game free so everyone can try the game and the people who are interested will support
Hiiii I just got the steam version but, is there a way to transfer the demo saves to steam? It's not letting me, it says it's the "the wrong game" and then aborts :(
You won't be able to directly import your save data due to the sequel using a different engine, but you'll be able to set the world state based on your previous choices.
Hello! The full game is divided in 24 chapters. The demo ends with the 11th chapter.
Edit: I'll add this here since I get this kind of question semi-frequently: I purposefully decided to have a long, free demo available, in essence giving away almost half the game for free, so that you can get a very clear idea of what the full game is about.
If you enjoy the demo, you can be sure you'll enjoy the full game, and vice versa.
You actually can! Though it requires a separate app called Twine Viewer. Although without having the html download for the game it won't be able to save progress you still can play it using the itch.io page link and the online game option :3c
Will work only for the demo though :c Unless steam has cloud sharing that works with it
Ughhhh I forgot the whole reason I never finished this game was because last time I bought it, I was told steam isn't compatible with my laptop aannnndd I don't have an Android.
I just did it again, wtfffff.
edit: hmmm I wonder if my old jacked up laptop has Google play... fingers crossed
Edit 2: ...sooo I just ordered a Tablet off Amazon that has Google Play...Yes, Just so I can finish this game. 😭
I loved the demo so much that I got the Steam game! It's a story that really captures me, and I love how it makes you feel so immersed in the character's emotions.
This IN was amazing! I loved every painstaking minute of the absolute roller coaster of emotions. I am so glad to see a sequel (at least in the early stages!) I loved Cyril I hope to see more of them. Quite possibly the best $8 I've spent in recent memory.
….okay - I am Distraught because I just played the demo, this is AMAZING, and I so want to THROW MY MONEY AT YOU; but my computer died and I only have iPad/iPhone to work with. I was so hoping there was an Apple App Store link since there’s a Google one, but no dice. I can’t even do steam link because no compy :(
Is there any way I can get a web browser full version and buy it from you via itch, oh Amazing author-san?
Unfortunately, it is not really possible to sell web-based games through itch.io (except in a roundabout way that I don't even think would work on iPhones/iPads). If I were to sell through itch.io, it would be the same executable that you'd get through Steam (ie. meant to work on a PC or a Mac).
I might release an Apple Store version later this year, but for the moment, there is no version of the full game that would work on iPhones/iPads :(
That really sucks. I was so hoping there’d be a workaround for mobile iOS players. Welp - thanks for the answer. Maybe I’ll be able to catch this later in the year….
How much content is in the full version? I am back into the interactive fiction games. Looks like it is still very slim pickings in regards to complete titles with a lot of gameplay. But I remember greatly enjoying this demo and will absolutely buy the steam version if it's worth it. If anyone has played the full game please let me know. Thanks! Fingers crossed, the search for a good IF has been quite dry.
I feel you, it's disappointing how many unfinished IFs there are. But this story is absolute perfection! I purchased it after playing the demo and I absolutely love it- everything from the politics, character building, and storyline is wonderful. I've even done 2 playthroughs since purchasing it to try 2 different LI routes. If you enjoyed the demo you'll love the finished piece.You will not regret it!
I loved every minute of the demo! It wasuch longer than I thought it would be and gave me a full taste of the full game. I finished the demo and knew I had to spend the money to buy the full thing and it delivered! I loved the romance, the politics, the battles. I loved that the protagonist could have a rocky relationship with their sister. And dang did some of them spicy scenes leave me blushing. 😳
Hey there,my apologies for the disturbance however i just replayed Arcadia second born,I haven't been really keeping up with the updates and thought perhaps my hope for a sequal have been crushed lol and as fate had other plans,i just happen to wonder across somthing that seems to be tester sequal to it arcadia:cold lands..i was wondering if there is a fourm you need to fill to acess the demo since it seems the website for demo on itch.io is password encrypted,umm if there is any slight chance I may have the privilege to acess the demo do let me know pretty please..fr i never have been this excited also thank you for the sequal UwU
Hi! I am working on a sequel, yes. There is a playable demo available but bear in mind it is very early-stage which is why it is locked behind a password. You can try it via my blog (the password is in the linked post).
If you want to keep up with the game's development, you can follow my blog, though I know not everyone has or wants to have a Tumblr account; I'll probably be setting up a newsletter by the end of the year.
Thanks for playing Arcadie: Second-Born by the way, I hope you'll enjoy the sequel! ;)
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I'm obsessed....Need the full game
this was sooo good I loveeee need this on ios 🤍
Will you make a HTML version ?
Cause i wanna translate it in browser and play, it is a little hard for a foreigner to play a full english game.
Hi, would it be possible to put it on the Apple Store for those that use iPhone or iPad.
Hi, I will hopefully port it to the App Store down the line (probably beginning of next year).
Thank you I am looking forward to it, as this is a great game.
Hey, is it possible to make the app available in Brazil? I can't buy there as it says it's not available at my region.
Hello, I just made the Android version purchasable through itch.io: https://arcadie-utopie.itch.io/asb-android
Is there a downloadable version of this game?
My browser refuse to run it.... >_>
(Although it seems to run downloaded browser based games just fine. I have no clue why. o_O )
Hello!
That's strange. Have you tried through a different browser/in incognito mode?
My browser is possessed by the spirit of an evil fire fox.
That.... and I totally suck at all kinds of techie-tech stuff.
It plays some games, not other games....duknow why.
No, it can't be fixed. At least not by me.
I've heard a million advice that doesn't work.
(And usually me trying just fucked up my whole laptop cuz I suck at it.
It's like my attempt to take care of a plant all over again; I kill even the hardiest plants. >_>; )
But for some reason it works if I download the game first, even if it still opens in a browser.
Don't ask me why. o_O
Will do anything to protect Cyril. Will be committing genocide if anything were to happen to her. Amazing game!
I remember reading some of this waaaay back when it was on dashingdon. I think it only had up to ch1 or 2? I'd love to see the rest of the demo but having to read in a tiny box that only fills like 30% of the screen is frustrating. Making the text bigger or zooming in just makes the text larger in the box without making the box bigger. Would you consider allowing us to pick a different layout?
Hello, I admit I'm not sure what you mean. What size is your screen?
I'm on a laptop which is prob why it's more apparent to me. idk exact screen size but when screenshotting it says it's 1980x1080. There's just a lot of unused screen space with the text squished in the middle. If I make the text bigger it fills the box instead of utilizing the large amount of empty space. This is a screenshot with the text at max size in the settings.
That said I did finish reading and it's just as good as I remembered. This was one of those WIPs I lost track of back when and could never remember enough about it to find it again lol, glad to see it finished. I was so invested, forgot it was just a demo until it was already over! I saw another comment where you said this is the first 11 chapters which is very generous since usually we only get the first few so thank you! The text size is less of an issue for me on mobile which is where I'll likely be buying the full game when I can.
great story, i like that the mc acts the way i want them too
also only played the demo, the MC's sister is annoying but i love her so much and i was playing pacifist but i will commit genocide if she dies
i hve a question tho... do choices matter? ik there's multiple endings (read the steam page) but i wanna know for specifically romance?
like are characters able to recall memories of like first kiss with the MC?
or like relationships with other characters?
just got into this type of game genre and im a happy camper :3
Man you made a great game, I'm serious I've played a lot of visual novel games and I can tell you that you made a good game (I can't judge and give suggestions because I only played it in the browser) I'm so sad that I can't continue the game because of the payment,
I highly suggest you make it free. Why? Most people who play visual novel games want the game to have voice acting, character images and achievements in order to think about playing the game. That's not available here. They really don't appreciate the text and the people who are interested in the game will just play the demo and leave so I'd rather you put a support link and make the game free so everyone can try the game and the people who are interested will support
I'm sure this would be much better.
At least that's what all the developers I know do
And I hope you continue to develop.
Hiiii I just got the steam version but, is there a way to transfer the demo saves to steam? It's not letting me, it says it's the "the wrong game" and then aborts :(
Hi! Sorry, you can't import saves from the demo. Since they have different source files, the engine sees them as two different games.
aaaa ok i see thank youuu
Since sequel coming soon..
Will we be able to import save from book 1 to 2 on android version?
And how about pc?
You won't be able to directly import your save data due to the sequel using a different engine, but you'll be able to set the world state based on your previous choices.
Ah okay, thank you!
Can't wait to see Stan again~ 👀💕
Can't wait for the sequel~
I need more of Nathaniel and his story with my mc post Stans defeat
Just finished the whole game on steam and now I can't stop crying ;-;
Is the full game long? Because I don't want to buy it if it's short. How much chapters does the full game have? :0
Hello! The full game is divided in 24 chapters. The demo ends with the 11th chapter.
Edit: I'll add this here since I get this kind of question semi-frequently: I purposefully decided to have a long, free demo available, in essence giving away almost half the game for free, so that you can get a very clear idea of what the full game is about.
If you enjoy the demo, you can be sure you'll enjoy the full game, and vice versa.
okie dokie Ty! I'll prob buy it then!
well hello!1 what twine format does this use?? i'm guessin sugarcube but i might be wrong!
Hello! Yes, it is SugarCube.
I’m so bummed this isn’t available on iPhone! What a fantastic game.
I am looking into publishing it on the AppStore, but it probably won't happen before beginning of next year :)
I’ll definitely look out for it!
You actually can! Though it requires a separate app called Twine Viewer. Although without having the html download for the game it won't be able to save progress you still can play it using the itch.io page link and the online game option :3c
Will work only for the demo though :c Unless steam has cloud sharing that works with it
Ughhhh I forgot the whole reason I never finished this game was because last time I bought it, I was told steam isn't compatible with my laptop aannnndd I don't have an Android.
I just did it again, wtfffff.
edit: hmmm I wonder if my old jacked up laptop has Google play... fingers crossed
Edit 2: ...sooo I just ordered a Tablet off Amazon that has Google Play...Yes, Just so I can finish this game. 😭
I loved the demo so much that I got the Steam game! It's a story that really captures me, and I love how it makes you feel so immersed in the character's emotions.
Thank you for the wonderful experience.
This IN was amazing! I loved every painstaking minute of the absolute roller coaster of emotions. I am so glad to see a sequel (at least in the early stages!) I loved Cyril I hope to see more of them. Quite possibly the best $8 I've spent in recent memory.
Got this on Steam and Android. Still, my favorite Interactive Novel to date. Not to mention, it's complete.
I can't wait for Arcadie: Cold Lands to be released. I want more of Cyril. <3
Is there a reason we can't buy on itch.io?
Adding the game to new storefronts means managing updates, taxes, and other things across multiple platforms.
Is there a particular reason you'd prefer to buy on itch.io?
I play games on my laptop, not my phone and or steam (I don't have an account and wouldn't want to launch an app to play a game)
….okay - I am Distraught because I just played the demo, this is AMAZING, and I so want to THROW MY MONEY AT YOU; but my computer died and I only have iPad/iPhone to work with. I was so hoping there was an Apple App Store link since there’s a Google one, but no dice. I can’t even do steam link because no compy :(
Is there any way I can get a web browser full version and buy it from you via itch, oh Amazing author-san?
Unfortunately, it is not really possible to sell web-based games through itch.io (except in a roundabout way that I don't even think would work on iPhones/iPads). If I were to sell through itch.io, it would be the same executable that you'd get through Steam (ie. meant to work on a PC or a Mac).
I might release an Apple Store version later this year, but for the moment, there is no version of the full game that would work on iPhones/iPads :(
That really sucks. I was so hoping there’d be a workaround for mobile iOS players. Welp - thanks for the answer. Maybe I’ll be able to catch this later in the year….
Where to play part 2 I can't find it in itch
Hello! The full game is available on:
How much content is in the full version? I am back into the interactive fiction games. Looks like it is still very slim pickings in regards to complete titles with a lot of gameplay. But I remember greatly enjoying this demo and will absolutely buy the steam version if it's worth it. If anyone has played the full game please let me know. Thanks! Fingers crossed, the search for a good IF has been quite dry.
I feel you, it's disappointing how many unfinished IFs there are. But this story is absolute perfection! I purchased it after playing the demo and I absolutely love it- everything from the politics, character building, and storyline is wonderful. I've even done 2 playthroughs since purchasing it to try 2 different LI routes. If you enjoyed the demo you'll love the finished piece.You will not regret it!
Thank you for the response! I shall get it right away! Wohoo
I absolutely love the demo, so I'm going to get the game on steam. I wish I was more courageous to stand firm against Ariana😤 but I couldn't 😔
Unfortunately, I can't download the full version, the app is "not available in my country"
I loved every minute of the demo! It wasuch longer than I thought it would be and gave me a full taste of the full game. I finished the demo and knew I had to spend the money to buy the full thing and it delivered! I loved the romance, the politics, the battles. I loved that the protagonist could have a rocky relationship with their sister. And dang did some of them spicy scenes leave me blushing. 😳
hi :) is there romance?
Hello! Yes, there are four potential love interests.
Hey there,my apologies for the disturbance however i just replayed Arcadia second born,I haven't been really keeping up with the updates and thought perhaps my hope for a sequal have been crushed lol and as fate had other plans,i just happen to wonder across somthing that seems to be tester sequal to it arcadia:cold lands..i was wondering if there is a fourm you need to fill to acess the demo since it seems the website for demo on itch.io is password encrypted,umm if there is any slight chance I may have the privilege to acess the demo do let me know pretty please..fr i never have been this excited also thank you for the sequal UwU
Hi!
I am working on a sequel, yes. There is a playable demo available but bear in mind it is very early-stage which is why it is locked behind a password. You can try it via my blog (the password is in the linked post).
If you want to keep up with the game's development, you can follow my blog, though I know not everyone has or wants to have a Tumblr account; I'll probably be setting up a newsletter by the end of the year.
Thanks for playing Arcadie: Second-Born by the way, I hope you'll enjoy the sequel! ;)