February's public game content is here, v0.22! There's around 1-2 hours of new content depending on reading speeds. No new CG art in this update, but the next one (v0.23) which is out for supporters today, adds new CG art in that update!

This update adds the gymnastics club option to the free roaming scenarios in episode 5. I believe in total, with both branching options within the club itself, there's around 20-24k word count in total.

Our next release is shooting for March 21st, and that should be v0.23, which will include the continuation of episode 5, adding scene 8: Reunion at the Track Field!

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[~V0.22 Content~]
<Public/Free Build>

{~Notes~}

-Transferring saved data from v0.20 series should work. Some old save data might also be broken when trying to load it in this build, due to new GUI changes and adjustments made to the game's coding. It's recommended to play fresh from the beginning or use save data from near the end of episode 4 or any point during episode 5, if you have the data.

-Episode 5's music intentionally fades in and out at set points during scenes, with there being no music at all sometimes. This is intentional, we're toying around with the sound direction for the game as a whole to include more music and ambience along development.

-The downloaded .zip or file will wrongfully be listed as "MessyAcademy-0.21" and the About screen in-game will list it as "Version 0.21" but I assure you, this is v0.22. We're sorting this out as well, and we're aware of it.

-SFX. We've decided to hold off on adding new sfx into the game, mainly because we'll be tackling this from scratch for Episode 1 and beyond when we get to the QoL addition/fix updates in January forward.

-Episodes 1-4 might have sprite expressions or visuals that don't match their current text in-game. Example: Nurse Bell and Karissa are sporting sweet pamps now, but we haven't added new text to reflect this yet. (Coming with our QoL additions/fix update in December and beyond.)

-There aren't CG scenes for the free roaming scenario content. Valerie and Bonbon's outfits during the flashback display them in their school uniforms intentionally, this is because we didn't have outfits for them to fit the flashback scene at this time. (We're also working on adding new BG and CG art to the game, but these will happen with the QoL additions/fix updates in January and beyond.)

-We're aware that there's visual bugs, these are being fixed up currently before the full release. To name a few we've spotted during testing: "..." text appears incorrectly, some names are bold and others are not within the namebox. The "menu" button when expanded out, blocks some text at times, this is being addressed and placed elsewhere to avoid this. Feel free to point out other bugs/visual issues you notice that aren't listed here. <3
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{~New content~}

-New music has been added to the free roaming scenarios.
-New screen & transition effects has been added to newly added scenes.

-Episode 5: Is there a Mystery Club? (Existing)
-Episode 5, Scene 1: Joey’s Harem Quest! (Existing)
-Episode 5, Scene 2: The Girl with a Passion for Fashion. (Existing)
-Episode 5, Scene 3: Unleashed… Bear-ly Any Power?! (Existing)
-Episode 5, Scene 4: Animal Cooking Club?! (Existing)
-Episode 5, Scene 5: Frustrations in The Student Council Room. (Existing)
-Episode 5, Scene 6: Awkward Hallway Encounters. (Existing)
-Episode 5, Scene 7: Free Roaming Scenario - Drama Club (Miki). (Existing)
-Episode 5, Scene 7: Free Roaming Scenario - Volleyball Club (Nova).  (Existing)
-Episode 5, Scene 7: Free Roaming Scenario - Anime Club (Erika).  (Existing)
-Episode 5, Scene 7: Free Roaming Scenario - Science Club (Rachel).  (Existing)
-Episode 5, Scene 7: Free Roaming Scenario - Gymnastics Club (Juliet/Heather). (Newly Added)
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{~Downloads~}

(Instructions: Simply download the .zip file of choice from Mega or Google Drive. Export the folder within the .zip to your desktop or other location of choice. Open the folder, double click the app "MessyAcademy.exe" and enjoy! Experience might be slightly different for Mac and Android.)

(The Links should include the .zip file for Linux, Mac and PC. Download the one that fits for your computer OS and leave the rest alone.)

[Download Links] [PC=Windows/Linux. Mac & Android!]
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PMPvdPzzZzKW1zebKu1pKZg-cf8VxaBe?usp=sharing
https://mega.nz/folder/7w9AAAgC#UYQaXr4-yWS_j27snXrl8A

Contact: [email protected]
Contact: https://discord.gg/8bgjys9rmT 

[Keep up-to-date with our bi-weekly Pembroke Academy Newsletters to stay ahead on news, development updates and knowing when new content is on the way!~] 

January's public free game content is here! v0.22 (demo 2) and despite the naming convention, there's actually around 2+ hours of new content depending on reading speeds. No new CG art in this update.

This update adds the free roaming scenario options for the drama, volleyball, anime, and science clubs in episode 5! Please don't attempt to play the gymnastics club option, as it'll take you back to the title screen in this update. I believe in total there's around 25k word count in total.

Our next release is shooting for February 10-14th, and that should be v0.22 (demo 3) for the public, which will include the gymnastics club with two branching paths involved. Of course, things are still slightly subject to change, so stay tuned to our newsletters, with the next ones being Jan 17th & 31st to update everyone on how development is coming along.

Support exclusive content is always available to $5+ supporters until we release the following content. Upon doing so, we then provide the public with the previous build's content, but in short... Supporters always have access to the latest content typically for a month before said content is given to the public.

[~V0.22 (Demo 2) Content~]
<Public Build>

{~Notes~}

-Transferring saved data from v0.20 series should work. Some old save data might also be broken when trying to load it in this build, due to new GUI changes and adjustments made to the game's coding. It's recommended to play fresh from the beginning or use save data from near the end of episode 4 or any point during episode 5, if you have the data.

-Episode 5's music intentionally fades in and out at set points during scenes, with there being no music at all sometimes. This is intentional, we're toying around with the sound direction for the game as a whole to include more music and ambience along development.

-The downloaded .zip or file will wrongfully be listed as "MessyAcademy-0.21" and the About screen in-game will list it as "Version 0.21" but I assure you, this is v0.22. We're sorting this out as well, and we're aware of it.

-New free roaming scenario player choices in Episode 5! This demo includes: drama, volleyball, anime, and science club choices for these. (We highly suggest not clicking the gymnastics club option, as it might crash the game or return you to the title screen.)

-SFX. We've decided to hold off on adding new sfx into the game, mainly because we'll be tackling this from scratch for Episode 1 and beyond when we get to the QoL addition/fix updates in January forward.

-Episodes 1-4 might have sprite expressions or visuals that don't match their current text in-game. Example: Nurse Bell and Karissa are sporting sweet pamps now, but we haven't added new text to reflect this yet. (Coming with our QoL additions/fix update in December and beyond.)

-There aren't CG scenes for the free roaming scenario content. Valerie and Bonbon's outfits during the flashback display them in their school uniforms intentionally, this is because we didn't have outfits for them to fit the flashback scene at this time. (We're also working on adding new BG and CG art to the game, but these will happen with the QoL additions/fix updates in January and beyond.)

-We're aware that there's visual bugs, these are being fixed up currently before the full release. To name a few we've spotted during testing: "..." text appears incorrectly, some names are bold and others are not within the namebox. The "menu" button when expanded out, blocks some text at times, this is being addressed and placed elsewhere to avoid this. Feel free to point out other bugs/visual issues you notice that aren't listed here. <3
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{~New content~}

-New music has been added to the free roaming scenario: drama club (miki).
-Finalized GUI for title screen, about, extras and many other areas of the game are updated!
-New sprite animation effects has been added to newly added scenes.
-New screen & transition effects has been added to newly added scenes.

-Episode 5: Is there a Mystery Club? (Existing)
-Episode 5, Scene 1: Joey’s Harem Quest! (Existing)
-Episode 5, Scene 2: The Girl with a Passion for Fashion. (Existing)
-Episode 5, Scene 3: Unleashed… Bear-ly Any Power?! (Existing)
-Episode 5, Scene 4: Animal Cooking Club?! (Existing)
-Episode 5, Scene 5: Frustrations in The Student Council Room. (Existing)
-Episode 5, Scene 6: Awkward Hallway Encounters. (Existing)
-Episode 5, Scene 7: Free Roaming Scenario - Drama Club (Miki). (Newly Added)
-Episode 5, Scene 7: Free Roaming Scenario - Volleyball Club (Nova). (Newly Added)
-Episode 5, Scene 7: Free Roaming Scenario - Anime Club (Erika). (Newly Added)
-Episode 5, Scene 7: Free Roaming Scenario - Science Club (Rachel). (Newly Added)
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{~Downloads~}

(Instructions: Simply download the .zip file of choice from Mega or Google Drive. Export the folder within the .zip to your desktop or other location of choice. Open the folder, double click the app "MessyAcademy.exe" and enjoy! Experience might be slightly different for Mac and Android.)

(The Links should include the .zip file for Linux, Mac and PC. Download the one that fits for your computer OS and leave the rest alone.)

[Download Links] [PC=Windows/Linux. Mac & Android!]
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EC9FurM5GfT4u3GL62DdPBGiIyq3Y7lQ?usp=sharing
https://mega.nz/folder/Xp1W1SaA#bZqyOE9TZMC2vw-2cmiXrA

Contact: [email protected]
Contact: https://discord.gg/8bgjys9rmT

[Keep up-to-date with our bi-weekly Pembroke Academy Newsletters to stay ahead on news, development updates and knowing when new content is on the way!~]