Under the Hood - v0.01
Hey everyone!
I'm excited to share the first version of Under the Hood — a visual novel/sandbox adult game set in the world of street racing.
This is my first project as a game developer, and I’m building it solo. It’s been a huge learning experience, and I’m passionate about creating a story-driven game full of choices, relationships, and fast cars. I hope you enjoy what’s here so far and stick around as the world of Under the Hood continues to grow!
This first release introduces the core features and sets the foundation for what’s to come. Here’s what you will find in Under the Hood v0.01:
- Prologue & Character Introductions
Start your journey with the prologue and dive into multiple character introduction quests, setting up the beginning of several storylines.
Build relationships with characters through the dating system. Unlock new date locations as you progress through the story. If you do well on your dates, they can lead to erotic scenes back at the player’s bedroom.
Since the game revolves around car culture, street racing plays a big role. Compete against opponents and work your way up the racing ladder.
Explore multiple locations around the city, meet new characters, and uncover events.
In v0.01, five characters can be taken on dates. More will be added in future updates.
Date locations are unlocked through story progression. One character’s full dating arc is available in this version, with all six of their date spots accessible, including erotic after-date scenes.
Experience multiple erotic animated scenes with two different characters.
- In-Game Smartphone System
The phone is your central hub for interacting with the world: receive story-based text messages, ask characters out on dates, and browse the in-game gallery featuring social media-style photos from NPCs. It’s a key tool for building relationships and staying connected to the unfolding story.
Under the Hood is completely free to play.
However, as a solo developer, I rely on community support to keep development going. If you enjoy the game and want to help it grow, consider supporting me. As a thank-you, supporters will receive early access to new versions based on their support tier. Your support directly helps me create more content, improve the game, and bring the full vision of Under the Hood to life.
With that said, I hope you enjoy this first version of Under the Hood!