What an absolute pleasure this was to read! Not only are the characters very well constructed, but the writing itself is superb 😌 really, I became completely enamoured and lost in the story. Words flow as seamlessly as cum does in this VN~
I was actually a little hesitant to download BbN because of its size, which will no doubt grow even bigger with each chapter, but it was fully worth it 😁 I cannot say enough good things about this amazing visual novel
Bound by Night actually reminds me of this old game I used to love "Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines". Any chance xou drew inspiration from a game like this?
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! ❤️ And thank you for this kind note. It will definitely continue to grow but I try to keep the file sizes under control.
VtM and the World of Darkness generally are definitely inspirations. I played a lot in the 90s. Mostly I played WtA, but a few vampires here and there, and I loved the tragically brief television series, Kindred: the Embraced.
On the size of the game, I hear you! I was worried about this way back after I'd made the first couple of chapters and saw it ballooning. To try to keep it under control, all the audio is converted to ogg format, which has a much smaller footprint than wav and mp3, and images are in either jpg or webp format. (If I used the original png, we'd probably be at 10gb right now!) I also avoid movie files because, as much as I'd love to have some proper animated movies or backgrounds, the file sizes are huge and if I do it once, I'll have to keep doing it or it would be a really odd standout moment. (Maybe for the conclusions...)
Nice to hear it did in fact provide some influence 😁 I can definitely pick up on the vibes, and I completely understand the size issue, it always happens with games that have so many images, but it's completely worth it in the end 😋 and xour VN is perfect even without animations, but I do like the idea of including them for the conclusions~ 😌
Just wanted to say that this is THE top cgi ish like game that ive ever played where the story has fully immersed me. Im new to this genre. My first forage into this was robin morningwood which i loved lol I wish the sex scenes were more animated/interactive but i enjoy them still for what they are, but the story telling is the winner here! This game is AMAZING! Also the characters <3 Im in love with connor so far. I think im on chapter 7/8 but i had to write this really quick! Thank you for creative such an amazing game!
Ok this game is awesome, i can see the passion on it and all the paths, the choices that matter and can unlock unique scenes also all interactions with the characters, i wonder if in future mc would be able to stablish a relationship with someone or continue fucking around is the best deal with no boundaries.
Also i have a big expectation of what will be the narration of being "pro or anti Mayhem" will bring, like, city have another elder trying to dominate if you sucessfully detrone him or something more apocalipical, also more interactions of help him or something (i really like when a powerfull character need the help of someone not so powerfull), bc till their first real meet (with all the narration being manipulated and all the controversal feelings of how mayhem is a mad elder or someone that is bad but not so much) im expecting mc should be more... influent/proactive (?) on the plot on next chapters?, like have some more power over his actions and how story will go, like so far nothing was being too critical but the story and background set was amazing and we have a lot of paths that can be explored which intrigues me
Hey there! Yes, I'm still working away at it. I started a new job about a year ago and that combined with family obligations mean I have a lot less free time, but I work a bit on it every day. Currently working through renders for a sex scene that has been technically challenging but nearly finished.
This whole thread has me lolling but I may as well chime in.
Connor's eyes are, I would say, stunning. Perhaps inhumanly so. I dont know if the shade of blue itself is particularly intense, but he does have a very pronounced limbal ring around the iris. I'd swear I had read somewhere (a year or more ago) it's a benign concentration of cholesterol, but I can't find a source to support that right now, and most descriptions I find just refer to it as heavy pigmentation. Anyway... That darker circle around the iris really emphasizes the color within, dividing it from the white of the sclera.
So, in his human form, Connor's eyes are pretty intense. When agitated or highly aroused, shifters and elders both get an unnatural flare to their eyes. For shifters, it's similar to the natural color of their eyes. For elders, it's red. While Connor is a Patron-sponsored character, this is a mechanic I've had since BBN launched.
As for the symbology of anything, most of the characters' names and certain features were chosen to reflect certain traits. I won't go too far into it as I don't want anyone to think I'm putting on airs and see myself as writing the next great American novel or something, but there is some symbolism and I'll let folks draw their own conclusions. I love reading them.
Connor is a beautiful character, and his eyes are lovely. (Although, Connor and Ronan really need to have bigger muscles to match the actual dialogue where at least Ronan is described as having huge muscles, but seems to have a similar build to others, possibly even overshadowed by Seth's buff bod... and just because they're supposed to be big, strong, and scary werewolves. They probably both need more body hair, to emphasise the fact that they are werewolves, too.)
I always appreciate real and fictional guys with ridiculously blue eyes, especially with two obvious shades, or the coloured ring, or a combination of the two. I'd say more of a azure, or turquoise kinda blue rather than a too pale blue that looks kinda white or grey, but that depends on the guy's body and face if it works or not.
You just can't beat beautiful, blue eyes, especially on a beautiful, light skinned or tanned, muscular (and moderately hairy, but in a sexy way, not a gross and haphazard way) adonis, in my opinion.
(Although, angry, glowing red eyes are pretty hawt. 😍)
I really hope that Connor and Ronan can be repeat and reciprocated interests for Alex, as they're both so hawt, plus their rough and ready attitudes, and the idea of a protective and 'obsessive'/'possessive' (in a good way, not a creepy way) mate, is really sexy.
Yeah, I've had a love-hate relationship with muscles in Daz (the software I use to create the images). Folks may remember a scene with Santino when he was bulging out of a badly fitted suit. I have since learned how to fix that issue, but it kept me from going really heavy with the muscles. And, adding a lot of vascularity to a body is another layer of complication. Since I started, there is an asset I could buy and use to add more vascularity to models, but it would change how they appear. Once BBN is finished, I will debate whether to do a remaster and, if so, I'll make some of those tweaks.
Body hair is a long-standing issue with Daz and the subject of many threads over on Discord and among VN creators. I have since found a body hair resource I like, but it wasn't available when I started. That said, there is an in-character reason Ronan is fully shaved and that will be shared eventually. For some of the other characters, it was simply an asset issue.
I'm obviously not the writer, but I'm certain Connor has those eyes for a reason. Ronan has dark brown eyes that turn amber-colored when riled up or in wolf form. With just a simple google search, you can learn that Amber eyes "symbolize the radiant embrace of love". This definitely holds true to his character, and the inability he has to move on from Nick. Connor theorizes that it's because of his wolfy feelings, seeing Nick as a lifelong mate. That makes it all the better that his glowing amber eyes show up only when his werewolf instincts are tapped into. Blue eyes are known to symbolize wisdom and knowledge, which I'd say fits Connor very well. He can be the first person to open up about this world to Alex honestly, he has a go with-the-flow vibe, and it's obvious he knows a lot about Elders and their world due to his own life. His eyes are most likely unnaturally shaded to make him stick out. They have a very ethereal vibe that instantly tells the viewer he's not of this world.
omi goshhh i can't wait for the next update~ i really love that there is 2 diff. pov in this game and that i can choose who to pair with the MC. My favorite pair is Ronan and Nick, I really like them to be exclusively for each other, and I'm really glad that there are diff. choices to choose from corresponding to my preferences. I'm really hoping that their relationship will improve in the future!
I CRAVE a happy, cute, sexy and protective romance with Mayhew. If we do get one and it doesn't end in a happy ending I will become a problem for everyone, cross my heart.
omg i've adored holly black's books ever since the spiderwick chronicles i was so excited to see a quote by her in this. her folk of the air series is so good
Despite some fact mistakes, like suggesting Alex works 24 hours a day, and ignoring the fact that all hospitals training doctors are university hospitals... This game has a very good atmosprehe and Mayhew is a complex character who definitely gets me going. I'm not sure of where the story is going in the future but hope for non-preachy and "player chooses"-type of content as I honestly can't stand Nick. The music & writing remind me of a very old point n click game series called Gabriel Knight. Especially the 3rd one has similar themes and atmosprehe like in Bound By Night. Highly recommend this game, for now*.
*Reserving further review after seeing how much freedom and choices the player actually has.
Hey there, thanks for trying the game and the feedback. Sounds like you mostly enjoyed it?
I know I tend to roll my eyes a bit when fiction gets things wrong about my profession, so I did try to do a fair amount of research and I know the shifts for residents can vary by hospital and specialty. My impression was that 24 hour shifts can and are indeed a thing at some places but if that's wrong, I'm happy to learn more! On one hand, this is just a game and I have to take certain liberties, but I do try to get most of the background details right.
Thanks again for writing. (And I love Nick but totally get why he's not for everyone! 🤣)
It's been awhile since I played this but earlier today, I was listening to a song I hadn't heard since I was ... well it was many years ago. 'Lita Ford and Ozzy Osbourne - Close My Eyes Forever' reminded me of that night in the penthouse in the tower with Mayhew. Just seemed weirdly appropriate.
Should be pretty easy. When you're in the coffee shop, express interest, do the hookup in the bathroom, do not pursue a relationship with Nick, and don't lie to Seth.
I had been waiting to play this and finally caved. Mayhew was a lot of fun for me to interact with personally. He embodies the phrase "there is no good or evil, only perspective and opinion". None of the characters do things for no reason (i.e. we're going to do this just to have a plot point). There's always a motivation behind it and it shows the thought you've put into their backgrounds. I wouldn't be surprised if you told me you have little stories or outlines written up somewhere to flesh out the characters while you're writing. I'm definitely looking forward to the end of the story and will probably end up with multiple playthroughs to try every path.
Your use of font shifting, such as italics, to provide emphasis during dialogue is a nice touch. It's a very overlooked, easily employed, tactic that a lot of VNs don't use and it really does make a huge difference.
Spoiler: I did cotton on to Santino pretty early (I recognized his arm). The look on my face was probably hilarious. I laughed in shock and I'm pretty sure the words out of my mouth were "oh shit!" Lol
As much as I adore Connor (he's such a free spirit, love him), is Ronan going to be an option at some point? Other than the scene in chapter 12 I mean. As a path option if you've told him you want him on his/your own terms.
Hi, i love the game. Just a question, how to unlock the striptease cg in chapter 6/hangover in chaper 7? I have tried different combinations but it always results in Nick leaving or having sex.
Absolutely. Originally, it was very easy to get the striptease but super difficult to get the sex scene. And a lot of people then didn't know how there even was a sex scene. Now, the striptease is in the odd sweet spot that is very hard to unlock. Anyway, here's how.
To unlock the striptease with Nick (as of Build 0.10b): You need to have a relationship score with him of 20 or 25, and a not so great score with Mayhew. To get that, pick "Resist" at the end of Chapter 3, then in chapters 5 and 6...
Pick "Why Me" or "Make an Appointment" at opening of Ch 5 (0 points);
then "Act Normal" or "Self-Deprecating" joke (+10);
"Avoid the conversation" (0 points);
"reject the feeling";
invite him to use the spare bed (+10 points).
That should keep the score with Mayhew low and get you 20 points with Nick to unlock the striptease.
I updated the game to the new version on android and it stopped in the same place where it stopped before. Connor and Alex together in bed. Did the update change something I need to play again?
Hi there! This update unlocks the alternate romance path with Nick. The next update after this will have a the route that is neither Nick or Connor, and then also pick up at the end of the previous two routes to wrap up the chapter. If you need help unlocking the Nick content, check out this post:
Yup! First, go to settings and preferences and enable skip on unseen text and after choices, then go back to the game and click "skip". You'll be on fast forward.
Can I ask what platform you're on and what the last version was that you played? This shouldn't be an issue for folks playing from the last update.
I'm really enjoying the game's story, it's certainly well-crafted and shows the developer's commitment.
But I just hate only bottom protagonists! There are several types of gays who play this type of game, you know? I'm on chapter 11 and apart from a single scene with Nick, there was no other moment where I could choose to be top or bottom!
A few people have given that feedback so later in the game there are more opportunities to top. There's one in Chapter 13 and another in the current update on Patreon which will be here middle of April.
My head canon of Alex is as a preferred bottom but I realized many people wanted to be able to top, some I'm writing starting to write those scenes as well.
Glad you're enjoying the story, and thanks for the feedback!
I'm not exactly criticizing the game because I really like the story. It's more like a frustration, because in your game there are many characters that I would like to be a top, but i cant . And I feel like most gay games, the main protagonists are always bottoms!
I'm glad you're doing scenes where we can choose. Thanks for reply!
Not at all! It was measured, constructive and told me clearly what you'd like to see if I was able to include it. Easy!
One thing I have learned (from attempting one scene to try to give everyone a little something, which was mentally exhausting and delayed progress significantly) is I'm not going to be able to please everyone all the time. But, after thinking about it and adjusting some character concepts around the edges, it is something I've been able to start building into the game on current and future scenes.
And, frankly, for those who see their Alex as more Dom, it is appropriate (even if there are Dom bottoms, too). 😂
Seriously, thanks for the feedback and engagement. Hope you enjoy the scene in Chapter 13!
I imagine it must be exhausting to always have someone complaining about something or wanting more things in the game. But for what it's worth, the game is certainly very well developed and the connections you made about Aaron Burr and Hamilton with Mayhew's past were fantastic and interesting . Your conception of 'elders' makes me want to know more about them. It is already something very positive if we compare it with more than half of the games of the type.
Unfortunately I didn't see the scene in question in chapter 13. I saw one in chapter 12 with Ronan, I don't know if you're talking about that one. My chapter 13 was all about Mayhew. Maybe I'm confusing too 😂. I was paying close attention to the game to look at the chapter.
Hi, first of all, i LOVE the story. So far i'm leaning towards both Connor even tho May has my heart ahaha. My questions are, when will the next update be here and how do we put it? Is it gonna be directly in the game or should we do something? It's my first time playing a game like this so i'm not sure how to do it with the next update since my game is up to the date for now.
Hi there! So glad you're loving the story. I'm a solo developer so updates aren't on a fixed schedule and rather happen when they're ready, but I just released the next update to Patrons for Early Access, and it will come here to Itch on April 15.
Generally with new updates, you just download and either extract the files (PC and Mac) or install it (Android), and the game will automatically find your old save games. On PC and Mac, you can delete the previous version of the game. For Android, it should install on top of the previous version. I hope that helps!
Just finished playing the new update and it was so good!! (ɔ◔‿◔)ɔ ♥I loved both paths at the beginning. Maxine is my queen I love her so much! (´,,•ω•,,)♡And Paolos interaction was fun and I regret that I love him so much that I choose the ‘’Fuck off,kitty’’ last because ‘’Kit-Kat’’ and ‘’one cum-dump away from being replaced’’took me out lmao(Ｔ▽Ｔ)Seth reintroduction worked really well in my opinion.Like I get why he did it but he still lied so I’m hella conflicted(.┰ω┰.)The Connor romance scenes were so cute and adorable (>//v//<)I loved learning more about him!
All and all amazing job yet again and I can’t wait for the next update!
Thank you so much for giving us Connor's path! Since the beginning I've felt Nick had greater chemistry with Ronan so I wanted to get them back together. Plus, Connor quoting Whitman after a bathroom quickie made me fall for him lol
im curies big ask considering the multiple paths your able to take is there anyway that im not seeing were you can name each save? cuse its hard to keep track which rout brlongs to which pic connor mathew or ronno so on
On PC and Mac, you can edit the name of a save game from the save menu. Unfortunately that's not an option on Android, so I suggest trying to use different pages.
Hmm. I don't want to get into spoilers here on Itch for a release that is still in Early Access but... that's not what Connor said. In fact, in his response to one potential choices, he says something quite the opposite. But, if you're insisting on an exclusive relationship with Alex after a quick hook-up in a bathroom, yeah, he's not going for that and I don't think it'd be realistic to expect it. While you can start down a path that eventually leads to a monogamous relationship with Connor, you're going to have to start where he is and not expect him to immediately conform to your demands. Sorry if that's a disappointment for you or anyone else.
That's... odd. I've never encountered an option (outside of the coffee shop) where anything other than a three-way with Seth was what's offered. I don't like Seth so that's never happening. And even Mayhew says those two are enjoying themselves so I just figured that route was closed.
Hmm. You're the second person to say that. With past releases, it's usually been a storage issue on the device, but in this case I would say go to my Patreon page and download it from the public links available there (Mega or Media Fire). I'll try to re-upload the android file here sometime soon though and perhaps that will fix it.
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What an absolute pleasure this was to read! Not only are the characters very well constructed, but the writing itself is superb 😌 really, I became completely enamoured and lost in the story. Words flow as seamlessly as cum does in this VN~
I was actually a little hesitant to download BbN because of its size, which will no doubt grow even bigger with each chapter, but it was fully worth it 😁 I cannot say enough good things about this amazing visual novel
Bound by Night actually reminds me of this old game I used to love "Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines". Any chance xou drew inspiration from a game like this?
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! ❤️ And thank you for this kind note. It will definitely continue to grow but I try to keep the file sizes under control.
VtM and the World of Darkness generally are definitely inspirations. I played a lot in the 90s. Mostly I played WtA, but a few vampires here and there, and I loved the tragically brief television series, Kindred: the Embraced.
On the size of the game, I hear you! I was worried about this way back after I'd made the first couple of chapters and saw it ballooning. To try to keep it under control, all the audio is converted to ogg format, which has a much smaller footprint than wav and mp3, and images are in either jpg or webp format. (If I used the original png, we'd probably be at 10gb right now!) I also avoid movie files because, as much as I'd love to have some proper animated movies or backgrounds, the file sizes are huge and if I do it once, I'll have to keep doing it or it would be a really odd standout moment. (Maybe for the conclusions...)
Nice to hear it did in fact provide some influence 😁 I can definitely pick up on the vibes, and I completely understand the size issue, it always happens with games that have so many images, but it's completely worth it in the end 😋 and xour VN is perfect even without animations, but I do like the idea of including them for the conclusions~ 😌
Hi, just checking when the next update will be live. I am loving the game so far, hopefully the next update will have a bit more story with Mayhew :)
I've set a deadline for myself to get it out to Patrons by this Sunday, February 11. It'll then come to Itch 30 days later.
And definitely some Mayhew content in this update!
Thank you so much, i can't wait.
Just wanted to say that this is THE top cgi ish like game that ive ever played where the story has fully immersed me. Im new to this genre. My first forage into this was robin morningwood which i loved lol I wish the sex scenes were more animated/interactive but i enjoy them still for what they are, but the story telling is the winner here! This game is AMAZING! Also the characters <3 Im in love with connor so far. I think im on chapter 7/8 but i had to write this really quick! Thank you for creative such an amazing game!
Welp Connor just broke my heart :'( gonna start over with a new LI
Hey! Thanks for the comment and so glad you're enjoying it. I think I answered a question from you about Connor on Discord, but let me know if not!
Yes you did! Thank you so much cant wait for the next chapter!! :D
Will Chapter 14 be coming out soon? The anticipation is killing me that I'll explode.
I'm hopeful I'll have it done by the end of January. Making good progress on the last scene, but it'll depend a little on what I find in QC.
I've slept with every character and got called a cumrag
10/10
this game is honestly so interesting, the story the characters, I'm hooked. Cannot wait for the next update. Such a cliff-hanger haha
Ok this game is awesome, i can see the passion on it and all the paths, the choices that matter and can unlock unique scenes also all interactions with the characters, i wonder if in future mc would be able to stablish a relationship with someone or continue fucking around is the best deal with no boundaries.
Also i have a big expectation of what will be the narration of being "pro or anti Mayhem" will bring, like, city have another elder trying to dominate if you sucessfully detrone him or something more apocalipical, also more interactions of help him or something (i really like when a powerfull character need the help of someone not so powerfull), bc till their first real meet (with all the narration being manipulated and all the controversal feelings of how mayhem is a mad elder or someone that is bad but not so much) im expecting mc should be more... influent/proactive (?) on the plot on next chapters?, like have some more power over his actions and how story will go, like so far nothing was being too critical but the story and background set was amazing and we have a lot of paths that can be explored which intrigues me
Hello, just wondering about the status of the game? It's been a long time, but I think ch. 14 was where it said to be continued.
Hey there! Yes, I'm still working away at it. I started a new job about a year ago and that combined with family obligations mean I have a lot less free time, but I work a bit on it every day. Currently working through renders for a sex scene that has been technically challenging but nearly finished.
no problem. Hope all is well
i'm literally shaking buy connor brown contacts pls
I love him so much but i always think of this when i see him
This whole thread has me lolling but I may as well chime in.
Connor's eyes are, I would say, stunning. Perhaps inhumanly so. I dont know if the shade of blue itself is particularly intense, but he does have a very pronounced limbal ring around the iris. I'd swear I had read somewhere (a year or more ago) it's a benign concentration of cholesterol, but I can't find a source to support that right now, and most descriptions I find just refer to it as heavy pigmentation. Anyway... That darker circle around the iris really emphasizes the color within, dividing it from the white of the sclera.
So, in his human form, Connor's eyes are pretty intense. When agitated or highly aroused, shifters and elders both get an unnatural flare to their eyes. For shifters, it's similar to the natural color of their eyes. For elders, it's red. While Connor is a Patron-sponsored character, this is a mechanic I've had since BBN launched.
As for the symbology of anything, most of the characters' names and certain features were chosen to reflect certain traits. I won't go too far into it as I don't want anyone to think I'm putting on airs and see myself as writing the next great American novel or something, but there is some symbolism and I'll let folks draw their own conclusions. I love reading them.
Cheers.
Connor is a beautiful character, and his eyes are lovely. (Although, Connor and Ronan really need to have bigger muscles to match the actual dialogue where at least Ronan is described as having huge muscles, but seems to have a similar build to others, possibly even overshadowed by Seth's buff bod... and just because they're supposed to be big, strong, and scary werewolves. They probably both need more body hair, to emphasise the fact that they are werewolves, too.)
I always appreciate real and fictional guys with ridiculously blue eyes, especially with two obvious shades, or the coloured ring, or a combination of the two. I'd say more of a azure, or turquoise kinda blue rather than a too pale blue that looks kinda white or grey, but that depends on the guy's body and face if it works or not.
You just can't beat beautiful, blue eyes, especially on a beautiful, light skinned or tanned, muscular (and moderately hairy, but in a sexy way, not a gross and haphazard way) adonis, in my opinion.
(Although, angry, glowing red eyes are pretty hawt. 😍)
I really hope that Connor and Ronan can be repeat and reciprocated interests for Alex, as they're both so hawt, plus their rough and ready attitudes, and the idea of a protective and 'obsessive'/'possessive' (in a good way, not a creepy way) mate, is really sexy.
Yeah, I've had a love-hate relationship with muscles in Daz (the software I use to create the images). Folks may remember a scene with Santino when he was bulging out of a badly fitted suit. I have since learned how to fix that issue, but it kept me from going really heavy with the muscles. And, adding a lot of vascularity to a body is another layer of complication. Since I started, there is an asset I could buy and use to add more vascularity to models, but it would change how they appear. Once BBN is finished, I will debate whether to do a remaster and, if so, I'll make some of those tweaks.
Body hair is a long-standing issue with Daz and the subject of many threads over on Discord and among VN creators. I have since found a body hair resource I like, but it wasn't available when I started. That said, there is an in-character reason Ronan is fully shaved and that will be shared eventually. For some of the other characters, it was simply an asset issue.
Cheers!
I'm obviously not the writer, but I'm certain Connor has those eyes for a reason. Ronan has dark brown eyes that turn amber-colored when riled up or in wolf form. With just a simple google search, you can learn that Amber eyes "symbolize the radiant embrace of love". This definitely holds true to his character, and the inability he has to move on from Nick. Connor theorizes that it's because of his wolfy feelings, seeing Nick as a lifelong mate. That makes it all the better that his glowing amber eyes show up only when his werewolf instincts are tapped into. Blue eyes are known to symbolize wisdom and knowledge, which I'd say fits Connor very well. He can be the first person to open up about this world to Alex honestly, he has a go with-the-flow vibe, and it's obvious he knows a lot about Elders and their world due to his own life. His eyes are most likely unnaturally shaded to make him stick out. They have a very ethereal vibe that instantly tells the viewer he's not of this world.
I was not expecting a well researched and worded paragraph under one of the dumbest comments I have ever made. Thank you🙇🙇
Is there no Portuguese version?
No, sorry, currently only English is available.
I hope to have more interactive storylines with Mayhew. I really like him and I think he is particularly charming.
Definitely!
Wow, I'm really looking forward to it
omi goshhh i can't wait for the next update~ i really love that there is 2 diff. pov in this game and that i can choose who to pair with the MC. My favorite pair is Ronan and Nick, I really like them to be exclusively for each other, and I'm really glad that there are diff. choices to choose from corresponding to my preferences. I'm really hoping that their relationship will improve in the future!
While the next update is focused more on Alex, the updates after that will have an opportunity to (re-) build the relationship between Nick and Ronan.
waaahh~ I'm definitely looking forward to it!!! Thank you for creating this game hehe ٩(｡ᗒᗨᗕ｡)۶
The best game ever...
I CRAVE a happy, cute, sexy and protective romance with Mayhew. If we do get one and it doesn't end in a happy ending I will become a problem for everyone, cross my heart.
Literally this!!! Beware the aftermath if this doesn't happen🔫🔫
I'm completely convinced that Mayhew is fine with phones and these kind of electronics, but give him any home appliance and this man will cry
This honestly made me laugh out loud. 😂❤️
LMFAO 🤣
omg i've adored holly black's books ever since the spiderwick chronicles i was so excited to see a quote by her in this. her folk of the air series is so good
Next update when?
Hey there! Thanks for asking. This will be coming to Patreon later this week, and then to Itch 30 days after that.
Really enjoyed what is available so far and I am weak for Mayhew.
eager for more
Despite some fact mistakes, like suggesting Alex works 24 hours a day, and ignoring the fact that all hospitals training doctors are university hospitals... This game has a very good atmosprehe and Mayhew is a complex character who definitely gets me going. I'm not sure of where the story is going in the future but hope for non-preachy and "player chooses"-type of content as I honestly can't stand Nick. The music & writing remind me of a very old point n click game series called Gabriel Knight. Especially the 3rd one has similar themes and atmosprehe like in Bound By Night. Highly recommend this game, for now*.
*Reserving further review after seeing how much freedom and choices the player actually has.
Hey there, thanks for trying the game and the feedback. Sounds like you mostly enjoyed it?
I know I tend to roll my eyes a bit when fiction gets things wrong about my profession, so I did try to do a fair amount of research and I know the shifts for residents can vary by hospital and specialty. My impression was that 24 hour shifts can and are indeed a thing at some places but if that's wrong, I'm happy to learn more! On one hand, this is just a game and I have to take certain liberties, but I do try to get most of the background details right.
Thanks again for writing. (And I love Nick but totally get why he's not for everyone! 🤣)
24 hr shifts are a reality here.
It's been awhile since I played this but earlier today, I was listening to a song I hadn't heard since I was ... well it was many years ago. 'Lita Ford and Ozzy Osbourne - Close My Eyes Forever' reminded me of that night in the penthouse in the tower with Mayhew. Just seemed weirdly appropriate.
I'll have the check out that song!
How would I be able to have Connors path because I honestly felt the most chemistry of the character so far with Connor(maybe Santino?)
Should be pretty easy. When you're in the coffee shop, express interest, do the hookup in the bathroom, do not pursue a relationship with Nick, and don't lie to Seth.
I had been waiting to play this and finally caved. Mayhew was a lot of fun for me to interact with personally. He embodies the phrase "there is no good or evil, only perspective and opinion". None of the characters do things for no reason (i.e. we're going to do this just to have a plot point). There's always a motivation behind it and it shows the thought you've put into their backgrounds. I wouldn't be surprised if you told me you have little stories or outlines written up somewhere to flesh out the characters while you're writing. I'm definitely looking forward to the end of the story and will probably end up with multiple playthroughs to try every path.
Your use of font shifting, such as italics, to provide emphasis during dialogue is a nice touch. It's a very overlooked, easily employed, tactic that a lot of VNs don't use and it really does make a huge difference.
Spoiler: I did cotton on to Santino pretty early (I recognized his arm). The look on my face was probably hilarious. I laughed in shock and I'm pretty sure the words out of my mouth were "oh shit!" Lol
Love this and that you enjoyed the story and the characters! Thank you so much. ❤️
As much as I adore Connor (he's such a free spirit, love him), is Ronan going to be an option at some point? Other than the scene in chapter 12 I mean. As a path option if you've told him you want him on his/your own terms.
That is my plan, yes, with two possible routes for Ronan: one with Nick, and one with Alex. (Well, and I guess a third, with Ronan alone.)
Yay! 💜
Hi, i love the game. Just a question, how to unlock the striptease cg in chapter 6/hangover in chaper 7? I have tried different combinations but it always results in Nick leaving or having sex.
Thanks in advance!
Absolutely. Originally, it was very easy to get the striptease but super difficult to get the sex scene. And a lot of people then didn't know how there even was a sex scene. Now, the striptease is in the odd sweet spot that is very hard to unlock. Anyway, here's how.
To unlock the striptease with Nick (as of Build 0.10b): You need to have a relationship score with him of 20 or 25, and a not so great score with Mayhew. To get that, pick "Resist" at the end of Chapter 3, then in chapters 5 and 6...
Pick "Why Me" or "Make an Appointment" at opening of Ch 5 (0 points);
then "Act Normal" or "Self-Deprecating" joke (+10);
"Avoid the conversation" (0 points);
"reject the feeling";
invite him to use the spare bed (+10 points).
That should keep the score with Mayhew low and get you 20 points with Nick to unlock the striptease.
I updated the game to the new version on android and it stopped in the same place where it stopped before. Connor and Alex together in bed. Did the update change something I need to play again?
Hi there! This update unlocks the alternate romance path with Nick. The next update after this will have a the route that is neither Nick or Connor, and then also pick up at the end of the previous two routes to wrap up the chapter. If you need help unlocking the Nick content, check out this post:
https://boundbynight.itch.io/bbn-vn/devlog/516189/latest-update-now-public-chapt...
Is there a way i can skip to the updated version??? because my data and saves are gone
Yup! First, go to settings and preferences and enable skip on unseen text and after choices, then go back to the game and click "skip". You'll be on fast forward.
Can I ask what platform you're on and what the last version was that you played? This shouldn't be an issue for folks playing from the last update.
tysm and I’m on window but I reset my computer so the saved data got lost lol
I'm really enjoying the game's story, it's certainly well-crafted and shows the developer's commitment.
But I just hate only bottom protagonists! There are several types of gays who play this type of game, you know? I'm on chapter 11 and apart from a single scene with Nick, there was no other moment where I could choose to be top or bottom!
At least the story of the game kept me playing
A few people have given that feedback so later in the game there are more opportunities to top. There's one in Chapter 13 and another in the current update on Patreon which will be here middle of April.
My head canon of Alex is as a preferred bottom but I realized many people wanted to be able to top, some I'm writing starting to write those scenes as well.
Glad you're enjoying the story, and thanks for the feedback!
Wow, I'm glad you weren't mad about the comment.
I'm not exactly criticizing the game because I really like the story. It's more like a frustration, because in your game there are many characters that I would like to be a top, but i cant . And I feel like most gay games, the main protagonists are always bottoms!
I'm glad you're doing scenes where we can choose. Thanks for reply!
Not at all! It was measured, constructive and told me clearly what you'd like to see if I was able to include it. Easy!
One thing I have learned (from attempting one scene to try to give everyone a little something, which was mentally exhausting and delayed progress significantly) is I'm not going to be able to please everyone all the time. But, after thinking about it and adjusting some character concepts around the edges, it is something I've been able to start building into the game on current and future scenes.
And, frankly, for those who see their Alex as more Dom, it is appropriate (even if there are Dom bottoms, too). 😂
Seriously, thanks for the feedback and engagement. Hope you enjoy the scene in Chapter 13!
I imagine it must be exhausting to always have someone complaining about something or wanting more things in the game. But for what it's worth, the game is certainly very well developed and the connections you made about Aaron Burr and Hamilton with Mayhew's past were fantastic and interesting . Your conception of 'elders' makes me want to know more about them. It is already something very positive if we compare it with more than half of the games of the type.
Unfortunately I didn't see the scene in question in chapter 13. I saw one in chapter 12 with Ronan, I don't know if you're talking about that one. My chapter 13 was all about Mayhew. Maybe I'm confusing too 😂. I was paying close attention to the game to look at the chapter.
Ah, sorry, it was chapter 12 with Ronan. They blur together for me! I just didnt want to spoil who with or where.
Really engaging story, and kudos for supporting United24.
Hi, first of all, i LOVE the story. So far i'm leaning towards both Connor even tho May has my heart ahaha. My questions are, when will the next update be here and how do we put it? Is it gonna be directly in the game or should we do something? It's my first time playing a game like this so i'm not sure how to do it with the next update since my game is up to the date for now.
Awsome story, can't wait for more!!
Hi there! So glad you're loving the story. I'm a solo developer so updates aren't on a fixed schedule and rather happen when they're ready, but I just released the next update to Patrons for Early Access, and it will come here to Itch on April 15.
Generally with new updates, you just download and either extract the files (PC and Mac) or install it (Android), and the game will automatically find your old save games. On PC and Mac, you can delete the previous version of the game. For Android, it should install on top of the previous version. I hope that helps!
thank you for replying and explaning! have a nice day
Bound by Night VN no futuro vai ter um final com o ronan
Ele e meu personagem favorito😁
Spoilers!
Just finished playing the new update and it was so good!! (ɔ◔‿◔)ɔ ♥I loved both paths at the beginning. Maxine is my queen I love her so much! (´,,•ω•,,)♡And Paolos interaction was fun and I regret that I love him so much that I choose the ‘’Fuck off,kitty’’ last because ‘’Kit-Kat’’ and ‘’one cum-dump away from being replaced’’took me out lmao(Ｔ▽Ｔ)Seth reintroduction worked really well in my opinion.Like I get why he did it but he still lied so I’m hella conflicted(.┰ω┰.)The Connor romance scenes were so cute and adorable (>//v//<)I loved learning more about him!
All and all amazing job yet again and I can’t wait for the next update!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure Maxine makes a small cameo in Chapter 1.
Yeah I think she was the woman in the hotel lobby but I'm blind as hell so I don't know if she has appeared anywhere else lol
Thank you so much for giving us Connor's path! Since the beginning I've felt Nick had greater chemistry with Ronan so I wanted to get them back together. Plus, Connor quoting Whitman after a bathroom quickie made me fall for him lol
You may be the first person to mention that quote! Yay! ❤️
im curies big ask considering the multiple paths your able to take is there anyway that im not seeing were you can name each save? cuse its hard to keep track which rout brlongs to which pic connor mathew or ronno so on
On PC and Mac, you can edit the name of a save game from the save menu. Unfortunately that's not an option on Android, so I suggest trying to use different pages.
oh stuck in winter snowstorm on my days off wishing i had the new update sigh.
Just a couple more days!
i know just sad cuse its on the day i go back to work so wont really be able to enjoy it till next weakened
public update coming soon?
It's coming at the end of the month :D
Yup! Just one more week!
Unfortunate about Connor. He decided he wanted that detestable Seth more than you without being a third wheel. I liked him, omega or not.
Hmm. I don't want to get into spoilers here on Itch for a release that is still in Early Access but... that's not what Connor said. In fact, in his response to one potential choices, he says something quite the opposite. But, if you're insisting on an exclusive relationship with Alex after a quick hook-up in a bathroom, yeah, he's not going for that and I don't think it'd be realistic to expect it. While you can start down a path that eventually leads to a monogamous relationship with Connor, you're going to have to start where he is and not expect him to immediately conform to your demands. Sorry if that's a disappointment for you or anyone else.
That's... odd. I've never encountered an option (outside of the coffee shop) where anything other than a three-way with Seth was what's offered. I don't like Seth so that's never happening. And even Mayhew says those two are enjoying themselves so I just figured that route was closed.
when will the next public update come out?
Probably about one month. Should have it out to Patrons in the next day or two.
looking foward to next moth
I'm having trouble with downloading the android version it may just be my phone just wondering if something is wrong with the file
Hmm. You're the second person to say that. With past releases, it's usually been a storage issue on the device, but in this case I would say go to my Patreon page and download it from the public links available there (Mega or Media Fire). I'll try to re-upload the android file here sometime soon though and perhaps that will fix it.
great thank you so much I most definitely will 😊!
E também lembrando que o jogo está ótimo, estou esperando a nova atualização 🥰