Vincenzo's, definitely. I quite enjoy how snakey he is. He's quite powerful even if he appears harmless. I would love to see him be vulnerable at some point in the game (assuming the story allowed it) (yes, i'm saying make him cry, for fun). Edel seems very interesting too and, from reading other people's comments, he seems quite popular too, so I'd obviously play his route too. Still, hands down, Vincenzo first.
-What's your favorite scene/event?
I've seen someone say nothing jumps out, but actually I quite enjoyed the scene where MC is talking to the prince in Vincenzo's garden. If you choose to hold back, he will make a remark about Vincenzo being a snake and "moving fast" (although he doesn't seem like he'd be better than him), then the count swoops in to put an end to the interaction. If you choose to punch him, however, Vincenzo swoops in right away.
-Are you interested in playing the full release?
(The full game will be PAID)
Yes. Honestly, I usually come to itch.io because I enjoy being able to play great games without having to pay for them or, if the game is behind a paywall, there's usually a free DEMO of it on the creator's page. I grew up poor, so I'm always hesitant to pay for things like games. This is mostly out of fear of having "wasted money" if I end up enjoying them less than I thought I would. Playing this DEMO, I feel that it would be worth my money.
-Are the LIs villainous enough for you?
As of right now, they're both shrouded in mystery, so it's hard to discern whether they're "villainous" enough. Vincenzo reads as a manipulative, dangerous man, while Edel seems to always be one wrong word from murdering MC for his own amusement, so I would say so.
I think writing villains is quite hard when the public is meant to love them, if you make them too evil, they might become hard to enjoy, but if you make them too god they'll just be antiheroes. Still, I feel like you've found the perfects balance with both Edel and Vincenzo.
Just played the demo last night and loved it! The humor and self awareness of the MC makes it so fun. Both LI were really intriguing so I had a hard time choosing which to focus on for a bit. Count Brillhart (sorry, Count Vicenzo) is a babe. But then I saw Edel’s little murderous intent face and it was done. I’m locked in. I’m invested. And I’m eagerly awaiting the release of this full game.
My name is Zogar, and I am a fan of your visual novel Thorn for the Villain~ Reincarnated as an Extra in an Otome Game?!. I really enjoyed the story and characters, and I believe that Russian-speaking players would also love to experience your game.
I would like to ask for your permission to translate Thorn for the Villain into Russian. I have experience in translating visual novels, and I aim to provide a high-quality translation that stays true to the original writing. If you agree, I can share my progress with you to ensure that the translation meets your expectations.
Please let me know if you would be interested in this. I would love to help make your game accessible to a wider audience.
When are you planning to release it this year? Follow up! I really want to play the full version, but I cannot make purchases on itch.io... is there any future plan to adding it to steam or any other digital game site?
I still don't have an exact date at the moment. There's a possibility of another delay especially due to sudden unforeseen circumstances. I'll be posting a devlog announcement if there is already a date. Feel free to follow me on Bsky for more frequent updates.
As for Steam, that's already mentioned in the FAQs devlog (linked in the front page). I also have a Ko-Fi store where it'll also be released (and I believe they should also have more payment options).
"Whose route would you choose first? And why?" I am a rebel by heart, so naturally my first instinct was to refuse the guy who tried to stronghand his way into an engagement. (Although I DO admire him for his trick, I much prefer manipulation over force.)
That said, the Butler intrigued me right from the start. And he kept getting better at every turn. (and bad end) ^_^
-"What's your favorite scene/event? " Hrm... Nothing actually stands out in the Demo. Other than the Bad Ends of course. lol
-Are you interested in playing the full release?
(The full game will be PAID)
I'd happily pay for this game if it was on Steam. Doubly so if it was a really long game. I'd probably buy any DCL content too.
Unless, of course, it turns out that the love interests have some sort of hidden do-gooder motive shit. I am SO sick and tired of thinking a character is amazing and evil only to find out he's doing it to help orphans or save someone or have a robin hood complex or some other anti-hero shait. >_>
-"Are the LIs villainous enough for you?"
So far they seem to be. Provided I don't discover the above-mentioned later on in the game.
If he takes over the kingdom, he should be a tyrant, not a benevolent ruler.
If he's a killer, he should kill for profit, not for some justice/just cause. (If he is just loyal to his master and just plain enjoys killing, that's fine too.)
In short: A villain should never be able to truly justify their actions. (They may try to, but everyone sees a villain for a villain. Ask anyone, and they'll still say the Joker is a villain, regardless what the Joker justify his actions with. Same goes for every true villain out there.)
I don't know what the goals of that organization is, or why they do it, but I will be VERY happy if it's a plot to gain power because they are power-hungry, or get rich or any other selfish and self-centered goals.
(Or if the love interest leaders are exploiting everyone else in the organization, like the Joker does in the Clown War when he pretends he has some just cause but in reality he just want to burn Gotham down to lure batman back cuz he misses his beloved... Now THAT is a complicated love interest, and a posterboy for unhealthy relationships. ...not necessarily in a bad way, as long as it stays in a game. Which is something I don't say often. lol But I got off topic. My apologies....)
It's fine if they love the main character and want to treat her nice (although I am fine with them being a bit cruel as well, but people have different tastes there), but they shouldn't care about homeless people or starving puppies and whatnot.
So as long as they are what they appear to be in the Demo, then they are villainous enough. ^_^
(If you ever plan to make a yandere game, please tell me. You may actually manage to create a realistic love interest in it that is capable of both being nice and cruel based on if the mc accept or reject them. lol )
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As a side-note tho, I will say this:
I don't actually mind that Brillheart try and strongarm you into the stuff he does. I enjoy being able to rebel against it at every turn. It may be a little irritating, but there is a dark sense of pleasure in being able to lash out at him and reject him when he tries.
(I may even try his route at a later point. My admiration for him rises at every cunning and manipulative trick he pulls. I'm just stubborn when it comes to people trying to force me. lol)
The fact that you CAN lash out and reject him --or try-- that is a VERY good thing. It makes the game feel a whole lot better to play.
Even if it had come with a bad end, being able to rebel against things, even impossible to change things, feels very good.
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-Whose route would you choose first? And why?
Vincenzo's, definitely. I quite enjoy how snakey he is. He's quite powerful even if he appears harmless. I would love to see him be vulnerable at some point in the game (assuming the story allowed it) (yes, i'm saying make him cry, for fun). Edel seems very interesting too and, from reading other people's comments, he seems quite popular too, so I'd obviously play his route too. Still, hands down, Vincenzo first.
-What's your favorite scene/event?
I've seen someone say nothing jumps out, but actually I quite enjoyed the scene where MC is talking to the prince in Vincenzo's garden. If you choose to hold back, he will make a remark about Vincenzo being a snake and "moving fast" (although he doesn't seem like he'd be better than him), then the count swoops in to put an end to the interaction. If you choose to punch him, however, Vincenzo swoops in right away.
-Are you interested in playing the full release? (The full game will be PAID)
Yes. Honestly, I usually come to itch.io because I enjoy being able to play great games without having to pay for them or, if the game is behind a paywall, there's usually a free DEMO of it on the creator's page. I grew up poor, so I'm always hesitant to pay for things like games. This is mostly out of fear of having "wasted money" if I end up enjoying them less than I thought I would. Playing this DEMO, I feel that it would be worth my money.
-Are the LIs villainous enough for you?
As of right now, they're both shrouded in mystery, so it's hard to discern whether they're "villainous" enough. Vincenzo reads as a manipulative, dangerous man, while Edel seems to always be one wrong word from murdering MC for his own amusement, so I would say so.
I think writing villains is quite hard when the public is meant to love them, if you make them too evil, they might become hard to enjoy, but if you make them too god they'll just be antiheroes. Still, I feel like you've found the perfects balance with both Edel and Vincenzo.
I look forward to the full release, good job! ^^
Just played the demo last night and loved it! The humor and self awareness of the MC makes it so fun.
Both LI were really intriguing so I had a hard time choosing which to focus on for a bit. Count Brillhart (sorry, Count Vicenzo) is a babe.
But then I saw Edel’s little murderous intent face and it was done. I’m locked in. I’m invested. And I’m eagerly awaiting the release of this full game.
Dear Anta,
My name is Zogar, and I am a fan of your visual novel Thorn for the Villain~ Reincarnated as an Extra in an Otome Game?!. I really enjoyed the story and characters, and I believe that Russian-speaking players would also love to experience your game.
I would like to ask for your permission to translate Thorn for the Villain into Russian. I have experience in translating visual novels, and I aim to provide a high-quality translation that stays true to the original writing. If you agree, I can share my progress with you to ensure that the translation meets your expectations.
Please let me know if you would be interested in this. I would love to help make your game accessible to a wider audience.
Looking forward to your response!
Best regards,
Zogar
When are you planning to release it this year? Follow up! I really want to play the full version, but I cannot make purchases on itch.io... is there any future plan to adding it to steam or any other digital game site?
I still don't have an exact date at the moment. There's a possibility of another delay especially due to sudden unforeseen circumstances. I'll be posting a devlog announcement if there is already a date. Feel free to follow me on Bsky for more frequent updates.
As for Steam, that's already mentioned in the FAQs devlog (linked in the front page). I also have a Ko-Fi store where it'll also be released (and I believe they should also have more payment options).
waves! will we be able to get a male mc choice ever?
"Whose route would you choose first? And why?"
I am a rebel by heart, so naturally my first instinct was to refuse the guy who tried to stronghand his way into an engagement.
(Although I DO admire him for his trick, I much prefer manipulation over force.)
That said, the Butler intrigued me right from the start.
And he kept getting better at every turn. (and bad end) ^_^
-"What's your favorite scene/event? "
Hrm... Nothing actually stands out in the Demo.
Other than the Bad Ends of course. lol
-Are you interested in playing the full release? (The full game will be PAID)
I'd happily pay for this game if it was on Steam.
Doubly so if it was a really long game.
I'd probably buy any DCL content too.
Unless, of course, it turns out that the love interests have some sort of hidden do-gooder motive shit. I am SO sick and tired of thinking a character is amazing and evil only to find out he's doing it to help orphans or save someone or have a robin hood complex or some other anti-hero shait. >_>
-"Are the LIs villainous enough for you?"
So far they seem to be. Provided I don't discover the above-mentioned later on in the game.
If he takes over the kingdom, he should be a tyrant, not a benevolent ruler.
If he's a killer, he should kill for profit, not for some justice/just cause.
(If he is just loyal to his master and just plain enjoys killing, that's fine too.)
In short: A villain should never be able to truly justify their actions.
(They may try to, but everyone sees a villain for a villain.
Ask anyone, and they'll still say the Joker is a villain, regardless what the Joker justify his actions with.
Same goes for every true villain out there.)
I don't know what the goals of that organization is, or why they do it, but I will be VERY happy if it's a plot to gain power because they are power-hungry, or get rich or any other selfish and self-centered goals.
(Or if the love interest leaders are exploiting everyone else in the organization, like the Joker does in the Clown War when he pretends he has some just cause but in reality he just want to burn Gotham down to lure batman back cuz he misses his beloved... Now THAT is a complicated love interest, and a posterboy for unhealthy relationships. ...not necessarily in a bad way, as long as it stays in a game. Which is something I don't say often. lol
But I got off topic. My apologies....)
It's fine if they love the main character and want to treat her nice (although I am fine with them being a bit cruel as well, but people have different tastes there), but they shouldn't care about homeless people or starving puppies and whatnot.
So as long as they are what they appear to be in the Demo, then they are villainous enough. ^_^
(If you ever plan to make a yandere game, please tell me.
You may actually manage to create a realistic love interest in it that is capable of both being nice and cruel based on if the mc accept or reject them. lol )
--
As a side-note tho, I will say this:
I don't actually mind that Brillheart try and strongarm you into the stuff he does.
I enjoy being able to rebel against it at every turn.
It may be a little irritating, but there is a dark sense of pleasure in being able to lash out at him and reject him when he tries.
(I may even try his route at a later point. My admiration for him rises at every cunning and manipulative trick he pulls. I'm just stubborn when it comes to people trying to force me. lol)
The fact that you CAN lash out and reject him --or try-- that is a VERY good thing. It makes the game feel a whole lot better to play.
Even if it had come with a bad end, being able to rebel against things, even impossible to change things, feels very good.
So you are clearly doing something right.
So kudos! ^_^
Oh, hey! You have the Trapped With Jester game!
Should have known you were able to create a true villain then. ^_^
I like that game. Kinda wish it was longer tho.