Why not here yet? Due to the uncertainty of the future of NSFW games here. I will be adding download links on Discord for those who've purchased here. If/when things return to normal here, the latest will go up here.
First of all, thanks for the quick reply! I heard about this, and of course, it’s a big problem for you developers. I hope the issue will be resolved quickly. As far as I understood, though, this only applies to future purchases, not to those already made. And please also keep in mind that not everyone has access to Discord.
After an entire year, I find myself having to raise the same concern again: Why am I, as a paying customer, receiving access to the latest version through other platforms while it remains unavailable here?
As a paying subscriber, I expect timely access to the latest version and a service that reflects the value of my subscription. Having to raise this issue repeatedly, without a satisfactory resolution, is both frustrating and disappointing.
I therefore request either immediate access to the latest version or a full refund. The current situation falls short of the standards of transparency, fairness, and customer service that I believe paying customers are entitled to expect.
I would appreciate a clear explanation of this discrepancy and a concrete resolution to the issue.
Firstly, I'm sorry to hear you're frustrated with the release schedule.
The game is essentially split into two branches:
Live (Stable) Version: This is the latest stable release, with completed content. Where there are alternate routes, both paths are included.
Alpha/Beta (Development) Versions: These are works in progress and may not include both sides of an alternate route. They may also contain feature changes that require further testing, or bugs that haven't yet been resolved.
If you've been following the releases on other platforms, you may have noticed the version numbers increasing quite rapidly recently. This was largely due to several game-breaking bugs affecting some players, which required additional updates.
On itch.io, you have access to the latest stable live version.
Usually, the stable release doesn't lag far behind the development builds. Updates generally follow the Morning, Afternoon, Evening, and sometimes Nighttime scenes.
The college days present an additional complication, as the four courses need to accommodate both morning and afternoon schedules, depending on the player's choices. This means some content needs to be developed and tested together before a stable release can be made.
Version 7 also introduced changes to the underlying Ren'Py engine, which added to the development and testing time.
From previous conversations with players, the general consensus was that itch.io subscribers preferred receiving stable releases rather than repeatedly downloading large game updates to address bugs in development builds.
The intention isn't to give itch.io subscribers less content or a lesser service, but to provide a more complete and reliable experience without the disruption of frequent development updates.