Parallel Hearts

A project in Castro Valley, CA by Julia
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An LGBTQ+ Visual Novel about past lives, parallel universes, and the strength within us all.
Backers: 58
Average Pledge Per Backer: $33

Funded: $1,929 of $3,700
Dates: Jun 25th -> Aug 24th (60 days)
Project By: Julia
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Latest News

One week left!

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you Over the past two months, we've gathered far more support for Parallel Hearts than I ever expected--thank you all so much! From our team, to our backers and followers--we couldn't have gotten this far without you. Surprisingly, we've gotten... (Read More)

Brittany Ann Phillips as Chidori + Sound Effects?

August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm happy to announce that Brittany Ann Philips will be voicing Chidori! Thank you to everyone who auditioned--if we're able to get the side characters voice acted as well, there will be a place for all of you. Sound Effects? One feature I love in... (Read More)

Voice Actor Casting Call: Chidori

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I've seriously been so touched by the number of people who have wanted to voice act for Parallel Hearts, thanks to you guys, we now have nearly all voice acting positions filled!!  Chidori, however, still needs a voice actor (I might turn it into a... (Read More)

Publicity

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
So far, I've posted about Parallel Hearts on tumblr, twitter, reddit, instagram, snapchat, various discord servers, visual novel forums, etc. I'm super grateful for the following we've gotten so far--a lot more people have backed, supported, and... (Read More)

Achievement List Rough Draft

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Achievement lists are something I've always loved in Visual Novels--I feel like its good incentive to play games to their fullest. In Parallel Hearts, I'm striving to make all endings worth achieving, even the bad ones. As players, it can be a bit... (Read More)

Sample Scripts + Elissa Park!

July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Note: The following images are rough drafts of the current script, they are not yet fully fleshed out and are subject to change. One of Emilee's scenes Xanthe and Billie both have much to learn... I'm also excited to announce that Elissa Park has... (Read More)

Parallel Hearts Theme Demo: Hearts Intertwine

July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
My friend Amber Fornoles and I have been writing lyrics to the theme song for Parallel Hearts, and today she posted the demo! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-vMw-o-m00&feature=youtu.be She's very talented--the rest of her channel is worth... (Read More)

Game Mechanics: Jealously Scenes--Yay or Nay?

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Jealousy scenes are a fun mechanic used in Visual Novels when two characters' affection levels get high--sometimes they're just for fun, sometimes they're meant as a challenge to the player, or a punishment for romancing more than one character. In... (Read More)

Game Mechanics: Endings System + Triggers

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
In a previous post, I mentioned that each character has three planned endings upon finishing their routes: Bad, Good, and True. A few of the kickstarter rewards include writing additional endings to add into the game and there will be endings for not... (Read More)

Main Character: Billie Heubert

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Who exactly is Billie Heubert? Put simply, Billie is a dorky nerd with a passion for art (Painting is their favorite!) They've got a slightly awkward, yet charming aura about them. They're mostly extroverted but have their moments of being shy as... (Read More)

Parallel Hearts Discord Server + Next Update

June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Parallel Hearts now has a discord server! This is for those who want a closer look at the game's development, much of the creative team is a part of the server and we are here to answer your questions. I'll still be posting updates on here, of... (Read More)

Waifu Introductions + Concept Images (Part 2)

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Note: The images used in this post are concept ideas I made with an app, they are not original art and will not be used in the final game--I'm posting them to give a feel for the characters and the vision I have in mind for them. Their art may look a... (Read More)

Waifu Introductions + Concept Images (Part 1)

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Note: The images used in this post are concept ideas I made with an app, they are not original art and will not be used in the final game--I'm posting them to give a feel for the characters and the vision I have in mind for them. Their art may look a... (Read More)

Game Mechanics: Karma & Relationship Points, Challenging Players

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone and thank you for reading! I wanted to start off this page by explaining more of the process behind Parallel Hearts, so you can know what to expect of its gameplay and be assured that I am working on the story day by day.  So, without... (Read More)

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