Hardenville [v0.2.3]

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1. Extract and run.

v0.2.3
Episode 1

• Added a dialogue history feature in the quick menu
• Added an additional monthly render
• Added French, German, Norwegian, Portuguese, and Turkish translations
• Added many missing translation strings
• Added Ren’Py Sync for uploading and downloading saves across multiple devices
• Added right stick scrolling when using a gamepad
• Added the option to change the color of character names
• Added a popup window before redirecting to Patreon for viewing locked monthly renders
• Added the option to choose measurement units
• Added the option to name saves
• Completely overhauled the menu navigation for a more user-friendly experience
• Corrected grammatical errors
• Corrected the date and time format in the save and load menu to match the in-game phone settings
• Corrected various date format issues in the text messages
• Enlarged the Home button on the in-game phone for improved usability
• Fixed an issue where a collectable image appeared completely white when hovered over
• Fixed an issue where a song did not play in The Prologue
• Fixed an issue where the button at the end of Episode 1 would loop instead of returning to the main menu
• Fixed an issue where two songs did not play in the playlists
• General small fixes in The Prologue and Episode 1 script
• Johanna’s and Tom’s roles are now displayed before their dialogue instead of their names if toggled on the Characters page
• Official Android version
• Revamped the Characters screen with updated images and enhanced information
• Updated the Discord link

v0.2.2
Episode 1

• Added an Achievement app to the in-game phone for tracking achievements
• Added more dialogues to “Never Have I Ever»
• Added numerous SFX to Episode 1
• Added a skip button for the handball minigame
• Added three instrumental songs
• Fixed the issue where 5-0 handball gallery images didn’t unlock outside of Steam
• Gallery images or achievements from previous saves no longer trigger notifications in new playthroughs
• Increased the width of the choice button
• Introduced a new gallery image and animation with a new method to unlock them; some are hidden on objects that need to be clicked
• Made the quick menu and idle phone transparent to prevent OLED burn-in
• Moved dialogue text slightly left to prevent overlap with choices
• Updated password mechanism: re-entry required only with major releases

v0.2.1
Episode 1

• Added a safe save zone after Episode 1
• Added a skip button to the intro animation
• Added more gallery images, including special and monthly renders from the past year
• Added Q.Save and Q.Load in the quick menu
• Added subtitles to the intro animation
• Added the ability to select which chapter to start from and which path to choose
• Corrected grammatical errors
• Improved the quality of the intro animation
• Included one missing image of Jasmine in the gallery
• Overhauled the gallery UI to better match the rest of the interface
• Split the audio of the intro animation into three groups: music, ambient, and voice

v0.2.0
Episode 1

• 13 new gallery images
• 2 new mini-games: handball shoot-out and never have I ever
• Added the skip option back in the preferences
• Can now choose whether to call the landlord and landlady by their name or relation
• Changed music provider, all new songs, now with song name and artist displayed
• Continuation of the story with twice the content of the Prologue
• Corrected some screens that were not being pointed back to the correct screen
• Emojis in text messages
• Fixed a few persistent values not being saved
• New animations
• New contacts
• New residents
• Some new sound effects, with more to be added soon
• Slightly faster UI
• Slightly new UI look

v0.1.2 | Hotfix #1
The Prologue

• Added requested country flag backgrounds for the in-game phone:
• Argentina
• Austria
• Belarus
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• Colombia
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Greece
• Poland
• Romania
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Switzerland
• Thailand
• Turkey
• Venezuela

v0.1.2
The Prologue

• Added over 30 new backgrounds
• Added more SFX
• Added more SMS conversations
• Adjustments to the ending
• Changed the replay feature
• Improved the bonding app with separate friendly and romantic points
• Improved the SMS app
• Option to enable/disable certain kinks in a new app
• Option to enable/disable consequence notifications in phone settings

v0.1.1
The Prologue

• Added a hint for the phone’s location
• Added another gallery image
• Corrected some grammar and modified certain dialogues
• Enhanced the gloryhole scene, removing references to the bartender
• Fixed the issue where the warning popup was displaying at the beginning of the story even if ‘Don’t ask again’ was selected at startup
• Increased the size of the home button on the phone
• Improved some of the renders
• Made the mini-game ‘rock, paper, scissors’ skippable
• MC can now exit the GH scene
• Removed some unnecessary choices
• The phone screen now appears automatically when needed to answer

v0.1.0
Initial Release
The Prologue
This initial release offers approximately 45 minutes of linear gameplay, serving as just a glimpse of what’s to come!

• Bonding bar
• Codes
• Edit names in Residents
• Edit relations in Residents
• Gallery
• In-game Phone with a store, wallet, settings, contacts, music player, text messages, and more to be added later
• Minigame: Rock, paper, scissors
• Money system
• Music Player with 65 songs
• Panic button (Press P)
• Replay
• Songs and SFX
• Story with over 500 dialogue lines and over 350 images

Millie bumps into you, waking you up on the beach just moments before a special wedding. Maybe that last tequila shot wasn’t the best idea, huh? Now, you control the narrative as Jack, a 21-year-old guy lacking confidence and struggling to find his way in life. Follow his journey through highs and lows as he transforms from zero to hero in Hardenville—a story filled with romance, humor, depression, and erotica.

Personalize your own name, the names of those closest to you, and their relationships with you. This adult visual novel will offer choices and different story branches in the upcoming releases.

The current version offers approximately 2 hours of linear gameplay, serving as just a glimpse of what’s to come! Brace yourself for Episode 2 launching later in 2024.

What is Hardenville?
Hardenville stands as an adult Visual Novel available on Windows, Mac, Linux and Android.
If you’re an enthusiast of adult Visual Novels, immerse yourself in the shoes of a 21-year-old male protagonist evolving from zero to hero in Hardenville. Your decisions will sculpt a distinctive story filled with love, drama, and personal development.

Game Features

• Stunning Illustrations: Engage with stunning visuals that bring the story to life.
• Compelling Storylines: Delve into a world filled with drama, romance, moral dilemmas, and deep emotions.
• Mature Themes: Explore mature themes like sex and nudity.
• Expansive World: The Prologue and Episode 1 serves as a starting point for Episodes 2 to 9, aiming for 750 to 1000 images and 10 to 25 animations each, offering substantial content.

One-time Purchase
When you buy Hardenville today, you will receive all future updates up to and including Hardenville Episode 9, which will complete Season 1.

Planned Release Schedule

• Hardenville The Prologue: Available Now
• Hardenville Episode 1: Available Now
• Hardenville Episode 2: 2024
• Hardenville Episode 3: TBA
• Hardenville Episode 4: TBA
• Hardenville Episode 5: TBA
• Hardenville Episode 6: TBA
• Hardenville Episode 7: TBA
• Hardenville Episode 8: TBA
• Hardenville Episode 9: TBA

What’s Under the Hood?
Hardenville is crafted with Daz Studio and Ren’Py, showcasing the best in visual and interactive design. Static images are rendered in 4k, while animations are rendered in 1080p, then upscaled to 4k for an immersive experience.

Stay Connected

• Discord: Join Community
• Itch.io: Buy
• Patreon: Support
• SubscriberStar: Support
• Steam: Buy or Wishlist

• ilikeitpicasso: Use this code to unlock the gallery.
• trustfund: Activating this cheat adds $10 in-game. Please note that it can only be activated in the in-game menu and not on the main menu