I'm doing an interest check on a visual novel project of mine in development. Would be very interested in getting feedback on the premise and expectations!
(I received permission with the mods to share this earlier, so please be kind.)
The project is a visual novel/interactive adventure with a female protagonist and a "superhero" romance, however it may be better labelled as fantasy/fiction romance with some dark elements. There is a lot of inspiration from media such as The Spiderverse, Arcane, Valorant, and graphic novels in general. It's less flashy marvel superhero, and more of a romance / interpersonal spin on who we are and what the people around us mean to us. People seem to lament/say superheroes are overdone, but I think the vibe here would be different.
The Premise:
Our hero is both a hero and (occasionally) a menace to society. One (or several) f*ckups down the line, has led to higher ups demanding someone else to keep her in check. The only option is another hero, and the only heroes left are alone for a good reason.
I've also tried:
A dark romance with unlikely heroes. Being a hero isn't always a choice, but that doesn't mean there are none. Investigate a civilian report in the woods. Play nice with your new partner, or not. Start a blossoming romance, or burn it all to the ground. The rules don't apply to you.
Essentially, its a short little mystery, angsty, buddy-cop style tale. Although, I feel it can be so much more.
I'm also really liking how the art style is shaping up!
If you're interested in giving some feedback and helping steer this in the right direction, please check out my form! Even if it doesn't interest you, it'd be useful to know where I'm going wrong.
TLDR: I have a women-led/focused story about recovery, rejection, acceptance, and superheroes. I'd really like your feedback. I have a feedback form here, but comments are cool too.
**Some more about me:** I think there’s a fine line between good relatable angst and emotion, and a story that is uncomfortable trauma dumping. As I get older I want more stories about heroes with heartfelt moments and maturity, but are also struggling with things, whether it’s obvious to others or not. I’m really looking forward to what other people would want to see in something like this?
**The Team:** Our team is rather small. About 3 of us at the moment based in Europe and Asia! The project scope is planned out and self-funded. Of course, things happen but I’m pretty determined to see this through.