The Runaways: Happy Hour!
A downloadable visual novel for Windows, macOS, and Linux
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The Devil's Advocate. A lively tavern known for its vibrant atmosphere and eccentric staff composed of seven seasoned adventurers. After an unexpected event occurs, the group realizes something is not quite right within their beloved establishment. As they investigate further, they discover unsettling secrets tied to the tavern's history and face new challenges in dealing with an enigmatic entity as old as the walls they reside in.
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Words: 15,632 + Playtime: ~ an hour depending on reading speed.
4 mini-games and 1 storyline to explore.
Alice Daylily (She/Her): A bard with a gentle demeanor and a soothing presence. She's considered to be almost motherly to her other party members. It doesn't matter if you want to celebrate or need a solid shoulder to cry on, she'll be there for you with no strings attached.
Alura Draconica (She/Her): A hotheaded dragonborn who's itching to throw the next disrespectful customer at least one football stadium from the premises. She's riddled with scars and sports a stare that could probably send anyone running, most customers check at least 20 times to make sure they made a reservation before talking to this 7-foot bouncer.
Lance Amblecrown (He/Him): A charismatic noble who gets away with a little too much. A bartender who will treat you like a gentleman and serve you a drink, however, something about his pristine and proper facade seems off?
Mars (He/Him): The stone-faced half-orc with a heart of gold, buried under the ruins of his past. Despite his exasperated attitude, Mars is an open-minded individual with intelligence expanding beyond his years. He carries a soft spot for the optimists of the world and is still learning the ins and outs of managing a business.
Paige Noname (She/Her): A cunning half-elf with rouge-like greed. Paige is usually looking out for herself more than anyone else. When she's not working you might see her lazing around or chatting up her other co-workers.
Salvier Willowmire (He/They/She): The younger of two twins who has a calm way with words but still manages to ensure silent chaos. They're a good cook and a fan of all things flavorful. They are on the quieter side compared to their sister but are not to be seen as shy.
Selthy Willowmire (She/Her): The older of two twins. Selthy is a laidback individual, a waiter, and a familiar face to many regulars. Her unwavering support and willingness to confront anyone for her loved ones makes her a trusted ally and friend to those around her.
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✧ 3 people in a trenchcoat. ✧
Programmer, navigated Ren'Py hell, organized SO MUCH, beta reader, creator of Paige | mieukie
Background artist, co-writer, creator of Selthy and Salvier | Marzethren
Sprites, game assets, title screen art, writer for main story/dialogue, creator of Alice and Mars | AtlasAFK
✦ Beta Testers ✦
Also creators of Alura and Lance/colored the title screen | Annie and Chris
✦ Other Assets ✦
SFX | Zapsplat
Music | Incompetech, Pixabay, FreePD
Headers | TextStudio
Cloud Background | quietmuffin
Fantasy GUI Template | Skolaztika
Rhythm Game Engine | r3dhummingbird, GitHub, Itch.io
Ren'Py Achievements | Feniks
Auto Highlight Module | Wattson
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Thank you, loyal guests. Welcome to The Devil's Advocate!
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 total ratings) |
Authors | AtlasAFK, mieukie, Marzskys |
Genre | Visual Novel, Adventure |
Made with | Ren'Py |
Tags | 2D, Atmospheric, Cozy, Cute, Fantasy, Hand-drawn, Indie, Singleplayer |
Average session | About an hour |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
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What a lovely game! The banter is on-point, the found-family vibes are fantastic, and the overall story is heartwarming. The mini-games are enjoyable as well: I love how they slowly increased in difficulty!
Woah you found us! Thank you so much for your feedback, it means a lot! Happy to hear you enjoyed it. :)