Jazzy Times

Jazzy Times: Prologue Public Release! Welcome to Apollonia!

Hello everyone!

I am very excited to announce that the Prologue public release of my visual novel, Jazzy Times is finally here! You can download it for free from the attachment. I've also included a promotional wallpaper from a scene in the game for you to use!

This has been a passion project of mine for the last few months, and I am thrilled to finally share it with you. Jazzy Times is a coming-of-age story set in the vibrant city of Apollonia, in the span of a year. You will play and shape the MC as he navigates family, romance, and finding his own place in the world.

What can you expect from Jazzy Times?

• A compelling story with meaningful choices.
• A vibrant cast of characters with their own unique personalities and backstories.
• A blend of slice-of-life, drama, and romance.
• Branching storylines.
• A tasteful approach to adult content.

So will there be Adult content in it?

There will be, of course, though not at the present moment. I want it tastefully done and with a believable and slow build up. Ever heard of Katawa Shoujo? That was my inspiration for it. I want the romance to feel natural and earned, not just tacked on for the sake of it. I believe part of the fun in a romance plot is getting there since it makes it feel earned.

Any other inspirations for your game?

I always liked the Persona series, and I thought it would simply be a natural integration of KS and Persona into a single game. Persona has its battles, social links and social stats; and KS has its story. The mechanics of Persona outside of its battle aspect just seem like such a nice blend into a Visual Novel that I had to try making something like it with personal stats, social links, exploration, and developing meaningful relationships. Why not give the player a chance to involve themselves with the story not only textually and visually, but also mechanically by allowing freedom of exploration? I want to give players agency and allow them to shape the MC to a certain extent, and their relationships.

How often do you plan to release new builds?

That's a really valid question. I am a solo developer, and I just started my donation accounts, so devoting myself to full-time development is a bit difficult since I have to work other jobs instead of making game development my full-time work. Once a certain number of subscriptions and donations is achieved, I will be able to support myself through game development alone, and dedicate my full time and attention to the game. That is not to say I won't be posting, because I will post! I promise to keep patrons updated on the game's progress, but giving accurate estimates until the next update is a bit difficult. My goal is to release the next build (Following my release of the Prologue) with the start of act 1 around May 2025, but if I finish it sooner, then I will release it sooner. Something to bear in mind is that I'm working alone, so all aspects of the.

What can you do to help?

• Download and Play the Prologue: Give Jazzy Times a try and let me know what you think! Your feedback is incredibly valuable.
• Share the Word: Tell your friends, share the post on social media, and help spread the word about Jazzy Times.
• Subscribe: If you enjoy the prologue and want to support the game's development, please consider donating or subscribing to my Ko-fi! (https://ko-fi.com/foxfirestudios). I am also in the  process of setting up my Patreon and SubscribeStar. Every little bit helps me dedicate more time and resources to creating Jazzy Times.
• Consider following me on social media: https://x.com/StudiosFoxfire
• Leave Feedback: Let me know what you liked, what you didn't like, and what you'd like to see in future updates.
• Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/FSt9tBDz

Thank you for your support!

I am incredibly grateful for your interest in Jazzy Times. I am committed to creating a visual novel that you will truly enjoy, and I can't wait to share the journey with you.

Sincerely,

Foxfire Studios