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Broken Bonds
A visual novel about detective William Beckett, investigating the case of a servant uprising in the ducal house of "Gentry." Together with intern Michelle Rouge, William must delve deep into the country's political life to uncover the secrets. Gather evidence, take notes, and analyze the information
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The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Why Early Access?

We chose Early Access for Broken Bonds to give players the unique opportunity to be part of the game’s development process. It’s not just a chance to play the game early, but also to actively contribute to its evolution by providing feedback and suggestions.

The project is too ambitious and large to release all at once. For this reason, we’ve decided to break it into several chapters, releasing them as each part is completed. This approach allows us to focus on refining each segment of the game, while also taking into account community feedback at every stage. It also enables us to make the game deeper, more detailed, and better balanced than if we were trying to release everything at once.

Early Access allows us to test mechanics, balance, content, and technical stability across a broader range of devices and configurations, while also quickly addressing bugs that may have been missed during earlier stages of development.

Additionally, we want the community to be an active part of the creation process, sharing ideas, suggestions, and feedback that will shape the future of the game. We believe that, together with you, Broken Bonds will become better than if we were working in isolation.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Until the release of all seven chapters (approximately 2027).”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We would like to integrate more cosmetic elements into the game (such as facial animations, weather effects), turn our sketch backgrounds into full-fledged ones, add more emotion sprites for the characters, as well as include voice acting and battle animations (+opening)). However, all of this will only be possible with the support of players!”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The first chapter will be released soon.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The price will remain the same during development and after the full release.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We plan to listen to players' suggestions and feedback for improving the game. For example, we may introduce new gameplay aspects or mechanics (non-story-related) based on the expectations and wishes of the community.”
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About This Game

What is "Broken Bonds"? 

Broken Bonds is a visual novel with a captivating detective storyline where every decision matters.

Key Features of the Game:

  • Gameplay duration: The first chapter offers up to 10 hours of gameplay, depending on your play style.

  • Replayability: In the first chapter, you can achieve five unique endings, one of which radically changes the plot of the next chapter.

  • Multiple protagonists: Experience the game’s events from different perspectives.

  • Choices with consequences: Every decision affects the story and the characters' fates, with some consequences becoming apparent throughout the entire playthrough.

  • Detective mechanics: Explore locations, analyze clues, take personal notes, and conduct interrogations through mini-games and specific interface elements.

  • Deep relationship system: Build relationships with other characters and shape their attitude toward you through your decisions.

About the game

The events unfold in a world that combines Victorian era with modern elements. You will play as a seasoned detective, William Beckett, investigating the case of genocide in the ducal house of "Gentry." Together with forensic intern Michelle Rouge, he becomes entangled in political intrigues that could lead to the complete destruction of the country.

The first chapter takes 7 hours to complete and offers five endings, one of which drastically changes the storyline of the next chapter. Gather evidence, take notes, conduct interrogations, and analyze the information to piece together the full picture of this ill-fated case.

Characters

In the game, you will meet numerous characters, each playing a role in the case, carrying their own secrets and the heavy burden of their past. Will you be able to uncover all their mysteries?

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Mentions and images of graphic violence, fear of death, injuries.

System Requirements

Windows
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7
    • Processor: Pentium® 4 1.5 GHz / Athlon® XP
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics
    • DirectX: Version 9.0c
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 11
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-9600K
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Linux
    • Processor: Pentium® 4 1.5 GHz / Athlon® XP
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics
    • Storage: 10 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Linux
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-9600K
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060
    • Storage: 10 GB available space
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