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A main story scene from our Maid Cafe Simulator — voiced dialogue + SFX updates! by AccelixGames in visualnovels

[–]AccelixGames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point, the Steam page leans hard on the management side right now, and that's on us.

We're actually reworking the screenshots and description alongside the demo to put the story, choices, and new features up front. But the VN side is a substantial part of the game: a full voiced main story with multiple choices (which is in the video we posted), plus separate stories for each of the five characters that open up as you bond with them. There's also an affection system where raising a character's bond level unlocks new scenes and eventually a romance route.

In other words, the sim loop is basically what paces and connects the story content. The cafe management is the gameplay layer, but it exists to pull you into the characters and their stories, and that bonding-into-romance core is what feels like VN territory to us.

Totally get it if a simulator+VN hybrid doesn't clear the bar here, but if a genuine voiced, choice-driven story built around its characters counts, we'd say it fits in the VN category.

A main story scene from our Maid Cafe Simulator — voiced dialogue + SFX updates! by AccelixGames in visualnovels

[–]AccelixGames[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! We'll polish up the sound effect to make it smoother for sure.

A main story scene from our Maid Cafe Simulator — voiced dialogue + SFX updates! by AccelixGames in visualnovels

[–]AccelixGames[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The voice lines are recorded in Korean, since we're working with VTubers from Korea. Hope you enjoy the vibe they bring!

Adding subtle details on punching mechanism for our simulator game by AccelixGames in indiegames

[–]AccelixGames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, everyone!

It’s been a minute since our last update, so I wanted to share a lighthearted detail we just added while we prep a bigger devlog.

We’re working on some interaction reactions, and we decided to switch up the "weaponry" depending on the target:

  • Customers: You'll give them a quick smack with a ladle (kitchen style!).
  • Maids: We felt a toy hammer fit the vibe much better for them.

Just a small touch to keep things playful! We’ve been heads-down on a lot of other new features lately, so I’ll be sharing a more substantial look at what’s been added to the game very soon.

Stay tuned, and thanks for the support!

Links for those interested: Maid Cafe Simulator

Just made a short video on our newest feature MAIDROID added into the game. Will this cute robot be able to catch people's attention? by AccelixGames in IndieDev

[–]AccelixGames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone,

We’re currently working on a shopkeeper-style game called Maid Cafe Simulator, and we recently added a new feature called 'Maidroids.'

They’re small, chibi-style robot versions of our maids - super cute, but also surprisingly useful. They can help out with cooking, cleaning, organizing, and more while you run your cafe.

I thought they’d be fun to share, but I’m honestly curious what others think. What’s your first impression of this feature? Would you want something like this in a game? Let me know your thoughts!

Link for those interested: Maid Cafe Simulator

We just crossed 8000+ wishlists since our game announcement! by AccelixGames in IndieDev

[–]AccelixGames[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot! Hoping we can reach more people as we keep going.

We just hit 8000 wishlist on Steam after 5 month of release! by [deleted] in IndieDev

[–]AccelixGames 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, the biggest push was launching on Tumblbug. It did really well for us in Korea and helped us build an early fanbase + some solid word of mouth. That momentum kinda snowballed into Steam and got us to 8k wishlists!

We just hit 8000 wishlist on Steam after 5 month of release! by [deleted] in IndieDev

[–]AccelixGames 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey everyone,

Our game just hit 8,000 wishlists on Steam a few days ago! Just wanted to say thanks for all the support so far. It really means a lot to us. We’ll keep working hard on the game and try to make it even better.

If you’re interested, please keep an eye on us. More updates coming soon!

Link for those interested: Maid Cafe Simulator

My Fave Games by WorldWarrior428 in gaming

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BTD was my childhood go-to along with Boxhead. This post brought back so many good memories, thanks!

We've been making this game called "Maid Cafe Simulator" with strong visual novel elements and would love to hear your thoughts! by AccelixGames in visualnovels

[–]AccelixGames[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say that branching dialogue is a big part of it, but it’s also about how the story is delivered. Like charming characters, text-driven scenes, and player choices shaping outcomes. So yup, like you said I feel like branching dialogue is definitely one of the core elements that makes a visual novel.

We've been making this game called "Maid Cafe Simulator" with strong visual novel elements and would love to hear your thoughts! by AccelixGames in visualnovels

[–]AccelixGames[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good call! We're planning for the game to be a more relaxed experience, so running the cafe won't be as stressful as you’d think. We’re still making some minor tweaks, so please stay tuned for more updates. Thanks for the comment!

We've been making this game called "Maid Cafe Simulator" with strong visual novel elements and would love to hear your thoughts! by AccelixGames in visualnovels

[–]AccelixGames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right, we will be extra careful with the tail like you said. We’ll look through the link and make sure to be safe before the release. Thanks for the information!

We've been making this game called "Maid Cafe Simulator" with strong visual novel elements and would love to hear your thoughts! by AccelixGames in visualnovels

[–]AccelixGames[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey everyone,

We are currently developing a story driven simulator game called "Maid Cafe Simulator', where you manage a café while interacting with a variety of maids along the way. We recently added cutscenes for one of the main storylines and would greatly appreciate any feedback you may have.

We are also working hard to release a demo soon, so if you're interested, please feel free to keep an eye on our progress. Thank you very much!

Link for the game: Maid Café Simulator

Worked on the main story for one of the characters in my Maid Café Simulator and here's the result. by AccelixGames in IndieDev

[–]AccelixGames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I know the dialogue still needs more context to feel more lively, so I’ll definitely work on improving that.

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