Shadows of Betrayal

Devlog

• Writing VNs: Not for Money, but Did I Succeed Anyway?
  September 23, 2025 by JayzonBH

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  ##postmortem, ##thoughts

  I thought I'd share some reflections on writing visual novels - why I do it, what I've learned after releasing two of my own, and have they been successful. Maybe it'll help if you're considering star... Continue reading

  
• 🥳 Shadows of Betrayal is out! 🥳
  September 18, 2025 by JayzonBH

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  #release, ##progressupdate

  The day is finally here - Shadows of Betrayal is out! And since today also happens to be my birthday, the timing couldn’t be more perfect. 🥳 There’s a 10% launch discount here on Itch.io for th... Continue reading

  
• Shadows of Betrayal release on September 18
  September 02, 2025 by JayzonBH

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  ##release, ##progressupdate

  I'm happy to announce that Shadows of Betrayal will release both here and on Steam on September 18. If you played the demo, or the alpha version here, technically you could continue from your save, ho... Continue reading

  
• All Three Branches Finished – Release Date Soon!
  August 26, 2025 by JayzonBH

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  ##progressupdate, ##development

  There was a point, when I doubted this day would ever come, but here we are! The first story-complete version of Shadows of Betrayal is finished! All three main branches are now fully playable from be... Continue reading

  
• A tiny bit of voice acting, the map, and another branch completed
  April 30, 2025 by JayzonBH

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  I recently added a bit of voice acting to the game! There's a particular scene that I felt deserved it, so I commissioned a few hundred words of spoken dialogue. It might be a bit random to suddenly g... Continue reading

  
• Background Art Overhaul and Progress on the Game
  April 07, 2025 by JayzonBH

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  Hello everyone, Thought I'd share an update on my progress with Shadows of Betrayal. Background Art Overhaul Regarding the temporary background art I've had in the game until now, I've made a complete... Continue reading

  
• Loud Alarms, Drunken Parties, and One Writer’s Descent into Madness
  February 23, 2025 by JayzonBH

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  ##rant

  I've had to remind people a few times that the scenes I write in games usually aren't based on my own experiences—just like the opinions expressed aren't necessarily my own. However, sometimes a sce... Continue reading

  
• An Honest Update on Shadows of Betrayal
  February 19, 2025 by JayzonBH##development, ##progressupdate

  Hello lovely people! I thought I'd write a little update about where I am with the game. I am still working on the script, but lately I've made a lot of progress. My vision for the game's length remai... Continue reading