v0.2c Update: This release updates Sara's path through July. Note that while there is an erotic scene in the game as of this release,  there is no erotic art or character models in the game at this time, but there will be in future releases.



Starting Over is an adult visual novel. It's centered around Harper Alexander, a trans woman who is freshly divorced following coming out. Can you help her get back on her feet and find love again? There's friendship, compassion, and maybe even a little sex...but you gotta earn it.

Harper's search for love starts when she moves into an apartment with several attractive dating options. The path you choose -- and the person you pursue -- is up to you (eventually...the game is still in development). Currently, you can try to romance:

Sara Constantine, a college student and fashion design major who looks like she walked out of a modeling shoot herself. Beneath her beauty lies a brilliant woman -- one who is motivated to be more than her looks or her family name.


In future releases, you can try to romance:

Andromeda Lowe (planned for somewhere in the 0.5-0.7 releases), a bank teller and former concert pianist who no longer performs publicly. She lives a quiet, secluded life by her own choosing, but it wasn't always that way. What went so wrong that she isolated herself? And will she let anyone get truly close to her again?

Kinsey Sonders (planned for somewhere in the 0.5-0.7 releases), an insurance agent who lives with her younger brother. She's blunt and up front about what she wants -- be that protecting her brother or getting her desires -- but there's a method to her madness. Loves to play games, so long as they're not with her emotions.

Lake Carpentier (planned for somewhere in the 0.5-0.7 releases), a full-time streamer and content creator. She's a young woman who's self-sufficient enough to buy endless amounts of cosplay gear and pay her rent a year in advance, while at the same time having more locks on her doors than a bank. Will Harper help her outrun her dark past or assist her in confronting it?

Rina Park (planned for 0.3 releases), the secretary and tour guide for the apartment complex and the daughter of the owners. She works in the family business at her parents' insistence, but she dreams of being an artist. Rina's interests include playing matchmaker and breaking the laws of physics.

Tessa Bowens (planned for 0.4 releases), a college student and future airline pilot. She lives with Sara and happens to be her wingwoman...and best friend...and ex-girlfriend...and still pines for her. Tessa is always looking out for people who need help, but when push comes to shove, she puts those closest to her first.



Updated 22 days ago
StatusIn development
PlatformsHTML5
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(2 total ratings)
AuthorSalamander Six Studios
GenreVisual Novel
Made withRen'Py
TagsAdult, Erotic, Female Protagonist, LGBT, LGBTQIA, Narrative, Romance, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Transgender
Average sessionA few hours
LanguagesEnglish
InputsMouse
LinksBlueSky

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I love the idea! I just hope that eventually you will be able to have proper art for all assets one day.

I shall! I'm working with an artist to make them as I build out the game. That's part of why releases have slowed -- go to be able to afford updated art lol

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I noticed something that may or may not be a bug. When Kinsey is talking to you at the coffee shop, both "Can we just play cards?" and "Whatever you want" add 0 to her relationship score, while "Something simple?" adds 1. Is that supposed to happen? It seems strange that no option would add 2 to her score.

This is intentional. While most choices have an option that add 2 points to your score, not every one does

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Ok, I just wanted to make sure. I'm loving the game, by the way. The cosplay description backgrounds were particularly great.

Thanks! Glad you like them. Eventually they'll be replaced by actual art, but I may keep a toggle option for the description backgrounds.