Mannequin Academy
Content update 1.35
We're proud to announce a truly monumental update!
In the 14,000 words long weave of tension and mystery offset by the warm and cuddly we learn more about the characters as they uncover...something! A...thing...happens that can't be undone, it's potentially quite scary this and other things in the update. I felt sorry and afraid for Aura as I saw him go through these...situations. I promised I won't reveal any specifics 😅
Can you guess what happens to Aura?
We're pouring all our efforts into perfecting the various endings that you're going to have in Nor's route, but we've also made some good progress on Noah's route. It's likely that we may start updating his route very soon.
All in all we're happy with how this new fragment feels and we really hope that it feels the same to you when you play it. Let us know what you think in the comments. Thank you for your patience and see you in the next one ❤️
Aedian Glair
New:
- 14,100 new words in Nor's route
- New music
- New character expressions
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Hi. Just wanted to address the elephant in the room😅.
So...it's now nearing the end of 2024. This game has been a WIP for 4yrs+. It's been frustrating to see so little updates going into this game lately. It's been a whole 2yrs since the last one. You guys have managed to make other games and finish them which are great, as well as do Kickstarters when you needed to. I understand this game is already posted for a pre-purchase value.
BUT, is it not possible to try and run a Kickstarter for this game as well? That really might help development move along. I understand this is possibly your longest game to ever make. But I would appreciate some transparency. Do you guys know when this game might be completed? What specific RO Routes are done & can be played by now presently in 2024? And when is your next update?
Hello!
Thank you so much for reaching out and sharing your thoughts. We genuinely appreciate your patience and continued support for Mannequin Academy over the years.
We understand your concern, and it's not an uncommon question. We’ve received similar inquiries about the game's status, and we’ve always made it a priority to respond thoroughly to everyone. That said, we're more than happy to explain the current situation once again, as we want everyone to feel informed and reassured about the progress of our project.
1. Upcoming Update: We’re excited to share that we're still actively working on the upcoming update, which will focus on Nor and Esha's route. While we previously announced this update, it has experienced some delays due to unforeseen health challenges. Despite these difficulties, we remain committed to delivering this new content. The update is coming soon, I have managed to script over 40,000 words and, believe me, it is not so easy to deliver a big chunk like this. It is almost the size of a whole visual novel and yet when it comes to Mannequin it’s just a moderately sized update. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
2. Challenges We're Facing: In the recent years, we've been dealing with some difficult medical and economic circumstances that have limited the amount of time and resources we can dedicate to Mannequin Academy. These challenges have impacted our development schedule more than we anticipated. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding during this tough time. I’m not going to share too much, but suffice to say that I was forced to find a full time job just to cover the medical bills.
3. Our Commitment to Communication: We have always prioritized responding to comments and continue to do so, ensuring everyone stays informed about the project's current status.
4. Current Game Experience: We've priced the game to reflect its current size and content. And it is frequently sold at a 50% discount too. While it doesn't include all the endings yet, we believe it offers an enjoyable experience with the available routes and storylines.
5. Early Access Notice: We understand that early-access games aren't for everyone, and it's important to note that Mannequin Academy is still in active development. For those who choose to play the game in its current form, we want to set realistic expectations—development takes time, and the story, including the various endings, is still a work in progress. If you decide to join us now, we genuinely appreciate your support and patience as we continue to shape the game into its final form.
Regarding a Kickstarter Campaign: We have considered running a Kickstarter for Mannequin Academy. However, we feel like this could be considered unfair to all of the amazing people who bought the early-access version.
Moving Forward: While we can't provide a specific completion date right now, please know that we're committed to continuing development as our circumstances allow. We'll keep you updated on our progress and any new developments.
Thank you again for your support and for being a part of our community. Your understanding means a lot to us, and we're hopeful for better days ahead when we can devote more time to bringing Mannequin Academy to its full potential.
If you have any more questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out. I’m always here to listen and respond.
Best,
Glair
Hi! Are you still working on this project? ::(
Hi! Yes we are :) The next update is coming together slowly. You can follow us to get the latest update notifications <3
Hi, been a while since I been on here. Not sure if I've asked this before (so, sorry if I have). I wanted to know if there were any characters whose romance routes were 100% complete that I could start? If not, that's totally okay. Keep up the great work! Just got my Glass Hearts key from my KS messages, congrats on it being finished! Def looking forward to both games! XD
Hey😊
Nor & Esha's route is almost ready, but it's not released yet. We'll be releasing it in the coming months. The content that has been released is also very long in Nor & Esha's route so that's the one I'd recommend for now.
Stay tuned for the next big update that says Nor's route is ready to play :)
Just played the recent update and i can say that Nor looks so cute when hes blushing :0 n i hope nothing too serious happened w Esha I hope its nothing to do w the (S) word, for now wont' think its about that until the next update, maybe Vincent and his crew beat him up or something (won't be jumping to conclusions today)....ahhahahaha..i feel like Esha knows about what Nor told Aura and isnce he's been having irregular heats maybe he was wondering around at night and an alpha picked up his scent an did something to him then dropped him off in his room like nothing happen///thats enough w my crazy theories.
I can't wait until Cami gets back, I love him so much (hes litterally my ideal partner and Julien)so cute, trustworthy AND SMART PACKAGE DEAL///I wanted to go to grammies too ;_;
And headmaster is a getting fishy these days, he really flipped out like that, it makes me wonder how much power Oscar's family has over him. I feel like he (headmaster) knows about Aura's past and doesn't want him to find out. I also notice they always eave out the pro. w(green bluish hair and a kid) out of most ''meetings and priv. convos" he has.
BYEEEEEEEE LOVE YOU AEDIAN GLAIR UR GAMES R ALWAYS S TEIR FOR ME. this won't be the last u see of me hopefully i get a job and will be able to support ur team in making these wonderful games for us.
ANYWAYS....STAY SAFE, HYDRATED, MASKED, SANITIZED, AND GET A GOOD NIGHTS REST :D
-Karii
Edit: I really jus thought about what I said w the (S) word situation...sorry for jumping on the boat that high...my mind ALWAYS thinks the worst exspecially w cliffhangers like that haha///tbh now that i think about it even if he did the (S) word that wouldnt make sense lolz////nothing in the storyline led him to a breaking point like that. silly me lolz sorry for the troubles... i jus really like ur games so i have to think of every possible cost to a sitution cuz its jus so interesting :D
BYEEEEE AGAINNNN
-Karii, AGAIN
YOULL' BE SEEING ME AGAIN TRUST ME, ILL LEAVE A REVIEW ON EACH UPDATE EVEN IF IT ISNT A BIG ONE
LUVS YA :p
Hi there and thank you for the comment!!:) Loved reading it <3
Interesting theories about Esha, I wonder if they will come true?:) For now we can say that the stressful stuff isn't over yet for sure! *shivering*
It's always so nice to read that a particular character is loved. Cami surely is a little cutie and can break many hearts (or mend?) and Julien just has this attractive air of someone you can depend on at all times. I actually started working on Cami's route recently :)
Thank you once again for the lovely comment, we'll be looking forward to read more in the future! Stay safe as well, big hugs from the both of us!
Thank you for the update!! I look forward to reading it jfhfksjsks 💕💕
Yay! <3 <3 Can't wait until you play it:)
Thank you) I love Nor)) I really waited for the update)
Yay! We hope you enjoy the update :))
oh, I thought we were going to have an update for someone else this time
This time it's Nor's route. For the next update we're working on Noah and Nor's route so it could be either :)
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They did said they curently focus Nor's route 'till it done before start working on other route so...
Based on development notes, the devs will be focusing on one route at a time! So it might be a bit before other routes are updated. :D
I was being forgetful ^^'