In the Rearview now released!


Hey everyone!
I guess this is it. I might actually be releasing this game for real. This was really just a small, personal project brought about when I was suddenly inspired by an idea. As I kept working on it, I just got more invested and attached to these characters so I wanted to give it my best shot. It's not much but it is close to my heart so I hope others can enjoy it as much as I did making it.
What’s new in this update?
If you’ve played the earlier development build, here’s what’s changed:
🔹 Full release: This marks the official launch of the game with updated art, polished dialogue, expanded conversations, and refined endings.
🔹 More dynamic dialogue: Leo now remembers past choices! Depending on what you pick, he’ll tease you, reference inside jokes, or notice patterns in Iris’ behavior. (Yes, that means if you told him you swooned over The Holiday, he’s not letting that go.)
🔹 Refined ending paths: Each ending now flows more naturally based on the choices you’ve made throughout the journey. If the connection isn’t strong enough, you might not get certain late-game conversations, making each playthrough feel more earned and personal.
🔹 Better narrative flow & transitions (hopefully): Some key conversations now require more trust to unlock, ensuring they fit within the emotional arc of the story. Additional dialogue adjustments also smooth out transitions between major story beats.
🔹 Bug fixes & final polish: Minor typo fixes, dialogue tweaks, and improvements to player choice clarity have been implemented for a more immersive experience.
What’s Next?
While this is the official release, I still plan to update the game down the line! Here’s what I have in mind for future updates:
🖼️ CGs & Cover Art Update – Right now, the game is fully playable, but I’d love to add custom CGs for key moments and update the cover art eventually.
💡 Potential Future Adjustments – Based on player feedback, I may tweak minor aspects of the game, so let me know what you think!
Thank you!
To everyone who downloaded, playtested, or given feedback so far—THANK YOU!
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In the Rearview
A road trip visual novel about second chances
Status | Released |
Author | elljana |
Genre | Visual Novel |
Tags | Female Protagonist, Indie, josei, Multiple Endings, Otome, Relaxing, Roadtrip, Romance, Story Rich |
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