Data Lion
A downloadable game
Note: This game is currently incomplete, but it can still be downloaded and played from beginning-to-end! I ran out of time in the game jam.
~ A gay lion game ~
Data Lion is a short visual novel about a lion who gets a camera collar put on him by a group of scientists wanting to document his journey. It has choices, 2 love interests, and many alternate endings including bad ends (game overs)!
The idea was inspired by masterpieces like The Lion King and the manga/anime Kimba The White Lion.
Made for Yaoi Jam 2021!
This game is open-source <3
I decided to release this game as open-source so anyone can copy the code! I think it's a good way to give back to the community. Though proper credit is still required for some of the image/audio assets! The game was made with Ren'py Visual Novel Engine, though it does quite a few things differently compared to the default Ren'py GUI.
Discord: CaveboyTup#7338
Download
Install instructions
1. Download the ZIP file
2. Extract the ZIP file
3. Double click on the .exe in the extracted ZIP folder (if Windows)
4. If an ERROR appears then click data_lion-32.exe (if Windows)
Development log
- 1.1 Update - Minor bug fixes and playability improvementsSep 03, 2021
- Dev log update #2 - Game Uploaded! And PostmortemSep 01, 2021
- Dev log update #1Aug 13, 2021
Comments
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is it still being developed?
Hi! I'd love to still develop this, but I have a another big project right now. To be honest, as a developer I like to see it unfinished because it shows what can be made in 2 months. Also the dialog is silly and stunted which makes me laugh every time I replay it. Maybe some minor edits, but nothing big.
I finally got the courage to play this game bc any story that involves animals that could possible DIE makes me go :’((((( BUT! I did wanted to play this game bc the premise is really cute!! <3 And I’m SO GLAD that I did!! It was really cute!! I managed to get all the CGs!! ^^ And the lions just bonding with each other are so CUTE ; v ;!! YES!! (IT WAS SO FUNNY WHEN I HAD TO SAVE RED’S BALLS!! LMAO)
it did leave me wanting to know more about this Africa World?? 👀 👀
I also have to say that the GUI was really GOOD. Real GOOD! It really felt like it was a data logger (Data Lion 👀), and the sound effects really helped to create good scenes!! ^^
I know this game is short but I LOVE IT! <3 100/10
Thank you! So happy you liked it!! :DD
I didn't have a place to put this in the story, but the scientists Saito & Neon are part of a company called Global Park (Glo for short) who are bio-engineering wild animals to learn english and become tame so that humans and animals can live together. (Like how Jetsway lives in town.) Their goal is to replace all wild animals in the world with bio-engineered ones which is a point of contention, especially with animals who are half wild. I came up with that worldbuilding like half-way through the story cuz I needed a reason for the protagonist to know human words. lol
Anyway, congrats on getting all the CGs!!🎉🎉 So glad you liked it! Your comment really made my day. Thank you <3
Is it still being worked on? It's cute.
This game was so good & I loved it! definitely my favorite game from the yaoi jam. I loved the characters and the art, it took me a while to get the last ending bc I didn't want to hurt anyone lol, I wasted a lot of time on inconsequential choices but I didn't mind, I liked seeing all of the dialogue. only thing is it's kind of weird the thorn is the only item as far as I found? I didn't get around to trying to use it tho. Anyways this game is short and sweet 10/10 made my day and I'd love to see more! thank you for making this
Thank you so much for playing! I'm so happy you liked it, you even got all the CGs too! wow Dang you made my day by playing. lol This is my first game so it means a lot! I'll take your input on the choices thing and try to make it more clear what that ending is, I was kinda worried it wouldn't be received well, but it's in a lions nature to attack. (Also wanted an excuse to write action/drama x3)
The thorn is the only item in the game right now. It just does damage in battle. I plan to add more in a future update, though right now I'm gonna rest a few days after 2 long months of developing. x-x