So, for a few smaller games in the past (including tomorrow's Dinos Shakespeare 2 DLC), we have used AI backgrounds. We had both in-house discussions about it, as well as extensively made sure that the singular artist we used for said games was being ethical in what she fed her AI.
Scarecrows came out, and at the time, we assumed the generated art was made using the same level of care (as their prior art that we used from the same artist was painted), and while we have no reason to believe otherwise and do not wish to slander said artist, we will be working to attain new background art for Scarecrows. This might look like a combination of new and existing art or it might be new art altogether. Regardless, it will not happen overnight.
We will not be using AI art of any kind in any future games. We apologize to both our fellow developers as well as our customers for any ill will gained via our actions.
You are part of a research team, working on figuring out the mysteries of the ocean.
Only, you *were* part of a research team. Then tragedy struck, and you washed up on the shores on Illyria, a mysterious island that seemingly co-exists with the anomaly that befell your group. The locals seem friendly enough, even though there is a brewing conflict between the mages and the monarchy. How will you settle into your new (temporary?) home? Will you cool old rivalries, start new romances, make new friends, and maybe even possibly figure out the origin of the giant gaping hole in the ocean?
Because there's a giant gaping hole in the ocean. Did we bury the lead? It's a dating sim where the ocean is missing.
Genre: Visual Novel, Dating Sim
10+ Story Variables: Narrative-based plot with branching choices over five acts!
5+ Romance Paths: Or friendships. If you're into that sort of thing.