Joey

v1.3 - Sprite Expressions + Discussing Future Plans New in v1.3: Sprite Expressions Updated! Hey, Joey here. Now, every moment with Lucy and Lily are now fully expressive , with their sprites moving and changing expressions on every line! The story sho...

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09.10.2025 20:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Finished adding sprite expressiveness to each line in The Forbidden Cellar.

It's a time consuming process, I can be a perfectionist with this stuff, but it was worth it. It looks much better now, and I can finally say I'm happy with the presentation.

Post-mortem devlog next.

09.10.2025 20:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

This is from one of the darker routes. Been updating expressions and sprite positioning in this scene, and it coming out good.

05.10.2025 19:39 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A moment from The Forbidden Cellar. What did Lucy do wrong?

05.10.2025 19:39 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

v1.2 - Adding Sprite Expressions New in v1.2: Character hint toggle + daily sprite expression updates! Hey, Joey here. I've updated the scene select menu, now you can toggle which character will give you hints on how to get more endi...

Check out the most recent devlog for more info:

03.10.2025 22:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Version 1.2 is out! Character hint toggle + sprite expression updates!

– Choose who gives you hints for endings
– More expressive sprites across scenes

But, some characters might not cooperate...

03.10.2025 22:20 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Updating sprite expressions today for The Forbidden Cellar. The previously static scenes will now be more expressive! Version 1.2 coming soon!

#spooktober #visualnovel

03.10.2025 16:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The Forbidden Cellar by Joey I'll find you Lucy, even if it's the last thing I do.

The Forbidden Cellar is live on Itch! Check it out here.

joeys-works.itch.io/the-forbidde...

#Spooktober #visualnovels #PsychologicalHorror

02.10.2025 02:48 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

From The Forbidden Cellar, my Spooktober jam VN. Releases Sept 30.

25.09.2025 15:45 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

"There really are... dead people here. But, they're all accidental, right? What if Lucy is one of them?"

He takes a deep breath.

"I can't lose my nerve. If I leave this place without knowing what happened... no. Death would be better."

25.09.2025 15:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

This is the premise of my Spooktober jam VN, The Forbidden Cellar. A psychological horror about facing your past fears, and uncovering dark family secrets.

23.09.2025 21:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Your parents told you to never enter the cellar. Your sister did, but you were too scared. 5 years later, she still hasn't come out.

Will you find out what happened? Or, will you stay scared forever?

23.09.2025 21:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Joey Works

Stories that attack your mind and make you feel.

I’m Joey - writer of psychological/character-driven VNs.

My Spooktober Jam game (The Forbidden Cellar) releases 9/30!

Until then, I'm sharing snippets + behind-the-scenes.

Follow for updates.

itch: joey-works.itch.io

21.09.2025 23:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0