Senja Games 🩸⛓️ GALATEA OUT NOW! ⛓️🩸

it's an honor to make it to your list of possible video essays! 😆❤️

If I ever do another essay video, Larut is one of my most wanted list, second to Until Then and A Space For The Unbound

In case if you don't know Larut by @senjagames.bsky.social
is a game retelling the story of Nyi Roro Kidul from Indonesia

Promotional art for Senja Games' NaNoReNo 2025 submission titled "Galatea" covered in black, white, and red. It features a series of images separated into heads, bodies and legs, in a variety of different styles like a collage.

A love letter between the art and the artist. Your Galatea awaits!

Our #NaNoReNo2025 submission "Galatea" is out now! 🩸⛓️

🔗: (senjagames.itch.io/galatea)

#visualnovel #vndev #indiegame

because we are Very Serious devs after all 🤘

ALSO NO THIS IS NOT A PRANK!!! it's just.... our timing is incredible.... also it's very fitting for the nature of the game 💃🏻

Promotional art for Senja Games' NaNoReNo 2025 submission titled "Galatea" covered in black, white, and red. It features a series of images separated into heads, bodies and legs, in a variety of different styles like a collage.

A love letter between the art and the artist. Your Galatea awaits!

Our #NaNoReNo2025 submission "Galatea" is out now! 🩸⛓️

🔗: (senjagames.itch.io/galatea)

#visualnovel #vndev #indiegame

three full body sprites of the same character with different hair and eye color. The first one has black hair and eyes, the second with red hair and brown eyes, and the last one has white hair and red eyes. They all wear a black vest with a red rose lapel pin, a white shirt, red tie, and black pants and shoes. The character all have one hand on their hips, and the overall style is sketchy

showing anja sprite color variations for our #NaNoReNo2025 game and they said the third one looks like sylus i- 🧍‍♀️

Playlist #1 1. Misery Business by Paramore 2. Thnks Fr Th Mmrs by Fall Out Boys 3. Welcome to the Black Parade by My Chemical Romance 4. I Write Sins not Tragedies by Panic! At the Disco 5. Bring Me to Life by Evanescence

Our #NaNoReNo2025 work playlist 👀

(don't worry about it)

Galatea Luciverus Bloodthorne

WIP 👁️👁️⛓️🩸

Southeast Asia Spotlight - Anja & Summer From Senja Games A deep interview into Senja Games' first debut game Larut

I recently conduct interview with the developers behind phenomenal storytelling of Nyi Roro Kidul called Larut by @summerorigins.bsky.social and @haunthill.itch.io from @senjagames.bsky.social (Indonesia)

Visit the link down below
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i... forgor to post... 😔 *shame*

but please also check out this amazing collection of other games that are part of the showcase as well! itch.io/c/5123910/so...

SEAGO 2024 Promotional Image for "Larut"

Larut is part of the Southeast Asia Games Onward (SEAGO) 2024 Showcase! 🌊

📅 29th December 2024 (7 PM WIB)
🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=naJt...
🩸 Play Larut now on itchio: senjagames.itch.io/larut

@seagamethetic.bsky.social, @virtualseasia.com, @themagicrainmy.bsky.social

Hi! Thank you so much for showing support for our game! As of now, we don't have Trakteer and/or Ko-Fi yet. But we definitely plan to set them up in the near future!

The cover of the official artbook for "Larut"

A screenshot from the artbook of pages covering the art direction and backgrounds in the game

A screenshot from the artbook discussing clothing in the game

A screenshot from the artbook showing a compilation of some of the CGs from the game

The official artbook for "Larut" is now AVAILABLE for purchase on our game page!

senjagames.itch.io/larut/devlog...

🔗 Play "Larut" now on senjagames.itch.io/larut

#LarutVN #indiegame #visualnovel #vndev

Enjoy this Illium edits I made for Larut

"Have you heard what has become of Princess Kandita? She was once a sight of beauty and grace but the illness took that away from her"

Larut by @senjagames.bsky.social is a retelling stories of the Indonesian folklore Nyi Roro Kidul.

Version 1.1, Presskit, and Android Release!! Hello folks! We're here with Version 1.1 for Larut, which includes: Grammatical and spelling fixes Music fixes Adding in missing SFX and sprites GUI fixes aimed at smaller devices Fixed Version tracki...

Hi folks! Just released Larut Ver 1.1, a presskit, and the awaited android version for the mobile users!

Please do check the devlog for patch notes and other details, thank you!

senjagames.itch.io/larut/devlog...

hi hi~ stream in 35 minutes!!
twitch.tv/summerorigins

Hello, folks!! SO SORRY!! Truly an error on our end but we've updated the estimated gameplay of Larut (from 20-30 min to 2-3 hours). A complete oopsie from us since we speedran through the whole thing during testing..... 💀🧍

YouTube video by Senja Games Larut Visual Novel Trailer (A Nyi Roro Kidul Retelling)

🌊 🩸 LARUT IS OUT NOW!!! 🩸🌊

Devoted to her saviour, how far will a once naive Princess go for love?

Larut is now available on itchio: senjagames.itch.io/Larut

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AypA...

#LarutVN #visualnovel #vndev #indiegame #indiedev

🩸🌊 Our devs will be doing a STREAM for Larut on Friday, November 1st (8 PM GMT+7)!!! 🩸🌊

Tune in to hear more about the development process of Larut and chat about all sorts of stuff 👋

YouTube video by Senja Games Larut Visual Novel Trailer (A Nyi Roro Kidul Retelling)

🌊 🩸 LARUT IS OUT NOW!!! 🩸🌊

Devoted to her saviour, how far will a once naive Princess go for love?

Larut is now available on itchio: senjagames.itch.io/Larut

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AypA...

#LarutVN #visualnovel #vndev #indiegame #indiedev

A character description of Jaka Aruwali, one of the side characters of "Larut". The description reads: A noble from a prominent powerful family who seeks Kanjeng Ratu Kidul's hand in marriage. Jaka Aruwali is arrogant yet well-known to be tactical when navigating the intricate political landscape of nobility. Considering Kanjeng Ratu Kidul's power and influence, he knows for certain that she is the key to achieving the power he seeks.

🩸🐟 MEET JAKA ARUWALI 🐟🩸

Jaka Aruwali is one of the side characters of "Larut" and a noble seeking Kanjeng Ratu Kidul's hand in marriage. He's known to be tactical when navigating the intricate political landscape of nobility. But will his arrogance be his downfall?

#visualnovel #vndev #indiegame

1 Day Until "Larut" (Full Game Release)

🩸🐟 LARUT COUNTDOWN 🐟🩸

1 day until the full-game release of our psychological horror visual novel, Larut!

Larut will be available to play for FREE on itchio

#visualnovel #vndev #indiedev #indiegame

A character description of Pati Marjara, one of the side characters of "Larut". The description reads: Kanjeng Ratu Kidul's royal advisor. Pati Marjara is a stubborn and persistent man, known to be quite cunning yet strategic when advising Kanjeng Ratu Kidul. Despite the two often clashing and not see eye-to-eye, Pati Marjara remains a competent figure with quite the influence and power around the palace.

🩸🐟 MEET PATI MARJARA 🐟🩸

Pati Marjara is one of the side characters of "Larut" and Kanjeng Ratu Kidul's royal advisor. Despite his stubbornness and disagreements with the queen, Pati Marjara is incredibly competent and has significant responsibilities around the palace.

#visualnovel #indiegame

A character description of Nyi Blorong, one of the main characters of "Larut". The description reads: Kanjeng Ratu Kidul's closest aide and personally appointed commander. To Kandita, Nyi Blorong is her mentor and later became her trusted friend. Despite her tough exterior as a skilled fighter, Nyi Blorong is a kind and considerate person who often looks out for Kandita as Kandita navigates her new life at the palace.

🩸🐟 MEET NYI BLORONG 🐟🩸

Nyi Blorong is one of the main characters of "Larut" and Kanjeng Ratu Kidul's closest aide. Aside from being a skilled fighter and a ferocious commander, Nyi Blorong is also Kandita's mentor and later became her trusted friend.

#visualnovel #vndev #indiegame

3 Days Until "Larut" (Full Game Release)

🩸🐟 LARUT COUNTDOWN 🐟🩸

3 days until the full-game release of our psychological horror visual novel, Larut!

Larut will be available to play for FREE on itchio

#visualnovel #vndev #indiedev #indiegame

A character description of Kanjeng Ratu Kidul, one of the main characters of "Larut". The description reads: The enigmatic Queen of the Southern Sea known for her striking beauty and ruthless political command over her kingdom. She swept Kandita away from her cruel fate and took her under her wing as one of her ladies-in-waiting. To Kandita, Kanjeng Ratu Kidul is a benevolent figure whose kindness knows no bounds. But who is the sharp and ruthless person hidden beneath such grace and beauty?

🩸🐟 MEET KANJENG RATU KIDUL 🐟🩸

Kanjeng Ratu Kidul is one of the main characters of "Larut" and a figure that rules over the Southern Sea. To Kandita, she is her benevolent saviour. But what intentions does the Queen hold by taking the ingenuous princess under her wing?
#visualnovel #vndev #indiegame

Character introduction to the protagonist of "Larut", Kandita. The description reads: The sweet and naive princess's life took a turn for the worse after being manipulated and left to suffer alone by her kingdom. Saved by the hands of Kanjeng Ratu Kidul, Kandita currently serves as one of her ladies-in-waiting. Blurred and blinded by her devotion to her saviour, Kandita soon will discover how far she was willing to go for the sake of the one she loves most.

🩸🐟 MEET KANDITA 🐟🩸

Play as our protagonist, Kandita, who is a sweet and naive princess turned lady-in-waiting for Kanjeng Ratu Kidul. What will become of Kandita when faced with the brutality of a dog-eat-dog world? How far will she go for the one she loves most?

#visualnovel #vndev #indiegame

5 Days Until "Larut" (Full Game Release)

🩸🐟 LARUT COUNTDOWN 🐟🩸

5 days until the full-game release of our psychological horror visual novel, Larut!

Larut will be available to play for FREE on itchio

#visualnovel #vndev #indiedev #indiegame