Release with a locked ending


THIS IS IT, right before the deadline, here we are, Ballads at Midnight is released <3

Locked ending

For scope reason, we cut one of the ending of the game the « Secrets ending », because it’s already 10 pages long, and we didn’t have the time to proofread and script it properly within the game jam timing. For now, the choice leading to it is greyed out.

We will do an update in one or two weeks with this additional content. Theoretically, it should be compatible with your current save. So normally you will be able to reload one of your save to play it without replaying the entire game after the update.

This update will also include more voice acting and SFX, a new music and MAYBE, some additional graphical cut-in and the possibility to switch to dyslexique font in game.

Special Nanoreno Stream

To wrap up the game jam, LDG will play all the entry in a 12 hour stream starting at 10 AM EDT SUNDAY APRIL 3 to raise money for The Campaign for Southern Equality.

As director, I (Ayael) will try to be there to talk about the development of Ballads at Midnight, we should be the first or second to pass. Anyway, it will be a very fun stream, so feel free to come by watch the other game too at: https://www.twitch.tv/lookoutdrivegames

Thank you very much for giving a chance at our small game jam. We had a lot of fun doing it, I hope you will have as much fun playing it!

Files

BalladsatMidnight-1.0-mac.zip 87 MB
Apr 01, 2022
BalladsatMidnight-1.0-pc.zip 121 MB
Apr 01, 2022

Get Ballads at Midnight

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Ooh this looks amazing, is there an ETA on the secret ending? I want to play but if it's soon enough I might hold off. 

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Hey, the writing is going well but the ending is already longer than expected so we are more than halfway there but I don't know how much time it will take to be complete because our writter had some health problem and they are taking things slow to not burn out themself. Unfortunately, I can't really announce a date >.<

That's ok and perfectly understandable! I hope your writer feels better soon and I'm sure it's worth the wait. :D 

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I love this and will be patient! I would LOVE to open Hesiod's Jar/Box!!

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Thank you for your patience! We really were in hardcore mode during the jam so we are not as productive now it's done, but we are making steady progress!

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That's a lot better than gunning for it and burning out! :) I'm sure it is great!

I can't believe it has been 2 years. I still love this game so much <3

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<3 <3 <3

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Is the update with the additional content/currently locked ending still coming?

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Hello yes we are still working on it! The voice acting is ready, as well as the additionnal track, we are just a bit late in the writing, since this ending is much longer than expected. (We are also looking to add a scene or two for the other ending so they are more balanced in lenght). Will keep you updated when we have more news!