The Pendant Guarden is an interactive visual novel created by kipursuit. Can you unlock the secrets of the crypts you have been seeking? Will those you encounter be trusted souls on the journey? See how your choices lead to your reward or ruin.


Estimated 30 minutes of storyline (to ch 2). 

When interacting with the story content, this is an estimate of playthrough time, as it may be shorter for those who tend to read faster or longer for readers who like to take extra care with their choices. This demo covers part I of the story.

Re-nameable main character.

The name of the main character's perspective you play as can be selected at the start of the game. Either play with the default name "Wyst" or self-insert another preferred choice. 

Hidden Character Stats

In the interactive selections you choose in The Pendant Guarden, each will affect later story dialogue, choices, and possible endings!

  • Trust : The questions asked between characters can affect the level of trust and likelihood of safety in future circumstances.
  • Resilience : Boldness of your character and will-power in reaching desired outcomes.
  • Perception : Observations and noticeably of certain traits or intentions to guide further interactions.

Wyst

Wyst

a seeker with a key

Ekon


Ekon

a ??? full of answers and secrets


This visual novel was created as a part of NaNoRenO 2024 Game Jam. 

How long was the development process for this VN? Did I start on time? Of course not! :) I created this VN within the two weeks left (planning, writing, art, coding, etc.).

What will be expected with the full-game release? There is for sure more to this story, which will include multiple story choices resulting in good or bad endings, special scene images, an image gallery, and more.

When will the demo be available? Demo 1.1 is now available for download and play in web browser!

Download

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The Pendant Guarden - Demo 1.1 (Mac) 106 MB
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The Pendant Guarden - Demo 1.1 (Windows/Linux) 112 MB

Install instructions

To Run Game: Unzip file for game icon to show and right-click (or double-click) to Open.

Development log

Comments

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What's will the rating for this game be? T+?

It will likely be about a T+ or lighter than that in rating!

(+1)

Ok, thanks! :)