Just bought it, I remember playing this many years ago and thinking it was never gonna be finished! Excited and will let you know what I think once I'm done! :3 Selemat, ya!
Thank you for the support, ketsuface! ^.^ I know, the development took so much longer than I expected!😂 I can't express enough about how grateful I am to have supporters with the patience of saints--we're practically growing up together!
And have fun! I look forward to hear your thoughts later~
Hi SweetChiel! Sorry, this turned into a small essay ;w;
I've been following the development of this game for years - I've played The Winged Ones and was very excited for your next project. I was checking in on your progress, reading your notes, although I didn't even have an account so I didn't post any comments. I actually never comment on the internet, this is the first time in a loooooong time... I made an account here (and had to make paypal account too lol) only to be able to buy this and I didn't think I'll be writing anything, but after finishing my first route (and checking out a few bad ends), I just had to say this.
You worked so hard on this and went through so much in the process; you had some good days mixed with hardship (I remember specifically your posts about your job and your animals). My heart went out to you every time I read about your troubles and I was cheering you on with every new milestone. It's seriously impressive that despite everything you managed to stay motivated and see this through until the end. You worked hard for literal years and delivered us a game of such quality and length, almost on your own!! (I don't mean to dismiss the hard work of your proofreaders and helpers, they did amazing as well!) I'm in awe of your creativity and determination and from everything you wrote, you seem to be a genuinely sweet person, and I hope it doesn't sound too weird but I'm so proud of you and I'm sure many people are! Thank you so much for all your hard work and for giving us all this lovely story, I'm sure you will continue to tell us many more stories in the amazing universe you created and I'll be following your work every step of the way.
On a lighter note: for my playthrough I went for Arya first (I knew I would do it just from his design and description, can't blame a girl for having a type) and I was shocked at how long, detailed and well developed the relationship was. Although I probably shouldn't have been, I knew you were great at this from your previous game. (btw my absolute favorite there was Reksa... as I said, I have a type...) I have to praise the way you interweave the minigames and passing days with small interactions and bigger events, so that the developing friendship - and later romance - feels very natural and we can get to know every character better gradually. I just love your style!
I'm going to go start Kahlil's route next! (and probably replay The Wing Ones once I finish all the routes :D)
Hi, Kluska! Thank you so much for your support and dedication Q_Q
I feel touched to hear you make this account and even registered PayPal just to be able to play my game--I truly feel grateful and lucky to have the support of so many people through the years! Honestly, I'm more in awe that you guys are still here despite my slow progress 😭 I feel so many emotions when I finished Bermuda: nervous and scared (I'm afraid I won't be able to reach your expectations), relief (that I'm able to finish this huge project of mine), but most of all, I felt happiness like nothing before, like I've reached a milestone that I'll never forget in my lifetime.
You guys gave me a goal in life, something to live for, and I really mean it when I say I cannot express how grateful I am. Your support helped me to continue my passion, helped me mentally, economically, and to have something to look forward everyday!
I've said this before and I'll say it again: I will continue to make visual novels for as long as I can. For as long as I live if fate allows it, because I feel certain now that it's my calling... Gosh, it feels very cheesy now that I re-read my comment, but I really don't know how else to express these emotions 😂 I wish to keep dreaming like I always do as a child and to share the love/wisdom/the wonderful world in my mind to other people. Life is hard now that I'm an adult, but there are small joys to find in life and I hope you can find them and remember to smile <3
Hi, Macya90! Yes it's finally here! >///< thank you for your support and have fun~ I'll be here if you need me, I look forward to hear your thoughts later <3
YAY! Congrats, Shiawase! I'm so glad and relieved that you love the antagonist route! QuQ Like Rama's, it's not everyone's cup of tea, but it does tie some loose ends. I'm also flattered that I managed to touch your feelings--it's one of the best compliments out there for writers!
I finally finished all the routes. Thank you for creating the game! 'Twas well worth the wait. ^ . ^ But I do have a question. If our MC had a mirror what would it look like?
OMG, thank you and congrats, ramenlover890! the notification feature fails me again, I just saw your comment today Q_Q I'm sorry for the late reply!
That is a good question though! In my mind, Maya's mirror will look like a small, slightly worn out, pocket mirror. You know, the ones that can be folded? Pocket mirror represents someone that cares about how they looks, you can say a little narcisstic but when it's folded, it can also be interpreted as 'guarded' or 'wary'.
My concept is; everyone's mirrors starts off as a simple mirror, but then it evolves as a person grows. There are many factors, like the environment, education, parents, etc
Hi, Drakona666! Thank you for your love and support -^.^)/
You can go with whatever order you prefer, the most important thing is you enjoy yourself! But if you ask me, my recommendation would be: Kahlil>>Guntur>>Arya>>Antagonist!
Congrats on the release! I remember stalking the progress of this weekly on LemmaSoft forums (I use the same handle, you might remember me lol). Looking forward to play it.
I have made the purchase, but the game doesn't open for me :( I click on the file, there is no error but it also doesn't start the application. I am using a quite old model, which might be causing the issue. Is it possible that you send me the Mac version files separately, as that have worked before for other games?
Thanks, Bouki! I have goldfish memory so please excuse me for my forgetfulness x_x but I do know there are many of you who have commented on Lemmasoft & while there are less now, I'm sure many are still watching me silently behind the bushes!
If you cannot open the game in mac, have you tried right clicking Show package contents>Open folder> open MacOS> click the game's name?
The interesting thing is Elseth also have the same problem as you. His/her exact words were "My Mac is M1, and I think the market build dont work in M1 (Right now, I'm playing with a very old windows laptop). I think it has to do with the market build and my mac architecture. M1 and M2 macbooks dont use the Intel Architecture, they use ARM if I'm not wrong. I notice that market builds dont work in M1 whenever i publish a game as well, so i always choose to build windows, linux and mac separately in renpy"
Now the sad news is my Macbook pro 2012 have died so I can't test the latest build on macbook T_T I'm really sorry, let me try making a separate file for mac right away!
UPDATE: I've uploaded "NusantaraBermuda FULL GAME 1.4.4 Ver. MAC", please try it~
Thank you very much! The "Show package contents" solution worked and I am having a blast so far. I have completed the three main routes but still am very intrigued about the last one. Ahah no worries about forgetting! I remember that I was a freshmen in college and going through my first breakup when I played the Legend of the Winged Ones, now I moved overseas as a PhD student and Bermuda was one of the first things I bought with my very first paycheck. Following your progress and the many hardships you have faced throughout the development made it so that the game holds a special place in my heart. Hope everything in your life turns for the better & you continue to do the things you love!
I'm very glad to hear it worked and you're enjoying yourself, Bouki! >///<
Lol, it's truly not an understatement that we're growing up together by now. I truly am a lucky person to have so many people watching my back & supportive throughout my ups and downs QuQ
And you moved overseas? You're very brave! That's a huge step to being independent, I hope things are going well for you~
Please take care, eat your meals, don't forget to rest, and if you need me I'll be here!
Oh my gosh! You did it!!!! Congratulations! I know I haven't commented in awhile, but I've been following the project this entire time. I'm so happy for you. <3
I can't wait to play it! And congratulations again, all your years of hard work has definitely paid off.
Thank you, Averxy! It's all thanks to the many support I've been receiving QuQ)/ my proofreaders, my Indiegogo pledger, my patrons on Patreon, and of course, my lovely supporters on itch.io! Thank you for the hard work, everyone! And no problem at all! I know there are lots of you who have been watching me behind the bushes, it's one of the things that motivated me to update every Monday~
Take your time and have fun! I look forward to hear your thoughts and I will be here if you need me <3
Hi, donii00x! Thanks for asking, the gameplay varies for each person since it depends on your reading speed. But personally, I think 3 days is a good average gameplay for 4 routes ^.^)/ my suggestion is to take your time and have fun~
I’ve been following this game’s development for ages, ever since I stumbled upon your first game. Now that I’ve finally wrapped up all three routes (plus the mysterious ??? route), I’ve got to say—I’m impressed.
The story is so well-written, and everything comes together perfectly in a neat bow by the end (SPOILER: except the Parallel Universes thing, kinda odd introduction but it later foreshadows what your goal is in an interesting way). The LIs are quirky and fun, making each dynamic interaction feel authentic. But what really makes this VN stand out is Maya. She’s not just another strong heroine; she’s relatable, adorable, and really grows on you. The way the game building on her daily life and family interactions early on makes her entire reason to be in Nusantara seem less forced and more welcomed actually (even more than Tamara, which is surprising as I really like her more than Maya initially). Whenever she expresses her thoughts/concerns, I actually feel for her, like my girl please hang in there! She's not your usual cardboard stand-in heroine, and I love her antics so much that it's enjoyable to see <3.
And let’s talk about the ??? route—chef’s kiss! In my opinion, the puzzles were perfectly balanced—not too hard—and I felt the same rush as Maya did (I solved them on my second try). It’s been a while since a VN has made me feel this mix of giddiness and angst, and it was worth every penny of the $20, not to mention the hassle of setting up PayPal for the first time (totally worth it, by the way).
You've solidified as one of my most favorite people to follow. I look forward to your next work if you ever release another one!
Hi, SolVerlitz! Omg, you don't know how relieved I am when I read your comment >_< Throughout the years of development, Bermuda has been such a joy to make, but I was also constantly worrying whether I've improved enough or whether I can reach my supporters expectations--I was afraid to disappoint you, hence I checked & proofreaded the scripts multiple times.
Personally, I think I still have rooms for improvement. However, even with its flaws and strengths, Bermuda will always be something that I can proudly & fondly talk about ^///^ because thanks to it, I'm able to meet lots of kind people who has supported and loved my work through so many years!
It's still quite far in the futures for my next work, since I still need to fulfill Indiegogo's pledges (exclusive wallpaper & sketches). I also want to publish it on Steam so yup, my plate is quite full right now! x"D But I will continue to improve myself, so stay tuned and I hope to see you again in the future <3
Congrats on the release! I've been following development for so long so it's great to see the game finally come out! But is there no way to purchase it using a card? Usually buying games on itch.io gives you a PayPal and card option but I only saw the PayPal option here, which unfortunately won't be able to work for me.
Hi, RenaiPro! Thanks for asking and for your continuous support!
Yes, itch io provide the card option but it's only by using stripe and unfortunately, stripe doesn't have Indonesia region when I went and tried register, so paypal will have to do for now x_x
Let me first say I loved your first game. This one has in most ways surpassed it. The story is captivating. The antagonists route has been heart wrenching. My only problem is with the last puzzle for his route. I know someone else has already commented, so I can see this being an issues if you release it on Steam. After I first completed the puzzle, it shattered again. I know you said that trying to find black pieces on a black mat are meant to be symbolic, but I have been working on the second round for an hour. My eyes were burning, my fingers were cramping, and my wrist was hurting from repeated click and drag motions. I finally had to save and stop for a while. When I came back to it, imagine my shock when I had to start all over. I found that if you are not very careful, pieces can drop onto the black portion around the mirror.
With the exception of that, thank you for another wonderful game.
Hi, Bioras! First of all, you're almost finished with all 4 routes, yes? You've come a long way! Thank you for giving me a feedback -^.^)/ I completely understand your frustration. The antagonist's route, while it's shorter than the other routes, it's the most difficult one. It has many traps and you can suddenly get a bad ending if you pick the wrong choice. But one thing I'll admit is the puzzles are supposed to be hard/a challenge for the readers. The first 3 will feel like they're preparing you/train you to get used to it. The 4th and the 5th are the final challenge. The mirror will always break twice in the plot and you cannot save your progress. They are intended so don't worry, you're not alone, everyone must go through it if they want to complete the antagonist's route! The more you work hard, the sweeter the fruit of labor, right? ^///^ but yes, I admit this is not for everyone...
The 4th and 5th puzzle are inspired from something called 'milk puzzle' (a puzzle entirely made of white pieces), and to be honest, I did consider making an all black puzzle pieces, but I decided against it since it'll be too hard @@ I also tested them with all of my patrons on patreon and adjusted the difficulty level several times in the process.
Therefore... I'm sorry for making you feel uncomfortable and frustrated, but I don't have any plans to change it T_T Some tips I can give you is: - Finish the mirror part first - Imagine a grid on the right side of the puzzle. Click & drag towards the mirror according to the grid, so if you grabbed one, you'll be able to see it on the mirror! - Once you grabbed a black piece, try putting it on the empty spaces. It should automatically click into place when it's close enough. Do not put black pieces on top of each other! Because the system will have a hard time recognizing which pieces and it will disturb the automatic click into place
I hope it helps and I wish you the best of luck! Please take your time and take a rest if your eyes are hurting Q_Q xoxo,
It's going to take me a few days to put all my notes together and write out a more comprehensive review/comment, but I just finished the ???? route and I've been bawling like a baby for the past ten minutes so I needed to come cry about it here LOL
I know it was probably unrealistic to expect a purely good end after everything, but the bittersweet closing to his route felt like such a shock. In the beginning I really was not sure he'd win me over, and here I am ten hours later in absolute tears wishing he could finally have some peace. I thought for SURE nothing was going to beat the found-family vibes in the first three routes, but ???? was such a compelling character, I knew his backstory was gonna get me I just didn't expect how HARD it was gonna get me. I really was not prepared for how invested I was going to get in this world when I first started playing.
I sound so put together right now I'm proud of myself LOL I'm red-faced and blubbering behind the screen you have no idea. I'll have a lot more to say later once I've put everything together and it's not so fresh, I just needed to come share the pain for a few minutes and ramble while my emotions are high.
Thank you so much for sharing this story, I had high expectations already going into it, and I was still completely blown away. I shed REAL. TEARS. over this game and these characters, I felt real grief over their losses, and sitting around the fire with them really did feel like hanging out with family.
I was missing the first three guys during the fourth route, and now that it's all done, I just miss all of them. I'm very grateful I got to experience this.
Oh, my dear Sowainne... *opens a new tissue box & gives it to you First of all, congrats on finishing all the routes! I just woke up and your comment immediately made my day ^///^
I don't know how else to put this, but as an author, to see you get so immersed in the story and to get invested the point of tears--there is no better compliment for me! Thank you for loving my characters with their flaws and strengths, and of course, thank you for being so patient and supportive throughout the years of the game's production! There are a lot of messages in the story that I hope reaches you and the younger generations. But the ??? route is probably the most challenging route I've ever written. Like Rama in the Winged Ones, you either love him or hate him. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but at the very least, I hope the messages he wants to convey reaches the readers.
That's why, I'm so glad to hear you made it, Sowainne! It means a lot to me that his story reaches your heart *huggss
I look forward to read your notes or anything else you want to convey through the comments section, but please take your time! Your current comment is already enough to make me smile all day, anymore and I think I'll ascend to the heaven lol xoxo.
Ello. I am currently playing through the game and loving it thus far but I do need to ask you something. There is no in-game explanation about the status stats. What exactly are they for? Is it based on checks on events and/or is it based on whomever you are romancing?
The stats corresponds to each bachelor: Combat = Guntur, Creativity = Kahlil, Dilligence = Arya.
You can raise those stats by doing the corresponding daily tasks: Combat = Doing Laundry, Creativity = Hunting, Dilligence = Making Fire and small events will be unlocked along the way ;) If you 're pursuing a specific bachelor, I suggest you to stick with one task and you will have lots of chances to increase affection points (but it's also fine to do other tasks, it should be fun for you to try and unlock all of the different small scenes ^O^)
Oh, if you're asking about what stat corresponds to the antagonist, no there is no stat so you can pick whatever & enjoy it ^.^
P.S. Please put SPOILER alert >_< and if you can, please minimize spoilers by not using the antagonist's name. Simply say "The antagonist's route" instead of his name :'D
Hello SweetChiel ! Congratulation for the launch and thank you for your work ! Have been following the development from the beginning (I think) and I'm excited to discover what you have in store for us !
I want to signale a little something : I was forced to download manually the game (zip and all that), in the application it only proposed the demo file (see below a screenshot).
Take care of yourself, and again, thank you for your hard work and share it with us.
Thanks for the warn support, Yaeron! It feels amazing that Bermuda reached France x'D And yes, itch.io's app is a bit funny. I found a forum that said you need to download the Demo first, uninstall it, and you can choose to full game, but...
I tried what they say, but it still doesn't work ^^; other people are also having the same problem with the app despite having the key, so maybe it's the problem with the app's latest update--or we're region locked?
I'm not sure, but the best advice I can give you is to download via website! xoxo,
Simply wanted to ask whether it'd be possible for you to set up payment by card cause, welp, I don't have any money on my PayPal XD (mainly asking this cause of the I'd like to buy the walkthrough)
Unfortunately, no, I pegged for Satan >_< itch.io doesn't have that option--maybe Steam but it's still far in the future when I'll be trying to upload this on steam!
And at the perfect time. I'm on vacation right now ;)
Thanks for all your work and the will to keep going. <3
I think I've discovered a bug. (If this has already been mentioned, just ignore the next sentences.) It's about the scenes with the choice of round character buttons on the map. (see picture attached in the bottom row) Every time such a "save" is loaded, one of the events is simply selected and takes away your choice.
Hi, Yanonako! Honestly, when I updated the Ren'Py, several bugs popped out :')
Like, the timer bar for the timed choices is no longer sliding, but more like 'ticking', the mouse doesn't hightlight choices well, and... then this one. And you know what? I've just discovered the cause of the problem... :'D
So I usually put a pause on the screen, the one I used was:
$ renpy.pause (1, hard=True)
Turns out the correct code is:
$ renpy.pause (hard=True)
That frickin' 1 is the thing causing problem! I will update the game ASAP!
Well, sometimes that's the case and Ren'Py seems to be the master of messing up codes. I remember you talking about this before. Thank you for the quick fix. :)
Hello just wanted to know if there's a way to bring the brightness up or something for the puzzle since it's been so hard to find the pieces that blend in with the background
Hi, Moonybunny! Unfortunately, you can't >_< You're talking about the black puzzle, yes? It is to make the reader feel like they're 'looking/scrambling in the dark' & it's similar to milk puzzle so I understand your plight :'D
My tip is: - Finish the mirror part first - click & drag with your mouse to the middle of the mirror image! And if you grabbed a puzzle, you'll be able to see it!
I was waiting for it but i won't be able to purchase the game this month :(( *sighs*
It has been such a sucky month for me too, i just lost one of my dogs this week, it's been hard to cope with and it also kind of just dried my bank account. But i really want to support your game! So, next paycheck for sure!
I wanna play, I'm sure this game can cheer me up, and I also want to see what you cooked this time. On the bright side, by the time I purchase this, it will be a more stable version i guess..??
Again, congrats on release! it's been a long road filled with ups and downs, but we made it! Treat yourself! Don't stress too much, remember to take breaks and stay healthy! I hope more good things come your way! :D
Thanks, AwkwardSimp! I'm really sorry to hear about your fur baby... my condolences, I'm sure he/she is waiting for you over the rainbow bridge--don't worry, he/she won't be lonely, he/she can play with one of my doggos who have also passed away :'D
And no worries! Take your time and yes! You will be able to play the game without a bug/glitch later! I've just updated Bermuda today (version 1.4), because there's a bug + a glitch in version 1.3's Antagonist's Route >_<; I managed to fix this ASAP thanks to Bloody Rosalia's quick report. More info about the bug is in today's update~
Again, thanks for dropping by and for being an awesome supporter QuQ it has been a long 8 years and I still can't believe that all of you are still here! I feel like I'm the luckiest person in the world--I would never be here without you guys! *hugs*
And you too, please allow yourself to grieve and don't compress all those feelings in your heart. Take a deep breath, rest, and of course, don't forget to eat your meals! If you need anything, I'll be right here <3
I'm hoping to do so, Aura Stone! But it's still far in the future, I still need to fulfill Indiegogo backers' special wallpaper & exclusive sketches! Not to mention, I need to update my Ren'Py and try building with their new steam library x_x depending on the outcome, I can't promise 100% it'll be on Steam. but I will definitely do my best! \(>_<)/ stay tuned with the updates!
YOOOO congrats on releasing the game!! it's been amazing over the years ready your updates every now and see how the game was being built bit by bit. can't wait to get started and again congarts
Thanks, SlavetotheCats! It really is mindblowing--I mean, 8 years and all of you are still here! Q_Q I feel really blessed & fortunate, I won't be here without all of you! I still need to fulfill Indiegogo backers' special wallpaper & exclusive sketches, but stay tuned for my next project!
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Just bought it, I remember playing this many years ago and thinking it was never gonna be finished! Excited and will let you know what I think once I'm done! :3 Selemat, ya!
Thank you for the support, ketsuface! ^.^ I know, the development took so much longer than I expected!😂 I can't express enough about how grateful I am to have supporters with the patience of saints--we're practically growing up together!
And have fun! I look forward to hear your thoughts later~
Hi SweetChiel! Sorry, this turned into a small essay ;w;
I've been following the development of this game for years - I've played The Winged Ones and was very excited for your next project. I was checking in on your progress, reading your notes, although I didn't even have an account so I didn't post any comments. I actually never comment on the internet, this is the first time in a loooooong time... I made an account here (and had to make paypal account too lol) only to be able to buy this and I didn't think I'll be writing anything, but after finishing my first route (and checking out a few bad ends), I just had to say this.
You worked so hard on this and went through so much in the process; you had some good days mixed with hardship (I remember specifically your posts about your job and your animals). My heart went out to you every time I read about your troubles and I was cheering you on with every new milestone. It's seriously impressive that despite everything you managed to stay motivated and see this through until the end. You worked hard for literal years and delivered us a game of such quality and length, almost on your own!! (I don't mean to dismiss the hard work of your proofreaders and helpers, they did amazing as well!) I'm in awe of your creativity and determination and from everything you wrote, you seem to be a genuinely sweet person, and I hope it doesn't sound too weird but I'm so proud of you and I'm sure many people are! Thank you so much for all your hard work and for giving us all this lovely story, I'm sure you will continue to tell us many more stories in the amazing universe you created and I'll be following your work every step of the way.
On a lighter note: for my playthrough I went for Arya first (I knew I would do it just from his design and description, can't blame a girl for having a type) and I was shocked at how long, detailed and well developed the relationship was. Although I probably shouldn't have been, I knew you were great at this from your previous game.
(btw my absolute favorite there was Reksa... as I said, I have a type...)I have to praise the way you interweave the minigames and passing days with small interactions and bigger events, so that the developing friendship - and later romance - feels very natural and we can get to know every character better gradually. I just love your style!I'm going to go start Kahlil's route next! (and probably replay The Wing Ones once I finish all the routes :D)
Hi, Kluska! Thank you so much for your support and dedication Q_Q
I feel touched to hear you make this account and even registered PayPal just to be able to play my game--I truly feel grateful and lucky to have the support of so many people through the years! Honestly, I'm more in awe that you guys are still here despite my slow progress 😭 I feel so many emotions when I finished Bermuda: nervous and scared (I'm afraid I won't be able to reach your expectations), relief (that I'm able to finish this huge project of mine), but most of all, I felt happiness like nothing before, like I've reached a milestone that I'll never forget in my lifetime.
You guys gave me a goal in life, something to live for, and I really mean it when I say I cannot express how grateful I am. Your support helped me to continue my passion, helped me mentally, economically, and to have something to look forward everyday!
I've said this before and I'll say it again: I will continue to make visual novels for as long as I can. For as long as I live if fate allows it, because I feel certain now that it's my calling... Gosh, it feels very cheesy now that I re-read my comment, but I really don't know how else to express these emotions 😂 I wish to keep dreaming like I always do as a child and to share the love/wisdom/the wonderful world in my mind to other people. Life is hard now that I'm an adult, but there are small joys to find in life and I hope you can find them and remember to smile <3
Xoxo,
SweetChiel
I want more people to know this game🙏✨
OMG, thank you for the teaser, shiawase! 😂 I'm really happy to see more and more people are playing my game <3
its finally here?! AND I JUST FOUND OUT?! OMFGL, I AM BUYING IT RIGHT NOW! I am sure it was worth the wait! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Hi, Macya90!
Yes it's finally here! >///< thank you for your support and have fun~
I'll be here if you need me, I look forward to hear your thoughts later <3
Finished the entire game!
The Antagonist's Route was a masterpiece😭
It truly was the dream of anyone who ever wanted to save an antagonist from themselves. And then the ending killed me!
I fear I have brainrot now! Now to find a way to deal with these feelings of mine now...
YAY! Congrats, Shiawase!
I'm so glad and relieved that you love the antagonist route! QuQ
Like Rama's, it's not everyone's cup of tea, but it does tie some loose ends. I'm also flattered that I managed to touch your feelings--it's one of the best compliments out there for writers!
*pulls out a box of tissues for you*
I finally finished all the routes. Thank you for creating the game! 'Twas well worth the wait. ^ . ^ But I do have a question. If our MC had a mirror what would it look like?
OMG, thank you and congrats, ramenlover890!
the notification feature fails me again, I just saw your comment today Q_Q I'm sorry for the late reply!
That is a good question though! In my mind, Maya's mirror will look like a small, slightly worn out, pocket mirror. You know, the ones that can be folded? Pocket mirror represents someone that cares about how they looks, you can say a little narcisstic but when it's folded, it can also be interpreted as 'guarded' or 'wary'.
My concept is; everyone's mirrors starts off as a simple mirror, but then it evolves as a person grows. There are many factors, like the environment, education, parents, etc
I hope I answered your question ^.^)/
I love this so much, I just have one question though is there a specific route order or can I just go with any of the trio
Hi, Drakona666! Thank you for your love and support -^.^)/
You can go with whatever order you prefer, the most important thing is you enjoy yourself! But if you ask me, my recommendation would be: Kahlil>>Guntur>>Arya>>Antagonist!
Congrats on the release! I remember stalking the progress of this weekly on LemmaSoft forums (I use the same handle, you might remember me lol). Looking forward to play it.
I have made the purchase, but the game doesn't open for me :( I click on the file, there is no error but it also doesn't start the application. I am using a quite old model, which might be causing the issue. Is it possible that you send me the Mac version files separately, as that have worked before for other games?
Thanks, Bouki!
I have goldfish memory so please excuse me for my forgetfulness x_x but I do know there are many of you who have commented on Lemmasoft & while there are less now, I'm sure many are still watching me silently behind the bushes!
If you cannot open the game in mac, have you tried right clicking Show package contents>Open folder> open MacOS> click the game's name?
The interesting thing is Elseth also have the same problem as you. His/her exact words were "My Mac is M1, and I think the market build dont work in M1 (Right now, I'm playing with a very old windows laptop). I think it has to do with the market build and my mac architecture. M1 and M2 macbooks dont use the Intel Architecture, they use ARM if I'm not wrong. I notice that market builds dont work in M1 whenever i publish a game as well, so i always choose to build windows, linux and mac separately in renpy"
Now the sad news is my Macbook pro 2012 have died so I can't test the latest build on macbook T_T I'm really sorry, let me try making a separate file for mac right away!
UPDATE: I've uploaded "NusantaraBermuda FULL GAME 1.4.4 Ver. MAC", please try it~
Thank you very much! The "Show package contents" solution worked and I am having a blast so far. I have completed the three main routes but still am very intrigued about the last one.
Ahah no worries about forgetting! I remember that I was a freshmen in college and going through my first breakup when I played the Legend of the Winged Ones, now I moved overseas as a PhD student and Bermuda was one of the first things I bought with my very first paycheck. Following your progress and the many hardships you have faced throughout the development made it so that the game holds a special place in my heart. Hope everything in your life turns for the better & you continue to do the things you love!
I'm very glad to hear it worked and you're enjoying yourself, Bouki! >///<
Lol, it's truly not an understatement that we're growing up together by now. I truly am a lucky person to have so many people watching my back & supportive throughout my ups and downs QuQ
And you moved overseas? You're very brave! That's a huge step to being independent, I hope things are going well for you~
Please take care, eat your meals, don't forget to rest, and if you need me I'll be here!
Xoxo,
SweetChiel
Oh my gosh! You did it!!!! Congratulations! I know I haven't commented in awhile, but I've been following the project this entire time. I'm so happy for you. <3
I can't wait to play it! And congratulations again, all your years of hard work has definitely paid off.
Thank you, Averxy!
It's all thanks to the many support I've been receiving QuQ)/ my proofreaders, my Indiegogo pledger, my patrons on Patreon, and of course, my lovely supporters on itch.io! Thank you for the hard work, everyone!
And no problem at all! I know there are lots of you who have been watching me behind the bushes, it's one of the things that motivated me to update every Monday~
Take your time and have fun! I look forward to hear your thoughts and I will be here if you need me <3
how long is gameplay?
Hi, donii00x!
Thanks for asking, the gameplay varies for each person since it depends on your reading speed.
But personally, I think 3 days is a good average gameplay for 4 routes ^.^)/ my suggestion is to take your time and have fun~
Hello :D
I’ve been following this game’s development for ages, ever since I stumbled upon your first game. Now that I’ve finally wrapped up all three routes (plus the mysterious ??? route), I’ve got to say—I’m impressed.
The story is so well-written, and everything comes together perfectly in a neat bow by the end (SPOILER:
except the Parallel Universes thing, kinda odd introductionbut it later foreshadows what your goal isin an interesting way). The LIs are quirky and fun, making each dynamic interaction feel authentic. But what really makes this VN stand out is Maya. She’s not just another strong heroine; she’s relatable, adorable, and really grows on you. The way the game building on her daily life and family interactions early on makes her entire reason to be in Nusantara seem less forced and more welcomed actually (even more than Tamara, which is surprising as I really like her more than Maya initially). Whenever she expresses her thoughts/concerns, I actually feel for her, like my girl please hang in there! She's not your usual cardboard stand-in heroine, and I love her antics so much that it's enjoyable to see <3.And let’s talk about the ??? route—chef’s kiss! In my opinion, the puzzles were perfectly balanced—not too hard—and I felt the same rush as Maya did (I solved them on my second try). It’s been a while since a VN has made me feel this mix of giddiness and angst, and it was worth every penny of the $20, not to mention the hassle of setting up PayPal for the first time (totally worth it, by the way).
You've solidified as one of my most favorite people to follow. I look forward to your next work if you ever release another one!
Hi, SolVerlitz!
Omg, you don't know how relieved I am when I read your comment >_<
Throughout the years of development, Bermuda has been such a joy to make, but I was also constantly worrying whether I've improved enough or whether I can reach my supporters expectations--I was afraid to disappoint you, hence I checked & proofreaded the scripts multiple times.
Personally, I think I still have rooms for improvement. However, even with its flaws and strengths, Bermuda will always be something that I can proudly & fondly talk about ^///^ because thanks to it, I'm able to meet lots of kind people who has supported and loved my work through so many years!
It's still quite far in the futures for my next work, since I still need to fulfill Indiegogo's pledges (exclusive wallpaper & sketches). I also want to publish it on Steam so yup, my plate is quite full right now! x"D But I will continue to improve myself, so stay tuned and I hope to see you again in the future <3
xoxo,
SweetChiel
Congrats on the release! I've been following development for so long so it's great to see the game finally come out! But is there no way to purchase it using a card? Usually buying games on itch.io gives you a PayPal and card option but I only saw the PayPal option here, which unfortunately won't be able to work for me.
Hi, RenaiPro! Thanks for asking and for your continuous support!
Yes, itch io provide the card option but it's only by using stripe and unfortunately, stripe doesn't have Indonesia region when I went and tried register, so paypal will have to do for now x_x
I see. Oh well, I really wanna play so I’ll see if I can get PayPal working for me. I’ll do my best!
Thanks for being so understanding, RenaiPro!
Please take your time and if you need me, I'll be here =^.^)/
My battle against PayPal was successful ✌ Game has been downloaded and I'm off to play at last!
Whoa, congrats, RenaiPro! Take your time and I hope to hear your thoughts later~ ^.^
Let me first say I loved your first game. This one has in most ways surpassed it. The story is captivating. The antagonists route has been heart wrenching. My only problem is with the last puzzle for his route. I know someone else has already commented, so I can see this being an issues if you release it on Steam. After I first completed the puzzle, it shattered again. I know you said that trying to find black pieces on a black mat are meant to be symbolic, but I have been working on the second round for an hour. My eyes were burning, my fingers were cramping, and my wrist was hurting from repeated click and drag motions. I finally had to save and stop for a while. When I came back to it, imagine my shock when I had to start all over. I found that if you are not very careful, pieces can drop onto the black portion around the mirror.
With the exception of that, thank you for another wonderful game.
Hi, Bioras!
First of all, you're almost finished with all 4 routes, yes? You've come a long way! Thank you for giving me a feedback -^.^)/
I completely understand your frustration. The antagonist's route, while it's shorter than the other routes, it's the most difficult one. It has many traps and you can suddenly get a bad ending if you pick the wrong choice. But one thing I'll admit is the puzzles are supposed to be hard/a challenge for the readers. The first 3 will feel like they're preparing you/train you to get used to it. The 4th and the 5th are the final challenge. The mirror will always break twice in the plot and you cannot save your progress. They are intended so don't worry, you're not alone, everyone must go through it if they want to complete the antagonist's route! The more you work hard, the sweeter the fruit of labor, right? ^///^ but yes, I admit this is not for everyone...
The 4th and 5th puzzle are inspired from something called 'milk puzzle' (a puzzle entirely made of white pieces), and to be honest, I did consider making an all black puzzle pieces, but I decided against it since it'll be too hard @@ I also tested them with all of my patrons on patreon and adjusted the difficulty level several times in the process.
Therefore... I'm sorry for making you feel uncomfortable and frustrated, but I don't have any plans to change it T_T
Some tips I can give you is:
- Finish the mirror part first
- Imagine a grid on the right side of the puzzle. Click & drag towards the mirror according to the grid, so if you grabbed one, you'll be able to see it on the mirror!
- Once you grabbed a black piece, try putting it on the empty spaces. It should automatically click into place when it's close enough. Do not put black pieces on top of each other! Because the system will have a hard time recognizing which pieces and it will disturb the automatic click into place
I hope it helps and I wish you the best of luck!
Please take your time and take a rest if your eyes are hurting Q_Q
xoxo,
SweetChiel
It's going to take me a few days to put all my notes together and write out a more comprehensive review/comment, but I just finished the ???? route and I've been bawling like a baby for the past ten minutes so I needed to come cry about it here LOL
I know it was probably unrealistic to expect a purely good end after everything, but the bittersweet closing to his route felt like such a shock. In the beginning I really was not sure he'd win me over, and here I am ten hours later in absolute tears wishing he could finally have some peace. I thought for SURE nothing was going to beat the found-family vibes in the first three routes, but ???? was such a compelling character, I knew his backstory was gonna get me I just didn't expect how HARD it was gonna get me. I really was not prepared for how invested I was going to get in this world when I first started playing.
I sound so put together right now I'm proud of myself LOL I'm red-faced and blubbering behind the screen you have no idea. I'll have a lot more to say later once I've put everything together and it's not so fresh, I just needed to come share the pain for a few minutes and ramble while my emotions are high.
Thank you so much for sharing this story, I had high expectations already going into it, and I was still completely blown away. I shed REAL. TEARS. over this game and these characters, I felt real grief over their losses, and sitting around the fire with them really did feel like hanging out with family.
I was missing the first three guys during the fourth route, and now that it's all done, I just miss all of them. I'm very grateful I got to experience this.
Oh, my dear Sowainne... *opens a new tissue box & gives it to you
First of all, congrats on finishing all the routes! I just woke up and your comment immediately made my day ^///^
I don't know how else to put this, but as an author, to see you get so immersed in the story and to get invested the point of tears--there is no better compliment for me! Thank you for loving my characters with their flaws and strengths, and of course, thank you for being so patient and supportive throughout the years of the game's production! There are a lot of messages in the story that I hope reaches you and the younger generations. But the ??? route is probably the most challenging route I've ever written. Like Rama in the Winged Ones, you either love him or hate him. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but at the very least, I hope the messages he wants to convey reaches the readers.
That's why, I'm so glad to hear you made it, Sowainne! It means a lot to me that his story reaches your heart *huggss
I look forward to read your notes or anything else you want to convey through the comments section, but please take your time! Your current comment is already enough to make me smile all day, anymore and I think I'll ascend to the heaven lol
xoxo.
SweetChiel
Ello. I am currently playing through the game and loving it thus far but I do need to ask you something. There is no in-game explanation about the status stats. What exactly are they for? Is it based on checks on events and/or is it based on whomever you are romancing?
Hi, ramenlover890! Thanks for asking!
The stats corresponds to each bachelor: Combat = Guntur, Creativity = Kahlil, Dilligence = Arya.
You can raise those stats by doing the corresponding daily tasks: Combat = Doing Laundry, Creativity = Hunting, Dilligence = Making Fire and small events will be unlocked along the way ;) If you 're pursuing a specific bachelor, I suggest you to stick with one task and you will have lots of chances to increase affection points (but it's also fine to do other tasks, it should be fun for you to try and unlock all of the different small scenes ^O^)
Oh, if you're asking about what stat corresponds to the antagonist, no there is no stat so you can pick whatever & enjoy it ^.^
P.S. Please put SPOILER alert >_< and if you can, please minimize spoilers by not using the antagonist's name. Simply say "The antagonist's route" instead of his name :'D
My apologies. Post deleted.
Thank you!
Thank you for being so understanding, Bioras! ^///^ <3
OMY I just opened the app and saw this like?! Im so excited to play it! CONGRATS AND THANK YOU
You're welcome, jaz98!
And thank YOU for supporting me! >///< take your time, have fun, & please let me know your thoughts later~
Hello SweetChiel ! Congratulation for the launch and thank you for your work ! Have been following the development from the beginning (I think) and I'm excited to discover what you have in store for us !
I want to signale a little something : I was forced to download manually the game (zip and all that), in the application it only proposed the demo file (see below a screenshot).
Take care of yourself, and again, thank you for your hard work and share it with us.
Best regard from France ! :D
Thanks for the warn support, Yaeron! It feels amazing that Bermuda reached France x'D
And yes, itch.io's app is a bit funny. I found a forum that said you need to download the Demo first, uninstall it, and you can choose to full game, but...
https://itch.io/t/204040/how-to-switch-from-demo-version-to-paid-version-in-the-...
I tried what they say, but it still doesn't work ^^; other people are also having the same problem with the app despite having the key, so maybe it's the problem with the app's latest update--or we're region locked?
I'm not sure, but the best advice I can give you is to download via website!
xoxo,
SweetChiel
Simply wanted to ask whether it'd be possible for you to set up payment by card cause, welp, I don't have any money on my PayPal XD (mainly asking this cause of the I'd like to buy the walkthrough)
Unfortunately, no, I pegged for Satan >_< itch.io doesn't have that option--maybe Steam but it's still far in the future when I'll be trying to upload this on steam!
woohoo! it's out!! yay!!
bought it!
Thank you very much, ChickenRoostArt! It's not perfect but I hope you have fun! QuQ
Hello SweetChiel! :)
First of all, congratulations on the release. :)
And at the perfect time. I'm on vacation right now ;)
Thanks for all your work and the will to keep going. <3
I think I've discovered a bug. (If this has already been mentioned, just ignore the next sentences.) It's about the scenes with the choice of round character buttons on the map. (see picture attached in the bottom row) Every time such a "save" is loaded, one of the events is simply selected and takes away your choice.
Greetings <3
Hi, Yanonako! Honestly, when I updated the Ren'Py, several bugs popped out :')
Like, the timer bar for the timed choices is no longer sliding, but more like 'ticking', the mouse doesn't hightlight choices well, and... then this one. And you know what? I've just discovered the cause of the problem... :'D
So I usually put a pause on the screen, the one I used was:
$ renpy.pause (1, hard=True)
Turns out the correct code is:
$ renpy.pause (hard=True)
That frickin' 1 is the thing causing problem! I will update the game ASAP!
Well, sometimes that's the case and Ren'Py seems to be the master of messing up codes. I remember you talking about this before. Thank you for the quick fix. :)
Hello just wanted to know if there's a way to bring the brightness up or something for the puzzle since it's been so hard to find the pieces that blend in with the background
Hi, Moonybunny! Unfortunately, you can't >_<
You're talking about the black puzzle, yes? It is to make the reader feel like they're 'looking/scrambling in the dark' & it's similar to milk puzzle so I understand your plight :'D
My tip is:
- Finish the mirror part first
- click & drag with your mouse to the middle of the mirror image! And if you grabbed a puzzle, you'll be able to see it!
Good luck, Moonybunny!
Finally, it's released! Congrats Ciel!
I was waiting for it but i won't be able to purchase the game this month :(( *sighs*
It has been such a sucky month for me too, i just lost one of my dogs this week, it's been hard to cope with and it also kind of just dried my bank account. But i really want to support your game! So, next paycheck for sure!
I wanna play, I'm sure this game can cheer me up, and I also want to see what you cooked this time. On the bright side, by the time I purchase this, it will be a more stable version i guess..??
Again, congrats on release! it's been a long road filled with ups and downs, but we made it! Treat yourself! Don't stress too much, remember to take breaks and stay healthy! I hope more good things come your way! :D
Thanks, AwkwardSimp!
I'm really sorry to hear about your fur baby... my condolences, I'm sure he/she is waiting for you over the rainbow bridge--don't worry, he/she won't be lonely, he/she can play with one of my doggos who have also passed away :'D
And no worries! Take your time and yes! You will be able to play the game without a bug/glitch later! I've just updated Bermuda today (version 1.4), because there's a bug + a glitch in version 1.3's Antagonist's Route >_<; I managed to fix this ASAP thanks to Bloody Rosalia's quick report. More info about the bug is in today's update~
Again, thanks for dropping by and for being an awesome supporter QuQ it has been a long 8 years and I still can't believe that all of you are still here! I feel like I'm the luckiest person in the world--I would never be here without you guys! *hugs*
And you too, please allow yourself to grieve and don't compress all those feelings in your heart. Take a deep breath, rest, and of course, don't forget to eat your meals! If you need anything, I'll be right here <3
Will the game go on steam eventually?
I'm hoping to do so, Aura Stone!
But it's still far in the future, I still need to fulfill Indiegogo backers' special wallpaper & exclusive sketches!
Not to mention, I need to update my Ren'Py and try building with their new steam library x_x depending on the outcome, I can't promise 100% it'll be on Steam. but I will definitely do my best! \(>_<)/ stay tuned with the updates!
YOOOO congrats on releasing the game!! it's been amazing over the years ready your updates every now and see how the game was being built bit by bit. can't wait to get started and again congarts
Thanks, SlavetotheCats!
It really is mindblowing--I mean, 8 years and all of you are still here! Q_Q I feel really blessed & fortunate, I won't be here without all of you! I still need to fulfill Indiegogo backers' special wallpaper & exclusive sketches, but stay tuned for my next project!
It's out! It's out~
I can't wait to play it✨
Thanks as always for the support, Shiawase! >///<
I've updated the game to version 1.4, please make sure you got the newest update!