Snapshot

Based on a short story of the same name.
This free short kinetic visual novel was developed for Magical Girl Game Jam 3.

The heiress of an ancient magical family uses a special camera to uncover the past — both of history, and of herself.

Scope

• Kinetic novel — no routes

  • coming of age, philosophical, science fantasy

• ~7500 words

• Seven depicted characters — bust-up sprites, full voiceover

Cast

• Kelly Greenshield

  • Narrator / Defunct Magician

• James Halliday

  • Cambridge Student / British Hipster

• Spencer Hiroshi Field

  • Man / Young Dad

• bunnyhoodie

  • Woman / Young Mom

• Jenna Long

  • Boy and Girl / Small Kids

• Josh Portillo

  • Escort / Balding Scientist

Team

• Madeleine Chai

  • Producer & Project Manager

• Tim Min

  • Director & Writer

• Justin Hsu

  • Artistic Consultant & Background Artist

• Eric Li

  • Technical Consultant & Supplemental Artist

• LoiLoi

  • Sprite Artist & Character Designer

• MadScientist

  • GUI Designer & GUI Programmer

Music

Special thanks to Kevin MacLeod.

Engine

Made with Ren'Py.