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CuteShadow // VNs

@cuteshadow.itch.io

Not even cute anime girls are safe from suffering, but we can still try to fight the world's cruelty with moe appeal! ๐ŸŽฎ cuteshadow.itch.io ๐Ÿ“ง CuteShadowStudio(@outlook.com) (DM preferred)

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It would be acceptable if it was like colors and fonts only, and not one-time use variables

Maybe slightly less intimidating to go into gui.rpy to change some values over looking at the screen itself but still... maybe if every single screen wasn't in a single file that wouldn't be an issue ๐Ÿ˜•

20.02.2026 11:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hey thanks for that! I'll definitely have to take a look at this on the weekend

18.02.2026 08:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Layered Image Visual Editor in Ren'Py by CuteShadow Script sprite expressions visually. No more memorising attributes!

MVNA jam submission 2/2

This is now Version 3 of this idea. This one is especially for the sprites where all the different parts of the face are separated.

V3 integrates into the Interactive Director which means no loading times. Instant script edits. Speeeeeed.

cuteshadow.itch.io/layeredimage...

09.02.2026 08:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 20 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lazy Sprite Positioner in Ren'Py by CuteShadow Automatically place Ren'Py Sprites with sensible spacing.

MVNA Jam submission 1/2

This one came about from be being so lazy I couldn't be bothered to write the at left, at right, etc. code in Ren'Py.

cuteshadow.itch.io/lazy-positio...

09.02.2026 08:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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For SWAK Jam 2026 we worked on a musical/MV style visual novel. Later we'll update it with vocals so for now it's just karaoke.

It's a short story about an angel and a demon, told through song. It has multiple endings.

I also animated the entire thing in Ren'Py.

aiainaine.itch.io/the-sin-of-f...

01.02.2026 21:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 21 ๐Ÿ” 11 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

With these permanent type of transform properties, I put then in the images definition.

layered/image eileen:
zoom 0.9
"whatever.png"

Even if I use a zoom later in the script, it will just end up multiplying the zoom values together rather than overwriting them.

09.01.2026 00:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Those Stars Never Sleep by CuteShadow A wholesome yuri adventure in New York City with an alien, an orphan, and tragic pasts.

Still getting the last voice lines in but this is our winter jam game pretty much finished!

cuteshadow.itch.io/those-stars-...

05.01.2026 08:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 24 ๐Ÿ” 12 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

True!

26.12.2025 11:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Going to finish winter jam project soon that was started last year

26.12.2025 11:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
An image from the screens for ren'py for dummies tutorial series, featuring a coordinate grid.

An image from the screens for ren'py for dummies tutorial series, featuring a coordinate grid.

If you've ever wanted a definitive Ren'Py screens tutorial that starts from zero, I'm going to make you regret that /jk

Part 1-3 are already out. This is going to take a while...

cuteshadow.itch.io/renpy-blank-...

03.12.2025 17:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 19 ๐Ÿ” 9 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

wow

15.11.2025 04:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Post image A cute old school anime girl with minotaur horns holds a firearm. Behind her is a large "THANK YOU for Playing" graphic. Small colourful chibis of her animal friends drape over her shoulder, sit on her arm, and rest beside her leg.

A cute old school anime girl with minotaur horns holds a firearm. Behind her is a large "THANK YOU for Playing" graphic. Small colourful chibis of her animal friends drape over her shoulder, sit on her arm, and rest beside her leg.

THANK YOU to everyone who played, enjoyed, rated, and/or mulled over the lore of Tokidoki Tactical Squad so far! So excited our game could be in the top 25 fan ratings on itch, with judge honorable mention, and two award nominations! โœจ #spooktoberVNjam #gamedev #yuriVN

27.10.2025 04:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 22 ๐Ÿ” 9 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Audio Mixing For Ren'Py Dummies (a.k.a. me)

Audio Mixing For Ren'Py Dummies (a.k.a. me)

This is truly a "fine, I'll do it myself" moment".

Here's an easy audio mixing guide for Ren'Py dummies (me).

cuteshadow.itch.io/tokidoki-tac...

13.10.2025 06:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 22 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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VOD and Thumbnail for Tokidoki Tactical Squad is on youtube now :)
youtu.be/h_mc2suswOs

#Vtuber #ENVTuber #SpooktoberVNJam

11.10.2025 04:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
MANAGING BIG TEAMS: A Competitive Jam Survival Log (Part 1 of 3: Preparation and Recruitment)

MANAGING BIG TEAMS: A Competitive Jam Survival Log (Part 1 of 3: Preparation and Recruitment)

Spooktober devlog is out! Apparently, this is only Part 1 lol.

cuteshadow.itch.io/tokidoki-tac...

09.10.2025 20:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 17 ๐Ÿ” 8 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The VN I did VA as Eureka for is out!!! You should all play it and support the devs!!! The art is amazing!!!

30.09.2025 19:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tokidoki Tactical Squad by CuteShadow PULL THE TRIGGER TO START AGAIN. A retro anime visual novel featuring military girls.

Our Yuri Visual Novel for #SpooktoberVNJam is officially released!!!

Boot up a retro military simulation and take on the role of Iris, a squad leader battling to keep her friends alive in a world decimated by a ruthless viral infection.

cuteshadow.itch.io/tokidoki-tac...

30.09.2025 00:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 34 ๐Ÿ” 18 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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i have been spooktobering... can't wait to see the final game in action! keep an eye out for tokidoki tactical squad ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ

23.09.2025 11:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Casting poster for Tokidoki tactical squad.  The background is an industrial hallway with a brown purple-haired anime wolf girl striking a pose. In the foreground is my profile pic with a box of text that says โ€œEureka. Jupiter Aispuroโ€.

Casting poster for Tokidoki tactical squad. The background is an industrial hallway with a brown purple-haired anime wolf girl striking a pose. In the foreground is my profile pic with a box of text that says โ€œEureka. Jupiter Aispuroโ€.

๐Ÿ’ฅ Role Announcement ๐Ÿ’ฅ

Iโ€™m excited to announce that I voice the mysterious Eureka in Tokidoki Tactical Squad, a retro yuri vn for #SpooktoberJam2025!

22.09.2025 19:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 23 ๐Ÿ” 8 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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KABOOOM!! Iโ€™m the voice of Nova in Tokidoki Tactical Squad, a retro military yuri VN for #SpooktoberJam2025! Catch her blowing up zombies soon ๐ŸงŸโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฅ

Huge thanks to @krhodesva.bsky.social for entrusting me with this gremlin โค๏ธ

22.09.2025 10:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's so retro anime aesthetic that it makes life in a military base amid a zombie apocalypse look comfy.

#screenshotsaturday

Tokidoki Tactical Squad is a yuri visual novel featuring retro military girls #spooktoberVNjam

21.09.2025 16:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 30 ๐Ÿ” 9 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Four animal-eared/kemonomimi girls tactically moving through a zombie-infested abandoned building.

Four animal-eared/kemonomimi girls tactically moving through a zombie-infested abandoned building.

Four girls against the zombie apocalypse.

Look at this amazing fanart our CG artist Soren did!!!

Tokidoki Tactical Squad is a Retro Military Anime style yuri visual novel being made for #spooktoberVNjam

14.09.2025 16:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 44 ๐Ÿ” 19 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#spooktoberVNjam

No zombies for lunch

05.09.2025 11:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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this is starting to look crazy #spooktoberVNjam

no, you're crazy

i was crazy once

04.09.2025 16:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I thought doing pixel art rotation for this UI was going to be hell but aseprite knows how to do it properly

I'm new to this so this is all news to me

03.09.2025 19:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's time for Spooktober.

21.08.2025 03:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Twitch Twitch is the world

NOW LIVE ๐Ÿ”ด We are continuing UnderHolo by
@cuteshadow.itch.io - lets see what happens, shit was hitting the fan last time
twitch.tv/captainspacey_

18.02.2025 01:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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So did you know you can just straight-up record ATL using Photo Mode in Ren'Py?

No, seriously it's that easy.

If you've ever wanted to use the camera but thought it was too complicated then now is your chance.

#renpy #vndev

cuteshadow.itch.io/photo-mode-i...

15.02.2025 19:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 39 ๐Ÿ” 21 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Photo Mode in Ren'Py by CuteShadow Enhance your players' screenshot-taking experience.

Let ME help YOU market YOUR #renpy #visualnovel.

Out of any other genre, don't you think visual novels (which are about 50% visual) should have a Photo Mode?!

Are you saying your game wouldn't be instantly better in every way by adding Photo Mode to it? (Do it.)

cuteshadow.itch.io/photo-mode-i...

14.02.2025 03:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 39 ๐Ÿ” 17 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah it's 2d sprites in a 3d space

14.02.2025 01:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0