clarismakesgames

It's been a while, but you can find the new devlog at this link: https://itch.io/blog/902930/march-2025-devlog-a-new-website

I redesigned my game dev/game writing website and it's now on Nekoweb! Check it out at: https://clarismakesgames.nekoweb.org/index.html

Hello, gamers!

My newest game, The Eco Game Show, is finally here!

This is my first visual novel and the first game I ever made using Ren P'y!

Help the player character, Lavender, win an eco-themed game show!

Click here to check out the game and download it to play on Itch.Io! 

To make it easier for those looking for my published games and my game writing samples, I've created my own website!

I also did some rebranding, changing my game dev name from ClariLaGames to clarismakesgames!

I hope to use this site as a centralized place to show off my work, post monthly devlogs and occasionally share my own commentary/discussion/analyses of games that I've played!

Hello, gamers, devs, writers, and gaming enthusiasts!

I have some special news:

I rebranded from ClariLaGames to clarismakesgames as of today, Feb. 29th 2024!

I've also made an official website where you can follow me and my work as well!

You can check it out here: https://clarismakesgames.com/

I plan to post a new devlog on the website explaining these changes and updates tomorrow, March 1st 2024.

Two devlogs on the same day!?

Yep. Yep, there are two.

I just submitted "Lonely Campground" for Untitled Game Jam #88 based on the theme "Abandoned!" The game was made using RPGMaker MV. 

Hello, fellow gamers, game devs, and writers!

It's been a WHILE since I last posted here. I took much of the past five months focusing on other priorities (such as looking for more game writing work, polishing up resumes, focusing on my work as an author & poet, etc.). Because of this, I didn't have much to talk about on the game dev side of things until now. My two major things are this:

1. "Save The Prince," which I announced in the last game devlog, is still on the way!

I was a bit behind with development as this was my first time using RPGMaker MV, but I think the game is mostly done. However, I'm probably not going to release it until either March or April because...

2. I'm participating in Untitled Game Jam #88!

It's been such a long time since I last participated in a game jam, so I figured I might as well participate in another one again!

The theme is "Abandoned," and I'm creating the game using RPGMaker MV as well. Because of my focus on the game jam right now, "Save The Prince" is on a short break development-wise. The jam ends on February 18th, but I hope to complete and submit the game much sooner than that. Don't expect this to be a long game, since this is my first game jam in a while and I'm still relatively new to using RPGMaker MV, but it's been fun to practice some elements of game writing where I can in there.

Also, for those who are interested in game dev or just making your own games for fun, RPG Maker XP is free for a short time (Feb. 12-19th 2024) and some of RPGMaker's other software is on sale! I've had a lot of fun working with it to make games other than text-based ones, so I highly recommend giving RPGMaker a go if you want to make it. I also recommend looking up tutorials on Youtube to help with getting started.

I also am still looking for game writing work, which I recognize is not easy to do right now. The game industry has gone through several layoffs and it's disheartening to see. However, I still am cautiously optimistic about looking for game writing work. I'm also open to doing marketing for games as well.

Hello, gamers! It's been  a while since I posted here. (Also, I crossposted this to Itch.Io too!)

In the midst of getting back into creating games again and pursuing game writing professionally, I've decided to create a new game - one tentatively titled "Save The Prince!" Instead of using Twine to create this game, like I usually do for my past projects, I'm trying out RPGMaker MV! I don't have a set date for when this project will be finished, but I hope that you enjoy it when it's ready. I also hope to provide more information about the project later on in development as well. 

I also am still looking for game writing work, but also balancing out the other paths I have in the meantime. For those that don't know, I also do freelance writing and I'm an organist part-time. I also am an author and poet. As you can imagine, things can get pretty busy with accomplishing my other work. I hope to continue giving more regular updates, too.

Hello, gamers! I have several updates since the last devlog, so let's get to it!

1. I attempted applying for Code Coven's Introduction To Game Making With Unity program - and didn't make it in.

This was kind-of crushing to find out, given that it would have been an amazing opportunity to do so. However, I will keep an eye out for future opportunities with Code Coven or similar organizations in the meantime.

2. I ended up dropping the other game course that I started auditing back in June.

This is because the course required me to have beforehand knowledge of a coding system that I had no knowledge of. And sadly, I didn't know that the course required me to have knowledge of such a system until after I signed up.

Things haven't been the smoothest for me on the game development side of things this summer. Meanwhile, developments on other aspects of my life (such as being an author and poet, freelance writing, etc.) have been picking up a bit more, so I've been devoting more focus on those in the meantime.

I hope to participate in a Game Jam sometime in the fall, just so I get some more practice with game writing in at least. In the meantime, I'll be focusing on other aspects of my work life and those developments! If you'd like to check out my author/poet work, check out this Carrd for more info!

Thanks in advance for your support!

Hello, gamers!

Two quick updates for what I’ve been up to:

1) I currently am auditing an Intro to Game Development course! 

I decided to pursue this, as it’ll help me learn more about creating games as well as writing for games. I’ve also been taking some other online courses on the side to learn coding as well (C++, HTML, and Python) to help supplement this. It’s not easy given my lack of computer science or programming background, but I’m working on it! 

2) As of the last devlog, I am still currently seeking remote/work-from-home game writing work.

You can check out my portfolio here to see samples I created from the Pixelles Game Writing Program (Jan. 2023- March 2023). Samples include cinematics, barks, character design, stage/quest design, and item description.

You can also check out my Itch.Io page here to see games that I’ve written and published myself!

Hello, gamers! 

It’s been over a month since I submitted my short interactive fiction game,"Help Your Unexpected Ghostly Roommate," to  Untitled Game Jam #75. 

I want to thank everyone again who played it! I really appreciate it!

Since my time of writing the game, I am currently seeking remote/work-from-home game writing work. 

You can find my portfolio here to see samples I created from the Pixelles Game Writing Program (Jan. 2023- March 2023). 

Samples include cinematics, barks, character design, stage/quest design, and item description. 

Also, you get to romance ANNA LEE. XD Which is amazing. Not gonna give huge spoilers here since you all should check it out, but 10/10 would recommend.

Hello everyone! I’m happy to announce that a short interactive fiction game I made, “Help Your Ghostly Roommate,” is now published on Itch.io for everyone to play!

The game has multiple endings, so try to find them all! Warning in advance for character death occurring in two endings.

This is a submission to Untitled Game Jam #75, going with the theme of “Otherworldy,” and I hope all of you enjoy playing it! 

Hello! This devlog came a little sooner than I expected to write it, but I’m currently participating in Untitled Game Jam #75!