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But! The first release will be soon, I've got so much more figured out now and currently I'm focused on writing the code for the sprites, considering the actual writing is for the most part completed. This let me see how many sprites I'll exactly need, and let me realize special scenes I'll need to draw as stand alones.

So that begs the question; Would you all prefer it be uploaded with his routes completely ready, all art that would be in the game a part of it, or would you like it asap, with minor updates for the art as I finish them. Either way, january release would not be happening, but I could aim for a valentines release.

The game will be free, and only available on computer as of current plans. Donations will be welcome and very much appreciated though <3. Also answering this as an excuse to give an update!

The aim of a January release for the Leo route is looking good!! We're so close to finishing writing all the routes, and then it's just finishing the coding, art, and possibly music for him. I'm in love with how each path plays out currently, and I'd like to give a little thanks to my co-writer and music artist @goldanrabbit here. I'd literally have gotten stuck so many times without their help and inspiration, and working over call is always so fun!

Gotta continue work on Leo routes, and my first patch release estimate may have been naive, considering what was six months has dropped down to three in what feels like the snap of a finger. Still, thank you for the questions I have received and the good luck wishes!

Also for those of you who do check out the back ground art, feel free to guess what they're for or where they may be ~

I'll use this ask to answer a couple more, which were these

So! I am using ren'py, which means it should already be making a mac build for me! as for making it available anywhere besides the computer, I have no idea, probably not, but it will be free. That being said, if you could spare a little money once I start sharing builds, it'd be greatly appreciated and motivate me to do more with it like future for funsies expansions and extras!!

Do you know how many routes there are for them and what kinds of routes there will be?

Again, thank you so so so much for making this guys🫶

So originally, [pause], we had four routes planned for each of them, but Leo is currently looking to have a little more than that. The same could possibly be the case with the others in the future, too. The branches do be branching, but also tangling, like a beautiful mess of a braid.

Much love 🫶🏼

I am hoping, I really don't wanna end up being completely wrong here, Hoping to get the Leo routes out in a year tops. Six months if we're really pushin' my luck. Again, I don't want to give myself strict due dates because I tend to shut down once I do, so you'll have to be patient.

For the second question, sticking to the canon! Including that tidbit that was shared on twitter that after the events of the movie, the turtles and mutants/yokai would be public knowledge. Turtles doing every day things! I was thinking I may add some personal headcanon extra markings to display them being older, and ofc as seen with Leo they'll be in their own outfits, but aside from that; canon.

I've just made my account, thank you for reminding me! the name is the same as my usual accounts, spoopyblues214. I won't make the game a page until we finish the Leo routes though.

Also, have a free sprite update that goes with the finished bad route!

Are you writing each route one by one? If so, which route are you looking forward to writing the most?

Finished a Leo route*; There's gonna be multiple endings for each bro!

As for the order we are working on them, for the most part yes, we are working on one brother at a time. If an idea for one of the others comes to mind, then we'll jot it down, but otherwise all thought power is going into Leo at the moment.

As for which one(s) I'm looking forward to, that'd probably the bad endings teehee. I lowkey love angst.

I’m so glad you guys are working on this!

Any idea or guess when it’ll be done?

No Idea!!!

lmao-

Right so uh, as I said I'm doing most of the work myself, so while I'm optimistic, it could take ages for this thing to be done. Especially since I'm also doing sprites and background art, because that's honestly what's gonna take me the longest.

I do plan on sharing each brother as I finish them, though!! That being said, Leo will be the first release, likely followed by Donnie, then Raph or Mikey, but those three are open to being switched around as of now.

As said in my last ask, I *am* getting help with writing from the lovely @goldanrabbit, but otherwise it's all me, but I wanted to answer that second question!

For the most part, I'm doing it by myself. That being said, a MONUMENTAL thank you to @goldanrabbit for helping me with writing and inspiration! Aside from that, I'm doing the art, coding, and cleaning the writing myself.

This game is my first dip in the water, and what started as dipping my toes in turned into diving head first, but I couldn't be happier! I'm having so much fun with it, being able to switch from one thing to another when it becomes too much is amazing.

As I previously mentioned, I may add more to the game through updates and 'specials' if there is enough hype and I stay interested in it. Originally this was gonna be a short sort of practice round for an original project I may still want to do later, but for now all my focus is on Meet'Cute Turtles!

Also, if you've read this far, we've officially finished writing through a whole route for Leo >:].. now I just need to finish the other half of his sprites oTL /silly

As for plot, it's really simple. MC missed their train home, and can either waste time waiting for the next one, or try walking home!

As for characters, there's ofc our four boys, but then a secret fifth route that's for sillies. I want to keep most of it a surprise, but I also know I get excited to share little things I've finished. You'll just have to wait and see what gets revealed!

The game takes place a few years after the events of the movie, Mikey being 19/20, the twins 20/21, and Raph 21/22. The name 'Meet'cute turtles' was decided because for now it's more like a different meet-cute with each turtle, and that's it. If I get better with coding and can monetize it a little, I'll definitely add more! The game will be free, though, of course.

I finished the title and icon for the game!

also feel free to ask me any questions!!