Hardenville

Hardenville is an adult visual novel about Jack, a 21-year-old man with little confidence who is struggling to find his way in life. After drinking too much tequila, he wakes up on a beach beside Millie, shortly before a special occasion where he is expected to give a speech. The story follows his coming-of-age, with themes of romance, humor, drama, depression and personal growth.

Jack’s story

You guide Jack through the story and make choices that shape the man he becomes. The current version offers around two hours of linear gameplay across the Prologue and Episode 1. The game includes adult themes, sex and nudity; all characters are depicted as 18 or older.

Personalize relationships

You can customize your name and the names of people close to you, as well as define your relationships with them. The game’s current story is linear; branching choices and multiple storylines are planned for future updates.

Visual presentation

The visual novel uses static images rendered in 4K. Animations are created in 1080p and upscaled to 4K.