Jessica's Plight [v2.2.2] (free itch.io game with bdsm/bondage theme)

[FlimsyLegs]

Hello all,

 

Just a side-project I've been working on for a while, finally finished. Let me know what you think: https://flimsylegs.itch.io/jessicas-plight

 

Installation:

 

None - play it in the browser, it's free!

 

Themes:

Adult, bondage, bdsm, sex, sexism, foul language and death (one of the bad endings only).

Details:

Just a small side-project I've been working on. Version 2.2.2 is out now, with a hints_v2_2_2a.pdf downloadable from the itch.io page. The game is HTML and played in the browser.

As it's a twine game, it's a text-based "choose your own adventure" type game that focuses on 1 major arc and your choices have a little bit of an impact how things turn out in the end for the player character. There are "8 endings" that are slightly different, but these can be grouped into 3 categories (good, bad, death). The game can be played in roughly three different ways, either completely submissive, complete refusal or a mix. What happens during the story and the ending depends on your choices. There are two chapters in the game.

Story:

This twine game focuses quite a bit on the story and the bondage acts. Specifically, you play as Jessica, who's struggling to meet a deadline set by your boss. A co-worker (you don't know for sure) suggests to help you with that, but only if you agree to do everything he says tonight. Intrigued, you can do as he says, or refuse. Turns out the man is into bondage and taking advantage of women in a tough situation... But how far are you willing to go as he requests more and more from you?

Edited May 29, 2023 by FlimsyLegs
Not up-to-date information anymore

[FlimsyLegs]

itch.io page if you wish to play the game directly in the browser without downloading it: https://flimsylegs.itch.io/jessicas-plight

[FlimsyLegs]

Version 2 is out and contains the original vision for what the game should contain. The update is heavily inspired by the game "damsel in distress", specifically chapter 2 follows a similar escape-scenario like the original "damsel in distress" game contains, hopefully equally frustrating!

 

New in 2.0:

- Added 2 new endings, both escape-type endings - you now have a chance to escape!

- Added a whole new chapter after chapter 1, where the player can try to escape. Lots of new content! (roughly doubles the length of the game)

- 16 new images.

[FlimsyLegs]

Minor patch 2.0.1: This version of the game reduces the font-size a bit as I realized it's quite big text. It also gets rid of the sidebar and make the text-area wider, to fit more text on screen without the need for scrolling - this also disables the back-button that can be used to abuse the choice-system in the game.

Edited January 13, 2023 by FlimsyLegs

[FlimsyLegs]

Made version 2.0.2, based on feedback, the beginning of chapter 2 seemed to be a bit too harsh in terms of actions needed to get further. Thus, I made it much easier.

 

If you tried the game and didn't get past the start of chapter 2, please let me know if this version of the game is better. Devlog: https://flimsylegs.itch.io/jessicas-plight/devlog/493633/version-202

[deathtome1998]

I can't seem to download any file for your game, I see a zip for version 2.0.2, but there's nothing that I can actually click to download it. it is just black text that isn't clickable and nothing else near it seems to be clickable. it also says play in browser next to it, does that mean that i have to play it in my browser even though I should be able to download it since there's a zip file supposedly?

[FlimsyLegs]

On 2/25/2023 at 4:21 PM, deathtome1998 said:

I can't seem to download any file for your game, I see a zip for version 2.0.2, but there's nothing that I can actually click to download it. it is just black text that isn't clickable and nothing else near it seems to be clickable. it also says play in browser next to it, does that mean that i have to play it in my browser even though I should be able to download it since there's a zip file supposedly?

Hi, I noticed you asked a similar question in the devlog on itch.io, but for the sake of the readers here on loverslab, I'll answer here as well.

 

Essentially, I misunderstood how itch.io works. If you set your game as "play in browser" then your audience cannot download the game... I thought it was possible, but unfortunately it's not. There is a full-screen button at the bottom-right of the itch.io web-page of the game which I highly recommend clicking, gets rid of the annoying itch.io overlay.

[FlimsyLegs]

Version 2.0.3 is available now.

 

Added option for surrendering in chapter 2, if you simply cannot find a way to escape.

Also made the final scenario in chapter 2 easier to escape from.

 

Game link:

https://flimsylegs.itch.io/jessicas-plight

[FlimsyLegs]

I've created a hints and solutions guide "hints.pdf" that can now be downloaded from the game's page.

It contains hints and solutions to the chapter 2 scenes for those who are stuck.

[FlimsyLegs]

Fixed some spelling mistakes in the game in version 2.0.6: https://flimsylegs.itch.io/jessicas-plight/devlog/506742/fixed-some-spelling-mistakes

[FlimsyLegs]

Fixed even more typos and grammatical issues in version 2.0.7: https://flimsylegs.itch.io/jessicas-plight/devlog/509415/fix-typos

[FlimsyLegs]

Added a bugfix for ending of chapter 1 and start of chapter 2 where some images were incorrect (related to the player's bondage state) and knowledge about what has happened: https://flimsylegs.itch.io/jessicas-plight/devlog/509578/bugfix-end-of-chapter-1-and-start-of-chapter-2

Also added a new "hints_v2.pdf" that further explains how to stay in chapter 1 if you wish to see everything the game has to offer (i.e. how to avoid triggering chapter 2 early)

[FlimsyLegs]

Major quality-of-life update 2.1.0: https://flimsylegs.itch.io/jessicas-plight/devlog/512189/major-quality-of-life-update

 

1. Added an option at start of game: Show/Hide images. Some players felt the artwork is so bad that it's distracting - now you can hide all images and play purely text-based. Default: Images enabled.

 

2. Added an option at start of game: Enable/Disable the "undo/redo" button: Some players really like to have the option to go back in time. Those players can now do that. Default: Undo/redo buttons disabled.

 

3. Changed the order of things requested by the man at the beginning of the game: Some players pointed out that the game goes from 0 to 100 too fast. This is an attempt to make it less 0 to 100, whilst still keeping all the content. Only the order of the things the man asks Jessica have changed.

 

4. Added in-game hints for player (Jessica's thoughts, etc.) in Chapter 2, to the two first scenarios - should be clear when something is not worth attempting: Some people did not like how the game gave no hints if the player was doing something right in chapter 2. Now, there's feedback for the player's actions (not all, but most) in the two first scenarios. Should feel like the player has some actual agency in the scenario.

 

5. Address feedback on "unrealistic scenario that company can sue Jessica for negligence" - Jessica now thinks about her situation at the company and reflects that she's consulted with three different people at the company, and they all are of the opinion that they can sue Jessica for negligence.

 

6. Added a "Restart game" button to all ending: Pretty much all players commented on the lack of a restart game button. A new tab or incognito mode previously served the purpose, but now there's actually a dedicated restart game button in all endings.

[FlimsyLegs]

Version 2.2.2 is out now. Finally had the chance to change the twine engine from Harlowe to SugarCube. Devlog: https://flimsylegs.itch.io/jessicas-plight/devlog/538006/version-222

 

2.2 in a nutshell, compare to 2.1:
- Save and load your game

- Difficulty setting for chapter 2 (in config menu)

- Toggle images on/off at any time during your game (in config menu) rather than selecting it only once in beginning of the game

- Can no longer "disable the cheat mode" i.e. you can always press the "back" and "forward" buttons

- Changed Twine engine from Harlowe to SugarCube

- Centered all images  and put them at the top, for a more consistent experience