I’m kind of working on that right now, and it’s a bit tricky for someone new like me, but I’m hopeful I’ll have that part updated by the end of the month
Oh, thank goodness! Someone made a visual novel about clowns. I've been waiting so long for this concept to be brought to life that I started to think I'd do it myself with what little coding skills I have, so truly thank you for this unique work of art!
I love MC's personality. She's sweet, kind, and so humane that it's totally understandable why she can attract monsters. And all these small details, such as Pierrot stalking her during her work shift, the window of her room being unexplainably open while she doesn't notice it was closed (and I almost didn't either), the little animations of Pierrot's magic trick or the knife throwing, even the details on the save slots screen... Chef's kiss.
You handled the mystery really well; I continue to wonder who's that unknown man who gives MC a pink ticket (is he a monster searching for a good "sacrifice" in town, I wonder...?) or the other freaks of the circus (and that Ticket taker, is he someone important, I wonder too...?). There is so much lore incorporated in such a short amount of time. You have great talent for pacing!
Also, the effects of the music were so good that they gave me chills.
Then of course there are the two main clowns, whose quirks and personalities are so distinct, you don't need to see their name to know who's speaking. In fact, I love that weird manner of speech they have... They almost sound old-fashioned, as if they've been alive for a very long time... I have high hopes for their endings! (secretly cheering for their rivalry...)
I belong to the people who will support you till the end!
Thank you so much! It’s really kind of you to point out all those little details you noticed. It always makes me happy to hear what emotions they sparked and what you thought about them. I love seeing theories and suspicions pop up around specific scenes too! I’ll keep doing my best for the continuation!
Thanks to you too! It's always a pleasure when the creator responds to comments.
Also, there might be a small thing off in the narration. Perhaps someone else has already pointed out that scene in MC's workplace, where the lights suddenly turn off, she freaks out, and Pierrot shows up next. If MC asks him to leave, she later bumps into him upon leaving as well, and he gives her his red ticket. He never speaks a word or tells her what his name is, yet she somehow knows it the next day. Maybe you could add the dialogue they have inside her workplace (when he tells her his name and that he can't speak in public) outside, right after MC bumps into him.
I NEED MORE, im legit so inlove please continue this. I love the rivarly so much and the circus theme over all, I dont know whats wrong with me but i wanna fuh them so bad AHHHH Looking forward for this game, sending love you got this! :3
I have never felt so called out by a game in such a positive fashion before, yandere clowns? yes please, but omg, Pierrot is so dang adorable, like, I love Harlequin, but Pierrot just gives me serious cuteness aggression, I just adore the man, and I cannot wait until the game is completed, I'll be following the development closely 😊
Also, I'm not sure if it's hinting at something or not, but in the scene where Pierrot is on the ground being harassed by the guy, there is a line going through the middle of his face that's not there anywhere else, is that possibly a guide line for when drawing him? Or is it intentional? I've been thinking about it for hours, and it had me wondering if it meant something 🤔
Funny you noticed that line, it was part of an older design, meant to show a bit of the mask’s shape, but I ended up dropping the idea and forgot to take it out of that scene. Actually, I just realized there are a few other details on Pierrot’s outfit in that scene that I forgot to fix too. You’ve got a sharp eye!
The moment I saw this game page I knew I had to play it... and I was not disappointed.
Loved playing The Freak Circus so much. The designs and art here are absolutely gorgeous, these are the kind of character designs I'd buy art prints of because of how they tread that line between creepy and beautiful. And the story already has me gripped, I can see so many things being set up that makes me eager to learn more about the circus and the characters.
Also this is the first time playing one of these games where I honestly don't know which character I like more. There was more time spent with Pierrot in this demo and if he was on his own he'd be my favourite no questions asked; everything from his expressions to his dialogue (some of his lines are just WOW) made him absolutely incredible. But Harlequin was also fascinating, I'm so curious to spend more time with him and see how his route progresses. At this point I honestly think I want both of them together (because apparently one yandere clown is not enough for me... I feel so called out by this game).
Really glad I played this, will definitely be watching out for future updates.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It always makes me happy to know the game sparked such warm, positive reactions. And it’s pretty rare for someone to say something about Harlequin! I’ll do my best in the continuation!
Sinceramente me a encantado tanto el diseño de Pierrot como la pequeña historia que nos a contado en la demo, con ganas de hacerle muchos fanarts a Pierrot mientras espero al dia dos <3
MORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE T^T PIERROT!!! HE IS TO CUTE FOR MY HEART!! I NEVER WAS INTO STUFF LIKE THIS BUT THIS RIGHT HERE HAS MY HEART TOT
YES!! I CAN'T WAIT FOR OUR LIL BABY PIERROT TO RETURN I'VE BEEN PLAYING THIS GAME OVER AND OVER I LOVE IT SOOO MUCH!!! BUT PLEASE MAKE SURE TO TAKE VERY GOOD OF YOU'RE SELF AS WELL I LOVE PIERROT AND HARLE
(mostly pierrot. don't tell harlequin i said that)
Love love love everything about this, the designs are so well done and honestly fits their personalities. Pierrot is so adorable with the blushing face of his. The whole thing gives me Tim Burton vibes for some reason which is a BIG PLUS. Awesome work
so with a username like PocketClown, i of course had to play the yandere VN about clowns.
that said, my username is mostly just due to me being the clown of the friend group LMAO as such, i will admit that my own personal penchant for clowns in general is probably average; they're not my usual wheelhouse or hyperfixation or what have you. i like the aesthetic to what i like to imagine is a normal enough degree. i love me some flair and flamboyance as an ex-theater kid.
that is to say: i like the clowns of The Freak Circus to an incredibly non-normal extent KAJSHFHKJLSAKLJG i am absolutely hypnotized and intrigued by them, and am dying to see where the story goes
(✧∀ ✧ 人 )
LIGHT SPOILERS BELOW .
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Pierrot is simultaneously charming and adorable yet mildly unsettling, and oh my god i need to kiss him face all over. i don't know if it's a mask or makeup or neither yet, but being poisoned to death by stage makeup (or whatever the hell is in the food >A>) is a risk i am ENTIRELY willing to take. a small price to pay for Pierrot kisses!...And yet despite all of that, despite the sweetness, the whimsy, the overwhelming and irresistible charm of a puppy dog Pierrot who is just so happy to have you touch him, I could immediately recognize how dangerous he could potentially be. Constantly I was thinking to myself, "Hm, yeah. I can't tell if you want to eat me or eat me. I get the distinctly bad feeling that the answer is 'Yes.'"
And the worst part? I am so, so into it, and as such am so afraid (and excited LOL) of what will happen if he realizes that his affections are mutual, sharing both intensity and a twisted nature.
And Harlequin. Oh Harlequin. Or as I like to call him now: "Mr. The Cuckolder". Since we're still early in the game, I'm unsure if his interest in the MC simply stems from wanting to steal her away from Pierrot. I did take a peek at the tumblr page and saw the tidbit about him, Pierrot, and Columbina and these lil pieces of information are really getting the gears in my head turning. Especially since I can't help but wonder if both Pierrot and Harlequin's affections stem from some kind of conflation with or substitution for Columbina.
Perhaps this interest towards MC will develop into something deeper or "truer", for lack of better words. What i mean is, i wonder if Harlequin is simply playing a game with MC as a mere piece on the board to piss off Pierrot, or if he will develop some kind of genuine affection for her. Or if what he is doing right now is how he shows genuine affection. Regardless, I want front row seats to that show.
...even if that show is essentially me being locked in a cage with two starving carnivores for the crowd to marvel as i try, to varying degrees of success, to avoid being torn asunder.
And what kind of carnivores are these indeed? What is with those teeth, those eyes, the mouths that just come and go as they please? What are these funky lil clowns? I just gotta know.
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ღゝ◡╹)ノ♡ Really wonderful demo and I am intrigued to see where this goes! It was both fun and heartwarming yet I am so goddamn curious to see what the whole deal is. Take care of yourself!
Woah! So many thoughts and little details here! I love seeing how each scene and gesture made you feel. It really means a lot that you noticed so much, even if the theme wasn’t your favorite! I hope I can exceed your expectations in the next update!
Heyy i recently created a chat of Pierrot rn on Characterai.com if y'all might be interested! Here's the link, frr i hope it'll work, i pray for it will work rn lol 😭🙏🙏🤣 Here's the link!
I love this game so much. Again, Pierrot is so cuteee. I want to pay attention to Harlequin too, but my eyes only for Pierrot (voice in my head kept telling me not to flirt with Harlequin because Pierrot would get jealous 😂)
These horror clowns can't possibly be that lovable!
(after playing the demo)
Oh my god, my horror clowns are truly too cute for my own sake!
Really enjoyed the lore drop on how their circus came to be 👀. I am, ngl, half terrified half intrigued by what the circus has in store for the mc.
Ah, and I gotta say, as objectively scary as Pierrot is, he's also as adorable as a cat; Like, the head tilts, the bell sounds, the leaning down to whisper to mc, the gifts, and his blushy expressions, he has such expressive sprites that go well with this personality😭 I can't help but find him precious, lmao! Harlequin's design too is so cool, from his costume to the tip of his claws.
This vn has great memorable art direction all around!
It’s always such a pleasure to hear that my story made you feel so much! All those little details you noticed mean a lot. Thank you for your words and for sharing them!
Omg, this game was awesome!!!! I can't wait for new updates and I'm so excited to see where this goes! I absolutely LOVE the designs!!! They're so unique and pretty >_<
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In this demo, the MC is a woman, but in the future, you'll be able to choose the pronouns.
is there like a estimated date? im testing out shi in itch and this game looked interesting, but its annoying for people to call me "lady"
I’m kind of working on that right now, and it’s a bit tricky for someone new like me, but I’m hopeful I’ll have that part updated by the end of the month
жаль, играю только в романтику с главной героиней женщиной
Oh, thank goodness! Someone made a visual novel about clowns. I've been waiting so long for this concept to be brought to life that I started to think I'd do it myself with what little coding skills I have, so truly thank you for this unique work of art!
I love MC's personality. She's sweet, kind, and so humane that it's totally understandable why she can attract monsters. And all these small details, such as Pierrot stalking her during her work shift, the window of her room being unexplainably open while she doesn't notice it was closed (and I almost didn't either), the little animations of Pierrot's magic trick or the knife throwing, even the details on the save slots screen... Chef's kiss.
You handled the mystery really well; I continue to wonder who's that unknown man who gives MC a pink ticket (is he a monster searching for a good "sacrifice" in town, I wonder...?) or the other freaks of the circus (and that Ticket taker, is he someone important, I wonder too...?). There is so much lore incorporated in such a short amount of time. You have great talent for pacing!
Also, the effects of the music were so good that they gave me chills.
Then of course there are the two main clowns, whose quirks and personalities are so distinct, you don't need to see their name to know who's speaking. In fact, I love that weird manner of speech they have... They almost sound old-fashioned, as if they've been alive for a very long time... I have high hopes for their endings! (secretly cheering for their rivalry...)
I belong to the people who will support you till the end!
theres another visual novel abt clowns by anta! you should check it out.. heh, its short but sweet!!
Thank you so much! It’s really kind of you to point out all those little details you noticed.
It always makes me happy to hear what emotions they sparked and what you thought about them.
I love seeing theories and suspicions pop up around specific scenes too!
I’ll keep doing my best for the continuation!
Thanks to you too! It's always a pleasure when the creator responds to comments.
Also, there might be a small thing off in the narration. Perhaps someone else has already pointed out that scene in MC's workplace, where the lights suddenly turn off, she freaks out, and Pierrot shows up next. If MC asks him to leave, she later bumps into him upon leaving as well, and he gives her his red ticket. He never speaks a word or tells her what his name is, yet she somehow knows it the next day. Maybe you could add the dialogue they have inside her workplace (when he tells her his name and that he can't speak in public) outside, right after MC bumps into him.
OMG! Thanks for bringing this up! I really missed this one and didn't realize it until now!
I'll try to correct that in the next part haha.
ughh this game is soo sooo good. i can't wait to see more!
Made fan art of our beloved Pierrot, Please don’t steal and repost this(I apologize for the double watermark but it’s a safety measure)
omg it's so good! amazing drawing look at our cute lil baby pierrot!<3<3
OMGG SOO CUTEEEEE
I LOVE IT!!
i won't lie i really enjoyed this game and please continue with this masterpiece<3
I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS GAME! I NEEED MORE. IT IS SOOOOO GOOOOOODDD
I NEED MORE, im legit so inlove please continue this. I love the rivarly so much and the circus theme over all, I dont know whats wrong with me but i wanna fuh them so bad AHHHH Looking forward for this game, sending love you got this! :3
I have never felt so called out by a game in such a positive fashion before, yandere clowns? yes please, but omg, Pierrot is so dang adorable, like, I love Harlequin, but Pierrot just gives me serious cuteness aggression, I just adore the man, and I cannot wait until the game is completed, I'll be following the development closely 😊
Also, I'm not sure if it's hinting at something or not, but in the scene where Pierrot is on the ground being harassed by the guy, there is a line going through the middle of his face that's not there anywhere else, is that possibly a guide line for when drawing him? Or is it intentional? I've been thinking about it for hours, and it had me wondering if it meant something 🤔
Thanks, I’m glad to hear that!
Funny you noticed that line, it was part of an older design, meant to show a bit of the mask’s shape, but I ended up dropping the idea and forgot to take it out of that scene.
Actually, I just realized there are a few other details on Pierrot’s outfit in that scene that I forgot to fix too.
You’ve got a sharp eye!
ah, well that makes sense, and thank you! I was certainly confused, since it wasn't shown anywhere else lol, glad I wasn't just losing it 😅
I love the game so much, pierrot is def my favorit, keep up the good work!! but i love all of the charater.
The moment I saw this game page I knew I had to play it... and I was not disappointed.
Loved playing The Freak Circus so much. The designs and art here are absolutely gorgeous, these are the kind of character designs I'd buy art prints of because of how they tread that line between creepy and beautiful. And the story already has me gripped, I can see so many things being set up that makes me eager to learn more about the circus and the characters.
Also this is the first time playing one of these games where I honestly don't know which character I like more. There was more time spent with Pierrot in this demo and if he was on his own he'd be my favourite no questions asked; everything from his expressions to his dialogue (some of his lines are just WOW) made him absolutely incredible. But Harlequin was also fascinating, I'm so curious to spend more time with him and see how his route progresses. At this point I honestly think I want both of them together (because apparently one yandere clown is not enough for me... I feel so called out by this game).
Really glad I played this, will definitely be watching out for future updates.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It always makes me happy to know the game sparked such warm, positive reactions. And it’s pretty rare for someone to say something about Harlequin! I’ll do my best in the continuation!
i just love yandere cricus
cant wait till we get more og this game
PLEASEEE continue this its genuinely so good omg
Sinceramente me a encantado tanto el diseño de Pierrot como la pequeña historia que nos a contado en la demo, con ganas de hacerle muchos fanarts a Pierrot mientras espero al dia dos <3
Aww Thank you!
I would love to see!
Ohh I LOVE IITTTT!
I fell in love Pierrot
He is soo cuteeee c(♥w♥c)
the freak circus more like the PEAK circus because THIS GAME IS AWESOME
yaaay im a freak
too good!! i can't wait to see more
ombgghfxghhjvgh this is freaky good.
i am freaky izz gud af
i need the other clown and them fighting for mc
Lit so real im bussing
man that circus was
𝓕𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂
just sitting here, waiting for Pierrot
I loved this game, the art and story are amazing! I really hope there's a sequel, I loved Pierrots❤️
MORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE T^T PIERROT!!! HE IS TO CUTE FOR MY HEART!! I NEVER WAS INTO STUFF LIKE THIS BUT THIS RIGHT HERE HAS MY HEART TOT
Thank you haha!!
Take a deep breath and calm your heart they will return!
YES!! I CAN'T WAIT FOR OUR LIL BABY PIERROT TO RETURN I'VE BEEN PLAYING THIS GAME OVER AND OVER I LOVE IT SOOO MUCH!!! BUT PLEASE MAKE SURE TO TAKE VERY GOOD OF YOU'RE SELF AS WELL I LOVE PIERROT AND HARLE
(mostly pierrot. don't tell harlequin i said that)
BUT YOU'RE HEALTH IS WAY MORE IMPORTANT TO US <33
omg that was so good. Good work!! looking forward for more, seriously ToT
Love love love everything about this, the designs are so well done and honestly fits their personalities. Pierrot is so adorable with the blushing face of his. The whole thing gives me Tim Burton vibes for some reason which is a BIG PLUS. Awesome work
I made Fan art!
Also I just realized is the guy that gave us the first ticket the “jester” that Harlequin mentioned?
YES ILY FOR THIS IM SNATCHING IT AND PUTTING IT IN MY TFC FOLDER AND TFC GOONER FOLDER YESSSSA TY
OMG!! Look at these two adorable!!!
Pierrot doesn't look happy to be next to Harlequin haha! I loved it!!!
I’m glad you saw it and liked it! :3
I LOVE CLOWNS!
so with a username like PocketClown, i of course had to play the yandere VN about clowns.
that said, my username is mostly just due to me being the clown of the friend group LMAO as such, i will admit that my own personal penchant for clowns in general is probably average; they're not my usual wheelhouse or hyperfixation or what have you. i like the aesthetic to what i like to imagine is a normal enough degree. i love me some flair and flamboyance as an ex-theater kid.
that is to say: i like the clowns of The Freak Circus to an incredibly non-normal extent KAJSHFHKJLSAKLJG i am absolutely hypnotized and intrigued by them, and am dying to see where the story goes
(✧∀ ✧ 人 )
LIGHT SPOILERS BELOW
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Pierrot is simultaneously charming and adorable yet mildly unsettling, and oh my god i need to kiss him face all over. i don't know if it's a mask or makeup or neither yet, but being poisoned to death by stage makeup (or whatever the hell is in the food >A>) is a risk i am ENTIRELY willing to take. a small price to pay for Pierrot kisses!...And yet despite all of that, despite the sweetness, the whimsy, the overwhelming and irresistible charm of a puppy dog Pierrot who is just so happy to have you touch him, I could immediately recognize how dangerous he could potentially be. Constantly I was thinking to myself, "Hm, yeah. I can't tell if you want to eat me or eat me. I get the distinctly bad feeling that the answer is 'Yes.'"
And the worst part? I am so, so into it, and as such am so afraid (and excited LOL) of what will happen if he realizes that his affections are mutual, sharing both intensity and a twisted nature.
And Harlequin. Oh Harlequin. Or as I like to call him now: "Mr. The Cuckolder". Since we're still early in the game, I'm unsure if his interest in the MC simply stems from wanting to steal her away from Pierrot. I did take a peek at the tumblr page and saw the tidbit about him, Pierrot, and Columbina and these lil pieces of information are really getting the gears in my head turning. Especially since I can't help but wonder if both Pierrot and Harlequin's affections stem from some kind of conflation with or substitution for Columbina.
Perhaps this interest towards MC will develop into something deeper or "truer", for lack of better words. What i mean is, i wonder if Harlequin is simply playing a game with MC as a mere piece on the board to piss off Pierrot, or if he will develop some kind of genuine affection for her. Or if what he is doing right now is how he shows genuine affection. Regardless, I want front row seats to that show.
...even if that show is essentially me being locked in a cage with two starving carnivores for the crowd to marvel as i try, to varying degrees of success, to avoid being torn asunder.
And what kind of carnivores are these indeed? What is with those teeth, those eyes, the mouths that just come and go as they please? What are these funky lil clowns? I just gotta know.
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.
.
.
.
SPOILERS END
ღゝ◡╹)ノ♡ Really wonderful demo and I am intrigued to see where this goes! It was both fun and heartwarming yet I am so goddamn curious to see what the whole deal is. Take care of yourself!
Woah! So many thoughts and little details here! I love seeing how each scene and gesture made you feel. It really means a lot that you noticed so much, even if the theme wasn’t your favorite! I hope I can exceed your expectations in the next update!
why am I attracted to Pierrot… Anyways I cant wait for the full game!!!
cool
As a person who absolutely FEINS for the yandere characters perriot was my favorite!!! I hope to play a full version some day!!!!
hey chat letting yall know this game is female protag and uses she/her!
Heyy i recently created a chat of Pierrot rn on Characterai.com if y'all might be interested! Here's the link, frr i hope it'll work, i pray for it will work rn lol 😭🙏🙏🤣 Here's the link!
https://share.character.ai/Wv9R/qbut4zul
Tysm again for @Garula to post this amazing novel game!<33 hope to get more new endings from this game in the futur🫶💖💖
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I had no idea a site like that even existed haha! Thanks for the kind words!
Thanks for playing! It’s always fun to watch!!
(before playing the demo)
These horror clowns can't possibly be that lovable!
(after playing the demo)
Oh my god, my horror clowns are truly too cute for my own sake!
Really enjoyed the lore drop on how their circus came to be 👀. I am, ngl, half terrified half intrigued by what the circus has in store for the mc.
Ah, and I gotta say, as objectively scary as Pierrot is, he's also as adorable as a cat; Like, the head tilts, the bell sounds, the leaning down to whisper to mc, the gifts, and his blushy expressions, he has such expressive sprites that go well with this personality😭 I can't help but find him precious, lmao! Harlequin's design too is so cool, from his costume to the tip of his claws.
This vn has great memorable art direction all around!
It’s always such a pleasure to hear that my story made you feel so much! All those little details you noticed mean a lot. Thank you for your words and for sharing them!
AHHH we need moreeee
THIS IS SO GOOD!! pierrot is so cutee
Omg, this game was awesome!!!! I can't wait for new updates and I'm so excited to see where this goes! I absolutely LOVE the designs!!! They're so unique and pretty >_<
pls continue i love it sm.
TYSM!!
Thank you so much for playing and sharing with me! I will definitely watch it!