Chapter 5 released! [Download Link] *updated second time* (Patreon)

1080p (2gb) version now available on itch

4k version (4.7 gb) also available on itch Use patreon link below to access:

https://stronggirls.itch.io/stronggirls-fmg-visual-novel/patreon-access

If you are new: This is the only release you will need! All chapters and side stories are packed into this release.

New features and notes:

Chapter 5 story continues around the end of September in-game.

Every girl gets at least 15 new scenes.

I updated the art style when going from chapter 4 into chapter 5. As such, some of the earlier art may look different from the new stuff.

When asked to invite Saya or Manami to your bedroom, choosing to not invite either will give you access to new content - 'The Virgin Route' as we started calling it. This route introduces some new FMG, as well as giving you access to the rest of the girls without first dating Saya/ Manami / Yuka. (The virgin route locks you out of meeting with them though!)

The gift system has been overhauled. With 7 vendors, and 70+ items. Going shopping does not skip time in game.

Added Side Stories to the chapter select screen - To unlock Megumi and Lisa side stories you must play the Queen Route. To unlock Ayane you must play the Kasumi route. To unlock Mika you must level up Kasumi to 8.

Added a 'music room' Jukebox to the main menu. As you hear songs in-game they will be added here for you to listen.

Added a cheat panel that you can unlock by completing the new story content. This panel allows you to get unlimited cash, stats, and swap girlfriends on a whim.

Do note that swapping girlfriends may break stuff especially around the early game (It is a cheat after all :P) But swapping girl before going on a chapter 5 date should be safe. Every girl has unique dialogue during dates if you are dating them.

Improved UI elements - you now have a collapsible hot bar on the right side of the screen.

Here you can access settings, save, load, inventory screen, cheat screen etc.

'Return' and 'Hide' buttons are on the bottom left corner.

The game is almost 5gb - and is the result of more than a thousand hours of labor and love. Please enjoy.

The download link:

I am hosting 2 versions of the game now. One is 1080p and is less than 2gb in size. This helps get around the itch size limitations. Also 1080p is recommended if you play on a small display or a steam deck.

1080p and 4k versions can both be found on itch with this link: https://stronggirls.itch.io/stronggirls-fmg-visual-novel/patreon-access

Simply connect your patreon access to download. The 1080p version does not read your saves from the previous versions so you will need to start fresh.

Then choose either the PC or MAC version depending on your operating system.

Note: If you are using old saves there may be two potential issues:

The two original vendors may not restock to the new inventory - meaning you miss out on the bookstore and the variety shop.

Chapter select screen and Side Story unlocks may not display your unlocked chapters properly. Rebooting the game should refresh your 'unlocks'.

Miyu will disappear from your daytime choices. Start a new save to fix.

Development update:

With chapter 5 out for everyone to play I will await your feedback. I realize there may be some balancing to address.

My current task list is the following:

Special Serum Scenes

Update sprites for chapter 1 and 2 - add reactions and bounces.

Add teacher scenes (In the interest of getting this update out I didn't finish the history teacher and I did not add Naomi's teaching scenes.) I also want to do at least 1 more Kaz, Sumi, Jiro scenes.

Halloween scene

Mrs. Jiro side story

Compress game file size - 5gb is a lot. The game relies on 4k png files and with all the FMG stuff going on, there's a ton of images.

Compressing the game would involve changing the resolution from 4k to 2k, which could introduce some errors in how the images are displayed so I have no idea how smoothly this process would go.

Android release? I know I have been saying I'll get around to it but still haven't. Once I get a 2k version of the game working it may be a good time to get it on Android.

Will Mrs. Jiro side story be released this month?

Unfortunately no. The crunch to get chapter 5 ready for release had me working long hours. My wife has been a champ in supporting me but everyone has their limits. Including me - I'd like to take a break for a few days to get my mind refreshed. That said February I'll be back at it! I'm already excited for all the stuff I want to make!

I hope you enjoy! Special thanks to Beriya for proofreading, and Goblinounours for UI improvements!

I will be around in the discord or patreon DM's to help resolve any issues. Thank you for your patience and for believing in this project.

-Jon

Known bug: Inventory screen will cause a crash if opened when on the vendor screen. Fix involves more tinkering so for now just avoid opening the inventory on the vendor screen.

Known issue: On old saves, Miyu may disappear from your daytime choices. Fresh save recommended.

Known continuity error: On virgin route the player never experiences phalanx growth for the first time with Manami or Saya meaning that some dialogue later will need to be rewritten for Virgin Route.