Paperweight's Curse (Time Travel Romance Visual Novel)

"Paperweight's Curse" is a charming romantic comedy visual novel inspired by Théophile Gautier's gothic tale "The Mummy's Foot."

The game follows the misadventures of Jacques Lamartine, a bookish but well-meaning intellectual who impulsively purchases the mummified foot of an ancient Egyptian princess named Hermonthis to use as an eccentric paperweight.

His jovial friend Alfred initially distracts Jacques from his peculiar acquisition with wild antics. However, that very night, Jacques is visited by Hermonthis's ethereal apparition, her beauty as captivating as it is otherworldly. The princess demands the return of her sacred foot, offering a mystical statuette in exchange.

To Jacques's disbelief, the statuette transports them across the sands of time to the opulent courts of ancient Egypt during Hermonthis's era. He finds himself face-to-face with her imposing yet skeptical father, Pharaoh Xixouthros...

Can the socially-awkward academic win the pharaoh's approval and Hermonthis's hand? Or will the ancient man entomb his chances at love forever?

Packed with charm, humor, and a dash of the supernatural, "Paperweight's Curse" takes players on a romantic comedy  journey like no other!

Game Feature	Base Version of the Game	Extended Version of the Game	Deluxe Version of the Game (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
🧺Total Word Count of the Game	4200+	7300+	10,900+
🧺Original story by Theophile Gautier with 1 Canon Ending	✅	✅	✅
🧺Stunning Character, Background and Interface  Art	✅	✅	✅
🧺Egyptian soundtrack with occasional French Piano	✅	✅	✅
💬 2 Friendship Scenes with Alfred and Hermonthis	❌	✅	✅
💬 4 Non-Romantic Options with Princess  Hermonthis, Pharaoh, Seller and Alfred	❌	✅ Options don't affect the ending	✅ Options affect the endings
🐍 In-game Cobra Quiz with 15 Questions about Ancient Egypt	❌	✅	✅
🤎 Possibility to Romance Alfred as an alternative Dating Option	❌	❌	✅
🤎 5 Extra Romantic Options to spice things up	❌	❌	✅ Options unlock special events and affect the endings
🤎 3 Extra Romantic Scenes to unlock if you are committed to particular character routes (2 for Hermonthis, 1 for Alfred)	❌	❌	✅
🤎 3 Alternative Romantic Happy Endings (2 for Hermonthis, 1 for Alfred) and 1 Non-Romance Ending	❌	❌	✅
🗝️Walkthrough file including quiz answers, choice outcomes, instructions how to obtain endings, etc.	❌	❌	✅
💎More Music, Backgrounds, and even 2 Alternative Character Outfits!	❌	❌	✅
Price	3.99$	4.99$	5.99$ (BEST VALUE FOR MONEY)

Disclaimer: This game was made with AI-made resources - but still with much love and effort.

BASE VERSION

EXTENDED VERSION

DELUXE VERSION

The game is controlled by mouse and keyboard. Beyond you can find information about keyboard shortcuts:

• Esc - Return to title screen
• Space - Progress the game
• A - Auto mode
• B - Backlog
• F - Fast forward
• L - Load Screen
• M - Menu Screen
• S - Save Screen

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