I Made a Yuri VN Through the Use of Commissioned Art, Background Assets, and Voice Acting! Check it out!
Hey, guys! I made a yuri visual novel with art that I had commissioned through Reddit, with assets I had bought through itch.io, and with voice actresses I had hired through Fiverr.
All in all, it was a wonderful experience, and I couldn’t have gotten it done without everybody’s help. More importantly, this was an expensive visual novel to make from the art being well over $600 to voice actors being well over $100.
Although there were bumps along the way, it all got ironed out in the end, and I’ve created a more polished VN together with others in the final stretches of development. It’s more than I would have ever imagined or achieved on my own. That’s for sure.
Furthermore, not only was I able to submit this visual novel into multiple game jams that were relevant to its themes and rules, but I managed to upload it to the world on Friday, April 3rd of 2026. Surprisingly enough, that day coincides with National Find a Rainbow Day, which is a day that’s all about finding hope, appreciating nature, and celebrating inclusivity. All of those messages are represented in this visual novel, too, ironically enough!
So, if you’re interested in reading it, check it out here! It’s quick, easy, and short read. https://activedaydreamer.itch.io/the-clouds-above