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Forsythia Productions
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An indie dev studio making Of Sense and Soul, a queer Victorian romance visual novel. 👓💌🎩✨

WISHLIST 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/2231680/Of_Sense_and_Soul/
NEWSLETTER: ofsenseandsoul.com/newsletter
Other links: linktr.ee/forsythiaproductions
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It has been entirely too long since we last posted.

(It's been months, in fact. But not without good reason, as you will see...)

Read our latest public KS Update here!
kickstarter.com/projects/forsythiaproductions/of-sense-and-soul-a-queer-victorian-romance-vn/posts/4308806
A half-drawn Of Sense and Soul sketch of Hugo bent over laughing as Seamus supports him.
June 28, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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If you're looking for something queer and Victorian, look no further!

Both Of Sense and Soul and Confluence are part of this year's Steam Visual Novel Fest! ✨😊

Wishlist Of Sense and Soul: s.team/a/2231680
Play Confluence for free: s.team/a/3378600

#indiedev #vndev #visualnovel
Announcement image for Forsythia Productions' games in Steam Visual Novel Fest from March 3-10 2025 at 10AM Pacific Time
March 5, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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Delighted to announce Of Sense and Soul is back for #TheStorytellersFestival 2025!

As ever, thank you to @twoandahalfstudios.com for hosting and bringing so many wonderful narrative games together! ✨💌

store.steampowered.com/developer/TwoHalfStudios/sale/thestorytellersfestival2025

#VN #indiegame
An announcement image for Of Sense and Soul in The Storyteller's Festival on Steam, hosted by Two and a Half Studios and held from February 18th to 25th, 2025.
February 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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天空より照り付ける太陽のように…『コンフルエンス：Of Sense and Soul エピローグ　邂逅の追憶』がSteamでリリース！🌈✨

ヒューゴの人生と愛の物語を、この短編ノベルゲームでお聴きください：
store.steampowered.com/app/3378600/ConfluenceOf_Sense_and_Soul/?l=japanese

#インディーゲーム #デジタルノベル #VN
EN: A Steam Deck console showing the title screen of "Confluence: An Of Sense and Soul Soliloquy" surrounded by victorian paraphernalia and flowers.
January 19, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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As sure as the sun glaring in the sky, Confluence: An Of Sense and Soul Soliloquy is now on Steam! ✨🌈

Hear Hugo's tale of life and love in this short free game: store.steampowered.com/app/3378600/Confluence_An_Of_Sense_and_Soul_Soliloquy

(It plays on Steam Deck as well! 🥰)

#indiegame #visualnovel
A Steam Deck console showing the title screen of "Confluence: An Of Sense and Soul Soliloquy" surrounded by victorian paraphernalia and flowers.
January 19, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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With the completion of all our game sprites comes a new public Kickstarter update to round out a busy 2024!

(And so do some rather nifty new screenshots!)

Read our latest Backer Bulletin here 💌

#visualnovel #indiegame #cozygames
Seamus and Leticia from Of Sense and Soul having an awkward conversation on a country walk. Sadie, Seamus, and George Charkham sit down to a family christmas dinner. Hugo fondly glances towards his friend Dr Lewis, who is facing away and squinting at nearby blackbirds. Nathaniel asks his younger brother Hugo what became of his foray into the Matrimonial News.
December 17, 2024 at 4:10 AM
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You can find even more visual novels made by amazing female devs, both released and upcoming, on the event page: store.steampowered.com/curator/43765559/sale/Women-LedGamesShowcase
A collage showing visual novels by women-led teams.
December 9, 2024 at 4:58 AM
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We're delighted our queer Victorian romance game is part of the Women-Led Games #TheGameAwards Edition event on Steam! @womenledgames.com 💖💪

Play the updated OSAS Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2231680/Of_Sense_and_Soul/

#WLGxTGA #visualnovel #indiegame
Announcement Image for Of Sense and Soul participating in the Women Led Games Game Awards Edition Steam Event from December 8 to 15, 2024.
December 9, 2024 at 4:58 AM
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Having live direction means there are plenty of fun outtakes. And we do mean plenty! 😄🎙️

(Much of this fun comes at Seamus’ expense, but @shaunmendum.bsky.social is both his VA and chief culprit in that!)

Play the demo update in all its glory: ofsenseandsoul.com/demo 💌

#visualnovel #voiceacting
November 28, 2024 at 2:23 AM
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A little birdie told us there was a big bug in the latest demo update; that's now been taken care of. 🐛❌

Version 4.1 of the Of Sense and Soul Extended Demo is at your service! 💌🫡

Itch: forsythiaproductions.itch.io/of-sense-and-soul
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2231680/Of_Sense_and_Soul/
Of Sense and Soul Camera Demo Update announcement image for Version 4.1
November 27, 2024 at 1:29 AM
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Our catch of the day? A New Demo Update, with bonus voiced scenes and a camera refresh to boot!

Who's the lobster in your friend group? 🦞

Wishlist & Play store.steampowered.com/app/2231680/Of_Sense_and_Soul/ 💌✨

VA by @oliversmithvavo.bsky.social, @shaunmendum.bsky.social

#visualnovel #indiegame
November 25, 2024 at 1:15 PM
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Hello! This #ScreenshotSaturday we've been hard at work on our queer Victorian romance visual novel Of Sense and Soul 🥰💌

You can find the demo at: store.steampowered.com/app/2231680/Of_Sense_and_Soul/
A screenshot from Of Sense and Soul showing Dr Lewis and Mrs Lewis conversing. A screenshot from Of Sense and Soul showing Hugo and Seamus sharing a tender moment on a bus ride. A screenshot from Of Sense and Soul showing Hugo wincing as his boss delivers a diatribe against birds right in his face. A screenshot from Of Sense and Soul showing Seamus rolling his eyes and Hugo looking perplexed as James winks and makes a suggestive joke.
November 23, 2024 at 4:12 PM
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We're thrilled to say Of Sense and Soul is featured in this year's Season of Pride Steam Sale! 🌈✨

Come celebrate over 130 #QueerGames with us at bit.ly/seasonofprid... 💖

A huge thanks to @midboss.bsky.social, @igda.org, and @gaymingmag.bsky.social for highlighting us all!

#GameDev #IndieGames
An image announcing Of Sense and Soul's participation in the Season of Pride 2024 Steam Sale, taking place from November 21 to 27.
November 21, 2024 at 6:09 PM
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This game would not exist if not for Hugo's complete obliviousness to his own gay thoughts.

No, we didn't set out to make a slow-burn romance. Yes, he really is just that dense...🙈

Wishlist and play our demo! 💌 store.steampowered.com/app/2231680/...

#VisualNovel #GayGame #OC #HistoricalRomance
Top panel: Hugo side-eyes and rejects the notion of "finding a wife". Bottom panel: Hugo smiles and approves of the idea of "responding to a personal advert, meeting a guy unintentionally, befriending him and very slowly realising you maybe 'like' like him."
November 18, 2024 at 12:37 PM
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It's November 15th, meaning today marks Seamus' 174th Birthday!

Hopefully, he can bring himself to cut into that cake, as cute as it is... 🎂🥰

(Forgot to bring his gift? Wishlist Of Sense and Soul on Steam instead!)
A sepia toned illustration of Seamus blushing and holding his face as he looks away from a birthday cake topped with candles and figurines of himself and Hugo. Text on the right reads, "Happy 174th Birthday!"
November 15, 2024 at 5:06 AM
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Not a backer? Fear not, our newsletter is another great place to keep up with us!


Subscribe to the Illustrated OSAS News for letters from Mr Brooks each month! 💌
A banner announcing the Illustrated OSAS Newsletter, now with introductions by Poet and Former Editorialist, Hugo E. Brooks. You can subscribe at ofsenseandsoul.com/newsletter.
November 14, 2024 at 2:23 AM
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Another month means another bulletin for our beloved Kickstarter backers!

This time, we have a voice blooper reel to share as the cherry on top. 🍒

Read our latest backers-only bulletin here!
Preview card for Of Sense and Soul Kickstarter Update No.26, Backer Bulletin: Making it Gayer, and a Voice Recording Blooper!
November 14, 2024 at 2:07 AM
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Now, poets can be tricky with words, but it's hard to read "My life is perfectly wonderful—there is nothing to be concerned with in the least!" as anything but a cry for help. 🤔

Get Hugo's next letter in your inbox at ofsenseandsoul.com/newsletter! 💌

#visualnovel #historicalfiction #indiegame
October 28, 2024 at 1:53 PM
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💌 Show off your visual novel in 4 screenshots! 💌

Of Sense and Soul is our soft, slow burn queer Victorian romance VN about personal growth and belonging in 1870s London. 🌈✨

Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/2231680/Of_Sense_and_Soul/
Newsletter: ofsenseandsoul.com/newsletter
A screenshot from Of Sense and Soul showing Hugo and Seamus on a bus ride. Seamus looks flustered as Hugo admits "None of the [adverts] seemed to pique my interest quite as much as that one did." A screenshot from Of Sense and Soul showing Seamus judging someone else's carte de visite selfies. A screenshot from Of Sense and Soul showing Dr Lewis and his wife Ananya looking at one another. A screenshot from Of Sense and Soul showing Hugo blushing as he looks upward, musing, "Camilla and mother can fuss all they like, but I'm perfectly happy, and I haven't the time to find a wife, not if I ever wish to be taken seriously as a writer."
October 24, 2024 at 1:15 PM
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It’s unfair that you can’t just step into your screen and into these rooms, really. Totally cruel and unjust.

Technology has not gone far enough!! 😤

#backgroundart #visualnovel #victorian
An afternoon light filled attic study, with victorian style furniture and a large skylight. A victorian drawing room with a central table, on top of which rests a white and floral tea set.
October 23, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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Sometimes, before it gets better…it has to get worse…
October 22, 2024 at 1:36 PM
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Maybe he and Tiny Seamus could be friends!
October 21, 2024 at 2:03 PM
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Hey VN Devs! Making games is hard sometimes, so let's share some of our scripting bloopers! 🎬

We'll start:

I don't think this is what people mean when they say they like size differences in romance... (Or is it??🤔)

#renpy #visualnovel #vndev #indiedev
A screenshot of a scene in which several gentlemen are gathered around Hugo, who is reading a poem. However, Hugo is three times the size he should be and the man beside him is miniature.
October 21, 2024 at 1:38 AM
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Is a soft, slow burn queer Victorian romance game your cup of tea? ☕️✨

We're making one called Of Sense and Soul! 👋

Wishlist our game and play the demo at store.steampowered.com/app/2231680/Of_Sense_and_Soul/ 💌

#indiedev #bara #gay #visualnovel #gamedev
A GIF of Seamus from Of Sense and Soul being introduced to the player. A screenshot from Of Sense and Soul showing Hugo and Seamus on an omnibus. Hugo looks surprised as Seamus states, "I was under the impression that in responding to an advert in The Matrimonial News, you were seeking..." A GIF of Hugo from Of Sense and Soul being introduced to the player. A screenshot from Of Sense and Soul showing Seamus laughing as Hugo looks a little peeved.
October 20, 2024 at 12:07 PM
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No, Of Sense and Soul isn't suddenly a noir mystery visual novel—but backers can learn more about these new artwork tests for Seamus' backstory in our latest exclusive bulletin! 🔍✨

Read here: kickstarter.com/projects/forsythiaproductions/of-sense-and-soul-a-queer-victorian-romance-vn/posts/4060215
A collage of three sepia silhouette drawings: the first of a man facing away from a woman with her arms crossed, the second of a man reading a letter, and the last of a man and woman in a rowboat on a river.
March 25, 2024 at 2:48 AM