Neko Bueno
@nekoblackcat.bsky.social
He/Him. Artist and (maybe) game developer
I draw a little bit of everything, so be careful around here 🔞
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/nekoobueno/posts
I draw a little bit of everything, so be careful around here 🔞
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/nekoobueno/posts
This week felt so long. I’ve been testing every part of the game nonstop and adding the sound effects I already have. Now I’m hearing Pierrot’s bell everywhere. I listened to it so much it’s haunting me!! Right now the testing phase is basically...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
#tfc #thefreakcircus
November 15, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This week felt so long. I’ve been testing every part of the game nonstop and adding the sound effects I already have. Now I’m hearing Pierrot’s bell everywhere. I listened to it so much it’s haunting me!! Right now the testing phase is basically...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
#tfc #thefreakcircus
I finally finished coding everything! So the entire script is now fully implemented! Right now it’s sitting at almost 4,000 lines of code and dialogue!
Next, I’ll start running tests to make sure all the lines and choices work as they should....
#tfc #thefreakcircus
Next, I’ll start running tests to make sure all the lines and choices work as they should....
#tfc #thefreakcircus
November 8, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I finally finished coding everything! So the entire script is now fully implemented! Right now it’s sitting at almost 4,000 lines of code and dialogue!
Next, I’ll start running tests to make sure all the lines and choices work as they should....
#tfc #thefreakcircus
Next, I’ll start running tests to make sure all the lines and choices work as they should....
#tfc #thefreakcircus
I’ve been working on the Blue Tent! I’ve finished almost all of Jester’s sprites they just need a few final tweaks.
As for Ticket Taker’s tent, dialogue-wise it isn’t as long as the others, but it has lots of choices and branching situations...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
As for Ticket Taker’s tent, dialogue-wise it isn’t as long as the others, but it has lots of choices and branching situations...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
November 1, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I’ve been working on the Blue Tent! I’ve finished almost all of Jester’s sprites they just need a few final tweaks.
As for Ticket Taker’s tent, dialogue-wise it isn’t as long as the others, but it has lots of choices and branching situations...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
As for Ticket Taker’s tent, dialogue-wise it isn’t as long as the others, but it has lots of choices and branching situations...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
I finally finished Jester’s tent at least the coding part. There are still plenty of his sprites to wrap up, and then I’ll start working on the blue tent!
This is the last act of this update, so once I’m done coding it, I’ll move on to final...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
This is the last act of this update, so once I’m done coding it, I’ll move on to final...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
October 25, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I finally finished Jester’s tent at least the coding part. There are still plenty of his sprites to wrap up, and then I’ll start working on the blue tent!
This is the last act of this update, so once I’m done coding it, I’ll move on to final...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
This is the last act of this update, so once I’m done coding it, I’ll move on to final...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
I’ve got some good news about the progress!
I started working on the purple tent last week and I’ve already coded around 60% of it. Most of the dialogue, transitions, and effects are done!Though I still have a lot of sprite work to do for that tent...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
I started working on the purple tent last week and I’ve already coded around 60% of it. Most of the dialogue, transitions, and effects are done!Though I still have a lot of sprite work to do for that tent...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
October 18, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I’ve got some good news about the progress!
I started working on the purple tent last week and I’ve already coded around 60% of it. Most of the dialogue, transitions, and effects are done!Though I still have a lot of sprite work to do for that tent...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
I started working on the purple tent last week and I’ve already coded around 60% of it. Most of the dialogue, transitions, and effects are done!Though I still have a lot of sprite work to do for that tent...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
I finally finished coding the Cyan tent! (for real) I was really eager to wrap up that part. Just a few sprites left to finalize, but it’s basically done!
Now I’m starting on the Purple tent and running some tests with Jester’s sprites. So far things are going okay…
#tfc #thefreakcircus
Now I’m starting on the Purple tent and running some tests with Jester’s sprites. So far things are going okay…
#tfc #thefreakcircus
October 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I finally finished coding the Cyan tent! (for real) I was really eager to wrap up that part. Just a few sprites left to finalize, but it’s basically done!
Now I’m starting on the Purple tent and running some tests with Jester’s sprites. So far things are going okay…
#tfc #thefreakcircus
Now I’m starting on the Purple tent and running some tests with Jester’s sprites. So far things are going okay…
#tfc #thefreakcircus
I managed to finish coding the cyan tent, only 2 sprites left to complete that scene.(And once again I had to fix the Doctor’s sprite… I really hope that doesn’t happen with Jester.)And there are also code details and transitions that have not yet been fixed...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
#tfc #thefreakcircus
October 4, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I managed to finish coding the cyan tent, only 2 sprites left to complete that scene.(And once again I had to fix the Doctor’s sprite… I really hope that doesn’t happen with Jester.)And there are also code details and transitions that have not yet been fixed...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
#tfc #thefreakcircus
Sorry for being a bit absent on social media, folks I’ve been really focused on finishing the part I started coding. When things don’t work out, I get obsessed with fixing them until they finally run haha! I’m still at it…
#tfc #thefreakcircus
#tfc #thefreakcircus
September 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Sorry for being a bit absent on social media, folks I’ve been really focused on finishing the part I started coding. When things don’t work out, I get obsessed with fixing them until they finally run haha! I’m still at it…
#tfc #thefreakcircus
#tfc #thefreakcircus
I’m working on one of the three characters! And I’m really excited (maybe hyperfocused on it).Once I finish presenting all three, the game will move into its final stage! It’s still going to take some time, especially with Jester’s part...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
#tfc #thefreakcircus
September 20, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I’m working on one of the three characters! And I’m really excited (maybe hyperfocused on it).Once I finish presenting all three, the game will move into its final stage! It’s still going to take some time, especially with Jester’s part...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
#tfc #thefreakcircus
I got a bunch of feedback on the beta version and I still haven’t managed to fix all the little details. Honestly, I hadn’t even noticed so many mistakes myself, haha.
Meanwhile, I also spotted a small issue in the script with a very specific route...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
Meanwhile, I also spotted a small issue in the script with a very specific route...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
September 13, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I got a bunch of feedback on the beta version and I still haven’t managed to fix all the little details. Honestly, I hadn’t even noticed so many mistakes myself, haha.
Meanwhile, I also spotted a small issue in the script with a very specific route...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
Meanwhile, I also spotted a small issue in the script with a very specific route...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
Casual outfit! Pierrot and Harlequin
September 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Casual outfit! Pierrot and Harlequin
This week’s progress was a little different, I had a series of variables to fix.
I added the button for Day 2 in the menu, along with a small introduction so you can continue the game without having to go through Day 1 again. This feature is still pretty rough...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
I added the button for Day 2 in the menu, along with a small introduction so you can continue the game without having to go through Day 1 again. This feature is still pretty rough...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
September 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This week’s progress was a little different, I had a series of variables to fix.
I added the button for Day 2 in the menu, along with a small introduction so you can continue the game without having to go through Day 1 again. This feature is still pretty rough...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
I added the button for Day 2 in the menu, along with a small introduction so you can continue the game without having to go through Day 1 again. This feature is still pretty rough...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
I got stuck on a small scene because some player choices weren’t working, so it took a lot of testing. I’m also figuring out saves, adding a button to jump to Day 2, which needs testing too.
Something funny happened with Pierrot in the Harlequin scenehis eyes are showing...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
Something funny happened with Pierrot in the Harlequin scenehis eyes are showing...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
August 28, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I got stuck on a small scene because some player choices weren’t working, so it took a lot of testing. I’m also figuring out saves, adding a button to jump to Day 2, which needs testing too.
Something funny happened with Pierrot in the Harlequin scenehis eyes are showing...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
Something funny happened with Pierrot in the Harlequin scenehis eyes are showing...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
For this week Harlequin’s animation has been giving me a bit of trouble haha colors got messed up on one export, so I’m setting it aside for now to work on the next dialogues. The new scene has lots of variables, so it’ll take a bit longer...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
#tfc #thefreakcircus
August 23, 2025 at 1:05 AM
For this week Harlequin’s animation has been giving me a bit of trouble haha colors got messed up on one export, so I’m setting it aside for now to work on the next dialogues. The new scene has lots of variables, so it’ll take a bit longer...
#tfc #thefreakcircus
#tfc #thefreakcircus
A while ago, I came across a beautiful piece of art on Tumblr, and it reminded me that you don’t really know what’s going on inside Pierrot’s head, haha. So I wanted to show just a glimpse of it this time, from the perspective of the very first day. Nothing too big, but I hope you enjoy it! #tfc
August 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
A while ago, I came across a beautiful piece of art on Tumblr, and it reminded me that you don’t really know what’s going on inside Pierrot’s head, haha. So I wanted to show just a glimpse of it this time, from the perspective of the very first day. Nothing too big, but I hope you enjoy it! #tfc
The Pierrot plush campaign is live!
How it works: You only pay $2 now to reserve the plush. This amount will be deducted from the final price!
If the campaign reaches 100 reservations, the plush goes into production.
That’s when supporters pay the remaining amount to receive the product.
...
How it works: You only pay $2 now to reserve the plush. This amount will be deducted from the final price!
If the campaign reaches 100 reservations, the plush goes into production.
That’s when supporters pay the remaining amount to receive the product.
...
August 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The Pierrot plush campaign is live!
How it works: You only pay $2 now to reserve the plush. This amount will be deducted from the final price!
If the campaign reaches 100 reservations, the plush goes into production.
That’s when supporters pay the remaining amount to receive the product.
...
How it works: You only pay $2 now to reserve the plush. This amount will be deducted from the final price!
If the campaign reaches 100 reservations, the plush goes into production.
That’s when supporters pay the remaining amount to receive the product.
...
This week, only two new sprites were added to the list I need to finish. But that’s because this scene doesn’t require many new sprites, so a lot of dialogue still got coded.
But again... Harlequin is giving me trouble. For some reason, his scenes always cause...
#tfc #thefreakcircus #doctor
But again... Harlequin is giving me trouble. For some reason, his scenes always cause...
#tfc #thefreakcircus #doctor
August 15, 2025 at 10:09 PM
This week, only two new sprites were added to the list I need to finish. But that’s because this scene doesn’t require many new sprites, so a lot of dialogue still got coded.
But again... Harlequin is giving me trouble. For some reason, his scenes always cause...
#tfc #thefreakcircus #doctor
But again... Harlequin is giving me trouble. For some reason, his scenes always cause...
#tfc #thefreakcircus #doctor
This week was a bit tougher several scenes I coded didn’t work as expected. That happens sometimes, so I ended up stuck on two specific scenes for quite a while. They finally started working, but they still need some tweaking, which I can do after the beta version is out.
#tfc #thefreakcircus
#tfc #thefreakcircus
August 9, 2025 at 3:16 AM
This week was a bit tougher several scenes I coded didn’t work as expected. That happens sometimes, so I ended up stuck on two specific scenes for quite a while. They finally started working, but they still need some tweaking, which I can do after the beta version is out.
#tfc #thefreakcircus
#tfc #thefreakcircus
Lore!
There are still more snippets that I’m not sure if I’ll turn into comics (because it’s a lot of work), whether to just leave the written bits, or maybe make a simpler comic to illustrate them. These include:
#tfc #thefreakcircus #BRart #maleyandere #visualnovel
There are still more snippets that I’m not sure if I’ll turn into comics (because it’s a lot of work), whether to just leave the written bits, or maybe make a simpler comic to illustrate them. These include:
#tfc #thefreakcircus #BRart #maleyandere #visualnovel
August 7, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Lore!
There are still more snippets that I’m not sure if I’ll turn into comics (because it’s a lot of work), whether to just leave the written bits, or maybe make a simpler comic to illustrate them. These include:
#tfc #thefreakcircus #BRart #maleyandere #visualnovel
There are still more snippets that I’m not sure if I’ll turn into comics (because it’s a lot of work), whether to just leave the written bits, or maybe make a simpler comic to illustrate them. These include:
#tfc #thefreakcircus #BRart #maleyandere #visualnovel
Weekly update
This week I managed to finish some sprites that are now ready to be added to the game!
Several others are still in the painting phase, and many sketches are already being used as placeholders in simpler scenes, which allows me to code a good portion of the dialogue
#tfc #thefreakcircus
This week I managed to finish some sprites that are now ready to be added to the game!
Several others are still in the painting phase, and many sketches are already being used as placeholders in simpler scenes, which allows me to code a good portion of the dialogue
#tfc #thefreakcircus
August 2, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Weekly update
This week I managed to finish some sprites that are now ready to be added to the game!
Several others are still in the painting phase, and many sketches are already being used as placeholders in simpler scenes, which allows me to code a good portion of the dialogue
#tfc #thefreakcircus
This week I managed to finish some sprites that are now ready to be added to the game!
Several others are still in the painting phase, and many sketches are already being used as placeholders in simpler scenes, which allows me to code a good portion of the dialogue
#tfc #thefreakcircus
Weekly update + sneak peak
So just to keep you updated, here’s a bit about how the process works:
I start by sketching some placeholders and coding part of the dialogue for that scene.
...
#vn #yandere #tfc #thefreakcircus #BRart
So just to keep you updated, here’s a bit about how the process works:
I start by sketching some placeholders and coding part of the dialogue for that scene.
...
#vn #yandere #tfc #thefreakcircus #BRart
July 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Weekly update + sneak peak
So just to keep you updated, here’s a bit about how the process works:
I start by sketching some placeholders and coding part of the dialogue for that scene.
...
#vn #yandere #tfc #thefreakcircus #BRart
So just to keep you updated, here’s a bit about how the process works:
I start by sketching some placeholders and coding part of the dialogue for that scene.
...
#vn #yandere #tfc #thefreakcircus #BRart
Jester and the fifth one already have concept art and a full design, but I’m still making some adjustments to their outfits so for now, I just wanted to reveal a little sneak peek.
#tfc #thefreakcircus #vn #yandere
#tfc #thefreakcircus #vn #yandere
July 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Jester and the fifth one already have concept art and a full design, but I’m still making some adjustments to their outfits so for now, I just wanted to reveal a little sneak peek.
#tfc #thefreakcircus #vn #yandere
#tfc #thefreakcircus #vn #yandere
Now, about this week’s update:
I've been working on the opening scenes this week, so the beginning of the game is already coded up to a certain point in the dialogue.
The main menu is also getting a brand-new image! I think you’ll like it!
...
I've been working on the opening scenes this week, so the beginning of the game is already coded up to a certain point in the dialogue.
The main menu is also getting a brand-new image! I think you’ll like it!
...
July 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Now, about this week’s update:
I've been working on the opening scenes this week, so the beginning of the game is already coded up to a certain point in the dialogue.
The main menu is also getting a brand-new image! I think you’ll like it!
...
I've been working on the opening scenes this week, so the beginning of the game is already coded up to a certain point in the dialogue.
The main menu is also getting a brand-new image! I think you’ll like it!
...
It’s been one month since my game was released! 🎉
Thank you all so much for the support!
I’ve been working consistently, and I’m excited to show you everything I have planned!
#tfc #thefreakcircus #BRart #maleyandere #vn
Thank you all so much for the support!
I’ve been working consistently, and I’m excited to show you everything I have planned!
#tfc #thefreakcircus #BRart #maleyandere #vn
July 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
It’s been one month since my game was released! 🎉
Thank you all so much for the support!
I’ve been working consistently, and I’m excited to show you everything I have planned!
#tfc #thefreakcircus #BRart #maleyandere #vn
Thank you all so much for the support!
I’ve been working consistently, and I’m excited to show you everything I have planned!
#tfc #thefreakcircus #BRart #maleyandere #vn
These are colored sketches I had to make to help me with the new sprites.
A lot of people asked to see the full outfit so here it is!
#tfc #thefreakcircus #pierrot #harlequin #maleyandere #yandereboy #BRart
A lot of people asked to see the full outfit so here it is!
#tfc #thefreakcircus #pierrot #harlequin #maleyandere #yandereboy #BRart
July 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
These are colored sketches I had to make to help me with the new sprites.
A lot of people asked to see the full outfit so here it is!
#tfc #thefreakcircus #pierrot #harlequin #maleyandere #yandereboy #BRart
A lot of people asked to see the full outfit so here it is!
#tfc #thefreakcircus #pierrot #harlequin #maleyandere #yandereboy #BRart