The estimated date of completion is Q3 2023.Ī one person team, from art to writing, voice direction, animation and even occasional sound design, Sandra “Maxi” Molina (aka SandraMJdev) works full time on The Hayseed Knight, aiming to create an immersive story with beautiful artwork and memorable characters that even people who generally disregard Visual Novels will enjoy. Chapter 4 is expected to be released in December 2022. Though much work went into writing and discarding versions of the script since 2016, development for The Hayseed Knight as a Visual Novel started in May 2017.Īs of August 2022, three chapters out of five have been released, at an average rate of one chapter per year and a half. Just like Picaresque itself was greatly influenced by Arabic literature, the story is set in the fictional land of Acazhor, inspired by al-Andalus -the Muslim-ruled area of medieval Spain-, and it aims to reflect the historic relevance and richness of this period through the lens of the different species that inhabit the kingdom and a vast fantasy lore. The story switches POVs every chapter, focusing on the misadventures of Ader’s friends as they deal with their own troubles and worries. You’ll laugh and cry watching this touching romance unfold, layer by layer… always more to it than meets the eye.Ī Spanish picaresque novel set in the fictional kingdom of Acazhor, inspired by al-Andalus.ĭrawing from Spanish XVIth century “ Picaresque Novel ”, the story plays as a satire on knightly and courtly tropes, with a twist the heroic protagonist is exchanged for a go-getter that lies his way into legends, never telling a whole truth. Queer romance story – In an unconventional tale told in an unconventional way, not even falling in love could be a straightforward affair.Unique fantasy world – With deep lore and a history all of its own, the world of The Hayseed Knight extends much farther than this story and is ready for you to dive into using the in game encyclopedia.Passion project – Created primarily by one dedicated person over the last three years, The Hayseed Knight truly reflects the heart and soul poured into it.Beautiful illustration and animation – Closer to a cartoon than simply a visual novel, every scene in The Hayseed Knight is hand drawn and lovingly animated to truly bring the characters and world to life.Dodge prying questions from an enigmatic sorceress, scrape funds together for your next meal with a tone-deaf bard, engage in philosophical conversation with a giant tree man and more. Bursting with charisma – Every character you meet on your journey through Acazhor is fully voiced and overflowing with personality.Choose Ader’s fate – Take care as you play, because your decisions throughout Ader’s tale will ultimately impact the strength of his bonds with the rest of the cast and decide the outcome of his story.A grand, mysterious tale – Come, traveler, and listen to the tale of Ader-sind of the Upperfield! The greatest knight the kingdom has ever known! The bravest! The most handsome! The… yeah, no, let’s try this again.Charismatic, colorful characters starring a story set on a unique world!
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