Petal
The Story
Ana’s mother asked her for a simple favor: go to the local flower shop and pick up a fertilizer. But something is wrong inside the shop. Help Ana survive.
Controls
Arrow Keys/Setas: Move/Mover
Space/Espaço: Interact/Interagir
TAB: Open Menu and Previous menu/Abrir Menu e Menu Anterior
F1 or 1: Hide Mouse/Esconder Mouse
X: Exit Box/Sair da Caixa
A Note from the Developer
This game was in the middle of development when my keyboard broke.
To finish and release it, I had to simplify the project and work using only my mouse and the Windows Virtual Keyboard.
I am releasing it now to try and raise funds for a new keyboard, and I will continue releasing free games here on Itch.io to, hopefully, save enough for the Steam publishing fee for my next game.
Simplified Chinese Translation by K仔不摸鱼
Enjoying the game? Please consider leaving a rating! It helps the project immensely and means the world to me!
Thank you for your support!
Comments
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Jogo muito interessante, adorei a estética e o menu em forma de flor, criador com grande potencial, muito legal ver um dev BR aqui, já vou seguir e acompanhar os novos lançamentos!
P.S:
Espero que já tenha conseguido um novo teclado!
Muito Obrigado! o Itch.io marcou seu comentário como possível Spam então eu só vi agora. Eu comprei um teclado baratinho só pra poder trabalhar direito, mas a galera apoiou mais do que eu esperava, estou trabalhando em uma sequencia e pretendo lançar grátis tbm.
Nice game! Its amazing that its your first game I hope you will get a keyboard for yourself :)
Thanks!
very cute game, good stuff ! needs more dust bunnies
Thank you! Itch.io flagged your comment as Spam, I'm sorry for that.
amazin game
Thank you!
so cute !! i love the ambiance and the cute facial expressions ana makes. i just wish the controls were a little better
Thank you! I'm working on a sequel with better controls, I will make it free like the first one.
que jogo maravilhoso! eu amo esse estilo de game ❤
Obrigado, estou trabalhando na sequência.
this game has one of the COOLEST movements mechanics and graphics i have EVER seen
Thanks!
MAKING THIS GAME WITH JUST A MOUSE IS INSANE SHIT!! Damn.. But anywho, I enjoyed the game lol!! It’s super cute and I’d absolutely LOVE to see more of your work!!
Though I do have to complain about the controls randomly not working when I go to the menu and then go back to playing the game.. But eh, I can’t be too angry, still a really cool game ^^
Bro, Itch.io flagged your comment as spa,, so I only juts saw it! So sorry for the delay, but thank you so much for the kind words!
Jogo divertido , amei
Obrigado!
good a game
Thanks!
this was a great game man, but i have a question where is anna mom in the new game screen?
Thanks! Ana is waiting for her so they can play together.
This was so cool! I love the low-poly cartoon style of the characters, and the concept was really cool too!
Thanks! I'm working on a sequel with a much better art style. It will be free just like the first one. I want to deliver a better experience, and this type of feedback helps a lot. Please consider leaving a rating if you haven't done so yet. Once again, thank you!
Madd respect that you finished this game with a virtual keyboard thats insanee 🔥 I really loved the style of this game aswell! Keep up the amazing work!!
Thank you so much! I'm already planning the sequel and working on a new update for this game with bug fixes and code cleanups. Really appreciate the support!
This was really fun! I wish I had money to give but i will tell my friend about it.
Thanks a lot! Spreading the word is one of the best ways you can support the game. If you get a chance, leaving a quick rating would be amazing. Hope your friends enjoy it too!
A Cute Horror Game Where I Have To Save My Town From Bunny Eating PLANTS!!!! - PETAL
I love the charm this game has makes me want more and I swear Margarida is definitely a villain tryin to take the town over but happen to get caught up on her own plants idk idk I’m just saying she’s suspicious???Haha, love the Margarida theory! Is she a villain or just really bad at gardening? I'll never tell! Thank you so much for the video and for playing Petal!
Thanks a lot for the video and the generous support! I'm so glad you loved it! Expect more updates soon. I'm learning a lot about web builds, so after polishing this game, I plan to launch a free sequel with even better visuals, controls, and content. Stay tuned!
¡Hola! Muchas gracias por jugar y por grabar un video, ¡es increíble ver a la gente jugando! Sí, es una experiencia cortita, pero me alegra mucho que te haya gustado. Por curiosidad, ¿de qué país eres? ¡Te mando un saludo desde Brasil!
Soy de España OwO
Ah, genial! ¡Tierra de campeones! ⚽ Un saludo enorme hasta España. Muchas gracias de nuevo por el video y por el apoyo al juego. ¡Un abrazo!
Hi, 13-23 Studios! Off the bat your game caught my attention and it was a really fun time playing through it! I throughly enjoyed how simple the story was and the graphics reminded me of animal crossing :D I would love to try other games made from you and one last thing. Keep going :)! P.S ALSO 75% OF THE GAME MADE WITH ONLY THE MOUSE?? Amazing!!
Hey, thank you so much! It means the world to me that you enjoyed the game and the art style. And thank you for making a video, it's so awesome to see people playing my game! Working without a keyboard was a pain 😂, but I'm glad it worked out in the end. Thanks for the encouragement!
I’m a student based in China. I’d like to provide free Chinese localization assistance for your indie game via email. I can translate all game texts and offer cultural adjustment advice for Chinese players. This volunteer work helps me gain relevant practical experience, and my service is totally free.
Hey, thank you so much for this offer! I would love to work with you on the localization. You can find my Twitter (X) link on my itch.io profile. Please send me a DM there with your email address. Just a heads-up: I still need to organize all the texts, so I'll need a little time to prepare the files for you.
I'm glad to receive your reply. Here's my email address.2984280634@qq.com
Thanks! I'll email you the details as soon as the text is ready.
Cool little experience! The atmosphere is really cool and captivating, the camera angle are awesome and helps creating a sense of tension and feel unease. The story was cool too and progressing through the game felt natural.
Only small issue i have is that we can pick the same item as much as we wanted it seems, like the photo inside the house or when you create the potion and Margarida gives us the petal. You can just inspect the photo again and it will repeat the same sequence as much as we want, and talking to Margarida again after she gave us the petal result on her giving the same dialogue and same item again, where i expected the photo inspect spot not to be here anymore. And Margarida to repeat her last line of dialogue, or just a line about us going to her house to pick up the gardenhouse key.
Otherwise really cool experience and impressive work considering the 75% of the game done with only the mouse!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the detailed feedback. To be honest, the code got a little messy, which caused those looping item bugs. I wasn't expecting this level of engagement and number of plays! I'm taking notes on all of this because I'm already working on a new project set in this same universe, and applying everything I learned to make it much better.
Thanks for playing!
magnificent gameplay, very inmersive, pretty story, i liked playing it :3 the camera, uff , the camera wwas fenomenal
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it.
Great game bro, keep it up
Thanks!
Loved the game, I'm a dev too (Still doing a game that's taking a while, lol). Idk if you have interest in talking abt dev or wanting help, It would be my pleasure. And as a brazilian, gotta say that the translation is great!
Fico feliz que você gostou! Desejo todo o sucesso com o seu jogo, precisamos de mais de nós lançando jogos. Eu sou um pouco antissocial na internet, mas muito obrigado pelo apoio!
Ja to te seguindo no twitter e ansioso pro teu próximo jogo!
por algum motivo o itch.io marcou teu comentário como possível spam, só vi agora lá na lista, to aprendendo a mexer ainda, muito obrigado.
Very good game
thanks!
WHAT! 75% of this you made with a mouse😭
it's awesome, i really liked the mgs stealth + re part
Haha, yes! It was hard, but I'm glad it turned out well! Thanks for playing and leaving a comment!
Did a let's play of your game. Loved the cardboard box mechanic, was like "Omg. I'm playing Metal Gear!" 😅 The tank controls and "finding objects to solve a puzzle" elements gave me a nostalgic feel of old survival games.
Great job on your first game and can't believe you did it with no keyboard! 😎✨ I hope to see you developing more in the future! tyty
Thank you so much for making a video! I love Kojima games, so making the cardboard box mechanic was really fun. Thanks for the support, it means a lot!
I loved how cute this game was! :)
Hey, thanks! I'm really happy you liked the game and found it cute. Thank you so much for making a video about it, I will definitely check it out! Thanks for playing!
Really cute and creepy at the same time, short but enjoyable puzzle, loved the cute bunny and the Flesh-plant-bunny too!
Hey, thanks! I am really happy you liked the vibe of the game. The creature was super fun to design. I was planning to do more animations for it, but I'm happy with the result. Thanks for playing and for the feedback!
Will you create a downloadable version of this at any point?
I need to rework some things I'm not happy with, and the code is a complete mess to be honest.
I want to recode and add more content to the game. This future version will probably have a downloadable option too and maybe be added to Steam.
Sounds good! Thanks for the reply :D
A very cute little horror game, with an interesting story underneath. Loved the unique style and vibe of everything. Great work, can't wait to see more from you! <3
Thank you so much! I'm already planning things for the next game. I want to do something with an AI chasing the player to make it more challenging and tense.
First playthrough and already walked right off the map. The wall between the door and the green barrow in the store does not WALL.
(Currently descending into the infinite void as I type this. Please help me.)
You need to refresh the page to restart the game, but you will probably need to start over using 'New Game'.
I'm so sorry about that! I will fix this right now. Thanks for the feedback!
I finished the game this time! Such a cool little experience. Great job! Wish you the best in whatever you're working on. Have a nice day! Cya
Thanks for the kind words! I'm really glad you enjoyed the experience. I wish you all the best too!
The arrow controls we're a bit funky but other than that I really liked this game!
Thanks! I'm planning a reimagined version with new controls for the future. I originally wanted to include more NPCs, cinematics and environments, but I couldn't fit them in.
i absolutely adore this! amazing work, seriously, i am inspired! the identity and vibe are so authentic and unique, and the art + audio really enhances the whole experience. so impressive!
Thanks a lot!
Thanks!
Muito fofo e assustador! Achei muito bem feito e construído mesmo sendo um jogo curtinho e ainda tendo tido o problema com o teclado. O único detalhe que me incomodou foram os controles, acredito que o jogo tenha sido feito com o intuito de ser jogado com um controle de vídeo game, entretanto não é algo que me impediu de jogar. Espero que você continue criando jogos!
Obrigado. Ver um comentário em português é muito bom. Na real não foi feito exatamente pensando em controle, porque eu não tenho, antes eu estava trabalhando em um sistema diferente, mas tive que trocar para tank control devido a alguns bugs. Esse jogo meio que não era para existir. Quando eu disse que meu teclado quebrou 'no meio do desenvolvimento', na real foi bem no início. Eu estava trabalhando em um jogo em primeira pessoa sci-fi e Petal na época era apenas um protótipo para criar um sistema de diálogo. O jogo basicament, foi feito quase que inteiramente usando apenas o mouse, daí eu mudei para tank control porque estava com uns bugs
So polished and fun and creepy, but the wasd controls are bad tbh
Thank you so much! I'm glad you found it polished and creepy. Thanks for the honest feedback about the controls, what exactly felt off about them? I'd love to make them better in a future update!
creepy-cute game! I hope you get your new keyboard soon. I would support financially if I could. hoping this gets the traction it deserves :) it seems like something ManlyBadassHero would play
Thanks! I'm a bit bad with the internet, so I couldn't do a proper promotion. I sent an email to some YouTubers, but looking at the email, if it was sent to me, I would probably ignore it too. But the reception was great anyway! So thank you so much. I'm already taking some old prototypes and organizing them for the next project. I want to do something more challenging and with better world-building.
I liked how to burn away some of the vines, you had to leave the box. This is my new favorite game on here so far!
Wow, thanks! That's so kind of you. I'm actually writing the lore for the next game right now, I really want to make it even better. The reception to Petal was a huge surprise, and it's been great for building confidence in my skills.
Great game! I really enjoyed it, and I can't believe this is your first finished game. I'm looking forward to your future projects, and I hope you'll get a new keyboard soon too! 😄
Hey, thank you so much! I'm really happy you enjoyed the game. It feels great to finally finish a project after a long time making prototypes. My new keyboard is coming soon, so I will be ready to work on more games! Thanks for your support, it means a lot!