Sun & Stars
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
Sun & Stars is a gay romance visual novel with characters and settings set in the Philippines. Please be advised that if you're under the age of 18, please don't play the game. It's only SFW, but there are scenes here depicting themes of... Well... adult stuff.
Let's join Joshua. As he dives into the hardships of senior high. He's not the brightest person out there, but he is trying his best to be who he wants to be. With his friends by his side, and who knows? He may find a handsome boyfriend. He will learn more and more what life has to offer.
The settings of the story, as I said, will be around the Philippines. There will be a lot of cultural references and beliefs that you will learn as you progress in the story.
There will be 3 datable routes here that you could freely choose and progress on. Though it's still in progress. Donations are open, and it will clearly help me and the VN's future development.
Thank you very much for everyone's support.
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Development log
- Sun & Stars Chapter-I is Out now!2 days ago
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This will be a bit of a long comment !💆♀️👌
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This VN is genuinely great, I highly recommend giving it a try. I've been following the development since day one, I believe. And it's such a fun read, I love the way they just openly break the fourth wall. The fact that once the author or even the literal plot gets brought into the conversation, they all just agree and move on... like immediately.
And the fact that I feel so included in the culture that's being showed is great. Loving it. 💕
Sending the author, Neo Neon a wonderful day. (❁´◡`❁)
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(... Now, Below this, There will be spoilers and some bits of the story getting mentioned here and there, as of now, I will take into account only the shown story. Which is the entirety of the very first update as of me typing this right now.)😍
Oh Joshua, I feel for him. That moment with his father made me feel so much. I just hope we can somehow get out of that situation...😭
Now, in another more 'theorizing' mood, I am inclined to believe that the guys that were shown/introduced through a beautiful image, Those being, Kyle, Ethan and Richard, will maybe be Joshua's love interests?/maybe...
I am also still very unsure if the VN will end up following a more dark path, or maybe a more cheerful adventure...
In another mood... I'd be great if Joshua fights his father and wins... Maybe... idk if its my need of bloodshed talking.🙀
Also, in a more unrelated note, loved the little 'trivia' momento. This VN has such enormous potential to be... tragic, lighthearted, romantic, happy, sad, eventful and much much more.
Genuinely delighted to have discovered it in such early development.
⭐🌟✨🌟⭐
Very fun read and looking forward to future updates.
I quite like the balance between serious moments and humor.
bit of spoilers below. tread with caution if you have not read sun and stars
Damn i did not expect Josh's father to be such a hoe
Ahhh I just finished reading chapter 1 and love it. Ohhh seeing how cruel Josh's father to Joshua remind me my own parents too. Super strict, abusive, and controlling it's not uncommon things in Asia, and I can related to Joshua feels in the story, god spare my feelings author TwT.
Next thing, well we just got new character in game too yaaaayy :D (I assume Ethan, Kyle and Richard is gonna be our future boyfie OwO) I hope to more of interesting character and story in the future. Nice 'Trivia Time' it's pretty engaging and informative for the reader, well it's not much but I'm not gonna complain it's just trivia after all lol. Another great works from the author :3
De la Cruz? Sánchez? Those last names are common where I live. If this thing is from Philippines, why these last names in specific?
* Reads the trivia time. *
Oh! That's why. XD
Anyway I just love the humor and the story in this visual novel. I'll wait patiently for next updates. Thank you very much =3
The story so far is engaging, and putting both the English and Filipino side-by-side helps us understand what the words mean in our language.
There are still some typos in your words, mostly the words "your" and "you're". Sorry, but my copyediting skills get to me (unless intended).
Anyway, I can't wait for the next chapter. Even if it may take about a year or two, I'll be waiting.
(P.S.: I didn't know Gebbous proofread your VN. What a great honor. I wish I could help you in any other way, Neon. Keep it up!
P.S.S.: I'm broke too.)
Finally got around to reading this and i can't wait for more updates in future
I still find random pictures from this novel in my gallery lol
This is the most relatable and funny vn ever as a pinoy, and the fact that my name is also Josh irl makes it even better LOL!
AWESOME WORK!!! LOVE THE ARTSTYLE :3
I had a blast playing this game genuinely 😭😭 this game is so fun omg, and the character designs are so good, looking forward the next update !!
Uyyy Philippines 😭
Translate pls, I spent the entire game using a translator 😭
Sorry to hear you've been using a translator for the rest of your reading experience qwp... But I don't know when I can put different languages in this VN hahah
This some good novel. Had quite a gag lmao. Can't wait for more! Although I'm abit curious, what routes will be implemented in this novel?
Thank u for the feed back! hihi
And for the routes... well... no spoilers uwu
Womp womp 🥀🐋
KAGIGIL HAHAHA 10/10 FVN
Sooooooo fing CUTE love it!
Nice VN, its so funny and fun! And you're being a troll with that moaning sound made me roll on the floor and wheeze out loud, you little rascal!!! The characters are fun and easy to follow along. and I love that you share filipino food and culture in the mix. I look forward seeing more in the future. 😀
UYYYY PIPINO!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Peak pinoy core comedy fr
Love the story very engaging so far, really greatful for introducing filipino dishes. Maybe give some translation parenthesis to filipino language, Dunno? I remember my team was called group Luya(weak) before hah! great times.
Oh and hey what kind of animal is reymond? I need it for sekai description. Ty in advance!
Thank you for the feedback! Also, I'll make a character Bio of all my characters in the future so dont worry :3
Omg cantes is so cute. Please tell me hes secretley gay
Guess we will never know uwu
Love the story so far keep up the great work I really do love it especially all the small spelling errors it adds carecter to it I really do like that not sarcasam :3
Those bg are not ai and i know those places. Are we xlassmates or what? Haha
Huh? I dont know hahah
OMGOMGOMG WAIT THIS IS SO GOOD STAAHHHPPP
pls never change 💖💖💖 cannot wait for next update
Dapat nag kakape lahat ng characters
It should just be, right -jk
Dapat lang nga, noh -charot
(Idk what do you think?)
I think only one of them loves coffee :3
I have to say this is the first VN that had me in the first minute. The writing is funny af, the characters are interesting (in a good way), the art style is enjoyable, the main char is relatable and the exchange student is fricking hot. You do a really good job. I think this is even in my top 5 VNs (played like 80 in total). I'll be waiting for the next update.
Thank you for your feed back qwp, I'm really happy that you enjoyed this💙
I'll keep up the good work XD
Okay here is my review on the first Chapter and its going to be a bit long.
I was dying from laughing and had tears in my eyes. Somehow you made it even funnier than the demo. The best part is when they sit by the basketball game and Joshua catches the ball.
You showed all 3 datable Chars in a good pace plus I like all theirs personalities. But Richard is the best.
You wrote the part with Joshua's dad really good, because i was so angry at him and wanted to punch this ***** in the face >:). Also the moment Joshua fights the boys to protect Ethan was kinda frightening.
Its interesting to see a new culture. I know nothing about the Philippines, but your small explaining card where you show us the food helps to visualize whats going on.
I really enjoyed Chapter 1 and cannot wait for Chapter 2. Btw im sorry for your Laptop. Im broke too so i can understand it well. But i swear if possible make a patreon. A 1$ Sub is nothing for most people and when you get small updates or small "spoilers" with it, people who like your VN will sub.
This is so fuckign good!!! I love slice of life/school vn's. Even if it has spelling mistakes, I loved it and laughed a lot.
Thanks. I'll wait patiently for another update.
=)
Not the max volume incident 😭😭😭😭😭
I think we've all had that core memory of opening up our friends link into that sound!!
Looks good will it have an Android version?
Yes, I'm currently finding a way to build the android version uwu
DAMN WHY CANT I GO FOR RAYMOND
I am SUCH a sucker for his type of character, and right from the start he broke my heart 😭
i really liked the demo. AND it didn’t require an apology for being “too long” cause it was a bit too short if you ask me. I love the chemistry between chars, i ESPECIALLY love the fact that straight dudes are just joking around and have fun about gay being gay. It’s so relaxing
And jokes, i like your jokes. The whole scene with “boys, i like boys, i am flaming homosexual and am proud” got me hysterical. Especially “WHEEEZE” thing xD
anyway i sincerely wish you luck with that project, im looking forward to reading more. Even though my crush if already taken 🫠🫠
Also about misspellings: there ARE a bunch of them but that fact added to the charm of the vn x)
Another god tier comedy FVN. REALLY LOVE FOR MORE NEW UPDATE <3
Not really like for sound jumpscare tho 😭😭
Really liked this demo! The art is really cute and it's really cool detail explaining what the food. There are some spelling mistakes like in the cafeteria part changing 'leash' to 'liege' but aside from that it's pretty well written. Keep up the good work! :D
Rare to see Philippines fvn but love it!!💕💕✨
yo pinoy BGs
So how long tell we get android version also find it funny if i download the pc version on Android it just puts everything into little pictures so my camera roll has but random art pictures now
I think i'll be able to publish the android version this may... If i figured out how to do it XD
thank you :3
PHILIPPINES 🔥🔥🔥🔥🌟🌟💖💖💖🧨🧨🧨🧨🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
realllyyyyy love what you have for it, loved the little pop ups about the food, love the dialogue especially between characters, visuals are lovely too. excited to see it update
may i ask cause obviously there's romance, what the plan is for the direction is for the vn, if it's going to be linear, or if youll have different routes (if there are then how many), etc
Thank you for your support ^w^
And yes... The romance will have 3 different routes.
I don't know what to say, but thank God I'm using my headphones during the jumpscare.
But overall, I can relate to this, especially as a Filipino, since I experience it myself. Good work for bringing back my high school years with this VN.
yoooo, this is good
the start are good, the vibe for the whole game are really oozes that filipino feels (or SEA in general), and the card that explains the food are really nice touch
the joke hits, even as non-filipino SEA person
there is some typos here and there, but it's pretty minor
music selection are decent, and for art styles, it's simplistic, but it's really cute too, fits for the visual novel
so far, i enjoyed this, can't wait to see more of it
ooh yea, if you are interested, there is a decent discord FVN server that you can join in (lots of filipinos there), i hope this helps with your VN:
https://discord.gg/ED5ZKtCv65
Thank you very much for your support and feedback💙
And I'll definitely a check the Discord server ^w^
Trying to not spoil much but there is a lot to love here!
The intro was pretty unique and personally I liked it.
There is a lot of humour and never really a dull moment!
The story so far is written really well and was easy to read even as a non native speaker!
Music choices were really good, and the art style is really cute and fitting for the visual novel!
And for cherry on top, I loved the idea of getting better understanding of the culture through little informations along the novel!
But yeah so far I really enjoyed this, and love to see more of this in the future!
Remember to not overwork yourself and take your time!
Thank you very much for the feed back 💙💙💙