Bearly Playing Games

29/11/2023

I’m coming to Anime Detour!! Very excited to talk video games with everyone :)

28/03/2023

Hey guys, I decided to take a break from planning my next visual novel to make a Youtube video about Life is Strange: True Colors.
Although I'm working out ideas for my next game, it will likely be at least 2 years before I have anything to tell or show you (the joys of being a solo dev!), so I'm hoping some occasional videos will tide you over.

I'm also hoping this gets enough traction to help market Camp Palut to a new audience. So give it a view, and a like or subscribe if you're feeling generous.

I realize I've weirdly missed the release of a tie-in Life is Strange novel focusing on Steph and Izzie's relationship. Maybe if this video gets enough tract...

03/10/2022

Camp Palut is still 40% off, but not for much longer. Catch the end of the sale now!

https://bit.ly/3Q1vW4s

Camp Palut is an otome-style mystery that can be completed in 2-4 hours. Play as Jess, a high school senior attending summer camp for the first time. Luckily there are cuties ready to get to know you! Choose between the four unique love interests or play them all to piece together the whole story.

01/10/2022

Are you looking for some spooky but not scary vibes for this October? Check out Camp Palut, a sapphic mystery visual novel. Perfect for a cozy Halloween and it's 40% off until Monday!

https://bit.ly/3Q1vW4s

29/09/2022

Look at these cute backer funded pins. If you missed the Kickstarter, never fear.
The next five people to leave reviews for Camp Palut will receive a set of these fun enamel pins. (Awful pin not included)

To make it even easier, it's 40% off!
Comment below if you reviewed
https://bit.ly/3Q1vW4s

26/09/2022

To celebrate the upcoming fall vibes, Camp Palut is 40% off until Monday, October 3rd. If you've been looking for a cozy sapphic mystery, now's the perfect time.

https://bit.ly/3Q1vW4s

Camp Palut is an otome-style mystery that can be completed in 2-4 hours. Play as Jess, a high school senior attending summer camp for the first time. Luckily there are cuties ready to get to know you! Choose between the four unique love interests or play them all to piece together the whole story.

20/08/2022

Have you ever wondered which Zodiac sign each Camp Palut character is? Check it out below and see who shares your sign.

Sorry Cancer, Sagittarius, and Capricorn… maybe next game?

Don't forget, tomorrow is your last day to get Camp Palut at 20% off on Steam. Check it out here~
https://bit.ly/3Q1vW4s

17/08/2022

Camp Palut is 20% off until Sunday-
Play as Jess, a high school senior attending summer camp for the first time. Luckily there are cuties ready to get to know you! Choose between the four unique love interests or play them all to piece together the whole story.
https://bit.ly/3Q1vW4s

15/08/2022

Camp Palut is getting a few updates- nothing major, mostly just some spelling and grammar edits. Cassie and Bianca are getting some minor tweaks to their endings, but it should still feel the same. To celebrate this first update, Camp Palut will be 20% off on Steam until Sunday

It's a great time to spread the word, and check out the game if you haven't already.

Camp Palut is an otome-style mystery that can be completed in 2-4 hours. Play as Jess, a high school senior attending summer camp for the first time. Luckily there are cuties ready to get to know you! Choose between the four unique love interests or play them all to piece together the whole story.

28/06/2022

Celebrate the end of Pride Month right! Check out Camp Palut on Steam!
And if you love it, maybe consider leaving a review?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1736850/Camp_Palut/

Camp Palut is an otome-style mystery that can be completed in 2-4 hours. Play as Jess, a high school senior attending summer camp for the first time. Luckily there are cuties ready to get to know you! Choose between the four unique love interests or play them all to piece together the whole story.

05/06/2022

Accessibility will always be important to us, that's why Camp Palut features a variety of options to tailor your experience, such as OpenDyslexic font

If you haven't already, please wishlist Camp Palut on steam!

https://bit.ly/3zgxYsg

02/06/2022

After a long stretch of silence, I'm happy to break it with some good news!

Camp Palut will be releasing on Steam and itch.io on June 15.

Make sure you wishlist here it to be notified soon as it drops https://bit.ly/3zcTm1w

I've worked so hard on this for more than two years and I am so excited for you all to play it!!

14/03/2022

Have you seen the new monsters in action yet?

If not, check out the demo here~

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1736850/Camp_Palut/

09/03/2022

I've made it possible to remove the character images in the camp map, it gives you the option to make the game more difficult. You'll have to remember what the girls tell you to find them at their locations.

The problem is, I don't know what to call this in the options menu. I've been using "affection" as a placeholder, but what would communicate this idea better?

08/03/2022

Does anyone like when a visual novel has sound accompanying the scrolling text?

Would it add anything to the experience?

03/03/2022

Originally, Amy's shorts were going to be blue...
But my artist thought orange might look better and I agreed!

If you haven't wishlisted Camp Palut on Steam, now is a great time to do it!

01/03/2022

Camp Palut has a couple of different designs for it's logo- I'm certain you can all guess why those color combinations are important ;)
Which is your favorite?

23/02/2022

Camp Palut has a new trailer and here's a sneak peek!
Check out Steam to watch the whole thing
and maybe wishlist it while you're there.

22/02/2022

I'm sorry I haven't as communicative on social media recently. As a solo dev, it can be difficult for me to work on the game and do social media at the same time.
However- Steam Next Fest is this week and Camp Palut is participating!
Check out the new Camp Palut demo and browse the demos of a lot of other upcoming indie games.

Camp Palut is a spooky-cute sapphic visual novel with magic, mystery, and a glimpse of the supernatural. Featuring four different love interests with multiple endings, and separate but interlocking stories that lead to a thrilling conclusion.

20/10/2021

Side Character Spotlight- Kasumi!
Kasumi is Japanese-American and wants to be a marine biologist someday. She loves all ocean creatures but especially starfish.
She may be a little shy at times, but ask about a special interest and she’ll talk your ear off!

18/10/2021

Happy !
Full disclosure... I don't always listen to music in visual novels. But when I'm running through Camp Palut I always leave the sound on, Biz's work is too good to miss!

https://soundcloud.com/elizabeth-biz-diedrick/camp-palut-main-theme

This track is a commission for the Camp Palut visual novel! https://www.facebook.com/bearlyplaying/ Camp Palut is a q***r visual novel written for women. Find romance while discovering the secrets be

13/10/2021

Camp Palut has over 100 wishlists on Steam! While exciting, I’d love to hit 500 before launch.
Can you help us get there?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1736850/Camp_Palut/

Camp Palut is a spooky-cute sapphic visual novel with magic, mystery, and a glimpse of the supernatural. Featuring four different love interests with multiple endings, and separate but interlocking stories that lead to a thrilling conclusion.

11/10/2021

Did you miss Camp Palut's Kickstarter? No worries! You can Pre-order Camp Palut on the Backe
https://camppalut.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders/

09/10/2021

Did you know: Fatima's line in this scene is based on a line in "One Normal Night" a song from the Addams Family Musical

06/10/2021

Let's show more love to the supporting cast, Fatima!
Fatima is Iranian-American. She loves fashion, Jane Austen novels, sappy romantic comedies.

Show your love for Fatima by wishlisting Camp Palut on Steam
https://bit.ly/3lP5CNH

02/10/2021

Camp Palut is getting a small UI upgrade to it's camp map system. Instead of the map taking up the whole screen, it will have little rips and cutouts so that you can see the background behind it.

29/09/2021

We often focus so much on the love interests, that the supporting cast doesn't get the love they deserve.

Brigid is a trans woman. She loves track, pandas, and aggressively flirting with other girls.

Show Brigid some love by wishlisting Camp Palut on Steam
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1736850/Camp_Palut/

27/09/2021

Did you know Bearly Playing Games has a Twitch Channel?

I mainly stream visual novels, things I have personally Kickstarted, and any other eclectic stories I can get my hands on.

My next stream is tonight at 6pm EST and I will be playing the updated demo for Cooking Companions.

https://bit.ly/3CwAVmQ

Hello! I'm Nicole, she/they, a bi feminist and the creator of Bearly Playing Games. Here's a list of things I like- video games, cats, knitting, cosplay, video essays, asmr, roller derby, sushi

25/09/2021

Are you really that confident Nat?

Wishlist Camp Palut here ~ https://bit.ly/38VQhEW

22/09/2021

If you haven't followed us on itch.io, let these reviews for Camp Palut's demo convince you!
Review by VN Game Den https://bit.ly/3gIu5m0
Review by The Fandomentals https://bit.ly/38lrNVl

Here's our review for the visual novel demo Camp Palut full of bonding, a supernatural mystery, and some romance!