Gonzague
Gonzague
Gonzague is an interactive fiction game made with Twine, based on the novel Le Bossu by Paul Féval. It is a court intrigue and swashbuckling story set in early 18th-century France. The game has two versions: this one is rated 16+ for violence and suggestive content.
Story
You are the Prince de Gonzague, a title you acquired thanks to your ruthless ways. Your bloody past haunts your every step and you have taken measures to ensure a prosperous future as well as put away your blades and poisons for good.
You have made some rich and powerful friends in the persons of Philippe de Nevers and the King’s nephew. Now you just need money. Thankfully, the marriage you have arranged with the Marquis de Caylus’s daughter should provide you with the fortune you need.
Unless some unexpected revelations put your plans in peril…
Features
- Play as the villain of your story and live with the consequences of your terrible deeds.
- Choose your gender, pronouns, and appearance.
- Make choices that will put you on the path of redemption — or damnation.
- Make friends, enemies, or lovers throughout your tribulations.
Progress
This story is a work in progress. Only the first chapter is available for now.
Contact
If you want to be updated about any news about Gonzague, you can follow me on Tumblr. You can also join the game's Discord server to discuss the game or give feedback.
If you like the story, consider donating to my Patreon page or my Ko-Fi.
Thank you for reading
Development log
- 11/07/23 — Game update — Save to file featureNov 07, 2023
- Gonzague — Chapter 1Mar 21, 2023
Comments
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your writing is so beautiful!!
Thank you!
i enjoyed this very much, your writing is very pleasant (i dunno how else to describe it haha but i love it)
the angst! *chef's kiss* it hurts in the best way, i'm excited to see where this goes. some sort of tragedy is imminent, i'm sure
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. :)
I still can’t get over the fact that that tall lady has a kid and the father is NEVERS like WHAT he need to die
im so very intrigued by this story the way you write is so good! but maybe a small request that we have an option to change font sizes in the future? my eyes were straining quite a bit and Id love to enjoy your story without it!
Hi! I'm glad you enjoyed the game so far. :)
I'm sorry the font has been causing you eyestrain. I'll look into how I can integrate a couple font sizes in the settings of the game. In the meantime, I recommend using the alternate font, open sans, which is easier on the eyes in my experience, and your browser's zoom-in feature, which should allow you to get a bigger font without interfering with the UI much. It might persist throughout my itch.io profile and my other games if you don't change it back, though.
Thankyou for the tips! I will definitely implement those next time <3
gonna steal her man LOL
Is this still being continued or has it been abandoned??
I'm currently working on chapter 2. I post weekly updates on my progress on the Tumblr blog for all my projects. Updates can take a long time to write, so I would advise patience.
nevers my beloved D:
Sorry u_u
Looking forward to more of this... So glad that I found this masterpiece.. I just hope the next update come soon. Excellent writing 😚😚😚😚
Thank you!
Excited for more, will be patiently waiting for more content, and superb writing!
Thank you! ❤️
your writing is *muah* chef kiss
definitely a project that I'm looking forward to seeing more of in the future
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
is chartres also a ro? love him already
Hello! Chartres is aromantic in this story, so while you can have a close relationship with him, it's not really romantic in nature. It stays a friends-with-benefits type of situation.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!!! YOU SHOULD MAKE MORE I HOPE TO SEE MORE SOON!! YOUR AMAZING AND I HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD DAY/NIGHT/AFTERNOON
Thank you! <3
Damn that's really intense, I love it can't wait for more. Really heartbroken what Nevers did to us.
Glad you enjoyed the demo! ❤️
wait... who am I?🐥
this is truly excellent work. the way you write is so beautiful and nuanced, as is the character work. i really look forward to what you do next, and even if that never comes, this first chapter has already left such a big impression
That's a lovely compliment, thank you so much!
I love this story the plot is very interesting.❤️🩹😭
Thank you! ❤️
Wow, I enjoyed this one so much. Your writing is so descriptive and I've really grown attached to Gonzague already. I look forward to the next instalment.
Thank you so much for the nice compliment!
even though this is very much new its amazing and ill wait as long as ya need for the next chapter as you can tell im very much hooked
Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed it! And I'm thankful for your patience. :)
Wow! I'm hooked! Love the way the story just draws you in, it's only been a chapter but characters are interesting and the the plot intriguing. I know we're meant to be the villain but damn i feel for Gonzague!
Thank you! I really wanted to make Gonzague somewhat sympathetic. I’m glad it came across!