Rewriting The Legend
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Struggling with heartbreak can be a long and lonely endeavor. Just when you finally get yourself back on your own two feet, a chance visit to an antique shop catapults you into the midst of a chivalric romance. Faced with magic, bloodshed, and a hazel-eyed savior who’s more than he lets on, you find yourself torn between two worlds as your heart grows increasingly enraptured by this gallant figure.
Perhaps enraptured enough to want to stay in his arms.
Will you take this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rewrite the pages of legend?
- Namable main character
- Player choices
- Around 64,000 words
- 48 Original BGs
- A gallery with 15 CGs
- Five fully animated hand-drawn scenes!
- 2 endings and 1 epilogue
Content warnings: Blood, Violence, Death
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Development log
- Epilogue release + patch notes + postmortemJan 18, 2024
- Rewriting The Legend Release!Dec 24, 2023
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wow this was absolutely amazing !! i blushed with mc and got teary-eyed with mc too, it was such a cute story and i loved Arthurs character so much !! hes such a sweet guy and i can tell that he'll become a great king (even tho he would abandon in all for mc lolz) also love love love how i could choose my own name and how u didn't put any character specifics for mc, ngl i hate when theres a decided appearance for mc and they have a sprite and all cuz then i cant self insert lmaoo. i love being able to be delulu and imagine the mc as me, and you did that so well here !! even tho there werent loads of options for mc (me) to choose dialog or actions themselves it didn't bother me cuz the story was so good so i just wanted to read it all anyways! the good ending and epilogue was so perfect it made me smile so big and get emotional cuz i got so happy for mc and Arthur.
thank you for such a great and wholesome game !! i hope you have the best day/night ever and that your pillow is always cold on both sides <33
lots of love from me !! <333
ps: also going to check out ur other games and keep myself updated about future projects !! u have such a big talent and im so glad i stumbled up on this game <3
again lots of love to u mwah <33
Sorry for the late reply, but thank you so, so much for such lovely words!! It touches my heart that you liked my game as much as you did!
By the way, I too, hate it when games have a predetermined protagonist. I touched on it in another comment reply, but I've always been the type to self insert, and seeing games with established player characters can really turn me off. Even though I didn't implement as much player choice as I would have liked here, I'm very happy you were still able to see yourself in the story, and more importantly with Arthur, because that really was my ultimate goal here. I'm hoping that my future projects will be even more immersive, and sending you lots of virtual hugs! <3
loved ur other games as well !! will for sure play all ur future games as well !! lots of love to u <3
theres a new version??? im so excited to play!!! ill get back 2 this comment immediately when i finish it B)
okay wow, this was the closure i needed!! the story has kept me HOOKED, ive been thinking about arthur for days :3 the script is SO well written and i love the magical essence the story has, from arthur's ability to remove the sword from the stone, the world-entwining pendant that ive found myself WISHING i had (plus i audibly squeaked at the mention of fairies as a barbie fairytopia girly) and arthur's compliment about our beauty **ilovehimsomuchiswear** ૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ა overall this was an amazing experience, im looking forward to see if you have any future projects!!!
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Thank you so much for your comment! I'm very glad you enjoyed the game, and the epilogue!
Also, how serendipitous you mention those things, because I, too, would like to have a magical pendant and I, too, was into barbie fairytopia!! In fact, think I had a toy of Bibble when I was younger!
As for future projects, yes, there are definitely more down the line! Currently working out the nitty-gritty of my next game, but will make an announcement as soon as I can!
I just finished reading the epilogue, and it was amazing! (SPOILER) I loved how it delved into Arthur's feelings after Mordred's death. They must've been pretty close for him to be so devastated ;w; Now I'm itching to know about their relationship and Mordred's feelings towards Arthur when he made the choice to betray him...
The extra dose of Arthur fluff was perfect! (SPOILER) The scene where MC comforted Arthur by Mordred's grave was so intimate, and Arthur braiding flowers into MC's hair was just adorable!! I can't wait to draw them again 🥺💚
Thank you so much again for adding an epilogue to the game!! I still can't believe my art inspired you to do so 🥹 I'm so looking forward to your next game <3
I forgot to mention this in my previous comment, but I absolutely loved the different reactions the MC could have to Arthur's feelings towards Mordred! Personally, I've always leaned towards otome games that allow more freedom to shape the MC or insert yourself/OC, rather than playing a predefined MC, so I really appreciate your consideration in adding more player choices for your future games! (No hate to otome games with set MCs, of course. I'll give them a try if they pique my interest, but most of the time, they aren't my cup of tea;;)
Hello!! I know it's just been two days, but the epilogue gave me another burst of inspiration I just had to draw Arthur and my MC together again 🥺💚 I also drew Mordred! I liked his design and wanted to try my hand at drawing him. Link <3
Hello hello! Wow, first off, thank you for all your comments! They give me life, and I'm sure that because of you, I'm going to live an extra minute on this Earth.
Second, I completely understand where you're coming from. I've similarly found myself less interested in games with established MCs! I understand why they exist, of course. Having one can be a good vehicle to use when telling an established story, and others may prefer to vicariously experience romance from an outsider's perspective. For me though, it never clicked! I've always been prone to self-inserting in most media my whole life, and at times, I would get jealous of certain characters if they were with someone that I liked! 😅 There have even been times where I stopped playing certain games because I just couldn't get past not having an MC that was, well... me!
As such, I'm very very glad that you enjoyed the epilogue! Since it was meant to be a shorter project, I wanted to use it to brush up on a few things I think the original game lacked, in particular, more player choice. I'm very happy it turned out well.
Moving on, as always, your drawings are top tier! ❤️ Seeing other people self-insert with something I make tickles me on a primal level, and it absolutely warms my heart to see that I, and most importantly Arthur, can inspire you to make something amazing! Also, I loved how you drew Mordred! His piece was such a contrast to Arthur's, which was what I wanted to achieve with his appearance. As a side note, I too am happy with his design, and at certain points in development, I mentally kicked myself for not doing more with him, especially since I has his entire backstory planned, but had no time to put in-game! 🤭 Oh well, maybe another time.
Thanks again for all your art and comments! I'll always be here to cheer you on if you want to show me anything else, even if it's not related to this game! ❤️
I know that feeling very well!! I'm definitely the type who can't live vicariously through an established MC. *I* want to date the guys too, come on!! And you're not alone! I got really into OC x canon two years ago, and now I can't look at ships involving a canon character anymore except if it's with my OC lol;; Recently, I also dropped a game because I found out the MC actually had a set appearance, and the only customizable part was their name. It kind of ruined my immersion because I was playing with the intention to self-insert 😅
Thank you for your kind words!! <3 I have to say that before playing RTL, I was in a drawing slump and drawing Arthur and my MC really helped me get out of it, so thank you again for creating such a lovely character and game 💚
I'd definitely play a game/route centered on Mordred if you ever decide to make one! The epilogue made me really curious about his relationship with Arthur and how he came to *that* decision. I'd love to delve deeper into his character and motivations. Also, can I be honest and say that Mordred definitely has that otome love interest potential? Because I can already picture how his route would possibly be in my head, with angst and maybe multiple bad ends.
Your encouragement means a lot to me, thank you 🥺💚 I just remembered that I have an OC who shares the same name with Arthur. He even has brown hair too! Here's an old art of him. My Arthur is a bit stupid, but he has a good heart. I think he and RTL Arthur would enjoy sparring and having afternoon tea together <3
Okay, I just have to say, I feel completely the same way! This is a bit embarrassing to admit, but I don't typically like consuming romance media, because I have a tendency to get jealous of the characters! 😅 I often felt a bit isolated because to this habit, as many others preferred pairing pre-established characters, while I would want the characters to end up with me. 🤭 In fact, when I was younger, I even recall editing an ebook to change the protagonist's name to mine! This quirk of mine is a big part of what got me into otome games, and eventually game development myself, so I suppose it was for the best.
Also, please do not tempt me with Mordred!! 😆 I too agree that he has total love interest potential, and the more you say this, the more I mentally kick myself for liking his character design so much. As of now, there are no solid plans to flesh out a route for him, but I'm certainly inclined to do something small, like I did with the epilogue, as a way to test the waters.
By the way, your drawing is fantastic! It totally reminds me of something I'd find in old-school anime, and I am completely in love! ❤️ You're incredibly talented, and I'm so happy to hear that my little game got you to draw again. Also, your Arthur looks so handsome as well, and I'm sure he and my Arthur would be good friends!
As an aside, thank you so much for showing your love for this game! I never thought I'd be going back to it after its release, but I'm so happy to see that it made an impact on you, and to have the opportunity to expand it like this. Sending you many virtual hugs!
Hello again! I hope I'm not bothering you with these, but I drew another fanart of Arthur and my MC and thought you might want to see it! Link <3
Oh my goodness, this is absolutely precious! Arthur looks so handsome in his future outfit, and all his interactions with your character are so cute! I also love your headshot and your art style! By the way, please do not ever think of your wonderful arts as a bother. It absolutely makes my day to see your work, and I'd love love love for you to send me any more that you make!
By the way, your drawings have officially convinced me to add a short epilogue to the game!! It won't be too long, but it'll hopefully tie up a few loose threads that I left hanging, and provide some more Arthur fluff. Think of it as a thank you from me for such lovely work!
I'm glad you liked Arthur's future outfit and his interactions with my MC, I had fun drawing them! I came across this meme earlier, and immediately thought of Future!Arthur. He's trying his best!
Thank you so much for your kind words about the headshot and my art style! <3 I was more confident drawing Arthur's in-game outfit because it was a headshot, but I hope I'll be able to draw it well beyond just a headshot next time! Also, I'm not sure if you noticed, but I completely forgot to include Arthur's wedding ring in the first doodle... orz I won't miss it next time!!! (clenches fist)
Oh gosh, an epilogue?? Inspired by my drawings?? That's incredible news!! I can't express how excited I am that my drawings convinced you to add an epilogue for Arthur and MC!! 🥺💚 I can't wait to see how it adds to the story, and I'm eagerly anticipating that extra dose of Arthur fluff <3 Thank you for being so encouraging, I'll definitely share more art as I create it! <3
Thank you so much for your meme!! It’s amazing. Please enjoy a small GIF of Arthur “keyboard smashing” to commemorate it!
By the way, sorry for the late response! I was working on the epilogue, which is officially out now! Thank you so much for all the art and for giving me the inspiration to work on it! Also, I’m incredibly happy that I could be a supportive figure for your work. Keep at it, and I’d always love to see more of anything that you make!
Really great game!!! I love how cute and sweet Arthur is and can't help but wish the game was longer when I reached the end! Would it be alright if I drew a fanart of Arthur and my MC? <3 Thank you so much for your hard work, I'm definitely looking forward to your future games!
Thank you so, so much for your comment! I'm very glad that you enjoyed the game! Also, yes, yes, yes, please draw or write anything you want!! I'm so honored that someone would make fan art of my stuff, and I would love to see anything you make!
Hello, I've finished the fanart of Arthur and my MC! Here's the link to the art <3 I went with simpler clothes for Arthur because I couldn't draw his in-game outfit very well 😔 Also, I forgot to mention in my initial comment that my favorite scene is (SPOILER) when Arthur tells the MC the reason he'd forsaken even his kingdom for her and finally confesses his feelings. It got me teary-eyed! 🥹 The part about how the story in the book ends if the MC doesn't come back to Arthur also hits me right in the feels. The angst is scrumptious!
Oh my goodness, I don't even know what to say! Your fan-art is absolutely beautiful! Arthur looks incredible and I love your MC's design. I also love the rose border! I've been staring at it for so long now, and I discover a new detail every time. The fact that you've even made something for my tiny game blows my mind. Thank you a thousand times over for showing me this!!
By the way, I'm very glad you liked those scenes! I had some doubts about them, but it makes me very, very happy that you like my writing, and Arthur too. ❤️
Thank you so much for your kind words!! <3 I'm really glad that you liked it, especially Arthur's portrayal and the little details like the rose border! Your game inspired me so much that I couldn't resist drawing a fanart of Arthur and my MC together 🥺💚
Those scenes were simply magnificent! Arthur's sincerity really touched my heart 🥹 Thank you again for creating such a beautiful story <3
this is a breath of fresh air, i rarely see the type of romance that leaves you with a warm fuzzy feeling - plus the art style is SO SO CUTE!! well done dev i salute u
Thank you so much for your comment! I really tried improving on my art and writing for this game, and I'm very glad it paid off!