Blackgate the Visual Novel - FanMod
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
Note that this is an Adult-themed game, predominately with scary monsters wielding same-sex appetites.
This is a fan-modification of "Blackgate the Visual Novel", which is produced by Bane.
Please visit the main project page and support the development of Blackgate!
https://www.patreon.com/blackgategame
All the world’s a stage
This mod is a casual hobby project, and does not alter the story, text, or approach in any significant way. It is focused on small details and the creative use of already existing assets.
There is no regular update cycle, it will be 'When I can find time'
STATUS:
This is very much a work-in-progress, uploaded now to be established, and possibly gauge interest.
- Saves have a high chance of breaking between versions, since early portions of the game may still be heavily edited
- Built from Blackgate 0.153
- Updated to Ren'Py 7.4.8
- Bug in 7.4.8 can affect rollback after load. Rolling back earlier than load point can glitch game back to menus.
- Android version available, now.
- Game sections modified:
- Introduction
- Library - Through the fourth night
Finally, as this is a 'Mod', I will not accept any payments or donations here. If you like this, you can thank me by supporting the main project, linked at the top,
Download
Install instructions
This game uses the Ren'py visual novel engine.
As mentioned above, game saves have a high chance of breaking between versions of this "mod", since all parts of the game are still being edited.
PC version - For Windows and Linux 64-bit. Extract the zip file wherever desired. Run the .exe (Windows) or .sh script (Linux) found in the unzip'ed folder.
Mac version - For Apple MacOS systems (desktops, laptops). Extract the zip file wherever desired. Run the .app file found within. The launcher itself is signed by the Ren'Py project, so the executable in the .app should be properly signed.
Android version - For android OS systems. Universal build works for 64-bit ARM (abi7 and 8), and intel x86_64 devices. This requires sideloading. Upload .apk to your device, then tap it in file viewer to install. The initial install may require a security bypass (sideloading always is an "unknown source"), which the androidOS should demonstrate how to do. After install, the app requires no additional security privileges, and does not require a network connection.
Development log
- Mod 0.153 addedOct 02, 2021
Comments
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How can u get gruff to escort you to the cottage ?
Can anyone tell me how i can achieve 3 out of 3 skill point at shooting range?
welll aparently u gotta pay for the OG blackgate now annnnd honestly that kinda sucks...
It's downloadable on the "about" page of the author's Patreon without subscription.
https://www.patreon.com/blackgategame/about
Thank you had a MASSIVE panic attack XD
i just tried this 9 months after you replied with that, and those download links don't work except for the apk version.
I feel so bad for gruff, such a good character stuck in the development hell of the original blackgate.
Somebody should rescue him he deserves better put him in a different visual novel or a fan edit ending for him and mc.
Rescue him..... is there an original version of Blackgate, or is this the only one?
This is the fan edit of it and it's dead, the real creator of black gate still updates it but it's patreon only and he doesn't really add to the story each update is just "edited some text on gruff day 3" so he can say he's still giving updates and get paid by patreon.
Thanks, such a bummer it's ended. I really enjoyed this, Alin is my favorite. Hopefully someday they will continue the story. I know real life gets in the way alot.
the files on his patreon might be more up-to-date than this fan edit. You can google blackgate vn patreon and find it. He has free and paid versions? I'm not super sure but ye doesn't do hardly anything with the game anymore.
I'm guessing this is dead. I've never actually played the game but I enjoyed this fanmod when I played it (awhile ago, now).
whats happening to the game?
Pretty sure the dev stopped really using this site you can get the most up to date free and paid versions on their patrion
its crazy how banes still consistently updating the game but really not adding anything at all lmao
Meee, like how many years can we be on Day 8 and 9 for each character.
Yandere Dev Syndrome: Probably realised that there are people who are willing to throw their money at him, so now he is milking them as long as possible
brilliant, really enjoyed this. Keep up the good work.
Idk if it's just my phone but for some reason the game crashes when it ask for the mc name (I was using the Patreon [Android] version)
Is there a walkthrough or guide anywhere?
dam dude keep going with this story dude it getting better n better of each character story it tell i loving it keep it up
is the gruff handjob scene in this?
Please do more this game is so amazing
Will there be content updates, 'cause Bane just published .155.. (& left Android @ 152)
Well, I got to playing this and its cool!
I love the animations you added and expressions to the characters!
Although its kinda sad to see what Blackgate could be like if Bane actually cared to put more work into it...
As much as I'd love to see Blackgate finished, I just don't think its going to happen... Each new update he adds less story and its been copy and past too! Someday I might make my own mod of it and finish the story myself.
Thanks! I'm glad you like it!
It does not share saves, since too much was altered for this to be feasible. As also mentioned, saves have a chance of breaking between versions of this as well, as much may still change in the early parts of the game.
Ok, thanks and I look foreword to what you'll do with it in the future.
Lol, a mod of Balckgate!
I'm going to try it soon, but does it share saves with the real blackgate?
whose update is this build 153? the last version that i downloaded is ver 139.
I got the 154 from the original.
where did you downloaded it?
In their Pantreon page that is free there. Their link is here above.
^_^
i cant find the original visual novel anywhere, do you know what happened to it?
Click the patreon link above, scroll down a bit, look for the section called "About Bane" . That window pane has the versions to download. Click "show more" at the bottom of that section to expand all of the download options.
It wont let me download on android
I have acquired a newer device, replacing very old device. New one uses current andrdoid version, old one uses very old android version. Both of my devices can install and play the game without trouble. I don't have enough information to know why one would be unable to download. Perhaps security settings, or not enough storage space to save the file.
All renpy engines using version 7.4+ now require 64-bit android. If you have a *very* old device, it is possible this is the cause.
First impressions are absolutely fantastic.
I love the new animations, especially the title screen as well as Gruff actually shooting a gun and Jack sitting in one of the interrogation chairs.
I'm definitely looking forward to more!
However, I've noticed that after the interrogation scene, the music is absent for the rest of what I've played through so far (up to the shower scene after training) is this a glitch? It doesn't render the game unplayable, but the music definitely helped set the tone of the situations.
Oh, wow. You're right. It's a rather significant oversight. Coupled with what was reported below (missing 'fixes'), I think I accidentally included the wrong set of original files with the package.
I have not completed as much as I want for a next release, however, this is worth fixing. I think I will post an update which includes a fix for this, a more finished interface + android version, and a few little updated details... Will do soon.
I'm happy to hear that you like what is done! Thanks :3
I'll be keeping a close eye out. Seriously, absolutely fantastic so far.
I can't wait!
I've been playing this game for a short while now and I'm enjoying it so far. I like how it's playing out so far.
BlackGate Playlist
Thank you very much!
This version, here on itch, is a very early 'prototype' of a modified version of the original game. Only the introduction and Library through end of night 4 are 'modded' currently, rest is original game.
I, too, think the story is interesting and hope the full game is eventually finished. The human keeps pushing forward into strange, unexpected landscapes.
I've got more done in several other areas, but only first drafts, want to get more done before posting further.
Vincent doesn't smile for just anyone :3
You're welcome, this game is really clean for it being a prototype. I'll keep reading and waiting for future updates. Keep up the good work though. Take your time :)
Why are you asking us to support a con artist?
Is there a route to get with Jack?
wow, thank you, I wouldn't of thought of that.
Yeah, that's right. The original was an older version of renpy. The newer renpy includes a better base interface and some basic 3d engine capabilities that allow effects I wanted to use in the visual stuff. The parts of the game I haven't edited yet are not changed at all, so some of the minor typos or bugs will still be there, but the game-breaking ones are fixed, like crash on basement route* and jump to wrong character on construction.
* oops, actaully I didn't fix that in the post.. whoops. It's fixed now, for the next post.
He's just publishing the game coded in a newer version of Ren'py, there's nothing different. What I find suspicious is why he wants us to support Bane, this whole page feels like a trap to me. I wrote a comment to warn people and he didn't reply or remove the link to Bane's Patreon.
I seriously hope this guy won't turn of the comments, because yes, that's an option and one itch should remove.
I won't say it has not at all been your fault, you were responsible for yourself. However, Bane tempting you and everyone else with "updates" is the one in need of a once-over. Especially after what will soon perhaps turn to a decade old furry visual novel project.
At this moment, the plan is working on the existing game and story, as mentioned in the description. I like the game, too, and started working on this for fun, heh.
I don't know. I just played until day 6 with Malo, day 8 with Gruff and day 10 with Krane that I didn't reach the end of it yet. But have many options that stop in "To be continue".
That I downloaded from Pantreon.
Unless they have a team that stuff may take a long time to be finished.
This is a stand-alone game. You do not need any other download for it to work.
We appreciate that you want to contribute to the community. However, please don't include–
"If you like this, you can thank me by supporting the main project, linked at the top," & the link to Bane's Patreon
–on this page. If it was literally pretty much any other creator (-group), then it would be the right way. In this rare case you basically animate people to support a scammer, whose game has been in the works for many years. You can't find the date on his Patreon page, unless you probably go back all 301 posts. Okay, after researching for a bit, it turns out Bane is *working* on Blackgate for at least 7 years now. If you don't believe me, go back a few posts and read the comments. Why a few posts, you may ask? It's simple, Bane removed the option for non-patrons to comment on his posts not long ago. Now nobody of those who were betrayed as his former patrons can warn newcomers anymore. The problem we face is, his game is still being updated, but only ever so slightly, and his Patreon is not down. (I'm truly wondering why Patreon hasn't removed his account already...) Comparing Blackgate to projects like Project Aego, B101 (most likely abandoned as Hroft32, the artist, is working on Rusty Punk for some reason, unless RP is abandoned too), Dino Nite (probably down), Crescendo (also dead?), Starry Chain (will be missed), Cold:Non-Linear (likely gone), Disguise (cancelled), Stranded (not ceased?), When Stars Fall (please god no!) or other abandoned furry visual novels, you can see they unfortuantely don't really exist anymore, only in name or on Hiatus.
Again, thank you for the gesture... but just don't encourage others to support scammers... I suggest you remove the link and the quote above, even though including credits should in any case be mandatory. Or do what I do and at the very least warn people, we don't want others to fall victim to Bane's Patreon, correct? I wrote such a warning on Reddit a while back, which does not help much since more people will cluelessly join the community. To my regret not everything here is sunshine and rainbows. Most furries I met have very kind personalities, yes, most.
If I remember to do so I will re-post this on here... unless you take matters in your own hands?
The furry community might be far from perfect, after an in depth check, yet it can very well be called the most accepting, most welcoming and open community there is. Also, we know how much fun we're all having, am I assuming right~? <3 ;p
That I know Maxiess is the B101 creator. Hroft32 is the artist he hired to create the art. That I know no one know what happen to Maxiess si ce two year ago?
I think he is Russian but I have no idea. Once on tv I watched that in some places there family kill gay people in their family or somewhere around there.
I am just imaginating the worse. True I have no idea what happened to him.
Once on tv I watched a report about a movie that for decades in development to be finished. The person run out of money losi g everything bankrupted and had to work. Only decades later be able to finish that. But I forgot who and the movies name.
Can saw Morenatsu is in that way. Abandoned, redone and reabandoned again. So after years someone help it and it get new art. I am just waiting to it be abandoned again. Maybe.
Thank you for clarifying. I corrected this part in my comment.
You might know already; One team of Stormsinger Studios is working on Morenatsu Homecoming, if that is the version you're implying, but for free to honor the original Morenatsu team who did the same. The other team is working on Santa Lucia and have a Patreon set up. Both parties seem legit, serious about finishing their respective projects. However, those are obviously my words and I don't work with them. In any case, hopefully we won't have to add two more FVNs to the "Abandoned" list type.
The original topic, Blackgate, can pretty much be considered dead. What seems strange to me is why he at all is still writing anything. After all the community harbors a lot of distrust or rather resentment towards him. The extra bit of pocket money doesn't make much sense, unless he's gaining new patrons...
I downloaded that Blackgate from pantreon to check the game. But that look like some huge thing. Many routes or well. I am playing two at same time.
About Moneratsu. I meant about the 1st two versions of Morenatsu.
The developer opened the code after stopped in its last update, with the wolf guy friend of the bear route had been finished in the second version. (Why second version. Because some already finished routes was lost in that.)
I really never understood why he had to redo some routes that are finished in the 1st version that just vanished in the last. As the raccoon and husk. But since I already played most all routes until the end in the old versions I only waited for the tiger, lion and dog friend's of the lion routes.
Anyway that the 1st Furry Visual Novel I read in my life. Now I think the coder that was working in its last version is in that team doing that new renewed. But the guy that created that team keep saying he is mentally bad so that why I think something gonna happen.
I understand that they recreated all art to not be locked with the main artists if they need redo some stuff when need. But with that the development become very slow. Anyway I like that it have a version for iPhones and iPads. It is rare to see stuff like that in there. I only have 3 furry novels in my iPhone.
I think I'm confused because I'm not familiar with the original creator. I'm picking up that Bane is apparently a scammer, but in what way?
I remember following Blackgate and while for the first few years it was very interesting (and with a great story) my understanding is that many people stopped supporting it because there was minimal content with the dev effectively just rewriting the same parts again and again and there hasn't been new art in a fair while.
Now what IS there is very good and if you are into furry art, the art is top tier.
Hm, well I have not played Blackgate before, so I think I'll try the original first, then come back here and try this version.
Ok, now that I've played the demo of the original I can see some improvement here, particularly in the use of Ren'Py. Not sure what the original was made with, but Ren'Py is much better suited to it.
Also, I have a feeling that one of the characters having the same name as the one I gave my character is going to be confusing...
The original was made In Ren’Py.
Really? Was it an older version of Ren'Py? The UI is totally different. I know the UI can be modified, but in this case there was no reason to because the default UI fits the game much better.
Yes. Blackgate is Ren’Py. You can check the Roaming Data for Ren’Py if you want solid proof yourself.
I didn’t think it was Ren’Py until I stumbled upon it in my Roaming Data.
Will there be an android version?
Yes. The interface required redesign for renpy update. This also requires manually creating a mobile version, which is not yet complete.
You can emulate the Windows version with JoiPlay for now.
Did joiplay patch the bug that caused renpy games to crash on startup?
I see, and no they did not. I'm sure there will be an update soon, after all they have a Patreon... like Bane.
Interesting. I'm looking forward to see where this goes.