Waluigi Dating Simulator 3: WAH Takes On WESTERN

Inspiration:

3 years ago, some friends and I attended our first hackathon, and made a strange little game called Waluigi Dating Simulator as a joke about how much of a meme Waluigi is. We ended up having a lot of fun making the game, and received a lot of positive feedback, so we decided to make a 2nd version the following year, with a new story and improved graphics. Unfortunately, my friends couldn't make it to help this year, but I didn't want to let the legacy die. So I present Waluigi Dating Sim 3 :)

What it does:

This game takes place at Western with you playing as a Western first year attempting to win the affections of Waluigi, your residence soph. However, there are rival suitors who are also attempting to win Waluigi's heart, so be careful! You must completely and properly vibe with Waluigi in order to win his heart!

How I built it:

I built it using Renpy, a visual novel engine. The code is done in python with all sprites being hand drawn by myself.

Challenges I ran into :

I was on my own coding and making the hack, meaning that it was difficult with time management and getting everything done on my own. As a result, I had to make some cuts to things I originally wanted to add, such as more details and design features.

Accomplishments that I'm proud of:

I made a working game in 36 hours on my own, with it running smoothly with no major bugs or errors.

What I learned:

In the future, if I'm doing such a hack on my own, I'll be sure to downsize on my original plans and manage my time better.

What's next for Waluigi Dating Simulator 3: WAH Takes On WESTERN:

There's potential for some improvement and the lengthening of the game. I was really hoping to add mini-games, more characters and more possible endings. Furthermore, I will definitely be making a Waluigi Dating Sim 4 at the next hackathon I attend! :)