The Motel [HNY2025 SE]

The reason I’m releasing the Special Edition now is that the game was originally planned for 2025, but a series of problems threw everything off track.
I opened 4 options, but only two will be available, the others remain open depending on my workload.
This version has very little in common with the first one.

Major changes:
Almost entirely new characters/clients
Except for Melanie, who remains very active, I’m focusing on animated characters , lighter and more lively than static PNGs (have a look at Nina!)
Improved quality and detail across the board , backgrounds, images, and animations
Random visual effects on certain images to make the game feel more alive

Location updates:
Reception — a second camera added for more fun and possibilities; previous images of Sebastian, Indiana, Lara, and Lola will be replaced
Bar — larger space, clients now appear randomly to keep things lively, and certain appearances can trigger events (from day 2 onwards)
Jacuzzi — now a full pool and jacuzzi area; same random display system with optional events
Hallway — two floors, same event trigger system
Ted & Nina’s room — changes based on your route, characters met, or events triggered, for more variety and possibilities (in progress)
Main map — keep an eye on it to know what’s available at any given time
The game currently covers one full day, with the biggest changes visible from day one but especially from day two onwards.
The most significant progress is in the translation, no more Shakespeare mode where I’d produce some creative spelling choices, intentional or not.
Though writing slightly twisted sentences is still a bit of my signature.
Known Bugs & Fixes in Progress
Ren’Py is having issues with back-to-back video playback, particularly with VP9 and alpha layer formats (see the doc) — a fix is being prepared
Some transitions are running a bit long, this is being sorted and will be done soon