Pre-Odyssey: Odysseus, Penelope & her Ducks [Otome; NaNoReno Version]
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What is Pre-Odyssey: Odysseus, Penelope & her Ducks [Otome; NaNoReno Version]?
Pre-Odyssey is a visual novel prequel to the Odyssey in which the player takes the role of Penelope, a sheltered Spartan princess known as the duck girl. During a stay at her uncle's home, she meets Odysseus, and choices lead to romance or friendship endings.
Pre-Odyssey is a comedic visual novel that casts the player as Penelope, a timid, sheltered Spartan princess and the duck girl. While staying at her uncle's home, she meets Odysseus, a notorious trickster king and supposed suitor of her cousin. The story is a prequel to the Odyssey, but knowledge of the Iliad or Odyssey is not required. Choices can vary romance events and lead to romance or friendship endings, along with many bad ends. The two main endings differ in tone, one lighthearted and one more lore-heavy. A post-game bonus and an unlockable gallery add extra content, and ducks are part of the premise.
How to play Pre-Odyssey: Odysseus, Penelope & her Ducks [Otome; NaNoReno Version]
- Follow the story as Penelope, a sheltered Spartan princess staying at her uncle's home.
- Meet Odysseus, a supposed suitor of Penelope's cousin.
- Make choices that can vary romance events.
- Work toward romance or friendship endings, with many bad ends possible.
- Check for the post-game bonus and unlockable gallery.
Pre-Odyssey: Odysseus, Penelope & her Ducks [Otome; NaNoReno Version] controls
The developer does not list specific controls on the game page. Click the play frame above and try the keyboard, mouse, or touch; most jam games show their controls on the first screen.
Tips for Pre-Odyssey: Odysseus, Penelope & her Ducks [Otome; NaNoReno Version]
- Choices can change romance events, so expect different outcomes from different decisions.
- Romance and friendship endings are both possible; the two main endings split between a lighthearted tone and a lore-heavy tone.
- There are many bad ends, so a route can go wrong even if a romance or friendship ending is the goal.
- A rough walkthrough text file is included with the PC and Mac versions.
- An unlockable gallery and a post-game bonus provide extra content beyond the main story.
Pre-Odyssey: Odysseus, Penelope & her Ducks [Otome; NaNoReno Version] FAQ
Do players need to know the Iliad or Odyssey before starting?
No. Knowledge of either ancient Greek epic is not required.
Who is the player character?
Penelope, a sheltered Spartan princess who is also known as the duck girl.
What kinds of endings are included?
Romance and friendship endings, many bad ends, and two main endings: one lighthearted and one more lore-heavy.
Is there an unlockable gallery?
Yes. An unlockable gallery feature is included.
Which platforms are supported?
HTML5, Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.
Are ducks included?
Yes. Ducks are part of the premise and appear in the story.
About this game
Read the full developer description
The remastered version is now out on Steam and Itchio!
A quacktastic girl (and ducks)-meets-boy romance prequel to the ancient Greek tale of the Odyssey!
Huh? What's that? You don't know what's Iliad and Odyssey?
tldr; They're ancient Greek epic poems.
You don't really need to be familiar with either to play this game.
Also if it wasn't clear enough, yes, there are ducks.
STORY:
You play as Penelope, the naïve, sheltered, timid daughter of one of the Spartan kings, Prince Icarius.
While staying at her uncle's place, Penelope encounters one of her cousin's supposed suitors, the notorious 'trickster king', Odysseus.
But this Spartan princess is also notorious in her own right...
... As the favorite daughter of the king?
No, not that one.
I mean, as the notorious 'duck girl'.
Characters:
Features:
-30k+ words (I think)
-1 love interest
-Romance events can vary depending on choices
-Romance and Friendship endings
-Tons of bad ends (I lost count how many ^^")
-Extra post game bonus
-(NEW!) Unlockable gallery feature
-Ducks
-Not enough duck puns, sadly
-More than 10 scuffed CGs
-Partial nudity???
-Rough walkthrough .txt file in the PC/Mac versions
*This VN has multiple endings, ranging from romantic endings, to friendship endings, though there are two main endings- one is more on the lighthearted side, and the other is more lore heavy.
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Screenshots
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![Pre-Odyssey: Odysseus, Penelope & her Ducks [Otome; NaNoReno Version] screenshot 2](https://img.itch.zone/aW1hZ2UvMTQzMzE2MS84NDU2NjE2LmpwZw==/original/RBIa7L.jpg)
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