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Signed in Secret
An adult visual novel about a bookstore, a talking book, and a hidden magic school. Made by Moar Interactive.
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Quick facts
| What it is | A story-rich visual novel with choices that stick |
|---|---|
| Who it's for | Adults 18+ |
| Made with | Ren'Py |
| Art | Custom 3D renders made for this game |
| Size of the plan | 8 episodes in 3 seasons |
| Where it stands | Episode I is in production. No build is out yet. |
| Price | $10, one time |
| Free for | People who already own Bancroft Academy on Steam. The free itch.io copy of Bancroft Academy does not count. |
The story
You work the closing shift at Kingsley's Curiosities. It's a dusty little bookstore where nothing happens. Then Kingsley goes missing. A book with no title starts to talk. A stranger walks in and asks for it by name.
Twenty-one days later, you're on a train to Bancroft Academy. It's a magic school hidden in another world. And Athena, a 5,000-year-old woman, is riding along in your head.
How it plays
- Your choices stick. Ignore someone for a week and they'll notice.
- A cast with opinions. Your best friend Sarah, three professors, and a school full of students who all want something.
- Same game for everyone. Patreon supporters get builds sooner. Nobody gets locked out of scenes.
Following on Patreon is free. A paid pledge is monthly, and you can cancel anytime.
Is this the Bancroft Academy remake?
Yes. Signed in Secret grew out of Bancroft Academy, our first game. We kept the world and started over with a new story, new renders and new systems. Signed in Secret is free if you own Bancroft Academy on Steam. That free-for-Steam-owners deal does not include the free itch.io copy of Bancroft Academy.
Signed in Secret has a page on itch.io at moarinteractive.itch.io/signed-in-secret. Bancroft Academy's Steam page is at store.steampowered.com/app/2259200.
The visual novel is on VNDB at vndb.org/v69967. Moar Interactive is the producer at vndb.org/p31693, and the Episode I release is vndb.org/r167851.
A Chinese short drama, Signed in Secret, Sealed in Farewell, uses a similar name. We are the visual novel, the remake of Bancroft Academy.
When can I play it?
Not yet. Episode I is still being made. There is no build to download today. The best way to know when it's out is to follow us on Patreon (free to follow) or join our Discord.
