Disclaimer: This guide is based on v0.07a. Future updates may change mechanics, scenes, or progression. Honest Bond is an adult visual novel with mature themes.
1. Game Overview Honest Bond is a story-driven adult RPG/Visual Novel hybrid. The protagonist (named by the player) returns to his hometown after years away, reconnecting with family and old friends while uncovering hidden desires and local secrets. Key Features (v0.07a):
Relationship System: Affection/Lust meters for key female characters. Time of Day System: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night. Certain events only trigger at specific times. Location-based triggers: Map navigation; some areas locked until story progress. Multiple story branches: Early choices affect which scenes you access later.
Current characters with content:
Clara (Main love interest – childhood friend) Elena (Protagonist’s sister – complicated relationship) Nadia (Local bartender – casual/mysterious route) Valerie (High school teacher – authority/submission themes)
2. Getting Started – First Playthrough Tips Prologue / Day 1
You arrive at the train station. Choose dialogue responses to set your personality (sarcastic, kind, reserved) – this only affects early flavor text. Mandatory choices that matter: Honest Bond -v0.07a- By Hard Bone Games
Accept Clara’s offer to stay at her place → unlocks her route early. Visit the bar before 8 PM → first meet Nadia. Greet Elena warmly or coldly → affects initial sister relationship (-5 to +5 affection).
Save Often! Use at least 3 save slots:
Start of each day Before major dialogue choices End of evening (to avoid missing night events) Disclaimer: This guide is based on v0
3. Daily Routine & Time Management Time slots:
Morning (6 AM – 12 PM): Limited locations (home, café, park) Afternoon (12 PM – 6 PM): Most locations open Evening (6 PM – 10 PM): Bar, Clara’s house, Elena’s room (if invited) Night (10 PM – 2 AM): Hidden events, some only on specific days (Fri/Sat)