Supermodel: Defenders of Desire [v.1.3.0] (2024) (Eng) [Ren'Py] [Linux] [Android] [sdod] [Belle]

v1.3.0 - 2025-03-28
Added a new Michael chapter ("Burned Bridge").
Added the first Sybil story chapter ("Glitch"), which means that all character banners can now be enabled.
Fixed a bug that meant multiple copies of "This is Fine" would only provide a maximum of 2 Usable Heat per turn.
Corrected the descriptive text for the "Turned On" card. This does not affect the card's behavior.
Removed the photo album button from banners that shouldn't have it.
Added a one-time +1 Heat bonus to the "Visor" card.

v1.2.0 - 2025-01-31
Added a new Blink chapter ("Nightmare"), the longest chapter in the game so far.
You can now view the pictures from a photo shoot by clicking the icon that appears on its banner after completing it.
Clicking a character banner for Blink, Seraphim, or Vanguard in the main menu now displays their full name, making them easier to remember.
v1.1.0
Added Blink's brief introductory chapter.
Added a new scenario for Blink with four new or modified Challenge cards.
Added five new cards that can be found in booster packs. Four of these cards are Uncommon and one is Epic. Since you can have up to three of each Uncommon card, that means there are 13 new cards to collect.
Added four unique Model cards for Blink.
Added History to the game menu while you play the story chapters.
You can now filter your card collection in the deckbuilder using the new button in the bottom left corner of the screen.
You are now limited to a maximum of 2 Epic cards per deck. If you already have a deck with 3 Epic cards, you can continue to play with it as before, but if you change it in the deckbuilder, you must first get rid of one of the cards.
"Resourcefulness" now applies its cost halving *after* Burnout has been calculated.
The game should now force the saved data to be written to disk between chapters. Previously this only happened when the game was closed, which meant that a hard crash could result in data loss.
Removed Burnout effect from "Ready When You Are".
Fixed visual bugs in Anna Chapter 2.
The Deckbuilder card list is now draggable on all platforms. This is an experimental feature and may be reverted based on feedback. Let me know what you think.
v1.0.0
Initial Release

Michael Sharpe, a down-on-his-luck photographer, is given a rare chance at redemption when he's unexpectedly recruited by the enigmatic Anna Morgenstern, the leader of STALWART. His task seems simple: capture the essence of the superheroes and restore their image. But there's more to this job than meets the eye.
Anna sees something in Michael that even he doesn't understand. The more he delves deeper into the world of STALWART and its flawed but beautiful heroes, the more he begins to realize that his role in this story is far greater than he ever imagined.
But dark forces are at play, and someone — or something — is determined to stop him before he discovers the truth.
In a world where trust is a rare commodity and desire can be both a weapon and a weakness, you must navigate a web of intrigue, passion, and peril to find your place among the Defenders of Desire.
The Game:
Supermodel: Defenders of Desire is an intricately crafted erotic thriller that takes a more nuanced, down-to-earth look at superheroes and their role in the world, centered around a profoundly erotic core. The game's story is part visual novel and part collectible card game with no microtransactions. For players only interested in the story, the card game aspect can be freely disabled.
Inspired by games like Steins;Gate and stories like Watchmen.
How to recognize that you have completed all available story in this version
When all available scenarios for all characters have a green checkmark, you're done. The "bonus match" card games are optional and don't unlock anything new, so you can skip them if you want. The official end of this version is marked with "To be continued".
Crowdfunding support
The lengthy development of this first version of Supermodel has taken its toll on the support I receive on Patreon and SubscribeStar. My income is now a fraction of what it was in the heyday of Long Live the Princess. That isn't sustainable.
If you have the means and you like what I've created, please consider supporting the project. It really matters. A $5 donation gets you access to new releases of the quality you see in this release, so it doesn't take much. And if you're already supporting me, thank you! I really appreciate it.
Expectations
If you've played Long Live the Princess before, you might be surprised that Supermodel isn't the same kind of game at all. I want to make that clear right at the beginning to manage your expectations. LLtP is an open-ended sandbox game with choices at every turn. Supermodel is a linear visual novel with an optional (but important) collectible card game component (no microtransactions, I promise).
Also, LLtP is a horny, comedic mystery-drama, while Supermodel is more of an erotic mystery-thriller. You won't find much nudity in this first version, as I want to take my time building suspense, but rest assured there will be explicit sex in the story sooner than you think. If you want to play something that will constantly stimulate you while you jerk off, Supermodel isn't really that. This is a serious story with an erotic core. The sex scenes are easy to replay once unlocked, but it takes time to get to them.
I ask you not to think of Supermodel as a spiritual successor to Long Live the Princess. Supermodel is a standalone game that doesn't try to follow in the footsteps of LLtP.
Finally, I'd like to clarify something to avoid future confusion: If you don't care at all about the collectible card game aspect of Supermodel, enable "Pure VN Mode" in the game's settings If you do, the game won't interrupt your VN experience with card games and will simply skip the chapters that focus on those. You don't have to love card games to enjoy Supermodel, but it helps.
I could write a lot more, but I'll keep myself in check for now.
Please enjoy this first look at Supermodel: Defenders of Desire. I'm proud of this game and I hope that shows.