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Getting Started

Welcome to Spark! This guide will help you get started with playing Ren’Py visual novel games on your iOS device.

What is Spark?

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Spark is an iOS application that lets you play Ren’Py visual novel games natively on your iPhone and iPad. It supports multiple Ren’Py engine versions (7.4 through 8.5), providing broad compatibility with thousands of games.

Quick Start

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  1. Install Spark — Download from the App Store
  2. Import your first game — Add a game to your library
  3. Play! — Tap the game to launch it

Key Features

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  • Multi-engine support — Ren’Py 7.4 through 8.5
  • iCloud sync — Saves and backups across devices
  • In-game overlays — Quick menu, volume, variable editor
  • Real-time translation — Apple Translation with 20+ languages
  • Controller support — MFi, PlayStation, Xbox controllers
  • Flexible imports — ZIP, APK, 7z, RAR, TAR, GZ, BZ2, IPA, and APP formats
  • Save management — Backup, restore, import/export saves
  • Color tags — Organize your library your way

Need Help?

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