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A visual novel about a self-aware dating-sim demo, where you choose how to answer characters who know they're in a game.
Released 02 Apr 2020
Meet Game-Aware Students
Set Name and Pronouns
Shape Relationships Through Choices
How do you see the world when nothing is real? An experimental metafictional visual novel.
Developed by Not Fun Games · Published by Not Fun Games









You take the role of the “Player” in a visual-novel demo whose characters know they are inside a game. You can choose your name and pronouns as you meet the students and learn how they understand their situation.
The story unfolds through conversations and dialogue choices. Your responses affect relationships and can lead into different story branches.
There are multiple endings to discover. The tone moves between comedy and discussions of serious topics, with replaying offering a way to explore other choices and routes.
Many of the supplied reviewers praise the self-aware metafictional premise and writing, saying the characters’ awareness of the game makes the visual novel distinctive. Some also value how choices lead to different routes and describe the story as funny, thoughtful, or emotionally affecting. Others find the demo too short or its gameplay too focused on dialogue, and opinions differ on its tone and ending.
Each character was assigned to give a statement to be posted on this store page. Their responses are below:
CHRIS: Hello! I’m so excited that you’re considering playing our game! I'll tell you as much as I can. So we're actually not the full game. We're the demo! No one knows if the real game is out yet or not, or what genre we're really supposed to be....it's kind of confusing. But that's just fine, I guess! Anyway, I suppose it's already been determined where you'll be going and what kinds of things you might be doing? I hope I get to actually meet you later. I've really been looking forward to it! Have a nice day!
HOPE: hey if u get any choices that lead u to a mochi store go there thats where the cool ppl in the game r if you dont youll probably lose ok bye
ASPEN: Hey YOU! Yeah, YOU! Wanna chat it up with some cute girls? (And a super cute non-binary person?) Then you've definitely found the right game! We're not like those other inferior dating simulators. We have the advantage of knowing who, how, why, and what we truly are! Well, uh...mostly. That's where you come in! You can be the one to tell us once and for all what we're really doing here! And with the help of your good buddy Aspen, we'll ensure that this game gets its best ending! Our fate rests upon your shoulders, O wise player!
NARI: [Declined to give a statement.]
ISADORA: WHAT?!??! MY QUOTE IS GOING TO BE LAST????? THAT'S NO FAIR!!! YOU SHOULD CHANGE IT SO THAT I'M, LIKE, AT LEAST SECOND? OR THIRD?!?!!? LAST IS SO STUPID!!!!!! NARI DIDN'T EVEN SAY ANYTHING AND SHE'S NOT EVEN LAST!!!!! Mine is probably gonna be HIDDEN by that STUPID READ MORE BUTTON NOW!!!!! UUUUUGGGGGGGGGGG (...wait so what exactly should I say then? ...oh, ok.) Hi! I'm Isadora, and...uh... (Oh, whatever, this is so stupid! Was that enough? Can I go now?)
Hello. I am the Creator. I created this Visual Novel's script, code, and music.
The game runs in the RenPy engine and is formatted as a visual novel. Occasionally you will choose what to say by selecting a dialogue box. There are multiple endings. It takes around 2-3 hours to complete everything.
It is recommended that players are at least 12 years or older. The game contains strong language and the discussion of heavy topics. There are no shock imagery or jump scares.
The complete soundtrack and a collection of extra content featuring an art book, developer commentary, unused music, and a playable early prototype are available for purchase as DLC.
Thank you to SparkBag, Keeby, and Alexander A. McDonald for creating the majority of the visual assets.
Please enjoy.
-The Creator.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 1 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |