YOMINOKUNI | Otome Jam 2023 Demo

Content & Trigger WarningsThis project is a very dark and adult/mature story and the complete visual novel is going to have a wide range of content and trigger warnings. Beware, that these are only the trigger and content warnings included in the demo:

- abduction
- swearing
- mental health / trauma
- sexual innuendos
- death / murder
- strangulation (not the good kind)

Reader discretion is advised.

         

One fateful night you are dragged into a world between life and death - a world illuminated only by a scarlet moon.

This is the Yominokuni.

This strange realm is a place created for souls who live in unrest, for souls who have been denied entry into the afterlife.

But are you not dead. Right...?

Though you may think you're on your own at first, you will encounter 6 companions who share a fate similar to yours.

Will you be able to unravel the mystery of the Yominokuni and go back to your everyday life? 

20k word demo [Prologue & Chapter 0]customisable name-input for the heroine6 different love interestscustom soundtracks &  character / UI artworka story about spirits & personal struggles beyond life and deathchoice-driven story with multiple endingsnot-safe-for-work / mature content  (sexually & mentally)inclusion of queer romancepoint-and-click investigation sequences
a glossary to store all your information

Listen here to Yominokuni's original soundtrack:

 “You know, you have me too. I mean it, if you need anything, anything at all… I'm here.”

Rei Amano is a 27 year old financial manager with a warm heart.
His thoughtful nature and difficult upbringing make it easy for him to take on the role of the group leader.
As a result of the very diverse array of members, disagreements are bound arise - this is where Rei steps in and tries to mediate between the parties. However, because of his so affectionate personality, he often tends to put his own feelings and needs on the back burner. 

So will you be able to have him open up to you and be his pillar of comfort?

 “The Yominokuni is not just a scary place full of spirits that might not have your best intentions. You can die here!”

Haruka Sano is 25 years old and not only a fellow student, but also your best friend from childhood days. 
No matter how miserable you seem to be, he always finds a way to push aside those clouds that loom above and bring a smile to your face. But behind his constant good-humored and energetic facade is a deeply hidden abyss. Something unfathomable, which he keeps locked away even from you.

Will you be able to break through his mask and finally see his true self?

 “I just want to root for you and make sure you can at least find some belonging with us.” 

Emi Inoue is a 25-year-old caretaker for senior citizens. She is also an avid collector of Groc shoes.

Her sunny personality illuminates even the rainiest of days. Easily excited, yet nurturing and kind, she’s the perfect remedy for when you’re feeling down. Emi will not rest until your beautiful smile is back on your face.
She’s not above flirting to get her way!

But where does so much benevolence come from? You might just figure it out if you decide to dig deeper into your relationship.

“I investigate crimes. My knowledge will help us here in the Yominokuni. I know it will.” 

Mayumi Fukumoto is 27 years old and the youngest female investigator in her police department. 
Due to her tough and male-dominated work environment, she has built a seemingly impenetrable wall around herself. Her gruff and abrasive manner makes her seem untouchable.
Yet there is one person who can climb that wall without a problem and bring a smile to her face.
Her childhood friend, Emi Inoue.

Will you also be able to break through her hard shell and provide her with a place of vulnerability?

 “Oh, Miss. Don't get me wrong, I am behaving myself right now.”

Ryuji Miura is a simple 29 year old man. 
During the day he helps his sick mother in her flower shop and  in the evening he doesn't say no to a passionate night with an appealing woman - under the condition she doesn't become emotionally attached to him. So don't be fooled by his courteous behaviour - he might have ulterior motives!

Will your heart be able to endure his alluring and dominant persona?

 “I don't think it matters what you choose, really. As long as you actually get shit done, you're more helpful than most of them.”

Hiro Sasaki is a 23 year old programmer.
Due to his social ineptitude and harsh, smart-ass behavior, he has a hard time blending in among the group. He will let you know what he thinks of you without any regards to your feelings and is quick to antagonize the rest of the group. Rei, in particular, seems to be a constant thorn in his side...

Will you be able to see past his dismissive nature and get him to connect with the rest of the group?

On this demo worked the following people: (Haruka Sano & Ryuji Miura) (Rei Amano & Hiro Sasaki) (Emi Inoue) (Mayumi Fukumoto) (GUI / backgrounds) (character sprites) (misc.) (soundtrack composer)(soundtrack advisor / ME / SE) (GUI implementation) (script / sprite / sound / story implementation) (basic implementation / phone & investigation sequences / polishing) (play testing / quality management) (image resource for backgrounds) (resource for sound effects / sfx used in-game) (code source for phone sequences)
(GUI Sounds: "Universal UI / Menu Soundpack")

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