Symptoms of Deceit
A downloadable yandere visual novel for Windows, macOS, and Linux
This game contains disturbing themes and is intended for an 18+ audience. Please read the content warnings below before playing. Do not play this if you are under the age of 18.
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You've been working at the Willani Epidemiology Lab as a secretary for around a year now. The researchers appreciate you, but they're not allowed to share the confidential details of their work with you.
Things are going well until your coworkers begin acting strange and you hear rumors of the lab performing unethical experiments. As your coworkers dodge your questions, you meet a new neighbor who seems a little too eager to insert himself into your life.
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Features:
- 16800 words and 4 endings included in the demo
- two yandere love interests causing problems
- customizable protagonist (including name, pronouns, one aspect of backstory, and the main color for your character)
- VN with some point & click elements
Content Warnings:
obsessive yandere behavior, stalking, manipulation, gaslighting, blackmail, threats of violence, non-consensual drug use, strong language, forced kissing, threats of non-consensual undressing, suggestive and sexual topics and scenes, blood, gore, violence, murder, body horror, unsettling themes and imagery, and infectious disease (main characters will not become infected)
Credits:
- Music: Kevin Remisch (spotify, apple music, youtube)
- Phone code: Nighten
- Sound effects: freesound, pixabay
- Everything else: me 🍓🦑 (tumblr)
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This is a demo! I am new to developing games & this is my first project. I hope anyone who decides to play this has fun with it, and I'll work hard to improve for future updates + games! There is a guide to the endings in the Devlog.
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Development log
- Endings Guide!Mar 02, 2024
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还会有更新吗TT
I really really REALLY need an update THIS GAME IS SO. * I can't even put into word.
is this game still being worked on??
Can I ask the time full game release pls?
Speedgooned all 4 endings in less than an hour. I just want to say that I can't wait to see more of this game (and Thaumo)!
CUTEEE! I LOVE IT SO MUCH, everything is uniquely amazing! Between the personalities to the designs being based off sea life! I can't wait to learn more lore & see how the full game unfolds! Thank you for working hard for the Jam & releasing this gem!
I NEED A UPDATEEEEE IVE BEEN WAITING FOR AGES <3
This game is so good, i'm so excited for more! Keep up the good work!
i love this game!! >0< i cant wait the full release ! ! ( =_= ; )
I have a BIG issue
How can I choose between Nalis and Thaumo WTF????? Can't both of them be my wifes????
This aside, the game is SO GOOD, the characters are stunning and the story is so interesting! <3
Uh I love Nalis, have I told you I love Nalis? Because I love Nalis, do you know I love Nalis? Yes, I do love Nalis. my hubby knows I love Nalis, our daughter too, but did you know I love Nalis? because I do
PLS I LOVE HIM SO MUCH IVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT HIM FOR WEEKS SAKJSDKJDS
Its been a year💔
AWESOME GAME REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO ITS FULL RELEASE!!
ngl i think as backstory u could put also family issues. Is more common than the other options lol
OH MYYY THIS IS SO GOOD I need the full game so bad <//3333
i can't wait for an update, i love the demo so much!!
I really really like the game!! ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡ I love when Thumo uses text emojis in messages, it's sooooo cuteee, I can't choose between the two, I like both of them, if you can have both why choose (∩˃o˂∩)♡ I'm really looking forward to the full game ଘ(੭*ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ♡‧₊˚
I loved it, it's so good that it made me want to see more of what happened to our protagonist, I hope you get more out of the stories... ñ.ñ
THIS WAS SO FUN TO PLAY I LITERALLY LOVE THAUMO W ALL MY HEART
I absolutely adore this game, and I can’t wait for the next update (but, still take your time, health is important)!!
Ahem, personal comment:
For me, Nalis has been my favorite from start to finish, his character is just so likeable (in my opinion) and I honestly find myself intrigued and more interested in new interactions with him. Speaking of which, he’s actually so unique to me, I never thought he was genuinely as crazily possessive as I thought—I just skimmed through the contents, skipped some and intricately read the TWs so it honestly just surprised me (I barely read through the features section and thought there was only one yandere love interest). But overall, I think he’s a bit complex and mysterious, albeit somehow really lovely all the same! Thank you for this wonderful game, I enjoyed all the endings, looking forward for more!! (人*´∀｀)｡*ﾟ+
Oh Thaumo is so cute～
I love Nalis that I tried everything to get an ending with him but It just kept going back to Thaumo.. is this one of those novels that put another interest but you secretly can never actually get an ending with them? ;o
I got Nalis' ending on my first playthrough and then used the guide to get Thaumo's endings and I don't even know how I got Nalis the first time because all of my choices leaned towards Thaumo. I think the only choice I made between the two that got me Nalis' ending was questioning Thaumo about the spilled drink. To get Thaumo's ending instead, I only changed that to thanking him, otherwise I got the Nalis ending.
I'm probably late to answer but try to lean more for Nalis' choice and don't interact with Thaumo I can show you the choices I picked if you want but I think the guide in the development log has it :)
this made me so NAUSEOUSSS which usually would be a mean thing to say to a chef but dawg u cooooked with this i was filled with dread even when i knew what would happen
quite spooky 10/10
thanks for the meal ~ ദ്ദി(ᵔᗜᵔ)
wahhhh i don't know how i missed playing this demo from last year's yanjam... i really like nalis. i think his obsession is very interesting! i'm very curious about his deal with thaumo... and thaumo himself is very cute too. :3 i like yanderes that are hard to deal with! the blue blush is also a charm point ★
thanks for sharing your work with us! looking forward to what comes next !
I really like the way his blush is blue.
rare 3-dimensional yandere characters? W game
The game sountracks, plot-twist storyline absolutely amazing.. normally i don't feel tension aura that easily and fun at the same time if a game manages to do that for me, it's a special game. I haven't had fun around like this expect for few games thank you so much for your hardwork.<33!
I went ahead and got the two "good" endings for Thaumo first, and decided to try Nalis's "good" ending afterwards.
Spoilers:
Thauma remembered I gave him MC's number in the previous playthrough sfhiulsahgfluesfhgfdhhfdh
i tried it and omg dossdjjdsjjdk THATS SO COOL
i got jumpscared by this too lmao
good to know that others experienced it too lolol
I can not for the life of me find that 4th ending. I got letting him stay, making him leave, and swallowing.
there's an ending guide in the development log, hope it helps<3
thank you! Lol
где прода прекрасной игры????? уже как год жду (TT_TT)
Ending 3 was the first one I got, and...wow. I genuinely could not stop thinking about this game for DAYS. I'm SO intrigued by this entire story! I can't deny Nalis is my fave for now, haha, but I think every character is interesting in their own way. The sinister undertone is also really well done, it doesn't overwhelm the story but I definitely never felt 'safe' as the MC. Truly looking forward to following this game's development!!
yea this game is way too good. i'm in love with thaumo. i love the way he is clingy i just love my yanderes like that. but seriously you can tell how much work and thought were put in this game! I cant wait for the full game. I'm really excited!!
Thaumo is cute, but a bit clingy. And dense.
And he clearly needs to either develop some interests (even if it is yours.)
He feels very.... empty.
And not just in the way yandere's usually are. But like the character lacks depth.
Other than that, I like him.
...why is the MC so hung up on what happened to that co-worker? oO
It's not like they were particularly close, as far as I could tell.
They weren't friends or anything, right?
Is the game still under development?
Because so far it seems to end whether you let Thaumo stay or see him tomorrow. Which doesn't seem like an ending, more like a "to be continued" thing. It's not like it'll kill you, but it's also not a 'happily ever after' thing.
It's just the end of another day.
(No clue what the other two ends are, but I'm guessing the relate to the other possible love interest, and I don't really care for him, so....)
Assuming this is not a demo, the game is a bit short.
But overall it's an interesting concept, pretty good artwork, and pretty good writing.
I'd love to see a less clingy version Taumo, with a little more substance.
But otherwise I like it.
Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it! I’d like to do everything I can to improve my game, so I’ll keep these things in mind 🫡🫡
The MC was not close with the coworker, but it’s still traumatizing to see someone you know get murdered in front of you. For the next update I have added 3 scenes of the coworker & MC interacting so his death feels a little more relevant and impactful.
The game is a demo and is still in development. I am working on adding new content and improving old content. I usually work 50-80 hours a week and am on call a lot, so my progress is slow 😅
I definitely want to + plan to add more content to give Thaumo more depth.
I am sorry to say that he won’t be any less clingy, though. He is an extremely clingy, needy, and desperate person. It’s totally understandable if he isn’t your type!
Hrm. I will concede I have not seen a human murdered in front of me, and I am about as normal as Wedensday Addams on these things, so I'll take your word for it.
Human emotions tend to elude me at times...
I think it will help if you add a bit more character traits to Thaumo, so that he isn't defined solely by his neediness.
I may not like that particular trait of his, but I think he'd be a better character all round if he had some more depth to him.
Maybe a show of vulnerability that explains his clingyness (fear, trauma, whatever), or some interest in something that he is passionate about.
(There is a million videos on youtube on writing, and a ton of books. Try Brandon McNulty on YouTube. He has some good pointers on writing. And writing good characters. He's a published writer for a reason.)
(There are many ways to be clingy too, for that matter. Most yandere's tend to be. But if you use Sebastian from Particles of Reality as an example of the ideal yandere; he knows when to back off, but he never -really- backs off. Or the pink-haired guy in...ah... 14 Days With You. He is also clingy, but manage to come off as charming despite it.)
I look forward to see how it turns out.
Suggestions r welcome but I don't think mentioning other character from other game is not. We can do consecutive criticism without harming the dev and others.
HELP!! how do i get the 3 ending ?
There's an ending walkthrough in the development log! hope it helps good luck <3
tysmmm
ofc<33 (omg a fran bow fan???)
i really adore this game, i come back to it every so often. amazing and immersive writing, if you love yandere visual novels or just a good story in general i highly recommend. i'll be able to die happily if the full game comes out, so if the creator(s) ever read this please pace yourselves and take care first and foremost. :)
Thank you so much for your comment, it means a lot to me!! (｡ŏ﹏ŏ)💕💕
Making sure you die happy is very important 🫡🫡🫡🫡
Please take care of yourself too!! I’ll do my best as well :)
Honestly been a long time since my first run of this game, but Nalis has already gotten me hooked. The way my heart feels for both of the yanderes is impeccable, I can't wait for more!!
(｡ŏ﹏ŏ)💕💕 I’m so happy to hear that you feel that way, thank you!! I’ve had a lot of fun working on new Nalis content, it’s been nice getting to focus on him. Work has been insanely busy for me lately, but I’m doing my best to have at least part of the next update ready to share here in late February / very early March.
Im a slut for yandere and this novel is in my top 5 fav! You did an amazing job on this! I cant wait to read more!
TOP 5?!?! 😭💕💕 it’s an honor to hear this, thank you!! I’m a huge slut for yandere as well 🤝🤝 I really hope that if you stick around and play my next update you’ll enjoy it!!
I'll be here bestie! waiting! <3
Wow..This is so good,like honestly.I LOVE THIS GAME SO MUCH!I just started playing yandare games and I'm in love with this one.I usually prefer green flag guys if you know what I mean but I'm in love with Thaumo.I really like Thaumo and want to see him more in this game.He's actually really nice and needy and kinda pathetic ,but I like that.I love him so much.And the artstyle is so good,so pretty,I love it!So I will be waiting more an update,I need it!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND WORDS!! (｡ŏ﹏ŏ)💕💕 And welcome to playing yandere games, there are so many really good ones out there!! I love needy pathetic types of characters so much 😭🤝 (if you haven’t tried it yet, you might like The Science of Staying awake too? It was one of the first yandere vns I played, the guy is so cute and needy and very pathetic).
Thank you for your comment, it means a lot to me!! The next update will be more Nalis focused, but after that I’ll switch into focusing on Thaumo again (and hopefully I won’t take as long to get the Thaumo update out 🫡🫡)
Absolutely obsessed! I LOVE Yandere games and this one is so good! Thaumo is my favorite type of yandere character- pathetic and needy lmao. Thank you for your hard work! Do you have a Patreon or anything that we can help support the development of the game?
(｡ŏ﹏ŏ)💕💕💕💕 I’m so so happy that you enjoyed my demo!!
It’s nice to see another pathetic + needy yandere lover, they’re my favorite type too 🤝
I don’t have anything like that at the moment, but it means a lot to me that you asked! In the future I’d love to sell some simple character merch of Nalis and Thaumo (keychains, acrylic stands, maybe plushies too).
I would KILL for a plushie lol. Thank you for all your hard work! If you decide to sell anything, let me know! I'll definitely be buying :) You're great!
AGHHHHHHHH, son preciosos todos los personajes, espero con ansias la próxima actualización, de verdad, amo
Estoy tan feliz de que te gusten los personajes!! (˶◜ᵕ◝˶) De verdad espero que también disfrutes las próximas actualizaciones. Seguiré trabajando duro en ello cuando pueda!!