Ghost Artifact Prototype
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
What's that? Seems like you just received a new message.
You play as Shutter Shaker. Your online friends have been reminiscing about the last time you all met in real life. However, something seems a bit off with that old photo you took...
Discover the contradictions in your friends' recollections within a simulated online messaging service. Learn the truth behind the photo and reveal what your friends are really thinking.
Ghost Artifact is a humorous visual novel averaging about 30 minutes in length depending on how much time the player spends on the puzzles. This story is fiction. Any similarity to specific events, people or software is coincidental. Full content warning included in-game.
This visual novel was improvised in one month as a prototype for a longer project. If you are interested in seeing a longer version come to fruition, please don't hesitate to let us know in the comments, share with your friends, donate if you can, and complete this survey once you're done with the game.
Music by @boza44
Ren'Py Chat Log tool by John-Michael O'Brien @PoorLifeChoices
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made me deeply nostalgic for the old IRC days. you captured the pettiness, horniness, and love wonderfully
i like it a lot :) good luck i hope the project goes well
this prototype is awesome, i love the style. i can tab out and organically feel like the groupchat is blowing up while im just Sitting
It is incredible how for every single character, I went "Oh yeah, I know that guy."
Great writing and great setup.
Interesting framing with genuinely funny writing and great characters. Well worth a look especially since it's free. Would love to see a longer game in this style!