Nobody Wants to Hug Anymore
A downloadable visual novel for Windows, macOS, and Linux
(Note: This game has been made to be more accessible to players relying on Ren'Py's Self-Voicing accessibility feature. If Self-Voicing is enabled, images will have alt text provided, characters' appearances will be described when they first debut on-screen, and extra notes only available through Self-Voicing will be added in to further accommodate visually impaired readers. Pressing the "V" key anytime while in-game will toggle Self-Voicing.)
Title screen artwork drawn by Rozenymph (first image in screenshots). Made for SHITTY GAL JAM!
Nobody wants to hug London. After all, she's not exactly known for being very likeable. However, neither is Fey, and it seems like Fey might be just as touch-starved as she is. They find themselves forming a strangely intimate relationship rather quickly...but, is that really all there is to it? How does a relationship with such an odd start even begin to develop as time goes on?
This is a kinetic novel (no choices, one ending.) ~10k words.
This work is a part of the larger Hemotropic Friendship Virus series. For more information, you can check out the timeline on my website here.
CONTENT WARNINGS (click to expand)
Much of this game's story centers around how a teenage character's past experiences of sexual abuse impact how she sees relationships (of all kinds). The topic of sexuality/sexual attraction comes up somewhat regularly, but it is not presented in a way that is intended to be erotic.
Additional warnings for: homophobia, ableism, and references to abusive family dynamics.
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- FIX FOR AUDIO GLITCH ON WINDOWS26 days ago
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hahah omggg i loved it!! i love baby lesbian stories:)
really brought me back to when i was in high school, fey is sooo relatable (well, to 15 year old me LOL)
unfortunately i realized too late that this vn was apart of a series...
going to go play the other parts soon!❤️
AW tysm!!! and hehe yes it is a series….but reading in order isnt required. Entries arent even released in order. lol. so i TRY to write them all with the idea that any of em could be someone’s first read. but the entries Do build upon each other in a timeline order/in general ^_^
ouuu tysm for letting me know!1👌❤️
hope to see more from your story soon!
i thought it was pretty cute and interesting
the way they stumble and fumble throughout each others lives, knowing where it stems from made for a nice character study
i'm still trying to fully grasp their dynamics and weight but the vibe was cool too. i feel like i went to a flash website to watch a high school drama which i'm all for
This is a thoughtful and (realistic) representation of what it looks like inside the mind of a teenager trying to live alongside the complex aftermath of childhood trauma.The negatively skewed thinking, the unflinchingly bleak outlook, the warped, shattered self concept--a heartbreakingly well-written story. The humorous elements add a wonderful balance to the poignancy of the underlying theme. Love this so much.