Indistinguishable from Atrophy
A downloadable ritual of flesh for Windows, macOS, and Linux
warning: this game contains themes of death and violence.
you are a hunter who has found themselves in a bear trap. your only chance of survival is someone - no, something. it craves what's under your skin. will you resist the stranger with bloodied hands, or will you give in to the one sliver of hope that you have?
features:
- 1 CG
- 999 words
- 2 endings
based in the art without blood universe. you do not need to play any of the other games in this world to play this one.
join the art without blood discord server for more of kayn and other characters.
music by zack valence
sound effect by zapsplat
submitted for the o2a2 - queer edition jam. this jam limits developers to 1 CG, 1 BGM, 1 sound effect, and 1k words.
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Really enjoyed the creature and the potential worldbuilding and story in the small environment of this game, I love your narration and story telling and loved this as well! Gave me fun ideas for my future DnD campaigns!
Man, poor MC, no matter what choice you make MC's fate is sealed just like that. I'm quite curious about Kayn especially his role in the "art without blood" universe because so far many are supernatural entities that show how bleak human life can be in the face of their powers. I like how it felt so helpless, like the moment MC stepped foot on that bear trap they had no other choice but to succumb to death and their only choice was how they would die which is no choice nor mercy at all.
I love how Kayn looks also, his design is both human-like but so off-putting which is a bonus given the, you know, blood and all that jazz. I wonder if the moment you land your eyes on Kayn you were doomed from the start, like your death is already guaranteed and Kayn won't even help you stay alive, just be there for the ride/show which would just be a despairing event. Kinda like how the cold and winter is also ruthless and cruel.
Really enjoyed the little experience!
Kayn is so lovely! I have a bias for works that waltzes artfully with the topic of cannibalism-or just flesh consumption as I have a feeling that's not entirely accurate here-and you have repeatedly captured the experience in a way that's been rather poignant for me. I see from previous comments that a full version of the game is planned! I'll be strongly anticipating it's arrival and looking forward to spending more time with him. >:3c
do all the endings end with our death? by the way, beautiful game and a perfect artstyle
thank you! in this version, yes, but i'm currently planning a full game with more endings.
ohhhhhhh, thank you, I hope to see the full version soon
The presentation of this game (both UI and art style) was very well done! I especially liked how Kayn is revealed with the camera movement, it was great for an immersive experience and capturing the surprise of the trapped hunter.
And the idea of him mimicking human movement but everything is just slightly off was a lovely inclusion in the writing. It definitely helped add to the overall mood of the game and is something I love to see!
Lovely work! :>
I really liked the mask design!
This is amazing
Oh this was fun! I like the vibes, very nice~
Loved how it was presented in like an "interactive" novel kinda way, rather than a typical VN. ( ^ ^ )
This was lovely, and very much sells hopelessness in an oxymoronically comforting kind of way. I'll definitely be checking out your other works in this universe later.
I love the art and fine the charter interesting. The endings aren't my cup of tea, but they are realistic to the situation and fit the game. I would love to see more about this guy.