Maelstrom Masquerade
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Play socially anxious and chronically online Mitsuki as you navigate the trials of socializing during a Mardi Gras Masquerade at Delacourt Manor in New Orleans. Mitsuki attempts to conquer her fears of making connections, but when a storm hits causing all partygoers to shelter in place, she realizes she’ll be stuck with the very people she secretly wishes to avoid. Perhaps one may be for good reason…
Manage your own literal social battery and your relationships with others through the choices you make. Pace yourself, or you just might crack under the social pressure.
⚜️ Characters ⚜️
Shihab
A.k.a sXeSHIHAB, Mitsuki’s parasocial flirtationship through MistKord, who is interested in meeting Mitsuki at the Masquerade, and being more than friends. He is a neighborhood barista who loves oversharing, attention, and goofing around with an interest in exploration and adventure.
Harlow
A dark, brooding wallflower who prefers solitude, yet finds himself at the Masquerade wanting to connect with outsiders like himself. He is a history buff driven by logic with a dry sense of humor and stoicism that makes him hard to read, but perhaps there is more artistry that lies behind his icy exterior.
Kai
A sensitive intellectual biologist with other hyper-fixations, and a secret that affects his mood. He prefers keeping an open mind while playing it safe. Like Mitsuki, his fears drive his decision-making, but through teamwork, perhaps their mutual understanding of one another could reveal Kai’s true nature.
⚜️ Features ⚜️
✧ Original Soundtrack
✧ ~125k words and ~9-10 hours of total written content
✧ ~1-2 hours for one route
✧ 3 characters to pursue
✧ 9 total endings
✧ 3 CGs
✧ Investigation sequences
✧ Social battery mechanic
⚜️ Content Warnings⚜️
✧ Mature themes
✧ Strong language
✧ Alcohol references
⚜️ Team ⚜️
AJ Millard - Narrative Lead
Robby Angell - Narrative Designer
Samuel Demers - Narrative Writer
Chris Huang - Programmer and Game Designer
Mia Booker - Art Lead, Character Designer, and Illustration
Victoria Pittella - Background Art
Nancy Duong - Producer and UI Art
Louie Rabago - Composer and Sound Designer
Mike Thal - Composer and Sound Designer
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Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Rating | Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars (11 total ratings) |
Authors | 6oymilk - Nancy D., Chris Huang, hitmantutor |
Genre | Visual Novel |
Made with | Ren'Py |
Tags | Dating Sim, masquerade, Otome, otome-jam, Ren'Py, Romance |
Average session | A few hours |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
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Install instructions
Extract the zip file and run the executable file!
Comments
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Fun characters, intriguing mystery elements, with a well balanced blend of comedy and drama. Nicely done ~ ^_^
Thanks so much for playing and making a video!! Insanely cool ❤️❤️
Will definitely give this a chance one I have more time. Looks interesting!