Sentimental Trickster Demo

Moving to a big city can be chaotic if you are not prepared for it, but it can also be a wonderful experience under the right circumstances. Many people go through the process every day, thanks to the fact that it’s so easy to travel and change your location nowadays. Most of them are youngsters going to school, and it’s important for them to make new friends and get acquainted with the city.

Sentimental Trickster is a visual novel in which you play the role of a boy by the name of Haru, who has just moved to a big city and is about to start a new life. The game is centered around homoerotic relationships, so it might not be for everyone, but it can still teach you something about integrating yourself into a new community and making new friends.

As such, Haru is on his way to start school a different city, and he must live in a boarding house. However, this boarding house happens to be in the middle of a dense forest, which is a bit creepy at first. He lives there with a few other guys, some of which can be romanced if you manage to say the right things and get close enough to them by doing favors or simply listening to their troubles.

You shouldn’t let the fact that the game is a visual novel make you believe that there’s no role-playing involved. In fact, there are many choices that affect how other characters see you and how the story ends, which allows you to mold Haru as you wish. On top of that, you can also replay the experience multiple times and do things differently.

One of the most surprising things about the game is the quality of the artwork, character design and sprites, especially when you consider the fact that everything is done by a single person. Every background is expressive and very detailed, which makes it easier to get into the proper mood for the story. It’s also worth mentioning that the artwork comes in full-HD resolutions, which is neat.

In the end, Sentimental Trickster is obviously not going to be everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s worth considering before you turn it down at a glance. Hence, even if the writing is a tad too childish sometimes, the game has the capability to surprise you. To make sure the developer finalizes the game, you can support the project by donating in its Kickstarter campaign.