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FAQ (Frequently asked questions)

1. When will the game be released?

Please read this post. Thank you for understanding.

2. Will the game be Free?

No. I still haven't decided what the price's going to be but after a lot of consideration I decided I'm not willing to make my games free anymore unless they're for a game jam or something along those lines. Making games takes a lot of time and money and I really can't afford to make everything I create free. 

3. Will the game be on Steam?

There aren't any plans for that, at the moment, sorry. As a creator from Argentina, my sales from Steam would be in Argentine Pesos and, honestly, the economy in my country is so bad right now that I can't really bear the cost of having sales in pesos. Especially considering that many of the people I hire for art, voice acting and other things are from overseas and I have to pay them in USD as well. 

This might change if I ever move to another country some day... but for now, I really can't. Sorry.

If you have more questions, please refer to my  FAQ + General Information section on my Carrd first. It's very possible they might have been answered there already 🌸. Please, be kind and understanding. Thank you~

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DISCLAIMER!

Do NOT reupload, resell or redistribute my game or any of the assets used inside it in any shape or form.

Streaming the game and/or making gameplay videos of it is allowed, though, and even welcomed AS LONG AS it has commentary added to it. Uploading the game with no commentary/barely any reaction would be akin to reuploding my game, which I DO NOT allow. Thank you for understanding!

Review, analysis/essay and recommendation videos are allowed and welcomed too!

WARNING!

While the game doesn't have any NSFW content, it's recommended for people who are 17 or older due to having strong language, violence, blood & murder. Player discretion is advised. PLEASE, be sure to read the TRIGGER WARNINGS and reconsider if this game is for youPlay responsibly.

Note: Killer Trait is a mystery-thriller visual novel with elements of romance depending on the choices you make. The character you can romance is a man named Oz. The other 3 major characters, Arthur, Aslan & Carl are NOT romanceable and I have no intention of adding routes for them. 

In Carl's case, though, while he won't be a love interest in this game, he WILL be in another one with a different MC. That game is for the far future, though, since I want to concentrate on my current projects, at the moment.

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STORY

You've waited so long for this moment... 

Finally, after all those years of hard work in Silvering City, you'll realize your dream of becoming a police detective...! 

Or so you thought.

Betrayed and accused of a crime you didn't commit, your only option is to join forces with a serial killer.

Will you push your differences aside and work together to get revenge? Or will you stab him in the back for a chance to regain social redemption?

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 FEATURES

  • 7700+ words [New Demo, full-version will be longer]
  • Nameable MC (default name is Roe - name will change to Fawna in new demo)
  • Partial voice acting 
  • Ability to choose your pronouns 
  • Beautiful cafe food art with a bear theme~
  • A serial killer who only kills criminals and will be your biggest ally

Not available yet: 

-New sprites once the redesigns are finished.

-Character CGs.

-Full game will consist of 10 in-game days (11 if you count the prologue, which would be DAY 0).

-Option to play as the canon protagonist Fawna (she/her), which will show you her side-image sprite.

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TRIGGER WARNINGS

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  • Strong Language (seriously, there is A LOT of cursing; you've been warned)
  • Manipulation
  • Vigilantism
  • Depictions of blood & gore
  • Use of knives
  • Violence (both textual and illustrated)
  • Depictions of murder & death
  • Loud sounds
  • Shaking screens
  • Possible romance with a serial killer 

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CREDITS

Writer, Programmer & Creator: Pri Karin

Logo: xxmissarichanxx

Cover Art: Kyleechii

GUI: Ess VN Assets

Character Design & Sprite Art (Oz, Aslan & Arthur): Riku Matsurigi (祀木陸)

Casting: Pri Karin (Oz & Aslan), VeryBerryStudios (Arthur & Carl)

Voice Acting: TyCoker (Oz), Norman Bradley (Arthur), Jerron Bacat (Aslan), Edwyn Tiong (Carl)

Food Art: Florisam

Tiger's Eye Card Art: Pri KarinFlorisam

Backgrounds: Minikle, Amakani

Music: Maou AudioMusMusPerituneStoryblocks 

SFX: StoryblocksPocket SoundFreesound

Pronoun Tool: npckc

Beta testers: Carrot Patch GamesPri Karin

Not yet available:

Carl's Character Design: Designed by Pri Karin with a collage of reference photos, but drawn by Kyleechii (Carl won't have a sprite, but you'll see him in some CGs)

CG Art: Kyleechii

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StatusIn development
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
Rating
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(676 total ratings)
Authorprikarin
GenreVisual Novel
TagsAmare, Boys' Love, Crime, Dark, LGBTQIA, Mystery, Otome, Romance, Story Rich, Thriller
Average sessionAbout an hour
LanguagesEnglish

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Can't wait for it's full release.. :(((

LOOVEEEEEE THIS SO MUCH... I can't wait for the full release 

omg i loved this game so very much as soon as i saw Aslan though i instantly thought something was off about him, he reminded me of a demon when his eyes changed red. I also had a gut feeling Aslan was the one who most likely killed the chief of police, like i said Aslan gave off just bad vibes. loving oz and Arthur so far 

WE NEED THE REST THIS IS AMAZING

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I wan't the full game so bad, i definitely love the DEMO. I can't wait!

oh this game is gonna be so good

I LOVE THIS GAME SO MUCH, I need the full version.

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I absolutely love this game! The bear-themed cafe is just too adorable and cute! I adored all of the characters very much, and I am out for vengeance at the enemy because, DAMN that twist was shocking.

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I NEED THE FULL VERSION RN

ES MUY BUENO, EL ARTE, LA HISTORIA, TODO. me encantaría una traducción a la demo pero creo que es mucho mejor si el producto final diera este choque. ES SIMPLEMENTE ARTE

LO AME DEFINITIVAMENTE ESPERARE EL JUEGO COMPLETO Y PAGARE LO QUE SEA NECESARIO 

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I love this so much! can't wait for the full version >_<

.....This is.... so AWSOME!! I'm in love. Thank you sooooooooo much! I admire you for this. X3

Oz is so cute!I was completely mesmerized by him! can I try to translate the demo of this game into Chinese and share it on the Chinese video website?  My English is not very good, but I really want to share this game, he's so cute.... thanks for making such a great game  QAQ

Hey there! Thank you for your kind comments, I'm happy you enjoyed the demo!

As for the offer to translate the game, I'm sorry, I'll have to decline. The full game will be commercial so I can't allow free translations and I want to hire someone who works in the translation industry.

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I see, thanks for the reply! I'm looking forward to the full version of the game!🥰Thanks for the hard work!

Thank you for your support! 😊

Abraços do Brasil! Love the game, can't wait to buy it once it's released

Wish I had money to support, can't wait till the game is out! I'll save and buy it

IT'S SO PERFECT <33

I LOVE THIS SMMMM

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cant wait to buy the full game, fuck  aslan <3

i cannot WAIT FOR THE FULL GAME OMG I JUST FINISHED THE DEMO AND IT WAS AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGG AGH OMG IM ECSTATIC FOR THE FULL GAME!!1

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cant wait for the full version! 

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I just love your games so much!

ITS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DAMN WELL WRITEN i really waiting for full version of the game <З

Me encanto una banda el juego y espero la venganza con ansias >:), espero que lo trabajen nuevamente y esperare la actualizacion con felicidad :b!!!

Already looking forward for this one! please keep going we will wait for you all the team :D

This looks awesome! I look forward to playing this in the future! I love the art style 

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Very good story! :)
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I cannot wait for this game to come outtt !! The demo was fucking amazing

took the words right out of my mouth, amazing game!

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This game blew away my expectations im so excited for the full release, im loving the story so far!

Im already in love with this guys !!! Can't wait for the full game

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Even if its still the demo this is a masterpiece literally inlove rn

чтож. Раз за игру придется платить, то я найду способ. Уж очень мне нравится демка:)

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the demo is soso good grahhhh

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THIS IS SO YUMMY YUMMERS!! PLEASEE PLAY ITTTT EVERYONEEEEEE <33333 

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God, I feel so bad that this is just a demo... I really want to play the full game! The author, do not throw away this masterpiece!

this game is SOOO GOOD, i cant wait for the full game to be released. The story is so well made and so is the art. Chiefs kiss.

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OMG...Oz..it's so cute...and THE ASLAN B***  i will kill him

>3 PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEE FINSH THRE GAMEEEEEEEEEEEE

I love this game so much!

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AHHHHH amé la demo joder, me pareció genuinamente interesante la historia, no puedo esperar a que salga el juego completo. 

AHHHHH I fucking loved the demo, I found the story genuinely interesting, I can't wait for the full game to come out.

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When I saw Aslan I immediately remembered that it's turkish for lion (I'm pretty sure that this has no significance but I wanted to point it out anyway)

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That aside though, THIS WAS SO GOOD LIKE???? AAAAAAAA I'M SO EXCITED FOR THE FULL GAME!

It's indeed, intended! His full name literally means Lion King 🦁

Aaaa yay!

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I just finished playing the demo and  and i absolutely can not wait until the full game comes out !! keep up the good work <3

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