Reel Me In

Description

Is a unique horror visual novel set during winter, blending dating sim elements with fishing mini-games and body horror. You play as a broke high school student sentenced to community service after a minor crime. With two charming male companions by your side, you must survive a week of chores while navigating eerie underwater scenes and unsettling choices. The game's plot twists around dark themes, including death and strong language, with triggers like ommetaphobia and trypophobia. Decisions shape the story, leading to six distinct endings. A fishing mini-game lets you collect "fish," adding a quirky challenge to the mix. Designed for the Winter Visual Novel Jam 2023, it runs around 30 minutes per playthrough. Developed by renbie, it features music by ChillMindscapes, art from Pixabay, and GUI assets by Eliot Gardepe. Special thanks go to playtesters HusbandoGoddess, Zejbo, and Maddie. If you enjoy this experimental mix.