Weltschmerz

Description

Is a free, visually driven narrative experience rooted in the concept of "world weariness"—a melancholic reflection on the gap between reality and idealism. Developed by **tofurocks** for the **O2A2 (Again) Jam 2021**, this micro visual novel blends point-and-click exploration with three distinct endings. The story follows two men aboard a mysterious train, crafted through collaborative efforts by **BáiYù** (producer, writer, programmer), **Avior** (editor), **Eben Taylor** (character designer), **NiAsobu** (background artist), and **LydianChord** (composer and sound designer). The game's artbook and original banda sonora are accessible to players who contribute a minimum of $3, supporting the **Queer Games Bundle 2021**'s mission to uplift queer developers. Technical notes include minor performance hiccups during exploration, attributed to custom camera effects—common in web versions. Weltschmerz.