Visual Novel
Youth Motive
Youth Motive is a dark, visually driven visual novel that explores the complex relationship between two seemingly ordinary girls navigating love, trauma, and emotional turmo set in a stylized, mature-themed narrative. Designed for the Toxic Yuri Game Jam 2025, the game unfolds across three pivotal days, blending emotional storytelling with intense themes including abuse, self-harm, and sexual content. Players guide the characters through key decisions that shape the story’s outcome, offering a deeply personal and immersive experience. The project features a total of around 6,000 words, with contributions from Allison Marquis in writing, CG art, banda sonora, and background design, while Sage Allen handles UI, sprites, backgrounds, and programming. Youth Motive stands out for its bold artistic vision and willingness to tackle difficult subjects within the yuri genre. It’s a thought-provoking experience for fans of narrative-driven games. This title pushes boundaries with its raw emotional depth and unique visual style.