A downloadable Story

The Story

Meet LucasA man on the run from his own name... Luke Hailstrom, a lethargic hacker who’s scored a dangerous, high-profile job right out of college. With Rachel, a no-nonsense techie, and Alexis, a lazy computer linguist, Luke uncovers the mystery of what happened to some of his new employer's best and brightest and is tasked to defend what's left—but the team unearths more than everyone's bargained for…

WORK IN PROGRESS

12.23.25 | The demo is now closed. Stay tuned for more updates! 

This visual novel is a work in progress and is currently under development by a solo developer. Thank you so much for your patience and support! 💚
🍵 Read more here!

Content Warning

As the game develops, it will contain instances of strong language, body horror, and violence.
Recommended player age is 16+.

Characters

NovaShield Team Six

Lucas Luke Hailstrom Rachel Holmes Alexis Connelly
EID #
NS*EB4C48
Current Functions
  • Data Defense & Preservation
  • Software Engineering
STATUS
Onboarding.

A late grad suffering from equal parts lethargy and insomnia, Luke is a gifted hacker with a strangely ironic aversion to technology. From elevators to coffee machines, many devices seem to malfunction around him--with the only connection to him being that something seems to be trying to reach him...

EID #
NS*BD5248
Current Functions
  • Data Acquisition & Compilation
  • Hardware management & maintenance
STATUS
Active — In Briefing.

The senior of the group, Rachel is a multi-talented techie who, despite her disgruntled nature, deeply cares about her teammates. She's been friends with Alexis since the two met in middle school and hates how much corporate life has changed her.

EID #
NS*BN4143
Current Functions
  • Data Interpretation & Organization
  • Dispatch
  • Software management & maintenance
STATUS
Active — In Briefing.

Demanding to be called "Lexi" since high school, Alexis is a bratty but brilliant woman who can read and translate code with ease. Often looking out for her own interests, she comes off as antagonistic and unapproachable—but no one seems to take her seriously.

Features

  • A colorful cast of characters!
  • CGs and dynamic character sprites!
  • "Read Luke's thoughts" via Discord!
  • [TBA!]

Credits

Artists
orribu
Eli Hart
Writers
orribu
Skis
Coders/Programmers
orribu
JDR2V
Music
Zircon
Various Artists
Page CSS/Layout Design
nnda

Meet the Artist

Hi, I'm Olive! I'm a fruity Black cat lady who likes to make stuff!

🍓Olive | 30+
🍊Multipassionate Artist!

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