Tourist in the Waking World
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
WARNING: this game contains a mention of a loss of a loved one and a scene describing dysphoria
Blythe A. Hext spent most of their life in Oneiron, the realm of dreams, escaping the waking world that didn't have a lot to offer. However, even though they possess the power to manipulate dreams as they please, they are left longing for something that their imagination can't grant them - company.
After accidentally meeting Piotr, a local barista, in Oneiron's corridors, Blythe decides to pay him a visit in the waking world. Little do they know, the conversations they'll have will leave them asking questions they've never asked themselves... and feeling things they've tried to push away.
["Tourist in the Waking World" is the second game in Oneiron series. All Oneiron games can be played as standalone titles, however, if you want more from the same universe, you might enjoy the previous entry in the series, "Blood in the Wine", and the next entry, "Pride".]
This project wouldn't be possible without the help of following people:
Backgrounds by Katelynn Parsec
Music:
by Scott Buckley ("Castles in the Sky", "Undertow", "Life Is", "Decoherence")
and Kevin MacLeod ("Dreams Become Real")
Compass in the logo: Wind rose created by freepik - www.freepik.com
Big thanks to Ali, Domi, Wikotria, Jersey, my cats and everyone who supported and believed in me.
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Somehow, it was so relatable that it hurts (but in a good "I feel seen" way!)
I really enjoyed the story you've presented in your VN. The dream world mythos is super fascinating. This seems like an introductory chapter for characters from a bigger universe and in that case I also look forward to that if you ever expand on this!
The banter between Blythe and Piotr feels very naturally written, where you perfectly capture the 'first' meeting of not-so-strangers. The premise of them meeting in a dream before the physical world instantly hooked me in too: friends, lovers, or professionals due to them sharing supernatural powers, what exactly is the nature of their (future) relationship? It's not the necessarily an overly warm welcoming meeting despite the cosy setting of a cafe, them happily chatting about their family (aunt and grandfather), and Piotr seeming to be a friendly enough guy. I like how they both got things that tick them off. Such as they both got their aloof moments to each other, and understandably some reticence from Blythe for not wanting to be questioned in certain ways. That it ends with the drink getting cold is a nice symbolism.
As always, when there are choice options and the VN is short enough, I always test what they do. It has only one ending, but it's still entertaining enough to see how conversations divert when you pick a different option as you learn some new details about the characters.
It must have been hard to put down such a personal story. Thank you for sharing your experience and I hope it has been both cathartic for you and that it provides recognition for those with similar dysphoria struggles.