Online @ The Perfect Time (demo)
A downloadable game for Windows
Please Note!!!!!!
This game project is currently on an indefinite hiatus from production. We hope to update the build with all the features & content we currently have but do not have a set date on when. Thank you so much for your support up until now, it means the world to us (´▽`ʃ♡ƪ)
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"With your exams coming up faster than you imagined, you needed to let off some steam and whilst waiting for take-out you stumbled on what seemed to be a new show. Soon enough you were diving head first into a new fandom. Will your heart be steady enough to embrace these new relationships or will the stress of it all cause you to make choices you wished to forget?"
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It’s the mid 00’s, everything is going well! Until it’s not, until you’re stressed and overwhelmed with the realisation that university is over soon. Hopping on the procrastination train is the best option, you take a breather from assignments and relax, I mean it is getting late and you’re getting really hungry. You stop on a show for a few minutes, but wait, it’s? actually good? That doesn’t usually happen..but I mean it couldn’t hurt to watch right?...
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Online @ the perfect time follows you, a student in their final year of university, overwhelmed with what’s to come afterwards. After stumbling across a new anime, you decide to search the web for something more, anything, to alleviate your stress and continue this train of procrastination.
Nothing is thought of it at first, until you meet a group of new friends who are more welcoming than you could’ve ever imagined. This visual novel explores friendship, romance (hopefully) and a whole lot of 00’s dumbassery.
This game is a small demo made for Otome Jam 2022! The full game will be released at a later date, please check in for updates or follow us on Twitter or Tumblr for updates ^^
Demo Features:
- Play through the first 2 days of the game's narrative!
- 10-15 minutes of gameplay with 6k+ words
- Join a new fandom - browse & comment on posts in a fan forum
- Meet our 3 LIs
Full release features:
- 9 in-game days to play through
- 3 routes, 6 endings, 40k~ words
- Browse BG! fan forum, fanspace homepage & more
- Instant messenger, finally chat with everyone live!
And hopefully…
- Unlockable achievements
- Secret endings
Content Warning:
- Bad language (fuck/shit/etc)
- Cringey 00s internet slang XD
- Suggestive themes/dialogue (blame Griff)
Unfortunately we were unable to include accessibility features (dyslexic friendly font, self-voicing etc) into our game demo in time for the Otome Jam deadline but we are working to get those features added ASAP! Thank you for your patience. We also were not able to get a QA team together for mac so we've had to hold off on that until the full release, we're so sorry!
Credits:
Night (Nightpxel_): writer, programmer, co-director
Gremlin (rottentief): artist, editor, co-director
Bash: OST soundtrack
Sound fx: Additional doorbell sound effect from https://www.zapsplat.com/
QA team: LuckyDrawCos, Cromalisc, Koby, Gerbil & Corey
Download
Install instructions
Download. Unzip! and play the .exe!! Have so much fun!!! <3
Development log
- NEW DEMO!Jun 21, 2023
- Update fixed!Aug 01, 2022
- Regarding the last updateAug 01, 2022
- Small updateJul 29, 2022
Comments
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uggg im so excited for the full game!!
delightsome!!
HELP IM SO LOST WHERE THE HECK DO I CLICK TO GET OUT OF THE HOMEPAGE ON FANSSPACE OR WTVR I TRIED CLICKING EVERYTHING^^
HELPPP ON THE TOP RIGHT CLICK ON THE 'X' LIKE AS IF ITS A NORMAL WEBSITEEEE
I LOVE YOUUU..
I really wanna play this game, will it ever be out for mac?
i do hate owning a mac sometimes, cause this game sounds like the shit
This was such a fun and immersive demo!! I know things are going a bit slower with development, but I'm super looking forward to when the full game comes out - no matter how long that takes ^^ <3
AHH, didn't realise it was a demo before downloading!! I already love it so so so much!!!!! So excited for the end result, such a unique style of game :)
I LOVE games that are like this with old web stuff so I was pretty excited and now I need more ;;; demos that left me wanting more.exe
The gasp i gasped when the demo ended like naurrrrr i want moreeeeeee haldhahdalwidh looking forward to the rest of the game! So excited to see what these goobers are up to ^^
HEHE TYSM MARINA!!
aaaa i'm so excited:)) I'm super looking forward to playing all the routes (all the LIs are soooooo cute<3). I got my early 2000s playlist on for max nostalgia- love all the details you guys have included. Ty for sharing devs:*
:0!! thank you so much!! we r glad you liked it!!!
I've been wanting to play this for so long, and now that I finally had the time to do it, I can assure it did not dissapoint!! It's amazing how immersive it managed to be with a single day of playtime, I'm already so invested in the characters and even the show itself- I love the attention to detail in the 2000's aesthetic, the little ads and other easter eggs in the comments.
I really can't wait to play the full version! Pls this is no joke i need more of cricket and his chicken NOW i am so down bad
^ ditto!! cricket + archie's selfie TOOK ME OUT<3
cricket and archie r defo playing in a field rn :p but thank you so much! We really do appreciate your kind comments!
I have been keeping an eye out for this game ever since otome jam of last year, and i cant tell you how many times i've replayed the demo! ^^ I'm super excited for the full release, and can't wait to play the game (and smooch Griff) <3
waaaaa thank you so much for playing!!! that is so kind T_T <3 (griff is ready and waiting to smooch you ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) )
please remind me if ever the full game releases! honestly, this game has gotten me HOOKED even if I just started playing it! hopefully, the full version will come early, I'm really excited for it!<333
aaaaahhh thank you so much!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the demo ^^ <3
thank you so much!
I honestly think about this game every day since the demo came out, I'm so excited, you guys have done a great job :^)
omg thank you so much that's so kind!!!
that makes me so happyyy thank you so much for playing!!
I can already tell this game will go far :) Amazing work, can't wait for the full version!!
thank you so much!!!
(sorry for the late reply) thank you so much for playing!! I'm glad you enjoyed our demo ^^
I really like this game, I can't wait for more <3
thank you so much!!
sorry for the late reply - thank you so much for playing our demo!!! <3
can't wait for the full game ★
thank you so much! :)
sorry for the late reply but thank you so much for playing our demo, Jinx!!! <3
Just played the demo and had a great time ! The ambiance was delightfull, i had a good time and i am extremly hyped for the release !!!
thank you so much!!!
aaaa sorry for the late reply but thank you so much for leaving such a nice comment on our demo!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it so far ^^
OH..my gosh. omg, this was very interesting! the multiple features and DETAIL<3 its really good! I will be playing the full ver:O!
thank you so much!!! <3
waaaaa thank you so much!! <3
sorry for the late reply on your comment but I'm so happy you enjoyed playing the demo :D
This game seems so interesting, esp growing up in the 2000s i can't wait for the wave of nostalgia. Hope this gets ported to mac so i can play!
Omg! thank you so much! We're hopefully getting some mac testers soon!! :D
Thank you Laurilys!! I hope to update the game to have a mac build super soon ^^ (sorry for the late reply!!)
I really hope it brings back that 00s nostalogia for you, especially with the new updated art coming!!
the concept 11/10, capy best character purely for the clippy vibes
haha thank you so much! We modeled Capy after clippy! I'm glad you enjoyed :D
Thank you so much I'm so glad you like capy hahaha!! <3
will there be a mac version i really wanna play
Yes! We're extremely hopeful to get some mac testers soon! :)!!
omg i loved the demo even if it was shortttt ;n;
can't wait fir the full GAMEE (っ◔◡◔)っ ❤
for* XDD
aaaa thank u sm!!!!!
aaaa sorry for the late reply but thank you so much for playing our demo!!! The current build (still working hard!) is about 2hrs + of gameplay so far ε=( o｀ω′)ノso by the next update we hope you'll have a lot more to explore ^^ <3
i havent even played the game yet but im fr tearing up over how attractive the li's are
or maybe ive just been staring at my pc for too long
Honestly understandable!! They are some gorgeous boys!
I love this game! I cant wait for more!!! :)
thank you so much!!!! <3
aaa thank you so much!! sorry for the late reply haha but I'm so glad you enjoyed our demo ^^ <3
This got me giggling and shiz lol. I cant wait for the full release to come out! :]
Thank you so much!! So glad you enjoyed it :p!
I'm so glad you liked it!!!! sorry for the late reply ^^; thank you so much for playing our demo <3
OOww this is soo cute, i cant wait to see more!
Love ur Tokyo Revengers pfp :>
Thankss!
thank u so much!!!!
waaaaaa tysm!! <3
sorry for such a late reply haha but I'm so glad you enjoyed the demo ^^
Owo
Oooooh. This looks interesting. "Blooming Panic" awakened an obsession in me, and I've been hunting for more games like this. I think I might wait around for the full release but I'm excited to see where this goes.
Honestly same.
sorry for the late reply! We actually made this game because we met in Blooming Panic's discord server and wanted to make something inspired by it haha!!
Thank you so much for checking out our game, I hope you will enjoy it when the full release comes out ^^ <3
I love this so much T-T. I can't wait for more <33
thank u so much <3!
waaaaa sorry for the late reply but thank you so much for playing <33
Im kinda stuck.. I was SUPER DUPER EXCITED TO PLAY but then when capy told me to click on some of the tabs I dont know where I progress or what to do!! :(
Hi! totally sorry, we're fixing the confusing parts! But capy wants you to click one of the "general/fanart/fanfic/theory" buttons! We're so sorry for confusing you!
We've changed and edited a lot since this released !! <3
i loevd this deom is so ctue !!! i love everyhting abot this demoo!!! teh charactes are so iknd!!!!
thank u so much!!
yuor dping a good job!!!
thank you so muchhh!!!! sorry for the late reply but I'm so glad you enjoyed the demo <33
Cute demo! I'm so excited about the full release. The aesthetics are taking me back and I have a feeling I'm going to love ALL these characters!
aaa thank you so much! I really hope so!
aaa sorry for the late reply but I'm so glad you liked the demo!! we're still working hard so I hope you will enjoy the full release when it comes ^^ <3
i am SO excited for the full release! you guys did an excellent job with the demo! props to yall!
thank you so much!!! :)!!
so sorry for such a late reply to your comment but thank you so much for playing our demo!!!! <333
Your game IS SO CUTE. Loved the aesthetic of it and im just so excited to the full release! Very good job <3
thank you so very much!!!! <333
waaaa thank you so much, Lo!!! sorry for replying to your comment so late but thank you for playing our demo ^^ <33
I got so excited waiting to play this game, that I didn't even realize it was a demo djkfjsdf. Thank you for the amazing game so far!! I really like it and look forward to the full release :
aaa thank u so much!!! We are working hard to finish it, so happy you enjoyed it :]
i cant stop thinking about this game-
thank u so much <333!! i am so glad you enjoyed it!! Can't wait to finish it :]
first of all i really love the aesthetic of this game! games that tap into the look of older versions of windows and such really do it for me, its so nice and nostalgic to see!
i did encounter a few issues while playing though. the first problem i encountered was that it was a bit confusing to me as to what i should click on at first when capy was referring to the tabs, i thought they were referring to the buttons on the top that look like they can be clicked on, but no, that wasnt the case, i would probably recommend adding some sort of arrow or highlight on what is being referred to in the tutorials for more clarity as to what you should be clicking on. also i think i found a bug or just an oversight when answering the mod post about selfies, i chose to say that i was too shy to post one and zeph replies to what i chose, but it shows i picked the option to say that i loved the idea. it also seems a bit inconsistent with advancing capy's dialogue if i can click in their text box or if i have to click on them, sometimes i can just click in their text box, sometimes i cant and im not sure why, but i think it may have to do with the ads on the side, as sometimes i have to click to the side of them to advance capy's dialogue at all without just opening the ads instead which is pretty annoying. i also think i found a typo, after seeing the selfies and it tells me to take a break it says "[...] it was only a short amount of time until you *sat* your final exams." i think this should be had? or sat for your final exams?
ty for sharing this project with everyone though, i look forward to seeing more! <3 (also i would die for peanut)
hi!!!! Thanks for your feedback! so glad you enjoyed the game!
We really wanted to include much more accessibility and easy viewing but because of the short amount of time during the game jam, unfortunately we did have to send the game out with a few issues! <3
We are working hard to improve them for the final release, once again, thank you!
i was having so much fun, can't wait for the full game:)
aaa thank you so much
wahhh i love the game so much i cant wait for the full game currently its so cute i cant wait
aaa thank u so much!! <3
no probelm < 3
i think my heart broke a little when the demo ended, but i'm just even more excited for the full release now! it's so cute, no doubt the full thing will be amazing : )
thank u so much <3!!! I'm so so glad u enjoyed it