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Bustories

A small visual novel about bus trips and conversation with different companions, whom you see for the first and last time in your life.

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Developer
Nikita P.
Publisher
SA Industry
Release
April 19, 2018
8 years and 107 days ago
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Mixed87 reviews66.7%

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About the Game

Bustories is a short visual novel about bus journeys and the conversations that happen between strangers who meet only once.

Experience life from the perspective of a passenger as you travel home by bus, meeting different companions along the way. Every journey is slightly different, offering new conversations and small variations that make each trip unique.

Inspired by a simple evening bus ride home, Bustories explores the quiet moments of everyday travel through short, personal stories.

Features

  • A short visual novel focused on bus travel.

  • Experience the journey as a passenger.

  • Meet different companions during each trip.

  • Every playthrough features slight variations.

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