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CATharsis

STORY:This is a visual novel and adventure game set in the present day.(It is not an otome game.)

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March 11, 2020
6 years and 145 days ago
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Positive14 reviews85.7%

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About the Game

STORY:
This is a visual novel and adventure game set in the present day.
This is a story about suddenly turning into a cat, meeting a mysterious chicken, and spending your days getting picked up by people as you prowl around town.
(It is not an otome game.)

GUIDE:
In this game you advance the story through clicking.
There are multiple endings, and the outcomes change according to the choices you make.
You can find hints about the choices you will make throughout, as well as two main endings.

KEYBORD SHORTCUTS:
Ctrl:Skip
Esc:Close window
B:Display backlog
M:Open menu
Enter:Continue reading
A:Autoplay

FEATURES:
・2 endings
・3+1CGs
・Unlockable 3 short episodes
・Display resolution: 1280×720px