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Novel Nova

Novel Nova is a science fiction/psychological thriller art piece that treads along the lines of the ".exe" genre while taking inspiration from RPGMaker classics. You're a robot undergoing beta-testing. Is the end goal to ESCAPE THE GAME... or is it to OBEY Dr. (Mari) Machina, your creator?

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nanibunniii
Publisher
nanibunniii
Release
January 6, 2026
207 days ago
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About the Game

You receive an email from an unknown sender. Attached is a .ZIP folder containing a single .exe.

The subject line presents a question: Are you Human or Robot?

Play as N0-V4, Dr. (Mari) Machina's latest creation and magnum opus, who undergoes several... bizarre experiments to test its capabilities before the World Robot Conference.

Will it escape the mad scientist's sadistic trials, or will this greatest accomplishment become the greatest detriment?

WHAT DOES NOVEL NOVA OFFER?

  • A limbo race against a (handsome) Roomba 

  • A torture chamber full of pesky magnets

  • A chemistry-based slide with moving segments

  • 3 endings depending on your performance for each test 

  • 2 secret endings (Shh...)

  • 7 completion stars

  • Many, many 4th wall breaks 

  • Marisol "Mary" Susie Machina

  • Obeying Marisol "Mary" Susie Machina

  • Obeying Marisol "Mary" Susie Machina again

  • Obeying Marisol "Mary" Susie Machina even more

  • Obeying Marisol "Mary" Susie Machina forever

Gamepad is supported, though keyboard is the ideal input method for the best experience!

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