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protoViolence - Definitive Edition

Can you save a test subject from your life’s work? A cinematic sci-fi visual novel about cybernetic research and its sickening consequences. A prequel to malViolence.

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Mado, Team malViolence
Publisher
Mado
Release
February 18, 2024
2 years and 166 days ago
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Very Positive78 reviews96.2%

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About the Game

Can a scientist save a test subject from her life’s work?


A sci-fi/drama visual novel, and a prequel to malViolence.

About:

For over 20 years, Dr. Deidre Destrange produced groundbreaking research on cybernetics under STOP: a world-renowned security organization.

However, her work has led to the birth of STOP’s Youth Training and Development Initiative (YTDI): an unethical program that turns children into powerful cyborg soldiers.

Since Deidre’s legacy founded the YTDI, she believes she has the power to end it.

Will her upcoming case study save STOP from itself?

This visual novel features:

  • ~2 hours of reading time
  • High-quality sprites and CGs: with blinking, speaking and dynamic camera movements
  • Interactive records to explore
  • An original, immersive soundtrack
  • Partial voice acting
  • Accessibility options such as image captions, sound captions, and text legibility functions
  • One ending
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