Aika Was Supposed to Die

Aika Was Supposed to Die is a psychological drama visual novel about reputation, violence, guilt, and the consequences of trying to save someone without truly knowing them. THE EXPERIENCE AT A GLANCE - Current content: Chapter One, approximately two hours (depending on reading speed and exploration). The larger story is not yet complete. - How you play: Read, explore, watch cinematic sequences, and choose how multiple characters speak and react. The chapter's main events follow a linear narrative. - Visual production: Images and videos created with generative AI tools. - Languages: English and Brazilian Portuguese interface and subtitles; voice audio in English. - Mature themes: A psychological story, not a pornographic or sexually explicit game. Please read the content warnings below. BEFORE YOU BUY: WHAT TO EXPECT I would love for you to support this game. What matters most to me, though, is that you understand exactly what it currently offers and choose an experience you would enjoy. Please take a moment to read the details below. This project approaches visual novel storytelling differently, and I don't want you to buy it expecting something else and leave disappointed. Please only purchase if its concept and format feel right for you. If you have questions, you are welcome to contact me through the Steam Community. I hope that understanding what I'm trying to create helps make your time with the game meaningful and worthwhile. 1. A STORY TOLD THROUGH MULTIPLE CHARACTERS You follow the story as a whole, making decisions for several characters instead of experiencing everything through the eyes of a single protagonist. Each character has their own perspective, motivations, fears, and limited understanding of what is happening. Your choices determine how they speak, react, and treat one another. Your role is to follow these different lives and their place in the larger story. This structure may feel different from more traditional visual novels, so please keep it in mind before purchasing. 2. IMAGES AND VIDEOS CREATED WITH GENERATIVE AI The game's images and video assets were created with the assistance of generative AI tools. Every asset was directed, selected, edited, refined, and manually integrated into the game as part of its visual production. I understand that some players prefer not to purchase games that use generative AI. If you are uncomfortable with its use, please take this into consideration before purchasing. 3. THE CURRENT RELEASE CONTAINS CHAPTER ONE The current release contains Chapter One and ends at its conclusion. Chapter One offers approximately two hours of focused, emotionally intense gameplay. Playtime may vary depending on reading speed and exploration. The main events of this chapter follow a linear narrative. The decisions you make remain part of the characters' journeys and are intended to influence relationships, character development, and events as the story continues in future chapters. Chapter One reaches its own dramatic conclusion while establishing the characters, relationships, and conflicts that will shape the larger story. Future chapters will introduce new paths and lasting consequences while exploring the deeper questions surrounding Aika's ultimate fate. Your feedback will help me understand what works, what can be improved, and how to make the continuation as engaging and meaningful as possible. 4. MATURE THEMES, WITH A FOCUS ON STORYTELLING This is not a pornographic or sexually explicit game. The story contains mature themes, suggestive scenes, substance use, violence, and emotionally sensitive material. Sexual content is not the focus of the experience. These elements appear only when relevant to the characters, their relationships, and the narrative. The primary focus is psychological storytelling, character development, and dramatic tension. GET TO KNOW THE CHARACTERS The story explores how people are shaped by trauma, expectations, affection, and the different versions of themselves they choose to show the world. Relationships develop gradually, motivations are rarely simple, and every character has something they would rather keep hidden. You will spend time with these characters, question their actions, and try to understand who they really are. FEATURES - A psychological drama told as a visual novel - Decisions made from the perspectives of multiple characters - A strong focus on storytelling and character development - Approximately two hours of story content in the current release - Multiple animated cinematic sequences - Exploration and interactive moments - Complex characters with conflicting motivations - English and Brazilian Portuguese interface and subtitles CONTENT WARNING This story addresses sensitive subjects, including suicide, violence, emotional abuse, substance abuse, trauma, and mental health. Some of these subjects may only be explored in later chapters. Intended for mature audiences.