NIGHT/SHADE: You're The Drug

ayo can we get the guide now :D it's been two years and unfortunately i've found the game just now, which is suuuper underrated, finished most of the endings but i'm still missing cgs :')

So FASCINATING!!!! I also recommended it to my friends!!! May I ask if you consider making versions in other languages or authorizing translation? It's so charming!!!

I could finally play this game I backed and DANG I was not disappointed ! 
WHAT A RIDE 
The story, the music, the characters, the backgrounds, our freakin'choices, ... everything is so intricately intertwined to trap us in Sasha's boots and I loved every intense moment of it! 

Seriously, every single endings is worth chasing! EVERY SINGLE ONE OF 'EM.   
Good job guys! 
If you're planing on making another game, I'm totally looking forward to it.   

First of all, I LOVE THIS GAME.

Second of all, judging by the other comments, this is an unpopular opinion but....

I adore Dima and his route. Oh my god. I played Mishka's route first because I'm usually drawn to the best-friends-turned-lovers trope, and although I loved Mishka's route too, Dima's route is just so.... healthy and beautiful and calming and wholesome???

Like, he's such an adorable respectful sweetheart. I love how he always asks for consent from Sasha and asks him if he's okay and what he wants and he's just so thoughtful and mature and takes accountability for his words/actions and ALJDFSDJLG god I could go on forever about this boy lmao I LOVE HIM.

Sasha x Dima is my OTP for sure. 

BEAUTIFUL game, AMAZING characters, EPIC story/music, ADORABLE romances, just an overall gem and definitely in my top VNs that I know I'll keep coming back to. 

Thank you so much for making this incredible game! <3 

Is there a guide anywhere or an option to buy an official guide or smth? :-)

Hey guys I think there is a sprite color error at the end of Mishka his ending as his earring goes from purple to blue when he turns his head to the side

I really love this game so far, and all the characters are very cool (I especially love Mishka ^^). However, right now I'm blocked in the transition between two scenes with the black screen. I don't know if the problem comes from my computer, and I tried different things like rebooting the game or restarting my computer but it doesn't change a thing... I don't know what to do to continue playing. It's very frustrating, especially at this point of the game. Maybe I should just unistall the game and install it again ? I don't know, can someone help me with this problem ? I would really appreciate it.

Have a good day.

I just finished it and got all the endings and while I really loved the game I do have some pretty mixed feelings in regards to one aspect of the story. I really love Mishka and his route, best boy! Everything about his story was so good and refreshing and I love what the game has to say in regards to him. It was also really fun going back and doing different choice combinations and seeing how scenes play out differently based on choices.  I love the art, the music, the story, and the characters. As someone who really loves DMMD I really vibed with this game, they have the same energy I think. 

As for my criticisms, I'll put below, and I'll try to keep it as spoiler free as possible but just in case continue with care. 
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Okay so, I feel like they overhyped Ada. I'm a Transmasc NB, and I was initially really happy with how there were two transmasc and three NB characters (NB characters that don't really make any attempt at androgyny which is REALLY nice.) But then it hit me that none of these characters, except for Ada, are really main characters. They don't get romances, they aren't really complex, they're side characters, and that's really disappointing. Why couldn't someone like Sasha or Vadim or Mishka be trans? I'm so desperate for trans/transmasc leads in BL, and unfortunately N/S kinda missed the mark in this regard. 

Ada disappointed me. You wouldn't know he was trans if you went into the game blindly. He was super hyped up on social media and in the marketing, but it doesn't matter to the plot, and its not visible in the game AT ALL. His relationship, if you can call it that, is super unhealthy and toxic, and I can't say more without spoiling the ending but yeah. Not great. I know he's supposed to get a patch later on, but I don't even know if that's going to be accessible to everyone or just exclusive to the people on patreon/kickstarter. IDK, it just really bugged me that they hyped Ada up as trans when it doesn't actually matter and doesn't go anywhere. It also kinda feeds into some unfortunate implications, since trans/transmasc BL does often get looked down on or excluded from BL spaces because its not "dick/dick" porn.  Again, maybe this will get addressed in the Ada patch, which I'm disappointed was not included at launch, but I do hope I'll have access to it when it does come.

Editing to clarify I do REALLY adore the game. It was super fun, I love the Mishka/Sasha dynamic, and their friendship felt really real and well written, they are extremely likable and suck you in. I could not stop playing the game. I actually really hope the soundtrack gets a vinyl release, I would LOVE to have this on a pink/mint record and put it on blast when I just wanna chill out. I just also wanted to share this criticism as well since I do adore the game and would love to see more.  This game was made with a lot of love, and I had a lot of fun playing it, but it did eventually sink in that no one in the Strexa crew was visibly trans/GNC and that did let me down when I realized it. 

I just finished Dima's ending and I'm at loss of word. I absolutely loved the game, and the design was one of my favourite thing, as odd as it may seem. It really adds a lot to the experience imo, the futuristic design, the clicking sound when you click on an option etc. 

But more than that, I really appreciated the story and its characters. In some ways it was very different from the other VN I've played (we get different POVs, if you do not choose mishka, is feeling still lingers while in other VN, the love interest you do not choose most of the time do not have feelings for you etc.) and it was totally worth the money. 

[Spoiler] I have to admit that even though I didn't particularly liked what Roman did in the story, what happens to him in the end absolutely broke my heart ahah 

I have so many question like Is he really dead ? What happens of Ada ? Did Pav really left for Greece or stayed ?

Already looking forward to playing Mishka's route ~

I really love this game my fav out all is Mishka I absolutely love him <3 awesome job <3!! >3< i am going keep reading Mishka story the good ending is so heart warming and tearful !!

I'm in love with Mishka main boy, but I have just met Indigo and I would personally immediately like to propose to her. She is so fucking cute! Also, I'm having a great time so far. Great work!

Okay I want to know who are the voice actors?

This game is AMAZING! I spent two solid evenings ensuring I chose every option and unlocked all the Extras. This story - bravo team! You walked that thin line of 'tough to talk about' and 'snarky humor'. Again, congratulations on a wonderful piece of work. 

okay!!! WOW!!!  I really appreciate the fact that this game tackles some pretty serious issues while still being able to be lighthearted and engaging.  took a bit to get fully hooked, but I got invested with Mishka and Sasha's first scene together in the game.  very engaging and very enjoyable!  gonna have to replay from the beginning because this was my "fuck around and find out" playthrough, as my first playthroughs of any game tend to be.  but yes!!! ultimately very enjoyable and I can't wait to play again!  will definitely recommend this to people.

Hey it might be a stupid question but what version should I download win64 or win32? As I never know the difference with them

Following this game from it's kickstarter stages, I can definitely say it's well worth e.v.e.r.y pennies and the wait ! Holy Molly ! My mind is blown !

Where do I start !? with my poor grasp of the English language ? 

(I may have spoiled just a tiny bit, despite my best efforts to not to... so, thread cautiously : the 2 last paragraphs -yeah i got excited writing this review- may be a tad bit spoilery)

The music is top-notch, alway fitting the various scenes - adding to the whole experience wonderfully ! Being a big sucker for background music, I'm really pleased with how well it's been executed in the game. The sounds effects are super convincing too ! And oh gosh, the voice acting ! You suffer and laugh with the characters ! 10/10 would suffer and laugh again with them, anytime ! The voice acting is top quality, the actors made a wonderful job, kuddos to them. I mean it ! On that part, I'm often disappointed with voice actings lacking intensity or proper feelings for certains scene, but not this time~! No spoiler though, you have to discover it for yourself ! 

(I definitely understand why some people like the baddie now lmao)

The art-design is obviously extremely good. Seriously, you have to play the game to realize how well everything has been lovingly crafted and rendered. The backgrounds folk ! Those gorgeous freaking backgrounds ! GOSH ! And the many characters in this game, from the side ones to the mains, well - no one has been forgotten ! Seriously ! Every single one of them has their own personality shining through their expressions, outfits, behaviours, speech. It's sooo well done ! Some characters are seriously fashion icons : the outfits, man ! Some others could be models ! dear gods 

I have a crush on everyone ! 

The characters are all very very endearing ! I sincerely hope ThrillSwitch will consider doing a prequel or sequel of their game, so we can spend more time with the gang ! I really want to know more of every single one of them.  They're imperfect, they're hurting/ have been hurt, they made/make mistakes, every one has their own issues, but it's never cliché.  The characters growth is amazing !

Yeah~ the writing, man. Man !

The whole story is for a mature audience, but not only because of the TW, for me. It tackles serious topics, in a very mature way. It's superb ! For an indie game, and without the possibility to fully develop and conclude all of the many subjects it touched, because of length's limits - it's so good ! Touching, even. The relationships, the struggles... How everyone tries to improve themselves, support each other or try to tear the others appart, it's truly moving and sooo well made ! 

Seriously, the art, the music, the voice acting, and the writing of this game are my OT4 ! lol Everything blend so well and enhance the whole thing ! 

The cinematic scenes (yes they even put cinematic scenes in the game !) are super cool, thanks to it !! Yeah, it's an understatement, obviously.  That one scene on the pier ... will i ever recover from it ?  I can't spoil, but my poor heart has taken some blows after witnessing some scenes. Again, the music, voice acting and the art complete each other really well, adding to the experience. That one scene on the pier folk...! me kokoro ouchie  

Oh, I was so into the story and the characters development, I've almost forgotten it was a nsfw game lmao ! Well, let me tell you a bit about that part : cherry on top of the best indie game cake I had in a while ! ;P  I will definitely not spoil too much, but oh dear gosh...!! WE are spoiled ! My goodness ! Again : the art, the music, the voice acting, the writing ! dat ass

Chef's kiss~

Honorary mention for Tulip and Marshmallow : tHeY'rE jUSt sO cUuTe oH My gOd !!! Even their own voice acting is freaking well made ! 

Well. Yeah~

... I really love the game !

Obviously, lol.

Thanks you, ThrillSwitch !!

Sincerely, 

a very happy fan !

Is this a glitch because I'm trying to buy this game but when ever I log in my paypal it keep saying this "The merchant isn’t able to accept PayPal payments at this time. Please try again later or return to the merchant and choose another way to pay." sorry if this is a glitch on Itch.io and not on you then they need to fix this

Just finished my first play through and found this very enjoyable. I loved the sound track, the CG artwork is lush.

hi! are the love interests dima and mishka?

Will there be a mobile version

It's getting stucked in one particular moment and not moving forward at all: I cannot save, cannot scroll backward, even cannot quit the game - nothing. Tried everything I could've thought and no results.

Hi I can play the game but the movie cutscene doesn't show up so i have to skip it... Will i miss anything in the game other than the trailer that you show in the demo?

I am enjoying it so far however this game crashes...alot.

yay! been waiting for this game! i have a question.. how many love intrests are there ? 

Wow! Your game has given me a wild delight!

All my favorite genres are intertwined in it and implemented first-class! Thank you very much from a "dark yaoi" fan!  =^v^=

OK ITS HEREEEE AND I JUST GOT PAIDDD YESSSS.
Also someone play through it and come back to say the playtime once completed T^T or devs do you know?