Fact Sheet

Release Date: TBAPlatforms:
Steam
Itch.ioGenre: Visual Novel, Adventure, PuzzleDeveloper: KigyoDev
Location: Switzerland
Publisher: KigyoDevLinks
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DiscordContacts:
Email: contact@kigyodev.comOther Games
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About the Game

Artificial Selection is an escape game/mystery visual novel.The plot revolves around Saeva, a socially anxious teenager, who finds himself trapped in a building along with thirteen other young adults. They are all accused of being criminals and are told the only way to escape is by proving their worth and potential for improvement.To do so, they must overcome various challenges that demonstrate their capacity for cooperation, such as solving escape rooms together, or finding common ground at the end of a heated debate. These segments are interactive, requiring the player to solve puzzles and choosing the right arguments to attack or support.There is a heavy focus on the bond between the characters, and how it develops. Each character has multiple romance options, but the dating sim aspect can be avoided entirely if one prefers to focus on the mystery.

About the Developer

KigyoDev (or just Kigyo) is a solo developer, taking care of the writing, programming, and graphics of the game. This is his largest and most ambitious project so far, combining all the things he loved from his favorite games, and adding the things he was missing.The original soundtrack is composed by Zaxcess, who has worked with Kigyo on multiple smaller projects before, such as Deep Sea Valentine and Robot Daycare.

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Characters

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Saeva Irus

Saeva is a socially anxious teenager with fine, conservative values, that just can't catch a break.Still grieving the loss of his recently deceased girlfriend, he is thrown into a den of criminals — and is the only one with no idea why.

Effera Arcall

Although self-identifying as a gamer, Effera has social skills and an appropriate level of personal hygiene.She is Saeva's so-called "sinmate", and her inappropriately relaxed demeanor only serves to freak him out even more.

Vanagloria

Bubbly and playful, it is a mystery how exactly Vanagloria ended up in a position of authority.She loves bossing people around and shows little empathy for them.

Tristitia

A calm, reserved man who gives the participants explanations about their tasks.He does not condone unnecessary cruelty and appears to be irritated by Vanagloria's attitude.

Ashor Lutius

A scheming pretty boy who, put bluntly, is kind of a bitch.Always trying to be one step ahead of everyone, Ashor walks a fine line between cheeky and insulting.

Foris Niam

Foris is a charming young woman who sometimes embraces being in "Team Lust", and at other times renounces it.While kind and generous, she fights to get what she wants and knows not to be taken advantage of.

Sed Ingen

A friendly teenage boy who wears his hoodie in a way that resembles a superhero cape.Sed's popularity is unfortunately held back by the fact that he blindly follows after his much meaner twin sister.

Reira Ingen

Harboring much resentment, Reira puts herself and her brother before everyone else and refuses to cooperate.She is undeniably a total brat. Surely she will not come to regret this?

Absen Mensio

Absen is annoying and complains a lot, but latches on quickly to the people he instinctively likes — and is slightly less annoying towards them.Once in a while, he says something that's moderately funny.

Canori Dilera

A chronic people-pleaser, Canori is constantly nervous about leaving a good impression.She highly values justice and harmony, and cannot stand the thought of being disliked by anyone.

Loye Presue

Seemingly not understanding the meaning of "teamwork", Loye refuses to rely on anyone but himself.He is hot-headed and prone to insulting others, but gets even more riled up when someone talks back at him. This cycle can repeat indefinitely.

Maesol Nimori

A stoic and beautiful lady with no patience for those she deems unintelligent.Maesol might seem cold and emotionally distant, but her composure shatters at the tiniest of compliments.

Diven Fyes

Diven is Saeva's childhood friend, who seems like a polite young man any mother would be happy to have as her son-in-law.They would never guess he also happens to have a morbid interest in interrogation techniques and various other dark subjects.

Tiss Audens

A timid and frail girl that gets confused for being much younger than she actually is.Tiss has trouble speaking up, resorting to passive-aggressive remarks instead. They just don't get heard by anyone except for her.

Kydan Entule

Tall, dark, and handsome — or at least that's what you would assume.Kydan actually has quite a goofy side to him, which often gets overlooked due to his dry delivery.

Ima Furcille

A ball of positive energy who is determined to keep everyone's spirits high.Ima can get along with pretty much anyone — as long as you don't make fun of her height!