Dark Nights by pinlin

08/04/2023: Chinese fan transtion available: Link here (Read description)01/11/2023: Steam version available & new update on itch: Link here
**31/10/2022: Campaign for extra routes:  https://ko-fi.com/pinlin Dark Nights prints and merch:  https://pinlin-shop.com/ **
**09/06/2022: Spanish fan translation available: **Link here
22/11/2020: Russian fan translation available. Link here.
17/06/2020: Polish fan translation available. Link here.
01/11/2019: Uploaded 0.1 – Fixed the bug where you couldn’t access the sketchbook and bonus scenes even after collecting all ending achievements. Your progress will be carried over automatically after downloading the new version.
Story
You live in a small, peaceful village. Every day is the same as any other; boring. Right when you wish for something exciting to happen, strange things start to occur, stemming from the nearby forest. If that isn’t enough, the locals have begun disappearing. At the same time, you meet four mysterious guys. Will you discover the truth before becoming the next target?
**Rating: **16+, for violence, (mild) blood and suggestive themes

Features****♦ 4 routes, each with a unique storyline♦ 16 possible endings, 4 per storyline♦ At least 10 hours playtime – 60,000 – 70,000 words per storyline. Total 270,608 words♦ 8+ side characters, vary per route. ♦ 60 CG art/20+ cut scenes♦ 60 Original background art♦ 37 Original soundtracks♦ 29 Achievements♦ Opening video♦ Bonus material
**Q: Will there be a suggested route order?**A: There isn’t an official order, because each route is a puzzle piece of the whole. Although, some routes are more connected than others. Like Zeikun and Sachiro. If you are going to play all routes anyway, I suggest starting off with Zeikun or Sachiro as an introduction to the story. Kurato and Junoru routes are more plot-heavy so I’d do them as last. If you enjoy keeping hooked on mysteries I suggest this order: Sachiro> Zeikun> Kurato > Junoru. To understand hints given in other routes I suggest this order: Kurato > Zeikun > Sachiro or Junoru.  After reaching any normal/romantic ending of other characters, it unlocks an extra scene at the ending of Kurato.

Main Cast

♦ Heroine (re-nameable) **— **A bored girl who seeks mysteries.♦ Zeikun —  A rude and straightforward man.♦ Junoru— Quiet and mysterious gentleman.♦ Sachiro —  A lost boy who asks for your help.♦ Kurato — Despite his cheerful personality, the heroine questions his intentions.

Links
Official Site — Development blog and info about the game.Tumblr — Mostly doodles and short notices.Twitter — Doodles, notices and fan creations.Discord chat Server—  Chat with fellow players and staff.
Full walk-through by Emi
Full walk-through 2 by Alice

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