Demo Version of “Shoestrings Story,”
a point-and-click visual novel

• In this demo, you can enjoy the opening chapters of the story while experiencing many of the game’s key features:

  • Retro dot-art graphics

  • Dialogue scenes with a cast of quirky, unforgettable characters

  • A variety of mini-games seamlessly woven into the visual-novel segments

The protagonist is a freelance writer named Lovecatch. Due to childhood trauma, they are unable to speak and have no combat experience. However, after saving a wounded, mysterious creature known as a Mamono, they are unexpectedly chosen to become a "Hero." Lovecatch’s mission is to "persuade" an entity called the "Demon King," who is said to command the Mamono, and bring an end to the 900-year-long war against these creatures.

You can experience the opening section of the story in this demo.