The world is a messed up place. But it's all a blip on the radar to Aiden, who's got his own problems to worry about. Things like, what the answer to that last math problem was. Trying to keep his friendships afloat before it's too late. And just wondering what the future has in hold for him...
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Positive (26) - 96% of the 26 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Aug 5, 2021
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The world is a messed up place. Across the cities, rampant crime and corruption wreak havoc on its inhabitants. But none of this matters in our story.

It's all a blip on the radar to Aiden, who's got his own problems to worry about. Things like...what the answer to that last math problem was. Dealing with pressuring parents, and trying to keep his friendships afloat before they drift apart forever. Just wondering about what the bleak future has in hold for him...

However, despite his struggles, he's always found solace looking up to the skies. Dreaming of what was to come, as the invention of rockets took humanity out of this world.

But the stars just aren't visible from the place he calls home. And they might not ever be.

Aspiring Light is a slice of life kinetic visual novel, exploring the minds of our characters as they trudge through their monotonous school lives. There are choices that will slightly change some dialogue and minor events, but they all lead to the same ending.

Explore the urban cities, relish in the lush fields, and laze around at home through the perspectives of three main characters:
  • Aiden - A shy, and reserved student. He found much solace looking up at the stars, in order to escape the harsh reality he found himself in. For years, he sought to catch a glimpse of the beautiful trails left by a rocket launching into the unknown. But as everything around him quickly falls apart, that starts to seem like a pipe dream...
  • Kaira - Best friend of Aiden's for the past couple of years. She's been excelling at her studies and is a foodie of sorts. But she does have trouble connecting with others...
  • Damien - A grade above the other two. He's also doing pretty well in school and manages to lead a seemingly ordinary life. But beneath the surface, he's got his own problems...

The estimated playtime to complete the story is 3-4 hours.

System Requirements

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macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7 or Higher
    • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8550U, 1.8Ghz
    • Memory: 100 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce MX150
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 950 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Tested with given system specifications, will still likely run given lower processors and graphics cards.
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: MacOS High Sierra 10.13
    • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8550U, 1.8Ghz
    • Memory: 100 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce MX150
    • Storage: 950 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Mac version tested on virtual machine.
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 20.04.2.0
    • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8550U, 1.8Ghz
    • Memory: 100 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce MX150
    • Storage: 950 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Linux version tested on Ubuntu virtual machine.

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