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A Shot in the Dark
A Shot in the Dark is a choice-driven adult visual novel about new possibilities and dark secrets.
Recent Reviews:
Very Positive (10) - 80% of the 10 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
All Reviews:
Very Positive (103) - 87% of the 103 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Dec 14, 2023
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ViM Studios
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We hope that Early Access will provide us with the community support and feedback needed to continue producing and improving A Shot in the Dark.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We have 9 chapters of content planned for the game. We plan to add additional chapters (via free updates) to the game as they are ready until the story is complete.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version of A Shot in the Dark will contain the complete story (9 chapters are currently planned). We also plan to improve the GUI and UX/UI before leaving Early Access.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“We currently offer a free demo, that includes Chapter 1 of the story and some of the planned features. The game is currently complete through Chapter 4 (which includes 80+ scenes, 150K+ words, 7K+ renders, 375+ animations). Chapter 5 is already in development and is planned to release later in 2024.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“A Shot in the Dark may increase in price in the future. We plan to give the community warning about any price changes after that point. We also have no plans to split the game into Seasons or Books.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We plan on taking community feedback to improve and shape the future of A Shot in the Dark. Check out our website for more information on how to provide feedback and support.”
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Reviews

“Great narrative with many possibilities. There is a mysterious hidden plot and I'm curious to see how it unfolds.”
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“A great game. A very likable, relatable main character. Beautiful renders and an engaging story. I cannot wait to see where it goes. The sky is the limit here. Paloma <3”
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“This novel is the best one I have found thus far. The character development is great, the graphics and animation are outstanding. If I could only suggest one novel to get it would be this one hands down.”
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Featured DLC

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2707830/A_Shot_in_the_Dark__Walkthrough__Guide/

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

A Shot in the Dark contains explicit sex, language, drug use, and violence. The story explores dark themes (including anxiety, depression, and trauma) that may be triggering for some players. Please see our website FAQ for a list of content and trigger warnings (warning: contains spoilers). All characters in the game are 18+ and all sexual acts in the game are consensual. Must be 18 years or older to play.

All sexual content is optional and currently includes: anal sex, BDSM, big ass, big breasts, bondage, creampie, cuddling, dating, double penetration, exhibitionism, face sitting, femdom, fingering, fondling, foot job, grinding, groping, group sex (MFF), hand job, hypnosis, incest, interracial sex, kissing, massage, masturbation, MILFs, oral sex, romance, sex toys, spanking, stripping, teasing, vaginal sex, virgin sex. More will be added with future updates!

About This Game

Current version information

The current version (Chapter 4) of A Shot in the Dark includes:
80+ scenes, 150K+ words, 7K+ renders, 375+ animations, 140+ songs, 90+ sound effects
Development of Chapter 5 is currently in progress and planned to release later in 2024!

Are you ready to take a shot in the dark?

A Shot in the Dark is a choice-driven adult 3D visual novel that intertwines romance, drama, and a dark, psychological mystery​. Navigate romance, relationships, and rivalry as a young man during your first semester of college in this story-rich interactive fiction game. Can you make a fresh start, or will the past catch up with you?

A mystery to solve

You play as a young man hoping to make a fresh start in college in this male-protagonist dating sim. When a sorority girl goes missing, any hope of a normal semester disappears along with her. Will you be able to solve the mystery of her disappearance before it's too late?

Your choices matter

Choose wisely. There is no right or wrong. There is no one "happy path." From the first chapter to the last, your decisions can have permanent impacts on the story. Many branching story paths—each with its own joys and tragedies—will eventually lead you to one of the multiple endings.

Compelling characters

Ten main love interests represent a variety of body types, personalities, and skin tones, each with their unique stories. Your choices will decide how each relationship progresses, whether passionate encounters or dramatic confrontations. All lewd scenes are optional.​

Transparent gameplay

The mystery is in the story, not the gameplay. You will always know what aspects of the game your choices affect, for optimal replayability. No grinding or repetitive minigames. Every mechanic is designed to move the story forward, not to slow it down.

System Requirements

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macOS
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    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7 or higher
    • Processor: 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 or DirectX 9.0c compatible
    • Storage: 6 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Version 10.11+
    • Processor: 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo (64 bit only)
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible
    • Storage: 6 GB available space
    Recommended:
      Minimum:
      • OS: Ubuntu 12.04+ or Kernel 3.x+ based distributions
      • Processor: 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo
      • Memory: 2 GB RAM
      • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible
      • Storage: 6 GB available space
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