You play as a young man hoping to make a fresh start in college. But 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?

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A Shot in the Dark

ViM Studios

<a target="_blank" href="https://vndb.org/r104575" title="A Shot in the Dark v0.1 - Demo">A Shot in the Dark v0.1 - Demo</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://vndb.org/r104577" title="A Shot in the Dark v0.1.2 - Demo">A Shot in the Dark v0.1.2 - Demo</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://vndb.org/r104573" title="A Shot in the Dark (Chapters 1-4)">A Shot in the Dark (Chapters 1-4)</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://vndb.org/r118504" title="A Shot in the Dark (Chapters 1-4)">A Shot in the Dark (Chapters 1-4)</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://vndb.org/r141384" title="A Shot in the Dark (Chapters 1-4) - Steam Edition">A Shot in the Dark (Chapters 1-4) - Steam Edition</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://vndb.org/r118442" title="A Shot in the Dark Chapters 1-4 WT">A Shot in the Dark Chapters 1-4 WT</a>

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Battle of the Dimwits

Please Please Me

Taking a Shot

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Both Kinds of Cheeks

Tsundere Thundere

Cheek to Cheek

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<h2 class="bb_tag" ><strong>Current version information</strong></h2>The current version (<strong>Chapter 4</strong>) of <strong><i>A Shot in the Dark</i></strong> includes:<br>80+ scenes, 150K+ words, 7K+ renders, 375+ animations, 140+ songs, 90+ sound effects<br>Development of <strong>Chapter 5</strong> is currently in progress and planned to release later in 2024!<br><br><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1853830/extras/66355c95f1e06af68c181e786cd61b5e.poster.avif?t=1782689316" width=600 height=342 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1853830/extras/66355c95f1e06af68c181e786cd61b5e.webm?t=1782689316" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1853830/extras/66355c95f1e06af68c181e786cd61b5e.mp4?t=1782689316" type="video/mp4"></video></span><h2 class="bb_tag" ><strong>Are you ready to take a shot in the dark?</strong></h2><strong>A Shot in the Dark</strong> 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?<br><br><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1853830/extras/cc8890a805b64200124412cbda53c71f.poster.avif?t=1782689316" width=600 height=338 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1853830/extras/cc8890a805b64200124412cbda53c71f.webm?t=1782689316" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1853830/extras/cc8890a805b64200124412cbda53c71f.mp4?t=1782689316" type="video/mp4"></video></span><h2 class="bb_tag" ><strong>A mystery to solve</strong></h2>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?<br><br><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1853830/extras/c7ed3835cb8e671a3a0ccedd5be2fb94.poster.avif?t=1782689316" width=600 height=338 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1853830/extras/c7ed3835cb8e671a3a0ccedd5be2fb94.webm?t=1782689316" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1853830/extras/c7ed3835cb8e671a3a0ccedd5be2fb94.mp4?t=1782689316" type="video/mp4"></video></span><h2 class="bb_tag" ><strong>Your choices matter</strong></h2>Choose wisely. There is no right or wrong. There is no one &quot;happy path.&quot; 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.<br><br><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1853830/extras/d4a9342138a2edf3e078bea9603789ca.poster.avif?t=1782689316" width=600 height=338 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1853830/extras/d4a9342138a2edf3e078bea9603789ca.webm?t=1782689316" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1853830/extras/d4a9342138a2edf3e078bea9603789ca.mp4?t=1782689316" type="video/mp4"></video></span><h2 class="bb_tag" ><strong>Compelling characters</strong></h2>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.​<br><br><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1853830/extras/b1f1d4a1cfa1142c5db83d460ce061c4.poster.avif?t=1782689316" width=600 height=338 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1853830/extras/b1f1d4a1cfa1142c5db83d460ce061c4.webm?t=1782689316" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1853830/extras/b1f1d4a1cfa1142c5db83d460ce061c4.mp4?t=1782689316" type="video/mp4"></video></span><h2 class="bb_tag" ><strong>Transparent gameplay</strong></h2>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.<br><br><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1853830/extras/95fbcccab6df48fc37de569dadeebfde.poster.avif?t=1782689316" width=600 height=338 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1853830/extras/95fbcccab6df48fc37de569dadeebfde.webm?t=1782689316" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1853830/extras/95fbcccab6df48fc37de569dadeebfde.mp4?t=1782689316" type="video/mp4"></video></span>

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A Shot in the Dark is a choice-driven adult visual novel about new possibilities and dark secrets.

Date	Age	Title
2022-04-27	♥18+	A Shot in the Dark v0.1 - Demo
2022-05-06	♥18+	A Shot in the Dark v0.1.2 - Demo
2024-03-27	♥18+	A Shot in the Dark (Chapters 1-4)
2024-03-27	♥18+	A Shot in the Dark (Chapters 1-4)
2024-04-24	♥18+	A Shot in the Dark (Chapters 1-4) - Steam Edition

Status:	In development
Developer:	ViM Studios
Game Engine:	Ren'Py

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