No Robots Allowed
About No Robots Allowed
No Robots Allowed is a unique and minimalist visual novel crafted for the 2023 O2A2 Game Jam. In under 1,000 words, this game blends science fiction, comedy, romance, and horror, creating a compact yet immersive experience. Set at the gates of a mysterious, high-tech paradise, the story places players in a situation where trust is hard to earn and even harder to prove. Can you convince the system that you're human? Or will you be forever locked out?
Plot
You find yourself standing before the gates of PARADISE, a futuristic utopia that promises unimaginable rewards. However, the entrance is protected by a highly advanced security system that, for some reason, doesn’t trust you. The only way in is to prove you’re not a robot, but how can you do that when everything about the situation seems to be stacked against you? What follows is a series of interactions with the system, testing your wit, emotions, and patience, while slowly unraveling the mysteries of the place and its strange protocols.
Gameplay
This visual novel is built on a simple concept: you must engage with a security protocol designed to identify non-humans. Your task is to prove your humanity through dialogue choices and actions that cleverly mix humor, tension, and a touch of romance. Each interaction brings new twists, and depending on how you respond, the story may veer into comedic territory, heartwarming moments, or even unsettling horror.
While the game is short—less than 1,000 words—it challenges your ability to make the right choices under pressure. Will you stay calm and logical, or will you let your emotions guide you?
Features
- One Character: You, the player, are the only human character in the game, interacting with the security system.
- One Background: A stark, minimalistic setting at the gates of PARADISE, designed to evoke both a sense of awe and foreboding.
- One Sound Effect (SFX): A single, atmospheric sound accompanies your interactions with the security system, heightening the suspense.
- One Original Soundtrack (OST): The background music shifts in tone depending on the choices you make, enhancing the mood of each scenario, from light-hearted to tense and eerie.
