The Kid At The Back raises the bar for visual novel writing within the yandere dating sim niche.
What initially caught my attention was its vivid art style that definitely lends to its popularity. However, playing through the game introduced me to a depth I've only ever seen in more ambitious titles.
While most of the tropes in the game are fairly standard affair for its subgenre, The Kid At The Back takes it a step further and allows your actions (or inaction) to influence the world and characters around you beyond a simple affection meter.
This sense of continuity where certain events will take place unless you intervene makes each replay a worthwhile visit.
While I can only hope the developer will continue this form of storytelling as the game continues development, I'm also aware the prospects of a full experience is incredibly ambitious.
Either way, I'm excited to see more from this developer.
MODE OF PAYMENT ==> I am quite slow as of the moment with IRL stuff and internship but I am working hard behind the scenes for this so I can accept multiple payment methods. But for now, I can only do PayPal as my mode of payment.
For further announcements and updates, please check my latest devlog. I'll be announcing everything in my devlogs to not keep on entertaining the same questions.
hi! i loved the demo and all the characters so far + they all seem so cute + the interactions seem so natural! i am looking forward to the updates and the full game in the future <3 thanks for making such a lovely game! can't wait to see more sides of the characters and how the story progresses :D
is the game available for phone? Btw, Iβve see. A play though-ish on the game and the graphics and character designs are so good!! Everyone is so lovable and I love the little album feature. Iβm literally gushing at the art! Good luck with the game!
the creator has said they arenβt sure if it will be because they say they arenβt a professional gamer so the chances are low! Although… low doesnβt mean impossible.. heh.
your demo has me in a chokehold ππ I love how distinct all the characters are, the unique visual direction, and how charismatic Sol is while still being a grumpy bum lmao. I'm looking forward to future updates and the full release! πππ
I had so much fun! I love all the small detail and gestures from Sol. The ending nsfw CG had me gushing!! I'm so curious who the other love interest will be. Is it Crowe? I have a soft spot for him, but Geo is also super cute too
Does Geo have a last name? It's a stupid question, I know, but I just wanted to know since I love him so much- him and Sol are my top two favorite characters. Also, jess has a special place in my heart because she kinda looks like me, and she is orange themed (kinda). Orange is my favorite colour, lol :3
1. you updated the devlog on January 19th. THATS MY BIRTHDAY!! 2. do you not have any other payment methods? i have no problem using my bank card but I don't use any of the online apps. example: apple, PayPal, Chime, Cashapp, etc. I hope you add more payment methods in the future. you deserve to be paid for your work
i want to purchase it, but i don't trust PayPal, the game is underrated and deserves more praise, beautiful characters and sol is really cute. i hope there will be more payment methods in the future :(
i really love this game!! the art style is really wonderful, and i adore all the characters so much (it's so hard to pick a favorite)! hyugo is really cutee and i luv sol sm, but brittney is really a standout for me, she's got such a wonderful design n color pallette and i adore her gyaru look (and the fact that she's bossy LOL). looking forward for all the things to come for this game!
Hi can you PLEASEEEEEEEEEE make it into an Android?? I WANNA PLAY ON MY PHONE!! :( but when I played it on PC I enjoyed it sooo much! Especially that one scene- π«£π«£
Click PayPal to get the option to pay with "debit or credit card". After providing your email it'll then ask you to fill up your debit/credit card information, on the top right you can see what you are purchasing!
(this is just what I got as someone who doesn't own a PayPal account ^^)
OMGGGGGGG THIS GAME IS AMAZING HELLO????? DELICIOUS SOUP 100000000000000/10, Iβm very excited for future updates!!! And the art is absolutely i m m a c u l a t e, Sol, Crowe, and Brittney are just so <3<3<3<3<3<3
careless whisper started playing in my head when I saw Brittney and Sol....... I am forever in your debt for adding a canonically gyaru character I'm so sick of having to headcanon it
Brittney is inspired by one of my friends who are into Gyarus, I love their fashion and overall aesthetic so I decided to make Brittney. (and I agree! We need more of them!)
In the future yes! I am currently working on behind the scenes so that I am able to allow multiple payment methods.
It might take a while since I am also dealing with my last year in college. So I'm juggling multiple things at the same time and the game is one of them.
I love the game, there's a minor spelling error when he's talking about the poem in the library you're doing he says, "what made you chose this poem out of everything he's written?" It's just chose that's wrong since it's probs supposed to be choose. Just something I wanted to let u know because I love ur game and you have so much talent + I want to help :)
[Hello! And thank you for pointing out a grammatical error! Rest assured these will be fixed on the next update. Would like to remind that this is still a demo so grammatical errors are bound to happen ww]
Oh I'm sorry if I sounded nitpicky I just want to show it so that maybe it would speed up your spell checking progress! I hope u accept donations in the future too because I'd love to support you more after spending on the nsfw version!
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The Kid At The Back raises the bar for visual novel writing within the yandere dating sim niche.
What initially caught my attention was its vivid art style that definitely lends to its popularity. However, playing through the game introduced me to a depth I've only ever seen in more ambitious titles.
While most of the tropes in the game are fairly standard affair for its subgenre, The Kid At The Back takes it a step further and allows your actions (or inaction) to influence the world and characters around you beyond a simple affection meter.
This sense of continuity where certain events will take place unless you intervene makes each replay a worthwhile visit.
While I can only hope the developer will continue this form of storytelling as the game continues development, I'm also aware the prospects of a full experience is incredibly ambitious.
Either way, I'm excited to see more from this developer.
This is such a very well written review I'm honestly in shock ahhh but thank you so much for your kind words along with playing my game!
I bet Sol listens to Alesana and his favorite album is The Emptiness
(bc me too)literally inlove with sol
Ahhhh I love it sm already!! <3
I am excited to play the full game!!!!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHH HES SO BABYGIRL IM SO IN LOVE WITH HIMMMM PLEASEEEEE IM FOAMING AT THE MOUTH FOR HIM HES SO PERFECT IM AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
I canβt wait for future updates π₯°!
How can I download it on phone it's not working :(
typically, games such as this wonβt be available on phone or tablet! Try using pc or laptop :3c
Edit: Iβm not the creator btw just telling you what I know
I'm stuck in Day 1 demo, or is that how it's supposed to be? I hope someone can help me with this!
Yep! currently only day one is available
ohh okayy thanks! I was confused because I saw others play more scenes.
its probably bcs if you make different choices you get different scenes tho the ending is the same in all of them
so ready to pay you atm π§Έ do take your time !!! thank you so much for the game :'>
game is very cool :]
NSFW OOOO >w> My fav <3!
fr π§Έπ€
wow thats great
Is there a way to buy the nsfw verion withouth paypal? I hate paypal with passion c:
MODE OF PAYMENT ==> I am quite slow as of the moment with IRL stuff and internship but I am working hard behind the scenes for this so I can accept multiple payment methods. But for now, I can only do PayPal as my mode of payment.
For further announcements and updates, please check my latest devlog. I'll be announcing everything in my devlogs to not keep on entertaining the same questions.
hi! i loved the demo and all the characters so far + they all seem so cute + the interactions seem so natural! i am looking forward to the updates and the full game in the future <3 thanks for making such a lovely game! can't wait to see more sides of the characters and how the story progresses :D
is the game available for phone? Btw, Iβve see. A play though-ish on the game and the graphics and character designs are so good!! Everyone is so lovable and I love the little album feature. Iβm literally gushing at the art! Good luck with the game!
the creator has said they arenβt sure if it will be because they say they arenβt a professional gamer so the chances are low! Although… low doesnβt mean impossible.. heh.
Me fascinaaa!! Ya quiero la versiΓ³n NSFW pago lo que sea!
Me podrΓas decir si esta en espaΓ±ol, porfavorπ€π€βΊοΈβΊοΈ
No, yo para jugarlo utilice un traductor :(
Oou, chale. Ni modo, tocarΓ‘ jugarlo asΓ entonces. Muchas gracias de todos modosβΊοΈβΊοΈ
your demo has me in a chokehold ππ I love how distinct all the characters are, the unique visual direction, and how charismatic Sol is while still being a grumpy bum lmao. I'm looking forward to future updates and the full release! πππ
I had so much fun! I love all the small detail and gestures from Sol. The ending nsfw CG had me gushing!! I'm so curious who the other love interest will be. Is it Crowe? I have a soft spot for him, but Geo is also super cute too
Where can I get the NSFW version btw
when you click download, you'll get the option to give money to the creator, you'll have to pay 5 dollars.
At some point will there be the option to download the NSFW version without paying? I'm really poor TT TT
i doubt it cuz there is a reason its there after all
No, they made the paywall on purpose to stop minors from getting to interact with it.
Does Geo have a last name? It's a stupid question, I know, but I just wanted to know since I love him so much- him and Sol are my top two favorite characters. Also, jess has a special place in my heart because she kinda looks like me, and she is orange themed (kinda). Orange is my favorite colour, lol :3
oh i see now
how can i buy an nsfw version of the game?
absolutely loved the art style of this game, and the characters, especially Brittney and Sol, are just <3
1. you updated the devlog on January 19th. THATS MY BIRTHDAY!! 2. do you not have any other payment methods? i have no problem using my bank card but I don't use any of the online apps. example: apple, PayPal, Chime, Cashapp, etc. I hope you add more payment methods in the future. you deserve to be paid for your work
i want to purchase it, but i don't trust PayPal, the game is underrated and deserves more praise, beautiful characters and sol is really cute. i hope there will be more payment methods in the future :(
i really love this game!! the art style is really wonderful, and i adore all the characters so much (it's so hard to pick a favorite)! hyugo is really cutee and i luv sol sm, but brittney is really a standout for me, she's got such a wonderful design n color pallette and i adore her gyaru look (and the fact that she's bossy LOL). looking forward for all the things to come for this game!
Will this be available on mobile? I luv the character designs X3
The description states that probably not :p
oh Β°ΠΒ°
i love hyugo help
Great work! Cannot wait to buy the nsfw version next month when i get some money
The art style is so good!
lmao I love it and music in the beginning when to talk to brittney XD I started dancing on my seat and omg i love sol he so cute :D <3 and Geo as well
Hi can you PLEASEEEEEEEEEE make it into an Android?? I WANNA PLAY ON MY PHONE!! :( but when I played it on PC I enjoyed it sooo much! Especially that one scene- π«£π«£
Refer to the latest devlog about Android/mobile version please
this is litz amazing, keep up the great work! i'll be here to support you until the game is fully completed !!
Is there any way that we can buy the game other than Paypal? I can't pay using Paypal :/
sameeeee ππ
Click PayPal to get the option to pay with "debit or credit card". After providing your email it'll then ask you to fill up your debit/credit card information, on the top right you can see what you are purchasing!
(this is just what I got as someone who doesn't own a PayPal account ^^)
OMGGGGGGG THIS GAME IS AMAZING HELLO????? DELICIOUS SOUP 100000000000000/10, Iβm very excited for future updates!!! And the art is absolutely i m m a c u l a t e, Sol, Crowe, and Brittney are just so <3<3<3<3<3<3
hiiii, is this game only on pc???
careless whisper started playing in my head when I saw Brittney and Sol....... I am forever in your debt for adding a canonically gyaru character I'm so sick of having to headcanon it
Brittney is inspired by one of my friends who are into Gyarus, I love their fashion and overall aesthetic so I decided to make Brittney. (and I agree! We need more of them!)
i REALLY love the game! but i have a question, will you add other payment methods besides paypal for the NSFW ver? i really want to purchase it
In the future yes! I am currently working on behind the scenes so that I am able to allow multiple payment methods.
It might take a while since I am also dealing with my last year in college. So I'm juggling multiple things at the same time and the game is one of them.
does the free demo has any NSFW? or only the $5 one?
Only the $5 one. The free one has no NSFW
I love the game, there's a minor spelling error when he's talking about the poem in the library you're doing he says, "what made you chose this poem out of everything he's written?"
It's just chose that's wrong since it's probs supposed to be choose. Just something I wanted to let u know because I love ur game and you have so much talent + I want to help :)
[Hello! And thank you for pointing out a grammatical error! Rest assured these will be fixed on the next update. Would like to remind that this is still a demo so grammatical errors are bound to happen ww]
Oh I'm sorry if I sounded nitpicky I just want to show it so that maybe it would speed up your spell checking progress! I hope u accept donations in the future too because I'd love to support you more after spending on the nsfw version!