A Shot in the Dark - Part 1
Release date: Dec 14, 2023
Developers: ViM Studios
Publishers: ViM Studios
Genres: Indie, Early Access
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

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. 

Press reviews: “Great narrative with many possibilities. There is a mysterious hidden plot and I'm curious to see how it unfolds.” Player Review “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” Player Review “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.” Player Review 

Notes: Contains graphic depictions of fictional characters engaging in a variety of sex acts. All characters depicted are over the age of 18. All sexual acts in the game are consensual.