AN IOU
Red Room Games · 2022 · Indie, Story Rich, Dark, Visual Novel, Emotional
PC
Positive100% · 27
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About AN IOU
Trevor just moved to the city and is determined to become a successful artist... or die trying.
When he meets Mallory in his college art class, his life is changed forever.
An IOU is a Visual Novel that depicts love, longing, and loss.
Key Features:
"Cleverly wrapping a romance story inside the aesthetic framing of horror and thus subverting the conventions of both, it is a look into the potential of psychological exploration of love stories in the visual novel medium. I hope Davey’s next venture is as bold and soul-baring as An IOU, the visual novel medium welcomes (needs) it." - GRIMOIRE OF HORROR
"AN IOU is the highly anticipated debut game by Davey Cadaver.
Taking cues from beloved visual novels like Doki Doki Literature Club, The House in Fata Morgana, and Higurashi: When they Cry, and weaving it with masterful storytelling, and a cinematic flair, he has created something truly memorable.
A visual artist by profession, he set out to create a graphic novel with acclaimed illustrator, Trevin Wyant. During this ambitious foray, Cadaver decided to go even bigger and the graphic novel also evolved into an interactive experience that is sure to engage audiences worldwide.
Davey believes that story and character are two of the most important elements to an enjoyable game and it's apparent with AN IOU because the two protagonists are not only relatable, they feel like real people that you've known your entire life.
My only complaint is that I wish the game were longer because I'm not ready to say goodbye to Trevor & Mallory!
AN IOU is the culmination of years of work and is obviously filled to the brim with passion, dedication, and creativity. This is one of the best games I have ever played by a solo game developer and Davey Cadaver has definitely left his mark on the visual novel community.
I can't wait to see what the future holds for him & for those of us eager to play his next release." -Scott Elster
Content is generally suitable for ages 17 and up.
May contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content and/or strong language.
When he meets Mallory in his college art class, his life is changed forever.
An IOU is a Visual Novel that depicts love, longing, and loss.
Key Features:
- A beautifully written modern take on the Visual Novel.
- Multiple endings depending on the choices you make.
- Unlockable Gallery featuring on location photographs, fan art, select previews of the comic book, and character profiles.
- Unforgettable, hand-painted visuals by renowned illustrator, Trevin Wyant.
- Soundtrack featuring new music from micAmic (Devil Came Through Here Trilogy),
Nolan Reece (Lost in Vivo), Andreas Rönnberg (Cry of Fear), SOLARPLEXXUS, and more!
QUOTES & REVIEWS
"Cleverly wrapping a romance story inside the aesthetic framing of horror and thus subverting the conventions of both, it is a look into the potential of psychological exploration of love stories in the visual novel medium. I hope Davey’s next venture is as bold and soul-baring as An IOU, the visual novel medium welcomes (needs) it." - GRIMOIRE OF HORROR
"AN IOU is the highly anticipated debut game by Davey Cadaver.
Taking cues from beloved visual novels like Doki Doki Literature Club, The House in Fata Morgana, and Higurashi: When they Cry, and weaving it with masterful storytelling, and a cinematic flair, he has created something truly memorable.
A visual artist by profession, he set out to create a graphic novel with acclaimed illustrator, Trevin Wyant. During this ambitious foray, Cadaver decided to go even bigger and the graphic novel also evolved into an interactive experience that is sure to engage audiences worldwide.
Davey believes that story and character are two of the most important elements to an enjoyable game and it's apparent with AN IOU because the two protagonists are not only relatable, they feel like real people that you've known your entire life.
My only complaint is that I wish the game were longer because I'm not ready to say goodbye to Trevor & Mallory!
AN IOU is the culmination of years of work and is obviously filled to the brim with passion, dedication, and creativity. This is one of the best games I have ever played by a solo game developer and Davey Cadaver has definitely left his mark on the visual novel community.
I can't wait to see what the future holds for him & for those of us eager to play his next release." -Scott Elster
Content is generally suitable for ages 17 and up.
May contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content and/or strong language.
What Steam players say
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I really enjoyed my first playthrough of the game! The art style, music, and characters make for an enjoyable and compelling atmosphere that has me wanting to get all of the endings :)2 found this helpful
I absolutely enjoyed playing this game. The story telling, the soundtrack, the artwork and the atmosphere it´s truly amazing and so close to reality. I think adding the unlockables and especially the fourth wall break into this game was also a very interesting and creative thing to do. Short and sweet that´s for sure. I come back once in a while to appreciate the artwork and to get inspired. I don´t usually play visual novels that often but this one was amazing I can definitely recommend.2 found this helpful
Games like this are the heart of indie -- bold, creative, and eccentric with a soul that a triple-A game would never have, in its art, story, and overall presentation alike. Aside from an aversion to commas in the writing, it all feels smooth and professional. The art style is absolutely perfect for the game, and all sorts of visual effects add significantly to the overall feel and immersion of the story. The characters' awkwardness is well written, too. Overall, an underrated indie masterpiece. Love it. Just one problem: I absolutely cannot, for the life of me, get anything but Ending #2. I've played the game so many times at this point, making every possible choice, and it's always the exact same. Achievement percentages indicate that 30%+ other people can get the other endings, so I have no idea what's wrong with me (I am very sleep-deprived at the moment, but still, wtf). That's really disappointing because I really wanted to see the other endings, too.1 found this helpful
Lovely story (even if I did get the bad ending haha) and the art style is just *chef's kiss*. Can't recommend enough if you fancy a short narrative experience.1 found this helpful
A story that anyone who has ever fallen in love can relate to. Moved to tears. x1 found this helpful
Seeing inspirations from the Devil Came Through Here Trilogy was pretty nice to see. Regardless of that however, the visual style, writing and music really all comes together for such a depressing experience that makes me yearn for all the relationships i failed, friend and partner alike. Now i'm gonna listen to the music as much as possible and i hope to see more from Davey!
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