OtoNashi: Frostlit Silence

**NOTE / NOTA**: This is a prototype (not a full demo). Free to play in browser or download.  

 If you enjoy it, consider supporting the project (pay-what-you-want).

## Why this project exists

Hello! My name is Louis.  

This game is my dream project: a story-driven horror experience where silence and music collide.  

I want to be fully transparent: this prototype was built with the help of AI tools in almost every area (art, 3D, code, even writing support). Not because I want to replace artists, but because, with my current situation, it would have been impossible to even start without that help. My vision is to one day replace those placeholders with original art and professional collaborations.  

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## What you’re playing

This is not a demo, but a **prototype**.  

It’s only a small glimpse of what I want to transmit.  

The purpose of this release is to share my vision so you can feel the atmosphere, the story’s direction, and the type of experience I want to create.  

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## About this prototype gameplay 

This build is only a **small sample** of what the gameplay could feel like.  

- You’ll see a first look at **how characters may face enemies** in battle.  

- Some **basic interactions** with the environment are included.  

- The scenario gives an **early glimpse of how the world and atmosphere** might look in the full game.  

Please keep in mind:  

 This is **not a full demo**, only a prototype meant to share the vision of the project.

## Why I’m sharing this now

I’ve been working for about a month and a half, starting completely from zero — learning how to use a game engine, how to move a character, and how to put a world together.  

It hasn’t been easy, but I’m proud of how much I’ve learned in such a short time.  

The challenge is that I also have to support my wife and my little daughter, and balancing work, family, and game development is very hard. I’m not saying this to make you feel sorry for me, but simply to explain why support is important: without it, I don’t have the time and resources to reach the quality I know this project deserves.  

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## How you can help

- Download this prototype for **free or any amount** (pay-what-you-want).  

- If you enjoyed the atmosphere and see potential in this project, **any donation helps me cover key areas**:  

  - Commissioning original artwork.  

  - Improving the programming and optimization.  

  - Hiring collaborators to make the game more solid.  

I promise that if I get enough support, I will deliver **monthly updates** so you can see real progress. My short-term goal is to release a proper demo within **4–6 months**.  

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## My commitment

I will not abandon this project. This is the dream of my life: to transmit a powerful story through a game.  

I know some people dislike the use of AI, and I respect that. For me, it’s a tool that made it possible to share at least this small prototype. If that bothers you, I sincerely apologize — but please believe me when I say my true goal is to one day build this game with original assets and a full team.  

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## Thank you

If the project resonates with you, thank you for giving it a chance. Your support —financial, feedback, or simply sharing this page— means the world to me.  

Together, we can turn this small prototype into a complete experience.