A short, free-to-play visual novel, Without Within tells a story about trying to pursue your passions while living in poverty. It took 11 minutes to read from start to finish, and although there are choices to make during the game there’s usually one obvious correct answer to choose (the other giving a Bad End). It’s worth a look, for sure.
Fin or Bin:
I guess I did already finish it, but I’ll mark it as a Fin anyway because I don’t regret doing so.
Follow an Aspiring Calligrapher's (Mis)Adventure in Singapore and Malaysia — InvertMouse Releases Without Within 3 on Steam
Developer: Invertmouse
Publisher: Invertmouse
Release Date: May 4, 2018
Platforms: Windows, Mac, & Linux
Age Rating: All-Ages
Price:
$2.99 (Original soundtrack)
$3.99 (Digital artbook)
$5.99 (Full game)
Without Within 3 is now available on Steam. This visual novel is the third entry in Invertmouse’s comedic Without Within series and a sequel to Without Within 2. In addition, the original soundtrack and digital artbook for Without Within 3 are both available on Steam.
The game, soundtrack, and artbook are all currently on sale for 10% off until May 10th.
Relevant Links:
Where to Buy (Digital): Steam
Official Site
Features, via Invertmouse:
Longest Journey Yet — Players often ask for longer stories from me. Without Within 3 is double the length of WOWI 2, so while I still oppose against padding, I hope I have found a happy balance. Please enjoy Vinty's third (mis)adventure!
Travel with Vinty — Vinty travels to Singapore and Malaysia throughout Without Within 3. Just like in the WOWI 2, there will be links to real life footage of the places Vinty visits. I hope players will enjoy touring alongside Vinty as the story unfolds.
Synopsis:
Singaporeans have reported ghost sightings of Kiki, a calligrapher who had passed away several years ago. Meanwhile, Vinty receives a mysterious letter with a flight ticket to Singapore. As an aspiring calligrapher, she must learn the truth behind those Kiki appearances.
Even in death, Kiki continues to hog the spotlight. Must Vinty remain as a nobody for as long as she lives (yeah, probably)?
Cast:
Vinty
A failin—aspiring calligrapher who seems to attract only trolls, but she sure likes to fantasize about being famous while she's scrubbing restaurant toilets. The main character in the Without Within series... probably a bad idea
Exceila
Excelia is everything Vinty hopes to be. Beautiful, rich, famous, and most important, a calligraphy prodigy. Her popularity has plummeted due to a recent scandal, but as a competitor, she will do anything to become the best again.
Kiki
A fashion model from the 80s and 90s. Kiki's most hardcore fans, however, know she also happened to be a gifted calligrapher. Her spirit has been spotted around Singapore as of late.
Tai
Tai's calligraphy skills surpass even Excelia's, but the world is fair, and well, let's just say Tai would make great friends with the socially awkward penguin. These days, she spends her time whinging to her food court patrons.
Hi everyone! Hope 2018 has been treating you well so far. Without Within 3 is scheduled for release on the 4th of May, 2018!
http://store.steampowered.com/app/676130/Without_Within_3
Please find out more at:
http://wowi3.invertmouse.com
Here are some screenshots for your enjoyment:
How does Vinty spend her rare days off in this final part of the Without Within trilogy? Why, training her calligraphy skills, of course, since our protagonist needs to focus if she is to ever truly master the art. Something that is put on hold the moment she notices rumours of a ghost sighting.
Without Within 2 (2015) Review: Vinty goes to Australia!
It's time for another adventure with the one, the only… Vinty! But has her dreams of becoming a world-renowned calligrapher come true since Without Within? No, not really, and in this sequel, her interests have actually shifted somewhat. Rather than double down on reaching stardom, in Without Within 2, Vinty is pretty much laser-focused on Excelia, her idol. What could possibly go wrong?
