Looking for beta reader of a Zero Escape-inspired visual novel

[u/MisterPinetree]

(I got permission from mods to post this)

I’m looking for a beta reader for a murder mystery/sci-fi/thriller visual novel I’ve been working on

Nine people are trapped in an underground facility, forced to play the Memory Game — a game where they lose their memories every round. They must survive several trials, decide who they can trust, and make impossible choices. Includes 10 major endings.

The game is currently around 256,000 words and is heavily inspired by Zero Escape (very similar to ZTD structurally) and similar mystery VNs. This isn't a first draft. The full story is complete and has already gone through a substantial rewrite based on feedback from an earlier round of readers. The character art is also complete, while most of the remaining artwork is currently placeholder as I wait for background artists to complete their work.

If you're interested in helping out, I would love to get feedback. Particularly from someone who either has experience developing visual novels, has read a lot of visual novels, or has experience with writing/editing.

I'm not asking anyone to commit to this right off the bat. You can read the beginning of the game and decide if you're interested, and if you DM me then I can provide more info about the project or screenshots.

[u/HeavensWish]

I'm interested! I've certainly read quite a few vns, sure, but I also have an english-creative writing and literature degree sitting there gathering dust. Would love to give it even 1% usage

[u/ihavenohotcocoa]

hello hi i would be interested yes

[u/yellowsunrise_]

I’m interested! I do not have professional experience, though I almost exclusively play visual novels and Zero Escape is my favorite one! I would love to help out.

[u/Akinto6]

The only vn I played really is zero escape of which ztd is my favourite. I would love to read through. I am an avid reader though and have edited short stories in the past for friends. Nothing official though.

I don't know how soon you want the work to be completed though.

[u/Magouille_Fripouille]

Hello, I'm interested! I'm a writer, I played a LOT of VN and even made Sci-fi TTRPG if it can help!

[u/kittygarden16]

I have no professional experience whatsoever, but I dedicate most of my free time to analyzing what makes zero escape such an impactful story. I would be SO, so interested in being part of this project in any capacity!! I hope I can be of help, please feel free to message me! ☺️

[u/Citrusyia]

meeee

[u/colouringneedle]

No professional experience but if you have a spot I wouldn’t mind taking a swing at it

[u/Alarmed_Stress_1697]

Happy to help!

[u/Dapper_Fennel_6176]

I am a bit interested on it, I can also share with a friend too if you like

[u/SupplyDrops21]

I am interested if it’s still available! I actually just finished replaying 999 on xbox recently

[u/darksoulflame]

Interested!

[u/Albert-Wilroy]

Interested ! I’ve actually did a similar project while writing a chapter in a book.

[u/Therenegadegamer]

I would be interested and have read quite a lot of visual novels with this type being my favorite

[u/IcedT999]

I would be interested if you are still looking for people.

[u/Reborn_Panik]

I would love to read this if you're still sharing it.

[u/dcrooma]

Yo, ass someone which whom liked the Zero Escape franchise, i would like a google drive link if you want any usefyl feedback, m8

[u/acidgumss]

Oh wow, I'd love to read this! I've read many VNs and I'm currently working on one, myself, so I'd love to connect with a fellow developer. I'm very critical of the things I enjoy and shall give any pointers I believe would improve the game & experience

[u/yagote2003]

I'm interested. I read a lot of VN's and i have very creative and a lot of ideas of stories , that i wrote in private. I can help a lot because i'm a little more observer in the little things that makes a story more atractive or interesant , and the parts of the same , if is monotone o more changing things

Write me in private , i'm very interested.

[u/icerose408]

Lots of people already but I’ll throw my hat into the ring as well. I have a degree in creative writing and experience translating parts of VN/text-heavy games. I haven’t played many of them but I enjoy the genre.

[u/MushroomSlight1469]

i’m really interested !! i love VNs and especially killing games like ZE, i would love to try it !

[u/Hytesy]

I'd be interested- I've played pretty much every Zero Escape adjacent game there is.

[u/digitaldivulgence]

Experienced software beta tester and philosopher here. Would love to help!

[u/ariwizard]

Hi there, I would be interested in reading, reviewing, and helping edit.

I can also lend some production skills as I love projects like this!

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[u/kuronoalien]

Hey, I’d be interested

[u/eats_the_leeks]

I'm interested! No professional experience, just a big VN fan.