A character-driven, story-rich visual novel about rebuilding your life after juvenile detention. Forge friendships, find romance, and confront the scars of your troubled past.
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About
You’re a young man, fresh out of juvenile detention, sent to a halfway house to rebuild your life. Over the next six months, you'll forge lasting friendships, heal old wounds, and define your own future.
Meet a cast of vibrant characters:
Samantha: a caring but strict house matron with an uninhibited side.
Emily: a fiery redhead with a soft heart hidden beneath a sharp temper.
Ashley: a brash, magnetic presence who hides more than she lets on.
And more: friends, foes, and unexpected connections await.
Halfway House is a story rich, character driven visual novel blending humor, heart, and mature themes.
A story of second chances, finding connection in unexpected places. The narrative unfolds over months of shared meals, tense standoffs, quiet breakthroughs, and deepening bonds.
Relationships grow, moments carry weight, and every scar, visible or otherwise, tells a story.
Features
20+ hours of play (Episodes 1–11 included)
6,000+ renders and 38 animated scenes
20,000+ lines of dialogue
Original theme song performed by a commissioned artist
Branching choices that shape relationships and story
Unlockable extras including a replay gallery and bonus renders
Optional alternate camera angles during key scenes
Optional hint system for players who want light guidance
Important Information
Ongoing episodic updates: New episodes will be added through updates over time. Please note that updates may be infrequent (potentially up to a year between major content releases).
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Stats
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Languages: English
Engagement
Hours played at review time, across 42 reviews with recorded playtime.
Reviews
Themes across 42 recent reviews and how positive each mention is. A keyword signal, not full sentiment analysis.
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Reviews
I'm enjoying this original story ideas, the character's diverse and interesting personalities, and the slow corruption process despite the long-winded, clunky dialogue. Spoiler alert: I like the way Ashley's potential change in lifestyle adds flavour to the Dev's story options, and the addition of 'Piper the prostitute' as a potential roommate in the fourth bedroom in the next DLC.
20+ hours of play (Episodes 1–11 included) Played tru the game and it took me a little under 10 hours, so this is a lie 6,000+ renders and 38 animated scenes 20,000+ lines of dialogue Original theme song performed by a commissioned artist Branching choices that shape relationships and story Unlockable extras including a replay gallery and bonus renders Optional alternate camera angles during key scenes Optional hint system for players who want light guidance, hint system did not work at all. Story is really boring. Seems like the whole story is a bout one little girl taking care of here friends all the time. 2 "adult" fun scenes and 11 chapters. Completely waist of the price they do take for this game. Not worth your time or money.
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Momentum
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Audience
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