FOOL'S PARADISE
A downloadable demo for Windows, macOS, and Linux
A Satirical Horror Visual Novel
All men must decide whether to carry or cage their own shadow - fools who venture to do both are bound to go mad.
Invited by a stranger to join Fool’s Paradise, a so-called “safe haven of acceptance”, you find yourself living among an eccentric cast of characters. You figure that like you, they were also lured in by the promise to live unapologetically as themselves. Seeking a sense of community without conformity, you do your best to contribute to the commune.
But even in paradise, it seems, competition and contempt lurk about.
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Life is made-up of difficult choices. No matter where you go, that truth remains the same. So, when confronted by division and derision, will you change the status quo or are you content to let it crumble?
👾 GAME FEATURES (DEMO) 👾
👥 6 Love Interests (Romance is Optional)
👥 Customizable Pronouns and Name
👥 ≈ 50k Words, with approximately 2-3 hours of playtime
👥 Your Choices Matter: the Fate of The Commune and All Those Within it Rests In Your Hands
👥 Full Game Release Content:
- 4 Core Conclusions with 24+ Mixed endings
- Storyfilled, Multimedia Minigames
🩸 GAME WARNINGS 🩸
FOOL’S PARADISE contains mature themes and is intended for an older audience. Player discretion is advised.
👥 Visual and Written Depictions: Blood, Body Horror, Gore, and Death, Unreality
👥 Visual Only: Pseudo-Jumpscares, Flashing Lights
👥 Written Only: Alcoholism, Swearing, etc.
ℹ️ CREDITS ℹ️
Management:
- Tora
- Leone
- Maita
- Mock
- Notafish
Art + Design Team:
- Vint: Sprite Artist, Tempest & Charlie Character Design
- Xavier: Art Direction, Noel & Mary & Drew Character Design, Background Artist
- Tora: Mona Character Design, Item CGs
- Maita: Art Direction, Vein Character Design, CGs
- Hilu: UI Artist, Graphic Design, Logo Design
- Leone: Khana Character Design, Maraeve Character Design
- Noe: Promo Artist, Art Direction
- Anqi: Sorin Character Design
- Jello: Carson Character Design
Writing Team:
- Mock: Narrative Director, Narrative Lead, Writer, Cast Development, Marketing
- Notafish: Assistant Narrative Director, Writer, Marketing
- Quill*: Narrative Designer, Writer, Character Design
- Nacre*: Writer
Programmers:
- Maita
- Tora
Music:
- Kettako: Music Production
* = Previous Team Members.
⛓️ LINKS ⛓️
Download
Install instructions
Base Game Installation (PC)
- To install the base game, simply unzip the game file and run the .exe.
Base Game Installation (MAC)
- To install the base game, simply unzip the game file and run the game.
- Apple may be unable to open the program due to a verification issue. Below are some steps to help around this problem:
- Go to System Preferences -> Security -> Recently Blocked Apps
- Override FOOL'S PARADISE'S block.
Development log
- PATCH NOTES (6/3/2024)Jun 03, 2024
- MARCH 2024 DEVELOPMENT NOTESApr 14, 2024
- PATCH NOTES (3/10/2024)Mar 10, 2024
- QUIZ GUIDEMar 05, 2024
- ACT 1, PART 1 GUIDEMar 04, 2024
- PATCH NOTES (3/6/2024)Mar 01, 2024
Comments
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I would die for Mona (probably will but worth it)
holding noel in one arm and all my trippy distortion horrors in the other, best of both worlds
RAGHHHHHHH Noel!!!!!! pick me choose me love me ಥ_ಥ Besides my raging love for Noel the demo really has me wanting to know more about the story and all the characters!
love love love love <3 more please i like all of dem i wonder if they'll eat me
I have so much to say, but to make it short: This was unlike any other game i've played. It was a wonderful experience front to back and i cant wait for the full game to release. y'all did an incredible job! Sorin has my heart <333
Love this game so much...please give me more. I'm hungry.
Some of them are kinda mean.
This game is the game of all time. Show-stopping. Incredible. Amazing. Spectacular & totally unique. I'd put this game & all of its characters in a blender and drink it all day if I could. This demo changed me to my core & I am so excited to see what happens ahead. I would do absolutely anything for all the women (& Sorin) in this game. Thank you for my life, Fool's Paradise developers.
congrats on the release!
Seeing how amazing the demo is, I'm sure the full game will be a masterpiece. I'll support the development however I can! Please, keep up the good work! You are all very talented.
The whole cast if very lovable and entertaining- I can't even decide on a favorite. The designs are also incredible, the color palettes fit the characters' personalities...
The writing, intrigue and storytelling is very good too. The horror elements add to the greatness of the game. The humor, too, is right on point!
Thank you so much for bringing this game into exsistence!
congrats on the demo releasing!!!
I've been excited for this game for so long, rlly excited to support the kickstarter in the future >:))
just finished playing the demo!!! love the cast, love the setting, love the atmosphere, the writing, the art, the pacing, the characters, etc etc etc,. i've been following development for a while now since the premise seemed, like, exactly up my alley and the demo just got me even more excited for full game.
tempest's artist was what got me interested in foopara at first and while pest's still my favourite, vein and noel snuck up on me! everyone has a certain charm to them, and the demo makes it stand out in the most fun way. incredible job on everything so far! big big recommend to anyone considering trying out the demo
Congrats on the demo!! just finished playing it and i loved the cast, they're cool, weird and everything ever. i love the format and pacing of the game, excited for the next chapters🎉🎉 also the horror elements are crazy good, i'm obsessed with everything already
CONGRATS ON THE DEMO COMING OUT OFFICIALLY. GROUP TEMPEST BITING STARTS NOW EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHH
SO HAPPY THE DEMO IS OUT!!!!!!!!!
edit: just came back from playing and OH MY GOD!?"¿!¿?!?"¿¿!¿!¿¿!¿!¿!¿! i didnt even realized how much time i spent playing the demo but it was DEFINITELY and ABSOLUTELY worth it, i cant even begin to imagine how the finished product would be...every single character is unique...and dont even get me started with their beautiful designs and peculiar personalities!!!!!!
Keep the great job, to everyone involved in this project!!! ^^ Ill be patienly waiting what is going to come in the future, loved it!!!!!