device

device
	; Version 0.02's title screen.
Release
Latest Version	0.03 (2014/11/02)
Creator	Machikado no Michi (街角の道) and Haru (はる)
Language	Japanese
Engine	RPG Maker 2000
Release Date	February 28, 2014
Details
Protagonist	Motatsuki (もたつき)
Nexus Doors	4
Effects	9
Endings	0

Game	Walkthrough	Gallery	Theories

Overview

device is a Japanese fangame by Machikado no Michi and Haru, the creators of Mugamuchuu. The game is still in its early stages, so there are unfinished areas sectioned off by traffic cones. It was developed in RPG Maker 2000.

Gameplay

The player can save the game through the protagonist's computer (by choosing the green folder) and enter the dream world by sleeping in the bed. The protagonist's PC is similar to the ones in Me or The Looking Glass, as the player can unlock wallpapers, music and menu styles. There are chasers in this game, but it's mostly a few in the evening school area.

When asleep, a debug room can be accessed by interacting with the right closet door. That room has a wall that warps the player to a dream world when approached.

Controls

Move - Arrow Keys
Interact/Select - Z/Space
Open Menu/Cancel - X/Esc
Effect Action - Shift

Plot

The protagonist is Motatsuki (もたつき), and he refuses to leave his room. If the player tries to open the door, he says "Stop it!" in Japanese. He also seems to be the very first fangame protagonist wearing earphones by default. This might have something to do with the fact that some of the effects in Device are music/sound-related.

In the game files there is a note called "read me" which deals with bugs, new versions and terms of use, at the end of the text a little mysterious sentence can be read "Even if he would like to go into a dream, an error takes place. Even if he would like to go into a dream, an error takes place."

Effects

Name	Image	Description
Drill (ドリル)		Motatsuki carries an orange hand drill and uses it as a weapon. While it is equipped, NPCs will run away from him. Pressing Shift makes Motatsuki turn the drill on for a few seconds.
Marionette (マリオネット)		Motatsuki turns into a girly-looking marionette with twintails and a red dress. Pressing Shift hides the marionette strings and control bars.
Dark Suit (ダークスーツ)		Motatsuki wears a black suit, his hair turns black, and his left eye turns brown. He bows when Shift is pressed.
Cat-phone (キャッドホン)		Motatsuki wears purple wire headphones shaped like cat ears. Pressing Shift makes him meow.
No Sound (おとなし)		Motatsuki's ears are damaged, silencing all BGM. Pressing Shift makes Motatsuki mess with the bloody stains where his ears are supposed to be.
Synthesizer (シンセサイザー)		Motatsuki holds a blue synthesizer. He will play a short melody when Shift is pressed.
Hang Glider (ハングライダー)		Motatsuki rides a hang glider resembling a paper plane, increasing his speed.
Short Hair (ショートヘアー)		Motatsuki has short hair. Pressing Shift makes him sit down.
Student (がくせい)		Motatsuki has black hair and wears a school uniform.