Expiate

Expiate
	; Expiate's Title Screen (Ver. 0.01)
Release
Latest Version	0.02 (2018/07/21)
Creator	P0lter
Language	English
Engine	RPG Maker 2003
Release Date	July 18, 2018
Details
Protagonist	Corbin
Nexus Doors	8
Effects	7 (+ 4 objects)
Endings	0

Game	Walkthrough	Gallery	Theories

Overview

Expiate is an English Yume Nikki fangame made by P0lter in RPG Maker 2003. In May of 2021, the developper has announced that the project was cancelled, although the concept may still be used for a new project.

Gameplay

Expiate plays like a traditional fangame. You enter the dream world by turning on the TV and sleeping on the couch. Alongside effect collecting, one of your goals is to find and collect strange, glitchy box-like objects hidden around the dream world. You can save your progress using the sheet of paper beside the TV.

Plot

You play as Corbin and explore his dreams/subconscious.

Effects

While there is no speed effect, Corbin can be made to move faster by pressing the Shift key.

Effect	Image	Description
Metal Bat		Corbin carries a metal baseball bat. Allows you to kill NPCs by pressing Z.
Corpse		Corbin turns into a faceless corpse.
Wireframe		Corbin becomes a wireframe computer model. Pressing 1 tints the screen red, allowing you to see hidden objects.
Oilshadow		Corbin becomes an oily-shadowy creature. He moves slower with this effect equipped.
Electrical		Half of Corbin's body is replaced with machine parts. Pressing 1 toggles the lights in his body on/off.
Smog		Corbin is made of smog.
Black Bandana		Corbin wears a black bandana over his mouth. Pressing 1 makes him crack his joints, while he will hit NPCs if interacted with by pressing Z.