Sick Mind

Sick Mind
	; sick mind's Title Screen (0.015 Revised Version)
Release
Latest Version	0.015 (Revised Version) (2015/08/07)
Creator	marisyan and tyokomaguro
Language	Japanese
Engine	RPG Maker 2000
Release Date	2010
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Protagonist	Yamitsuki (やみつき) / Iratsuki (いらつき) / Kurayami (くらやみ)
Nexus Doors	Original: Yamitsuki - 6; Iratsuki - 0 Kurayami - 4; Remake: Yamitsuki - 6
Effects	Original: Yamitsuki - 24; Iratsuki - 6 Kurayami - 0; Remake: Yamitsuki - 7
Endings	Original: Yamitsuki - 1, Iratsuki - 2, Kurayami - 2; Remake: Yamitsuki - 0

Overview

sick mind is a Japanese Yume Nikki fangame produced by tyokomaguro and marisyan in RPG Maker 2000. It started out as a fangame with only Yamitsuki for a protagonist, but later updates introduced two new playable characters: Iratsuki and Kurayami.

On November 2nd, 2012, a remake of the game was released. The remake featured all of the graphics and music from previous versions, but with much of the content stripped away, including Iratsuki, Kurayami, and almost all of the effects. The sprites for all removed areas and characters remain in the game's files, but are currently unused.

Gameplay

Version 0.015 (Remake)

sick mind plays a bit differently than most Yume Nikki Fangames, in that the Nexus can be entered straight away by exiting the bedroom. The player can save anywhere from the menu or by using the desk in the main character's bedroom. The player can progress through the game by collecting effects and exploring new areas. Additionally, there are a couple of readable books on the bookshelf in the bedroom.

The Debug Room being accessible directly from the room (by interacting with the upper left part of Yamitsuki's curtained bed) suggests that the revised version is still under development.

Controls

Controls remain the same throughout all versions.

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

Version 0.10 (Original)

Before the remake you could choose between three different characters: Yamitsuki (the main heroine), Iratsuki (a friend) and Kurayami (a younger sister).

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Yamitsuki's Part

Yamitsuki's dream world can be entered right away by exiting her bedroom. The objective is to collect all 24 effects to unlock an ending. The player can return to Yamitsuki's room at most points and save by using her desk (or through the menu). To return to her room, choose Skills in the menu, then choose the option Escape.

In some locations the option to escape will be closed off. To avoid getting stuck in dead end locations without being able to return to the bedroom or save, It is recommended that players save frequently and always have a save of Yamitsuki in her room with all of the latest effects the player managed to collect.

Yamitsuki's description/status in the menu can be changed through one of the bookshelves in her room. There are 4 available options: Protagonist/Heroine (主人公), Mental Health/Mentally ill (メンヘラ), Chuunibyou (中二病) and Depression/Depressed (鬱).

The debug room can be entered by interacting with Yamitsuki's bed. It contains a depiction of all of her effects, developers' notes and other fun stuff. This place used to contain a version of Gorotsuki carrying a red book.

Iratsuki's Part

In Iratsuki's part there is no Nexus. Outside of her bedroom is a black maze that leads to different parts of her dream world. Iratsuki's dream world goes in a semi-linear path unlike most fangames or Yamitsuki's part. In this part the player cannot wake up/instantly return to Iratsuki's room. The player is able to save at any time to compensate.

The objective of this part is to collect effects and explore the world outside Iratsuki's room, which appears to be mostly Yamitsuki's world. The difference between their worlds are the NPCs being all static, either due to being dead, injured or "frozen" in place, or due to serving as doorways to other worlds. This is in contrast to being effect givers or just normal walking NPCs that react to some effects like in Yamitsuki's part.

Interacting with Iratsuki's rightmost bookshelf in her room brings the player to the debug room. It contains a depiction of all of her effects and a few developers' notes.

Kurayami's Part

In Kurayami's part, the player enters the dream world by sleeping in the bed. The objective of this part is to explore Kurayami's dreams and collect pictures (memories) to unlock one of two endings. The player can save from the menu or by using the desk.

Plot

Each character had their own story, but due to the removal of the other two characters in the update, their stories remain a mystery.

However, it is possible (and hinted at in older versions) that Yamitsuki is mentally ill in some way, hence the game's name. It is unknown whether she is hallucinating, sleepwalking, or the outside of her room is truly like that.

Effects

Version 0.015 (Remake)

These are the effects for the remake of the game. Some of these effects can only be obtained through the debug room.

Yamitsuki's Effects

Name	Image	Description
Redhead (あかげ)		Yamitsuki's hair is red and her outfit has different colors.
Dog (いぬ)		Yamitsuki has a dog's ears and tail. Pressing Shift makes her bark.
Medicine (おくすり)		Yamitsuki's head is replaced with a medicine jar.
Sun (たいよう)		Yamitsuki's head is replaced with a sun. Lights up dark areas.
Panda (パンダ)		Yamitsuki has white hair and black panda ears.
Ponytail (ポニーテール)		Yamitsuki's hair is tied up in a ponytail.
Third Eye (みつめ)		Yamitsuki grows a third eye, and all her eyes open and become red.

Version 0.10 Effects

These effects were available in the version before the remake. They are not accessible in the revised version, aside from Yamitsuki's effects that are currently obtainable from the debug room.

Yamitsuki's Effects

Name	Image	ExpandDescription
Redhead (あかげ)		Yamitsuki's hair becomes red and her ribbons and skirt are black.
Squid (いか)		Yamitsuki becomes a squid.
Dog (いぬ)		Yamitsuki has a dog's ears and tail.
Medicine (おくすり)		Yamitsuki's head is replaced with a pill.
Flowers (おはな)		Yamitsuki holds flowers.
Bride (およめさん)		Yamitsuki is dressed like a bride.
Note (おんぷ)		Yamitsuki's head is replaced with a music note.
Candy (キャンディ)		Yamitsuki's head is replaced with a candy.
Cloud (くも)		Yamitsuki rides a cloud.
Eraser (けしゴム)		Yamitsuki becomes an eraser.
Black Tea (こうちゃ)		Yamitsuki becomes a cup of black tea.
Coat (コート)		Yamitsuki wears a coat.
Magnet (じしゃく)		Yamitsuki's head becomes a magnet.
Sun (たいよう)		Yamitsuki's head is replaced with a red sun.
Butterfly (ちょうちょ)		Yamitsuki has butterfly wings and is able to float above the ground.
TV (テレビ)		Yamitsuki becomes a red TV screen.
Drip Infusion (てんてき)		Yamitsuki has a blood drip infusion.
Clock (とけい)		Yamitsuki's head is replaced with a clock.
Machete (なた)		Yamitsuki carries a machete which serves as her weapon.
Mouse (ねずみ)		Yamitsuki has gray hair, mouse's ears and tail.
Panda (パンダ)		Yamitsuki has white hair and black panda ears.
Ponytail (ポニーテール)		Yamitsuki's hair is tied up in a ponytail.
Manga (まんが)		Yamitsuki puts an open manga book on her head.
Third Eye (みつめ)		Yamitsuki grows a third eye, and all her eyes open and become red.

Iratsuki's Effects

Name	Image	ExpandDescription
Dog (いぬ)		Iratsuki has dog's ears and tail.
Pants (ずぼん)		Iratsuki wears brown trousers instead of her usual skirt. Her hair is let down and appears shorter.
Saw (のこぎり)		Iratsuki holds a saw.
Madness (はっきょう)		Iratsuki has one red cyclops eye, red hair and red clothes.
Manga (まんが)		Iratsuki puts an open manga book on her head.
Ribbon (りぼん)		Iratsuki's twintails are tied with two white ribbons, similar to the ones Yamitsuki usually wears.

Kurayami's Pictures

Photo 1
Photo 2
Photo 3
Photo 4
Photo 5

Gameplay Images (Version 0.015 (Remake))

Bedroom
Nexus

Gameplay Videos

Version 0.10 (Original)

Version 0.15 (Remake)

Download

Original

Version	Date	Announcement	Download
Ver.0.015 (Remake)	August 7, 2015	Twitter	getuploader
Ver.0.01 (Remake)	April 30, 2013	//	getuploader
Ver.0.10 (Original)	Unknown	//	Mediafire

Translations

Version	Languages	Translators	Announcement	Download
Ver.0.01 (Remake)	English	HimeNikki	Uboachan	Mediafire
Ver.0.10 (Original)	English	HimeNikki	Uboachan	Mediafire

Known Bugs/issues

(For Yamitsuki) Sometimes at the beginning of the game, the wake up skill is disabled. This problem can be solved by entering and exiting the debug room.

External Links

Marisyan (まりしゃん)
Games
Sick Mind (2010) · Musuu (夢数) (2011) · Dream Book (2011)