NostAlgic

nostAlgic
	; nostAlgic's Title Screen
Release
Latest Version	0.07
Creator	TOM
Language	Japanese
Engine	RPG Maker 2000
Release Date	[[Category:Released in Error: Invalid time.]]"Unknown" contains an extrinsic dash or other characters that are invalid for a date interpretation. [[:Category:Released in Error: Invalid time.\| Error: Invalid time.]]
Details
Protagonist	A
Nexus Doors	4+1(Ending 2 only)
Effects	13
Endings	2

Game	Walkthrough	Gallery	Theories	Soundtrack

Overview

nostAlgic is a Yume Nikki fangame created by TOM. It is known for its very light color scheme and for having a generally more optimistic take on a YN-based exploration game.

Dubbed "the anti-.flow", the relaxing music and relative lack of frightening elements, which are usually present in other fan games, allows the player to focus on the lighter side of dreams.

Gameplay

nostAlgic is a traditional fangame. Sleeping on the bed will take you to the dream world. From there, you can explore the various areas and collect effects. You interact with the notebook while you're awake to save.

Plot

A's dreams are rather light and childlike, meaning they possibly want to forget why they locked themself in and/or refuse to go out.

Effects to "Try"

There are currently 13 effects in the game. Their actions can be accessed by pressing the SHIFT key.

Effects were called Accessories in ver.0.05.

Name	Image	Description
Camera (カメラ)		A wears a camera with a strap around their neck. Pressing SHIFT makes A take a photo, also toggling the music and movement of the background and NPCs on/off. This only lasts for as long as the camera is equipped.
Zero Gravity (無重力)		A floats in the air, gaining the ability to go to otherwise unreachable areas.
Fruit Knife (フルーツナイフ)		A wields a fruit knife as a weapon, which is used to attack NPCs.
Carnation (カーネーション)		A's head turns into a carnation. Pressing SHIFT causes A to jump, teleporting them back to the nexus.
Comet (ホウキ星)		A is riding on a comet which makes their movement faster. (In ver. 0.06, pressing SHIFT toggles whether A is sitting or standing on it.)
Receiver (受信機)		A's head is replaced with a radio receiver. Pressing SHIFT toggles the receiver on/off, receiving a radio signal.
Tree (木)		A's head is replaced with the leaves of a tree.
Ribbon (リボン)		A's hair is tied into a side ponytail with a green ribbon.
Fork (フォーク)		A's head turns into a fork tied with a violet ribbon. (In ver. 0.06, pressing SHIFT causes A to fly and increases their speed, additionally it can be used to kill NPCs by touching them.)
Fry Pan (フライパン)		A holds a frying pan. Can be used to hit certain NPCs and objects to make some sparkling stars.
Unicorn (ユニコーン)		A grows a unicorn's horn, ears and tail.
Pillow & Nightcap (枕とナイトキャップ)		A hugs a pillow and wears a nightcap.
Clock Hand (時計の針)		Many clock arrows grow from A's body.