NostAlgic

nostAlgic
	; nostAlgic's Title Screen
Release
Latest Version	0.07 (2014/08/09)
Creator	TOM
Language	Japanese
Engine	RPG Maker 2000
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Details
Protagonist	A
Nexus Doors	4+1(Ending 2 only)
Effects	13
Endings	2

Overview

nostAlgic is a Japanese Yume Nikki fangame created by TOM in RPG Maker 2000. 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 the player to the dream world. From there, the player can explore the various areas and collect effects. Interact with the notebook while awake to save.

Controls

Move - Arrow Keys
Interact - Z
Open Menu - X
Effect Action - Shift

Plot

You play as A. 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"

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, 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 rides on a comet, increasing their speed. (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. Depending on the location A is in, you'll be able to hear various broadcasts.
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 appear.
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.