BRAINGIRL (ブレインガール)

BRAINGIRL (ブレインガール)
	; BRAINGIRL's Title Screen
Release
Latest Version	0.04c (2022/02/24)
Creator	dmn
Language	English
Engine	RPG Maker 2003
Release Date	February 24, 2022
Details
Protagonist	Mikan
Nexus Doors	4
Effects	2
Endings	0

Game	Walkthrough	Gallery	Theories

This game contains horror elements. This may include jump scares and/or graphic imagery. Player discretion is advised.

Overview

BRAINGIRL (ブレインガール) is an English Yume Nikki fangame created by dmn in RPG Maker 2003. It stars Mikan, an apartment-dwelling lucid dreamer.

Gameplay

BRAINGIRL is a traditional fangame, and is primarily based around the collection of effects and exploration of the dream world via the bed. Scattered across its areas are a form of currency known as CD's, which can be used at vending machines and, in the future, other types of vendors. Many features can be performed at the small black book on the table to the east of the bed, such as saving.

Another form of collectibles found within the game are menu themes, which can be toggled along with unlocked music tracks at the aforementioned book.

Controls

Move - Arrow keys / WASD
Interact - Z / Space / Enter
Open Menu - X / Escape / C / B / V / N
Run - Shift
Effect Action - 1 / 2 / 3
Pinch Cheek - 9

The game is still in a testing phase, and many of the warps are unavailable for the time being.

Plot

Based on the setting of Mikan's Nexus appearing to be a neighborhood street, and her dream self wearing a backpack by default, it can be assumed that she left her home often to attend school at some point. When she's in her apartment, however, she enjoys escaping to her dreams about these times. In addition to this, no parental figures or roommates can be seen implying that they are either out often or that she lives alone.

Effects

Effect	Image	Description	Face
Duckling Dress		Mikan wear a sweater dress and a cap resembling a duck. Pressing 1 changes its color between yellow and grey and makes the eyes blink briefly.
Electric Light		Mikan turns into an electric light wearing a construction worker's uniform. Pressing 1 makes her flicker before switching the light on, allowing her to illuminate dark areas.