A Shot in the Dark - Part 1

A Shot in the Dark - Part 1

ViM Studios • Dec 14, 2023 • 80% from 137 reviews

A Shot in the Dark is a choice-driven adult visual novel about new possibilities and dark secrets.

$9.99 (USD)

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Kinks

Self-Insert Protagonist Male × Female

Gameplay

Visual Novel Branching Story Interactive Fiction

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Reviews Summary

The game presents a mix of engaging storytelling and visual appeal, but suffers from inconsistent updates and pacing issues. Players appreciate the character variety and plot depth, yet express concerns over its early access status.

80% Based on 137 reviews

The Good

Engaging and complex storyline
High-quality graphics and animations
Diverse and interesting characters
Multiple choices affect gameplay

The Bad

Inconsistent developer updates
Some dialogues are overly lengthy
Limited content with only four chapters
Character personalities can be inconsistent

The Horny

Variety of kinks and romance options
Well-animated erotic scenes
Strong female character designs
Unique intimacy scenes with depth

Top rated reviews

This game is nothing more than an abandoned Steam project. The developer has gone radio silent and that's usually an indication that the game is DOA. Its been my experience that most developers (with abandoned projects) use Patreon for making money. They then release an EA game on Steam with promise of grandiose updates / future content usually to milk some…

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DO NOT PURCHASE THIS GAME. the game is supposed to be 9 chapters long, in its current state it is only 4 chapters long and has not had a single update since April 2024, last communication from the devs was back in jan 2025, its basically an abandoned project it would seem. i would only purchase this game if and when it becomes full release as since its been…

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Art is solid and animations are acceptable. The writing gets dry at points, but is overall interesting. I'm thinking of one dry point in particular - no spoilers, but as much as I like playing 'wingman simulator,' being wingman gets tedious when it results in a 10 minute conversation that feels like it adds nothing to my character and doesn't advance the ma…

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About This Game

Current version information

The current version (Chapter 4) of A Shot in the Dark includes:
80+ scenes, 150K+ words, 7K+ renders, 375+ animations, 140+ songs, 90+ sound effects
Development of Chapter 5 is currently in progress and planned to release later in 2024!

Are you ready to take a shot in the dark?

A Shot in the Dark is a choice-driven adult 3D visual novel that intertwines romance, drama, and a dark, psychological mystery. Navigate romance, relationships, and rivalry as a young man during your first semester of college in this story-rich interactive fiction game. Can you make a fresh start, or will the past catch up with you?

A mystery to solve

You play as a young man hoping to make a fresh start in college in this male-protagonist dating sim. When a sorority girl goes missing, any hope of a normal semester disappears along with her. Will you be able to solve the mystery of her disappearance before it's too late?

Your choices matter

Choose wisely. There is no right or wrong. There is no one "happy path." From the first chapter to the last, your decisions can have permanent impacts on the story. Many branching story paths—each with its own joys and tragedies—will eventually lead you to one of the multiple endings.

Compelling characters

Ten main love interests represent a variety of body types, personalities, and skin tones, each with their unique stories. Your choices will decide how each relationship progresses, whether passionate encounters or dramatic confrontations. All lewd scenes are optional.

Transparent gameplay

The mystery is in the story, not the gameplay. You will always know what aspects of the game your choices affect, for optimal replayability. No grinding or repetitive minigames. Every mechanic is designed to move the story forward, not to slow it down.