Off Day: A Free-to-Play Visual Novel Game
Off Day is a role-playing game created by indie developer viv_url. This visual novel game aims to make players appreciate what they have in life. You play the role of Melody, a working woman who spends her day off appreciating everything she has in her apartment. The game is free to download and play and requires very little machine resources.
Off Day employs point-and-click mechanics. Using your mouse, you can pan around Melody's apartment. Left-click lets you select objects. However, as with other indie games, the playtime is short, lasting only for 30 minutes.
Off Day is a point-and-click visual novel game about appreciating the little things in life. You play the role of Melody, a working woman who will spend her day off. The game begins with her waking up and deciding what she will do throughout the day. You explore your surroundings by moving your mouse cursor and selecting an item by clicking left.
The first map you can explore is the bedroom. Here, you can choose an item and discover what Melody likes most about it. Following the bedroom is the living room. Like the bedroom, you can pan around the room and click on an item. However, there is a new character introduced, Melody's best friend named Juniper. In every item selected, there will be an interaction between the two characters.
Off Day features gorgeous artwork reminiscent of webtoons. The background music is also soothing, perfectly matching the feel of the game. However, users must note that the story tackles the topic of depression. Toward the end, the plot will turn gloomy as Melody's depressing thoughts fill her. Additionally, the game requires limited player input. If you are looking for more action, this game does not have it.
