What it is
hako and mewo is a short interactive fiction / visual novel made in RPG Maker MV about the last day of summer, when urban legend says stars can be collected and exchanged for a wish fulfilled in the next life. It explores themes of wanting to be a better person, hurting the people you love, and the weight of that wish.
From the developer
In the developer’s own words, from inuu104.itch.io.
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the 22nd of september. the last day of summer. according to urban legend, on this night, stars can be collected and exchanged for a wish.
this wish will be fulfilled in the next life.
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==========================☆☆☆☆☆☆☆======================= a visual novel/interactive story about wanting to be a better person and hurting those you love. and stars. and flowers also. made in RPG Maker MV.
WASD or arrow keys to move / space, enter or Z to interact. some areas are only accessible through invisible passages.
three endings. about 5-10 minutes per ending.
my first published game. let me know if there are any bugs that make the game unplayable, or if there are any freezes/crashes etc.
heavily inspired by "tomorrow is my birthday" by riley<9. if you liked hako and mewo, please check it out!
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TW: suicide, disturbing imagery, death
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plugin credits:
DK_Big_Events by DKPlugins
MessageCore by Yanfly
NonCombatMenu by mjshi
Disable text window opening and closing animations by Zero_G
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sfx credits:
kyles
RangerRich68
tim.kahn (can't find the original page anymore)
harrietniamh
Garuda1982
mike_stranks aladar
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Editor takes
“The starry-night melancholy is gorgeous, and the writing gives even a short RPG Maker story real quiet weight—a small fable that stays with you.”
“The invisible passages and a statue-room dead end in the browser build turn discovery into pixel-hunting guesswork, so the puzzles never earn their aha moments.”
How to play
Move with WASD or arrow keys and interact using space, Enter, or Z. Explore the area, talk to characters, and look for stars and flowers, keeping in mind that some paths are hidden as invisible passages.
Tips
- Interact with everything you can, including objects and characters that may seem unimportant.
- If you get stuck, try moving through areas that look empty—some passages are invisible.
- In the statue room, try interacting with the statue itself to progress.
- Plan to play multiple times: there are three endings, each around 5–10 minutes long.
- Be aware before playing: the story contains suicide, disturbing imagery, and death.
Questions
What platforms can I play it on?
The game is available to play in the browser (HTML5) and as a Windows download via itch.io.
How long is the game?
Each ending takes about 5–10 minutes, and there are three endings to discover.
Is this a traditional visual novel?
It is an interactive story made in RPG Maker MV, so you move a character around and interact with the world rather than only reading text.
Are there any content warnings?
Yes, the developer lists warnings for suicide, disturbing imagery, and death.
Is there a downloadable soundtrack?
Yes, an OST download is available separately on the itch.io page.
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