What it is
Hivemind: Monster Profits is a short visual novel set in Monster New York City, where you work middle management at a struggling business-advice agency run by monster people. When your busy bee CEO Bianca signs a merger with a bear company, office comedy and romance follow. It includes two romance routes, animated Live2D sprites, and partial voice acting.
From the developer
In the developer’s own words, from alekirser.itch.io.
Congratulations! You're employed .
You work middle management at Hivemind Monster Profits , an entrepreneurship consulting agency that gives business advice to the monster people of MNYC (Monster New York City).
Unfortunately, Hivemind's been down on their luck. Your busy bee girl CEO, Bianca, decides to sign a merger with a bear company in the same industry... And all sorts of antics ensue.
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FEATURES :
TWO ROMANCE ROUTES!
ORIGINAL, ANIMATED LIVE2D SPRITE ART by DatHoasi
Romance Scene CGs (currently updating with more) by Ppopotan!
Partial voice acting by yours truly
Around 8,000 words of written dialogue and story (Playtime: 45 mins - 1 hr for all routes)
Really cute office lady monster girls!
Alekirser 's debut game! I made this in around 6 days as a challenge to myself and streamed the process on Twitch :)
CREDITS LIST
Writing, Production, and Development by Alekirser, her crew, and Twitch Chat
Logo by GAN STUDIO
IN-Game BGM by Tiago Nugent
Intro BGM by Alex Coldfire
Animated Sprites and Character concept art by DatHoasi
CG Art by Ppopotan_00
Backgrounds by Raketenfaust
NOTE : DOWNLOADABLE VERSION COMING SOON! IN VERY VERY EARLY DEVELOPMENT.
Editor takes
“A charming 8,000-word office comedy with sweet monster-girl beats; the merger setup is fun, but it's an early build that ends before you're ready.”
“Snappy Ren'Py dialogue and quick route choices make for a clean 45-minute run; only two routes mean the speedrun tree is pretty thin.”
“Two romance routes give some replay value, but with only an hour of content and few meaningful branches, runs blur together fast.”
“The animated Live2D sprites are genuinely expressive and the BGM fits the mood, though the early-build polish still shows around the edges.”
How to play
Play it directly in your browser via the Run game button on its itch.io page. Read through the dialogue and make choices to pursue one of two romance routes. Since it is short, you can replay to see the other route.
Tips
- Try both romance routes to see different storylines.
- Read the dialogue closely—much of the humor comes from office banter and monster puns.
- Don't worry about a long time commitment; the full experience is around 45 minutes to an hour.
- Keep in mind the game is still in early development, so content may be updated later.
Questions
Is Hivemind: Monster Profits free?
The page lists it as a playable HTML5 game on itch.io, but the provided text doesn't state a price. Check the itch.io page for current pricing or payment settings.
How long is the game?
It has about 8,000 words of dialogue and story, with an estimated playtime of 45 minutes to 1 hour for all routes.
What platforms can I play it on?
It is currently available as an HTML5 browser game. A downloadable version is described as coming soon.
Is the game finished?
No, it is listed as in development and very early in development. The developer notes that more CG artwork is being added and a downloadable version is planned.
Does the game have voice acting?
Yes, it has partial voice acting by the developer, along with original background music and animated Live2D sprites.
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