What it is
Symptoms of Devotion is a beta visual novel set in a hospital where nobody seems to recover and nobody has a clear explanation why. You play as a patient under the care of the charming but suspicious Dr. Medkit. The story mixes psychological horror, mystery, and romance as you start to question how much you can trust him.
From the developer
In the developer’s own words, from leerier.itch.io.
Some illnesses are harder to recover from than others.
Welcome to this hospital.
Nobody seems to be getting better and nobody has a clear explanation for why. As days pass, questions begin to pile up, answers become harder to find and something about the hospital feels increasingly wrong.
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Under the care of its seemingly charming doctor, Medkit, you might find yourself feeling a little more comfortable than you should.
But how much can you really trust someone who seems so determined to keep you close?
Symptoms of Devotion is a psychological-(ish) horror and romance visual novel featuring suspicious characters.
Please note:
This is an independent AU and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to PHIGHTING!, its creators, or Boggio.
All original characters and project materials are reserved to their respective creator(s). All rights reserved.
This game is currently in BETA . Content, dialogue and story elements may change as development continues.
Expect unfinished content, possible bugs, and future updates.
I have the writing skills of a toddler so please bare with me, this is a passion project so no monetiziation!
Editor takes
“The creeping unease of a hospital where no one recovers and the doctor's warmth feels like a trap is a beautifully unsettling premise, but the beta's unfinished edges mean the atmosphere has to carry more weight than the prose can fully support yet.”
“There's no hitbox to speak of in a browser visual novel, but the real issue is pacing control — with beta-stage content and no clear save system mentioned, getting yanked out of your run mid-scene is the one obstacle I can't speedrun around.”
How to play
This is a browser-based visual novel: you read dialogue and follow scenes to progress through the story. As you spend days in the hospital, you observe the characters and the unsettling atmosphere around you.
Tips
- Pay attention to small inconsistencies and repeated details, since the mystery seems to build on them.
- Treat initial charm and kindness with suspicion; trust is a central theme.
- Keep in mind this is a beta, so some scenes or dialogue may be incomplete.
- Expect a mystery-focused experience rather than a straightforward dating sim, despite the romance elements.
- Revisit after updates, as the author says content and dialogue may change.
Questions
Is this game finished?
No, it is currently in beta. Content, dialogue, and story elements may change as development continues, and some unfinished content or bugs may be present.
Is it free?
Yes. The author describes it as a passion project with no monetization, and it is playable in the browser.
Is this connected to PHIGHTING!?
No. It is an independent alternate universe fan project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to PHIGHTING!, its creators, or Boggio.
Does it work on mobile?
It is an HTML5 browser game, so it can be run in a browser on many devices, though the experience may vary compared to desktop.
Will there be more content?
The author states that content and dialogue may change as development continues, so future updates are expected.
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