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Invisum Piscium 嫌魚 is a dreamlike walking sim about fragments of conversations and a deep craving for water fish haven't procreated in

I won't dive into why this is happening to me at the moment, you'll either need to pay me £20 or let me pay you to be my therapist to get that explanation, but I've been having some odd dreams lately. They're frequently temporally confused, mixing and matching people from across my life that should never have crossed paths. This has left me looking to ground myself a touch, so of course I…

Invisum Piscium 嫌魚 is a dreamlike walking sim about fragments of conversations and a deep craving for water fish haven't procreated in

I will not delve into the reasons behind my recent peculiar dreams, but I have been experiencing a temporal confusion of events and people from different parts of my life. This has prompted me to seek a sense of stability, leading me to explore Invisum Piscium 嫌魚, a walking sim that, while not directly about dreaming, focuses on the search for water free from contamination by fish sex.

Upon launching the game, it is made clear on its Steam page that Invisum Piscium 嫌魚 revolves around atmosphere and exploration, with minimal traditional puzzle elements. Interaction with objects is a key aspect, as items can be picked up and subtly influence the world around you. The demo begins in a bathroom, where a rubber duck greets you on the bath's side. You engage in conversation with the duck, which sets the tone for the rest of the journey.

The narrative unfolds as you venture into the main room of the apartment. Here, a plush doll-like woman expresses her mental anguish regarding the mating habits of fish in water, her anxiety over consuming it, and her yearning for distilled water. The story kicks off, guiding you through a series of encounters with various characters.

A depressed goth, accompanied by her cat plush, presents you with a cake as she feels emotionally drained. You then share this cake with a bunny girl, who meets a tragic end through an explosion. You revive her using an energy drink, and the exchange of goods continues. Along the way, ghosts float around, leaving cryptic messages for you to interpret.

The landscape extends beyond the apartment complex, with distant clouds visible in the sky, leaving you to ponder the boundaries of this surreal world. The Invisum Piscium 嫌魚 demo is brief, and its full game's size and scope remain unclear. However, it draws comparisons to indie classics like Yume Nikki and more recent titles such as nophenia.

Invisum Piscium 嫌魚 invites players to immerse themselves in its dreamlike environment, leaving the duration of its allure to be determined. You can experience Invisum Piscium 嫌魚 for yourself on Steam.

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