⚠️ THIS STORY CONTAINS SENSITIVE MATERIAL INTENDED ONLY FOR ADULTS!⚠️
This game is 18+ and strictly for adult viewing only. Some of the content in this story is potentially triggering so please note the following themes applied in our game:

- Violence, Murder, Blood
- Physical assault
- Fictional drug use / Drug mention / Drug Syndicate
- Abusive and toxic relationships
- Explicit sexual content

Welcome to the official NIGHT/SHADE website.

The visual novel, NIGHT/SHADE, is a story about facing and overcoming the toxicity within interpersonal relationships as well as within oneself. This character driven plot explores the complexities of love and loss in the form of a romantic thriller. With the colorful aesthetic of synth-wave and the nightlife of a near futuristic city, NIGHT/SHADE will take you on a turbulent, passionate experience unlike any other.

Buy the game now on Steam and Itch.io!

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CONTACT

STORY

Why would a person take someone’s life?To protect? For love? When you are backed into a corner and have no way out, what will you do then?Sobena, 2040, the city of neon lights, back alley exchanges, and the echoes of underground clubs. Sasha, a 27 year old drug dealer, has found himself in an aimless cycle of indulgences that he has no intention of addressing.When he and his best friend, Mishka, are caught in the crossfire of a power struggle between syndicates, Sasha is forced to confront himself and his feelings in order to save those most important to him. The two of them must overcome their immense aversion to change or risk losing everything.


SETTING

The game takes place in the fusion city of Sobena. While politicians show face, the world of underground crime syndicates truly runs the show. Officers turn their heads the other way to back-alley exchanges, while murders by unknown assailants happen free of investigation if paid well enough. These are some of the many everyday happenings within Sobena's city limits.You either live quietly with these common occurrences, or, become a part of it to secure your status in this world.

CHARACTERS

Sasha

Voiced by Ryan Do

Sasha, a 27-year-old drug dealer. Easy going around most, he can be stubborn, selfish, and mouthy at times. He is very dodgy around being emotionally vulnerable and would rather avoid it altogether. He loves to laugh, eat fast food, and indulge the party scene. he is our protagonist.

Mishka

Voiced by Will Benzel

Mishka, a 28-year-old assassin who can be obsessive, arrogant, flashy, and cocky. He is very protective of Sasha. When he's not around Sasha, he's often spending his time training his body to keep up with the demands of his job as a hired hitman. He loves knives, arcades, and Sasha.

Dima

Voiced by Eddy Yeung

A natural born leader, Dima sits at the top of Strexa's hierarchy as overseer of missions, tasks, training, and communications with politicians. He is trained expertly in hired militia and field agent work, but has resigned that aspect of his business to become the Big Boss of the operations. He is kind, compassionate, and thorough. His kindness...may be his biggest weakness.

Roman

Voiced by Nick Koyama

Roman, leader of the crime syndicate Ecto and biggest threat to Strexa. Roman is egotistical and dominating and has little patience for failure. His tactics make him highly successful and dangerous. He is our antagonist.

Pavel

Voiced by Edward A. Mendoza

Pavel is an amalgamation of all things floral and of the most gremlin energy you'll ever meet. He is loyal, loving, trusting of his friends, and almost always smiling. He can light up an entire room, and has much love to give. On top of that, he's Strexa's top tier drug lord and an irreplaceable king pin in the industry.

Ada

Voiced by Jason Larock

Ada, Roman's right hand man and, as some call him, 'The Silent Hound', will always kill first and never ask questions later. He does what he is instructed to do without fault and without hesitation. He is extremely dangerous, do not engage.

Vadim

Voiced by Bel Rusape

Vadim is a very dedicated worker for Strexa due to his immense trust in Dima, as well as a devoted partner to Pavel. He can be quiet at times and is very level-headed, often seeing the bigger picture and helping maintain an element of humanity in a world that's lacking. Due to Vadim's skill, his job is to personally see to Pavel's safety as the lead drug designer for Strexa.

Tulip

Pavel's fat cat.

More characters to be revealed!

MEET THE TEAM

Thrill Switch Games is a small indie game studio formed by two artists. With NIGHT/SHADE being the first company project, we aim to bring our artistic vision to life by utilizing the expertise of other artists, designers, engineers, and composers alike. We want to make the content we wish to see in the world by taking daring and intense stories to elevated levels, and combining them with our passionate, skilled artistry. We can't wait to share this with you!

N/S TEAM MEMBERS

Creative Directors, Lead Artists, Creators, Writers
Logan Kesling & Chaz Grussendorf
Producer
Xib Vaine
Music by
Letl
Sound Engineering
Arthur Tisseront
UI Design
Vinty
QA Testing
Robin
Editors
Maddy
Kenzie
M
Programming
Luis Fernando De León
Voice Talents

Ryan DoWill BenzelEddy Yeung
Arthur TisserontEdward MendozaNick Koyama
Jason LarockBel RusapeMichelle Jin
Shellanin  

PLAY THE DEMO

The NIGHT/SHADE: You're The Drug demo is currently available to play on both Steam and Itch.io and is PC and Mac compatible.There is no NSFW content in the demo.


Link to Steam demo download
Link to itch.io demo download

PLAY THE FULL GAME

NIGHT/SHADE: You're The Drug is out now!

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