Daring Academy: Chapter 1 Demo

You can download and play 0.0.1, known as the Legacy Edition to see all the progress in 3 years of development. This edition of 0.0.1 doesn't change the story from said version but adds smaller things like a smaller cursor, Discord Rich presence support, etc. Download the Legacy Edition build here, or select the Legacy branch in the Steam build settings to play it. Note: Any issues in this version will not be fixed. Saves in that version of the game are also not compatible with the Chapter 1 Demo, 0.1.0, or the full game.

Welcome to the world of Daring Academy!

Daring Academy is a wholesome fantasy sci-fi futuristic visual novel that faces important lessons in romance and self-healing while focusing on familiar everyday moments. Along with Amelia Sweet, the player has to face the outcome of escaping a terrible past while discovering newly blooming feelings towards each other in this wholesome story filled with emotions.

This demo includes the entirety of Chapter 1 and the move into Olis, the struggles of living alone for the first time, and more. Any bugs and issues regarding this chapter will be fixed in the full game. Please visit the full game's Itch.io page to continue to play Chapter 2 and beyond.

The full game will feature:

• Customizable first and last name, nickname, gender, and pronoun for the main character
• A wholesome and sentimental journey on self-healing and romance alongside comforting friends
• Setting option for allowing/disabling swear words and uncomfortable/inappropriate terms, allowing you to experience the story exactly how you want it
• 2 songs written by characters in the game
• 12,000 words of pure wholesomeness, or 1-3 hours in total

Story:

Lenny, Layla, or Lee Lullena (changeable first and last name) has always been a troublesome kid in the little town of Hora, enduring a painful past filled with abuse and emotional trauma from their parents. Determined to start a new life away from all the suffering, with the help of their brother, Lavell, and friends, after they finished high school, they decided to move into a new apartment in the big city of Olis with their 15-year-long childhood friend Amelia Sweet to attend college at the infamous Sacred Heart Academy. However, as you go through your new college life, you soon realize that the bond you have with Amelia may be more than just friendship. Along with these newly discovered emotions, meet new friends like Lily Cortez, Rose Wheatley, Elizabeth Robinson, Clementine Neonica, and Amora Luna, who are ready to help you through living a new chapter in life, whatever may come up. Will you take the chance and grow closer to Amelia or drift further apart romantically and remain friends?

Meet the crew:

Amelia Sweet
A young 18-year-old girl and the main character's best friend. Amelia Sweet tries to stay by their side to help with any issues or pain they may have, and 10 years later, their friendship is still as strong as ever. Amelia is often shown as a sweet and caring person but is often reserved as she doesn't wanna show her emotions to other people. She often spends her time alone, and talks to other people other than just her best friend.

Lily Cortez
She might have issues that she doesn't want to reveal to anyone, Lily Cortez, a 17-year-old girl, has been raised to be a sweet girl. Even though she is often shown as a shy person, and is often reserved as she doesn't wanna show her emotions to other people, she often spends her time alone, dealing with her weaknesses due to her mother's death.
Note: Lily Cortez is not in Chapter 1.

Rose Wheatley
When at home, Rose Wheatley, a 19-year-old girl, always thinks of having a nice and safe environment with Iris Wheatley, her younger sister, and her parents. A Portal 2 lover to the core. While Rose is generally an outgoing and active person, she usually spends most of her time with her best friend, Lily Cortez, to overcome Lily's depression due to her mother's death. Elizabeth Robinson While she is a fan of Porter Robinson, Elizabeth Robinson, an 18-year-old girl, is often told she is an angel, she's usually sweet, caring, and passionate about others but if she's in a debate, she will push it beyond her limits, trying every inch to win it.

Clementine Neonica
VANISHMENT THIS WORLD! If you feel weird about her behavior, it's common with Clementine Neonica, an 18-year-old girl. She is a chūnibyō, constantly living out her fantasies and exhibiting strange behaviors as a result. She's very open about them, and she claims that she has "Fast Movement" and "Hard Light Construct", and a crystal which "traps light in order to use her powers at night". Though she does her best to commit to her fantasies, she can break character, such as when she feels embarrassed or flustered.

Amora Luna
Popular live streamer known by the online alias "Amorable",  Amora Luna, a distant cousin of Amelia Sweet, is a freshman at Sacred Heart Academy. With a strong passion for content creation, Amora is studying videography to enhance her videos, streams, vlogs, and more. Despite her rising popularity, Amora remains kind-hearted, passionate, and dedicated to maintaining a balanced life that includes spending time with friends, family, and fellow classmates. Her ultimate goal is to turn her beloved streaming hobby into a successful full-time career without compromising her connections and experiences in the real world.
Note: Amora Luna is not in Chapter 1.

This game covers sensitive topics that some players may find upsetting. Please see in-game for more details.