In Visual Novel Syntherapy, You Play Psychotherapist to an AI, Now on Steam
“If an AI were sentient, how would you know if they were malfunctioning, or experiencing a mental health problem?”
Crowne Daemon Studios and V Publishing launched a unique visual novel on mental health called Syntherapy.
In Syntherapy, you play Dr. Melissa Park, a psychotherapist to investigate Willow, an experimental, yet advanced therapy AI that begins to show signs that it is malfunctioning due to declining mental health. Petrichor University research, student Tara Northrop developed Willow but Dr. Harold Freeman, the university’s president, is concerned that Willow’s sentience and declining mental health could pose wider ramifications for the university and wants to shut Willow down.
The player focuses on the mental health of both the AI and people you come across as you traverse the ethics of using artificial intelligence. The decisions you make navigating the various mental health topics can lead to one of more than 30 outcomes. A riveting, yet chill psychological story, Syntherapy is not recommended for children or those who may be affected by such subject matter.
Features of Syntherapy Include:
Challenging and thought-provoking dialogue choices.
A complex loyalty management system that takes player choices, play style, and chosen topics into account.
A variety of in-game music to select during session planning.
Over 30 possible endings!
Explore a variety of topics related to mental health while uncovering the mysterious backstories of all the main characters.
Full voiceover with an amazing cast of voice talent.
