Psycholonials
Psycholonials is an episodic video game created by Andrew Hussie. It is a visual novel with a presentation style reminiscent of Homestuck. It features second-person narration, as well as color-coded conversations between characters. It features a soundtrack by Clark Powell, which plays in the background during reading and cutscenes.
Plot
The plot centers on Zhen, depressed 23 year old girl living without work during the 2020 Covid-19 outbreak, and her friend Abby, a highly regarded online celebrity. After experiencing strange cryptic dreams of an immense shadowy figure, Zhen's average day begins to turn into much more. It[who?] delves into themes surrounding media consumption, mental health, depression, and internet culture, taking a more serious turn on topics touched on frequently by Hiveswap and Homestuck.
Chapters
- Chapter 1: Summer that Never Was
- Chapter 2: Pranxis
- Chapter 3: Wildcard
- Chapter 4: A Symbol of Strength
- Chapter 5: Stuck Pig
- Chapter 6: The Practice of Delegation
- Chapter 7: It Never Even Stood A Chance
- Chapter 8: Grinch Heart
- Chapter 9: A Sword and A Crown
Characters
Trivia
Homestuck itself exists with the world of Psycholonials, and was once a big part of Zhen's life. This is reminiscent of Problem Sleuth's appearance as a fictional work in Homestuck. This, therefore, implies that Problem Sleuth also exists within Psycholonials.