Before Dawn

Before Dawn: Visual Novel Dating Sim Game

A visual novel and dating sim game featuring original artwork, an atmospheric soundtrack, and mature stories tackling realistic issues like bullying and self-image.

What is Before Dawn?

Before Dawn is a choice-driven visual novel and dating simulator game developed and published by PadLOCKed. The game features an anime-inspired cast of complex characters, each with their own distinct personalities, backstories, and potential romantic story arcs for the player to explore.

As the protagonist, the player navigates challenging real-world issues like bullying, isolation, self-acceptance, and finding inner strength. The decisions players make throughout the visually-rich interactive story lead to different plot developments and one of several possible endings with each unique love interest character.

Before Dawn stands out for its atmospheric original soundtrack, diverse character-driven stories that deal with relatable emotional themes, branching nonlinear narratives, and compelling anime-style artwork. With mature stories that tap into psychological and interpersonal dynamics, PadLOCKed aims to deliver a thoughtful, immersive dramatic experience for players who enjoy visual novels in the dating sim genre.

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