Merry Crisis

A holiday romance visual novel where a Christmas break becomes a crossroads of love, identity, and home. After a breakup, you return to your roots hoping time will mend a broken heart. Instead, you collide with a charged past, an unresolved ex, and a magnetic musician next door, all as New Year’s Eve countdowns loom. Will you rebuild your life in America or return to the life you left behind in Singapore?

Key features:

• Story-rich, branching narrative shaped by every choice
• Three romance options with distinct arcs: Nat, Shay, and Qiu
• Deep character customization that changes the story: play as male, female, or non-binary; straight or queer
• Choices ripple through relationships, unlock special scenes, and lead to unique endings
• Authentic LGBTQ+ and Person of Color representation across Singapore and New York
• Beautiful hand-drawn art and a cozy, heartfelt holiday mood with real emotional punch
• Approximately 12+ hours of gameplay and 240,000+ words for a richly told experience

Character dynamics walk you through a warm, funny, and sometimes bittersweet journey. Nat is your recent ex and current flatmate—warm, funny, and capable of reigniting what you thought was over. Shay is the neighbor with rogueish charm, a tempting distraction against heartbreak. Qiu, your aloof first love, returns at a reunion to draw you back into a powerful orbit. Surrounding them are a lively cast—family, a zany best friend, and a loyal circle that makes Singapore and New York feel alive.

The story balances laughter with real heartache, delivering a holiday rom-com that respects identity and experience. As you navigate family expectations, friendships, and late-night conversations, you’ll decide where home truly lies—whether that’s building a future in the city that never slows or reclaiming the life you left behind abroad.

Demo and release: A demo is available. An Extended Demo will launch Spring 2026, with the full game releasing December 2026. Created by a Singaporean queer developer, Merry Crisis centers inclusive storytelling, richly textured scenes, and a love-letter to both Singapore and New York.