Xin Ye

Infection is a text-based game built with Twine that explores the experiences of two individuals during a fungal infection apocalypse. The protagonist, Mark, is a loner who initially allows Amy, an orphan, into his basement for the food she brings.

Mark is cruel and untrusting towards Amy, but as the game progresses, players can make choices that either worsen or improve the relationship between the two characters.

The game aims to create a "character arc" for Mark and to make each choice meaningful and impactful.

I used a long time to balance the choices. It’s a choice game that I wish to make every choice matter and reasonable.

The story takes place in 3102 when humanity has reached great advancements in science and technology. The discovery of the small planet Corolla, located 4 light-years from Earth, has sparked a new wave of business opportunities for the Earth's billionaires. The planet is abundant in resources, and multiple factories and tourist destinations have been established on it. Earth often sends cargo ships to transport products and manned spacecraft to transport travelers to and from Corolla.

The players take on the role of passengers aboard a cargo ship called the Starry Sky, which is traveling from Corolla to Earth. The players are greeted by Moss, a service robot on the ship.

There are three characters to choose from, each with unique skills and abilities:

1. The Programmer: A skilled coder who is good at fixing things. Has 60 HP and an ATK of 30.

2. The Billionaire: A highly perceptive individual who notices details easily. Has 80 HP and an ATK of 20.

3. The Boxer: A strong character with a lot of physical power. Has 100 HP and an ATK of 50.