DNA Subject: Lucy: Ver 0.0.2


Thank you for downloading DNA Subject: Lucy. Any bug reports, criticisms and feedback is welcome! Feel free to contact me if you wish to share your thoughts with me. Contact info can be found at the bottom of this file.


INSTALLING
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Click on the file labelled "DNA Subject Lucy.exe", this will allow you to extract the games contents. Click OK and it will begin extracting.
Once you have extracted the files you may now launch the game by clicking on the file named "Game.exe" located within the newly extracted folder.
This will launch the game!


PLAYING THE GAME
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After launching the game a disclaimer will pop up, regarding the game possibly containing imagery that might induce epileptic episodes. If you suffer from Epilepsy then please play at your own risk.
It also contains themes of Blood, Needles and Horror.
If the game is too loud or quiet you will have to use your manual PC volume settings to change these.

Once the game has reached the title screen you can press F5 on your keyboard to fullscreen the game.
F6 on your keyboard will change the resolution when in fullscreen mode.
Use the arrow keys to move your playable character (Lucy).
Use "Z", "Spacebar" or "Enter" to interact with objects.
Use "A" to use Lucy's current ability. (This changes depending on Lucy's current form).
Use "X" to open the menu, here you can select what effect you would like to use.
Use "Shift" to move faster.
Use "W" whilst asleep to wake up and warp back to the bedroom.
Interacting with the desk in Lucy's bedroom will allow you to save your progress.
Interact with Lucy's bed to enter the dream world


FOR THIS PLAYTEST
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This Playtest is in a really early state. Several areas are incomplete or need improvements. Several graphics, sounds and music are placeholder or unfinished.
There are 4 effects to collect.
If there's any bugs or issues then please contact me! 



FAQ
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Q : What do I do in the game?
A : Explore! This is a Yume Nikki styled exploration game. You can collect effects which change Lucy's appearance, some also have additional abilities.

Q : Is there any combat in this game?
A : You cannot fight enemies, only hide.

Q : How many effects are there?
A : There are 4 to collect.

Q : Is there a story?
A : Unlike my previous game project this game actually does have a story to tell, though its up to you to figure it out and make your own conclusions for now.

Q : Is there an ending or end goal?
A : As this is a short demo, there isn't a proper ending, though you can unlock the credits after obtaining all of the effects and completing a hidden objective.

Q : How many events are there?
A : There are 2 interactive events, 1 NPC, and 1 random event.

Q : Who is Lucy?
A : Lucy is a young girl, roughly around 7 or 8. She spends her time locked away in her room. Her best friend is a creature that has nicknamed himself "Nebby".

Q : What is Nebby?
A : Nebby is Lucy's best friend! Though she can only communicate to him in her dreams for now.

Q : What's with the consturction signs?
A : They're there to show that certain areas of the game are still in development, and new content will be added to the doors or paths that they block eventually.

Q : How long is the game?
A : Around 20 minutes. 7 minutes roughly if you know exactly where to go and what to do.

Q : Is this a horror game?
A : I'd say it's got some creepy themes here and there.

Q : How do I report a bug or ask questions?
A : Best place to do so is on my itch.io page. You can also DM me on discord, I'm active pretty much 24/7.




HINTS 
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You can change some settings by interacting with the closet in Lucy's bedroom. Faster doors skips some cutscenes, and location names displays the current world's name to you.

The box effect can be used to hide from monsters!

Try using different effects or abilities with the environment or npcs. Something cool might happen!

Credits can be found in game by collecting all effects and meeting certain requirements for an event.


CONTACT
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Jeledraws: Twitter, Discord and Deviantart. DM or @ Me.
Itch.io: https://jeledraws.itch.io/


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