No More Future
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
A game by Sedge;
With concept, character, and background art by Nik Rouz;
And music by Gator Tots, Eymon, and Hop-Skip & The Chewtoys .
Anything can begin, and end, at a moment's notice...
You're a young adult living in a futuristic America in the late 22nd century. Though you had a life, dreams, and aspirations once, it all got swept away once you were diagnosed with an incurable disease; now you're stuck in a hospital, living the last few weeks of your life in pure agony, unable to process this horrible fate that befell you.
Everything changes when, one day, you're approached by a scientist from the world's largest corporation, who offers you a chance to escape your dying body and have your mind transplanted onto an android "Synthetic" vessel; the only catch being, nobody knows whether the process works or not, whether you'll survive the Transition or ultimately perish.
With little holding you back, you ultimately accept...
...You awaken in your new body, feeling quite different from how you were before. Nobody can tell whether it's truly you inside the machine, or an AI pretending, believing that it's you.
Not even yourself.
In a world where technology's constantly evolving, advanced AIs are viewed with fear and suspicion and few things are certain, you have to rebuild your old life from scratch, convince those who abandoned you on your deathbed that you're still here, and ultimately figure out whether you truly are who you claim to be.
About the game:
NMF is a linear Sci-Fi Visual Novel where you'll explore a high-tech futuristic world as an android, meet all sorts of new people and reconnect with some old faces, and try to find the truth behind your existence and your purpose in this new world.
The game addresses heavy topics such as death, suicide, depression, anxiety, and existential dread. If you are suffering from depression or are easily overwhelmed by these topics, I advise you to exercise caution when reading the contents of this VN or refrain from playing altogether.
The game is entirely SFW, though there are some adult non-explicit jokes thrown in for comedic effect. There aren't, nor will there ever be, any explicit scenes or suggestive content in this VN.
There are fight scenes in the novel that feature non-graphic depictions of violence.
Updates will be irregular, but regular progress reports will be made through Devlogs here on Itch, through my Twitter, and lastly through my public Discord server. You can also check out my Patreon and especially my Ko-Fi! Every donation helps a lot, so please consider donating if you can! ^w^
With all that said, we hope you'll enjoy your stay!
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Install instructions
Installation Instructions:
- Windows: Download and extract the NMF PC.zip file. Launch the game with the NMF.exe file.
- Linux: Download and extract the NMF PC.zip file and launch a new terminal window. Drag the NMF.sh file into your terminal window and hit enter to launch the game.
- MacOS: Download and extract the .zip file and launch the 'NMF' application file.
- Android devices: Download the .apk file to your compatible Android device, install using file browser or your downloads window. Launch via the 'No More Future' icon in your app drawer.
Installation Notes:
- Android users may need to enable 'Install from Unknown Sources' setting in order to complete install.
- Do not attempt to make any modifications or alterations to the NMF install directory. Doing so may cause technical issues or software instability.
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Development log
- Build 18.1 + General Update38 days ago
- Build 18 Is Out!39 days ago
- Build 18 Out Next Friday!46 days ago
- Update on Build 18Aug 09, 2024
- Build 17 is out!Mar 11, 2024
- Build 16 Is Out!Jan 03, 2024
- Build 15.1, Bug And Typo FixesSep 15, 2023
- Update on NMFAug 21, 2023
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This update left a few tears on my face... Even now there're not a lot of people with a such noble goal like to defy death for everyone. And her story... Oh. Poor Mary... Life was really rough on her, but she stood as a rock!
OMG this latest update hits hard. Love it. Especially the end there. Poor MC, I know what that was, but they clearly don't. I hope they didn't miss the opportunity.
I am really enjoying this story your creating and I want to thank you for being the best introduction to VN's possible.
Thank you, and know that you will have my full support for any decisions you make.
I'M SO HAPPY!!!! I HAVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS!!! THIS IS ONE OF MY FAV VNS AHHHHH *explodes violently*
Me when update: :)
(And by the way im still mega salty about you not letting us call Nem adorable it is the mega unforgiveable crimes)
When I last played NMF 3 years ago I think chapter 2 was barely out, and I loved the heck out of it. At the time I didn't trust Itch due to me having a lot of security issues so I didn't have an account, but I was falling HARD for this game and the story it was telling. Keep up the good work, I have ALOT to catch up on!
UPDATE: So uhh, I may or may not have gotten so invested I read through it at work as well. I just finished the story currently available, and let me just say in my own language: Den var så jævla god. Så god faktisk at jeg sa ifra til faren min (M50) og alle vennene mine.
I loved everything about this VN so far. Looking forward to the future updates!
Me when no update yet: :(
I'm sorry there hasn't been a new update in a while. I'm still working on the script for the next main chapter, but my upcoming exam in early October takes priority. Once the update is ready, hopefully not too long after my exam, I'll be sure to update everyone on time.
Show that exam who's boss!
I have to admit I was nervous about reading this VN I usually stay away from morbid novels, But now that I have i look forward to the next chapter it's been awhile since I've been so invested into an amazing story like this.
My excitement is palpable as I await the next chapter of this story!, I have always loved the art style and the story is a great read!, I have read a disturbing amount of vns and this one has to be somewhere in the top few!
How many chapters are in this game?
Including those that have not been updated.
In terms of story, there is currently one Prologue, 12 Main Story Chapters, and 2 Side Stories (both canon, they're just from the POV of someone other than the MC). We are currently working on Chapter 13, which should be released sometime this month or early next month at the latest.
I'd like ta thing either At best; the transition works & your mind get digitized into a synthetic body. @ worst; the transition doesn't work so it's just an exact digitized clone of you.
When's the next update gonna be out?
Today u fluff butt
I'm loving this visual novel. I've gone through this visual novel more than any others. Definitely would rate this a 10/10. I just wish updates could be quicker, but I know what it's like to develop a game (not on itch.io), as it takes time and everyone has a life. Regardless, amazing work to everyone involved with the creation so far of No More Future!
Can I add language to this game?
Looking forward to your answer.
If you're talking adding translations to other languages, I'm sorry, but they're currently not our priority. We've already got our hands full developing the game in English, and lack the resources and manpower necessary to translate it to other languages we may not be as fluent in.
Then can I do that?
I'd rather not rely on people I'm not already familiar with to spearhead translation efforts for my game. You're still free to translate the game for your own personal entertainment, of course.
Thank you for your answer. :)
I haven't finished this VN yet, but I'm not sure if I ever will. Tho it is interesting, thee is just way to much writing for EVERYTHING that it takes about an hour for me to get to the interesting stuff, and then that stuff doesn't end up being that interesting. I can tell that curtain people will love this but Unless it REALLY starts to get good, its on pause.
Im at the part where we are looking at the Sentech tech, like a tour. Dose it get more interesting?
It's a shame the game wasn't to your liking. You've read more or less half of the game so far, so if even the more philosophical, political, or action-oriented sequences "didn't end up being that interesting", it's safe to say the rest won't be either. I hope you can find another game that's more in line with your tastes.
i was hoping u wouldn't be the one responding I'm sorry! 😭 I think it's just not my kinda story cuz i like the romantic aspects of story's, or friend ship. Cuz the part with George WAS really good
O yeah when i first saw apollo i was "you gonna tap that, and if you dont. i dont care its MY CANON NOW"
loving how the game goin
Well, I later solved the problem, everyone didn't worry, but I still hope to have more languages, thank you for your attention.
I've been having issues with the Discord server, it won't let me react to the message in the Rules channel so I can't see any of the rest of the channels. I've tried marking the rules as unread and then rereading them, I've tried marking the greek check as a favorite reaction to see if it'll appear, I've tried viewing reactions and tapping the green check there, I've even tried leaving the entire server and rejoining, but nothing has been working. I have no idea what's going on TwT
I'm really sorry to hear that. I'll try testing this problem with some friends to see if there's something wrong, we recently revamped the rules channel so there might be some issues with the bot. In theory, just clicking the arrow reaction once should be good enough. I'll reply to this message once we've figured it out.
One thing I should ask is: have you verified your phone number through your Discord account? If you haven't, that may be the reason why you can't react to the message. A friend of mine tried joining the server, and it wouldn't let him until he verified his phone number. Could be due to the server being a "community server" or something, not sure.
any progress on the next build?
Working on it! If you're looking for updates, consider joining the Discord server. I'm more active there than anywhere else.
Not to be a pest, but I can't verify my phone number because I don't have a phone..... Do you have any idea on a possible timeframe when the next build is going to be released?
Probably next month, but right now we're not prioritizing getting new builds out. I'm trying to get my degree out of the way, so that takes priority. Updates will come out as I find time to work on the game. If you want to know when the next build drops as soon as it's out (or whenever we next make an announcement), just follow my account! ^w^
if you don't mind me asking, what are you studying for?
There's something I myself find refuge in via the themes of this game. Leaving your past self behind, only for practically the whole world to look at you differently. Not to mention it, but, the slight amount of character customisation at the start drives this point home even further.
But, that whole relation aside, this is still one of the best VNs I have read in my short yet voluminous time doing so. The art; story; characters; hell, EVERYTHING about this game; It's all amazing. If there was a world where you could rate things six stars, I'd ask for another.
tl;dr, This is peak
Agreed. At least for me, I start questioning my reality, lol.
The music is really good and catchy. The art is great and unique. The story is great...but there's so much suspicion that Issac has of his new "acquaintances" that can be answered as innocent intentions, such as the recording of his actions kinda are necessary for legal safety and data collection.
One thing that is needed is when you get to a new chapter, it says so and how many chapters there are. I'm getting kinda anxious as I'm only three images away from having them all in the gallery and I have no idea how much more is left. I don't want it to end!!
The biggest thing that bothers me in the story is that you can't defend yourself in his world without being thrown in jail! Btw what species was Issac before he became a synthetic?
*Not me whos going to explode when the creator gets the time to update this again*
you did a wonderful job making this story, I wish you well in life (:
Great book, great characters, great story! I had always thought about how amazing this kind of tech would be but I had never thought about what growing pains it might have.
Honestly an amazing story and good dialogue, for a normal person it's a 10/10. I just got nit picky and hung up on the specifics, i.e. I ruined my own experience lol.
The prolog is too long and didactic, and I lost patience. I feel like it'd be nicer if it's not that didactic. Like, perhaps all those philosophical description can wait for after I leave the hospital bed?
I need the ost for this game it's such a vibe
The osts are saved in your nmf folder then game then audio. No problem.
Minor spoiler warning
*Isaac's dad's name is revealed to be Abraham Asimov, which in turn reveals Isaac's full name to be Isaac Asimov*
My reaction: "A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one"
meme reactions aside, in hindsight though, I feel like I should've seen it coming.
Where is it shown? I played through the full game but don’t remember seeing that?
In chapter 12, when Isaac and Mary are talking about their families while they are having dinner at Isaac's apartment.
What's the importance of this? Is that something that changes the story somehow or what?
Did you read the spoiler?
This game is in my top 10 best games (if you can even call it a game lol).
Fantastic story! I've fallen in love with each and every character, they're all so well written. The setting is really interesting and though out. Made me cry a lot... I'll be thinking about this for a long time.
when does the next build come out? i obviously dont expect an exact timeframe just curious to see if you have an estimate
I shared this on the Discord, but we'll be going on hiatus for a few months at least. I'm falling a bit behind on my Uni exams, and I have to prioritize those over the project. We'll still be working on new content, but not as quickly as I'd like. The Patreon's currently paused as well.
Oh! ok well thats definetly a good reason for a break!! hope everything is going well at uni! :p
I'm so excited too see more of this!!
wonderful build as always, keep up the good work!
Awesome game.
love all the little references in here, mary shelly, max stirner etc. a delightful project, with really cute art. and existential dread. :)
Not gonna lie, love this story. I loved it so much that I based the design and name of one of my ocs off of it, then realized how similar it was and changed the design and name. BUT THE CORE IS STILL THERE BECAUSE OF HOW GOOD THIS IS.
Honestly this is one of the best novels I've read. Even tho this novel has some fantasy elements it steel feels realistic and believable, emotional and gripping. Isaac is very relatable, the pain he feels hits so close to home and honestly I cried a little while reading... Also the characters are, something else, I've never seen such clever 4D chess mind games, they confuse not only Isaac, but me as well. The art and music is very charming and beautiful too.
Wish I could volunteer for synth testing program as well ngl...
I just tried out the game, by curiosity, but I ended up almost playing through all chapters in one session. (Of course, I didn't just speedrun the game...)
I didn't get to play it until now, probably scared off by the heavy topics warning, and having a lot on my mind lately.
However, I think this heavy topics warning is kind of insignifiant in the game. I'm not saying the warning isn't needed through...
I honestly got flabbergasted by this VN, in more ways than I can probably figure out. Sure, there isn't any paths/choices in it, compared to every other VN I played. But seriously... The ambiance, the backgrounds, the music, the characters...
WARNING Spoilers ahead
Most importantly: The combat scenes !!! They're just so unique and epic.
I love every details of this VN and can't wait for the next chapter !
I'm curious about why you say that? I'm still kinda looking out for that suicide topic... Not that I want Isaac to do that, but I think I might be getting closer to such a buildup while reading this story. Also I can't believe the world he lives in where you can't even defend yourself from others without going to jail....
I liked this game, and now I've got toasters on the brain. Thanks for making what you have, and I'll be keeping an eye on this for future content!
Spoiler-y, so gonna pad some space here. Play the game first, nerd.
I take the Newton's Flaming Laser Sword approach when it comes to abstracts like yuumanity, but I still enjoyed the back and forth between the characters in the story about trying to break down what it is and all the new things I learned about them as the story went on! Great job with that.
The concept of after-story content was something I never considered! It's a great idea! I enjoyed the little side things in there almost more than I did with our toasty friend.
... Now, if I were a toaster told not to make a scene that one time, I think I'd take the nearest willing pink and purple participant, have them spread their arms out on each side, and give them a piggyback ride while making airplane noises all over the aisles. Consequences be darned.
5/5 crunchy and good with butter