Every Date Has Its Progs And Cons

Every Date Has Its Progs And Cons is a character-driven visual novel that follows Billy, a bull working as a hospital receptionist, as he navigates dating, identity, and unexpected connections with a newly-out middle-aged patient. The game presents mature, frank storytelling with explicit homosexual sexual content, strong language, and political discussion, so it is intended for adults (18+) who want a focused narrative experience. Players seeking interpersonal drama, candid dialogue, and a compact game jam creation will appreciate the tone and direction of this title.

Key Features

⭐ A character-focused visual novel centered on Billy and his relationship with a newly-out middle-aged patient.

⭐ Mature, unfiltered storytelling that includes explicit content, instances of bigotry and slurs, and political conversation.

⭐ Original writing, art, and programming produced by the lead developer with additional assistance during development.

⭐ Built for the 2024 November Game Jam, delivering a concentrated, atmosphere-driven experience.

⭐ Multiple credited backgrounds and music tracks that set locations such as the hospital, cafeteria, mall, theater, and suburbs.

Advantages

✅ Every Date Has Its Progs And Cons delivers an intimate, character-focused narrative for players interested in adult visual novels.

✅ Clear content warnings allow adult players to make informed choices about engaging with the material.

✅ The game jam origin gives the title a concentrated creative vision and a distinct authorial voice.

✅ Use of credited background and music assets helps build mood and a consistent sense of place.

Disadvantages

❎ Contains explicit sexual content and slurs; not suitable for minors or players sensitive to those themes.

❎ Political and cultural discussion may be divisive for players looking for lighter entertainment.

❎ As a game jam project, scope and polish may be more limited than larger commercial releases.

Development Team

Every Date Has Its Progs And Cons was created as a joint project for the 2024 November Game Jam; the lead developer worked on writing, art, and programming while Unagi provided assistance throughout development. Background and music assets are credited under various Creative Commons licenses, with tracks and scenes listed in the credits to acknowledge contributors.