The Counter Gambit

The Counter Gambit is a visual novel for players who want a revenge story wrapped in campus drama and romantic entanglements. The tone is grim at the start but leans into wish-fulfillment as the story moves forward.

Story

After a decade of hard study, the protagonist finally earns a place at a top university, only to be framed for a crime in the library and thrown in prison. Stripped of everything he worked for, he has to claw his way back from rock bottom and find a way to turn his ruined life around.

Gameplay

Play unfolds through dialogue and branching choices as the protagonist rebuilds his standing at school, dealing with the people around him and deciding who to trust or pursue. Choices shape his relationships and push the story toward different outcomes, with multiple endings depending on how the gambit plays out.

Features

• Hand-drawn 2D character art paired with animated scenes
• Voiced dialogue throughout key scenes
• A school setting mixed with light sci-fi elements
• Multiple endings shaped by player choices