Rewritten
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Synopsis:
With only one weekend to get your aunt's bookstore ready for its grand re-opening, help arrives in an unexpected way when boys start magically hopping out of the books! Will you be able to keep peace between their eccentric personalities, fix up the shop and find love before Monday...?
A cozy, humorous fantasy romance that'll have you fall in love with reading all over again. If you can't pick a boy, pick them all! or give this quiz a spin.
Weird Little Beasties is a five woman development team of friends who make the sort of games we want to play.
Features:
- All original art and music!
- 5 possible love interests, 7 possible endings
- ~50k words
- Nameable, gender neutral protagonist
- Unlockable image gallery
- NEW: To celebrate our one year anniversary, you can now download a pdf with some behind the scenes art!
Characters:
Amos
A playful detective from a children's mystery series. Beneath his friendly exterior lies a highly perceptive mind (we hope).
Klaus
A mysterious knight from a pulp fantasy book. He's got some mind-boggling tales of heroism if you can manage to wring conversation out of him.
Morgan "Mac" Macallister
A grouchy pirate from a piece of classical literature. But maybe he isn't as scary as he acts. Maybe he's scarier.
Dr. Nightshade
A mad scientist from a midcentury science fiction novel. He has a low opinion of most things and isn't afraid to say so, but maybe you can find a place on his tolerable list.
Rosamel
A flirtatious poet from a German fairytale. Proud owner of the world record for number of love-at-first-sights.
Updated | 17 days ago |
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Rating | Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars (338 total ratings) |
Author | Weird Little Beasties |
Genre | Visual Novel |
Made with | Ren'Py |
Tags | Comedy, Dating Sim, Fantasy, Multiple Endings, Otome, Romance |
Average session | A few hours |
Languages | English |
Download
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Development log
- One Year of Rewritten!17 days ago
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KLAUS IS A CUTIE PATOOTIE RAGHH I LOVE THIS SM !!!!
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THIS IS SO GOOD IM IN LOVE WITH ALL OF THEM. I'm makinh so much fanart argghhghrg... Do you guys have any socials I am able to follow??? (The art is also magnificent im so in love with this game)
Thank you so much!! We’d love to see your fanart!!! Our instagram handle is @beasties.studio if you’d like to tag us in it!
God i love this game so much. the art is so charming, the premise is so fun and the boys are so sweet...I can't even choose a favorite. (Ok, that's not true. It's Nightshade)
Thank you for enjoying Rewritten! 💜
Came here for Klaus but fell in love with Amos along the way 🤭 Wonderful, wonderful writing, charming soundtrack, beautiful visuals... love this game! Thanks for the experience! 😁💖
Thank you so much!! We’re happy you loved it!
Of course! Will definitely be looking forward to playing more of your games in the future! 😊🥰
GOD PLEASE MAKE A SECOND ONE KLAUS IS LITERALLY BABY GIRL I MISS HIM
Unfortunately as of now we have no plans to do another Rewritten story (but we ARE working on a new project…)
I have ONE complaint about this game and it's that there's not more of it. I love these guys so much, especially Rosamel 🥺 he's so,,,, ueeueueuawaahhh
Thank you for blessing us with this game <3
wait ive already commented on this oh my god. well that tells you how good the game is LMAO
Haha we’re so happy you like the game enough to comment twice!
I've replayed this game so many times now and I still can't pick a favorite!! Thank you so much for making this <3
Thank you!!!
feels both and/or like found family, the description didn't lie, the game was crazy cozy heartwarming akin to a nice soup served in best balanced warmth (made with love that you can feel <3) the alternative versions of music based on the character you interact with too are nice, makes them more alive and with each of their background in the books to flesh them out? endearing, real feels and (dare i mention, caused me to shed tears the most in Nightshade's route surprisingly?) all of them turned to be more, what were once just neutral and from like-to-loveable. It was in this one rare of a gem where the characters are all... I really adored them, including the mc yes... (bless the aunt for granting a true happy ending with everyone). Worth to try and replay!
Thank you so much for the review!! We’re so happy you enjoyed Rewritten!!
every route is genuinely SO good i couldn't pick a favorite... just finished it but i know i'll play it again :DDD
Thank you, we’re so happy to hear you liked it!!
How old are the fellas?
We didn’t want to give any of them concrete ages since they’re book characters and all, but we consider Nightshade, Klaus and Rosamel to be somewhere around their mid twenties, while Amos is more in his thirties and Mac is the oldest, in his forties. You’re free to put them at any age you like, though!
oh sorry for asking then, thank you
No need to apologize!
I took the quiz and got Rosamel. I almost died of laughter when i found out he came from a german fairytail. (I live in Austria and of course speak fluently german). Five stars, like pop off girlypop.
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I recently finished all the routes and this game was a blast! Alot of love and passion has been put into this game and it shows. I loved all of the characters but I've definitely got a sweet spot for Amos. Can't wait to see what you guys make next! :D
Thank you so much! That makes us so happy to hear!
nightshade is my pookie i love him.
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nightshade is a weird little freak thank you for making him
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I have only played Mac's Route but OMG I love this game. It has me smiling and giggling like a little kid. I will say the ending does cut abruptly. I am unsure if that is due to my fault or thats just how the game ends but it is a tab confusing. Either way 10/10 game GREAT WORK
Thank you, we’re glad you’re enjoying it! And sorry, the game ending is definitely too abrupt 😅
Update: I have played it all and OMFG I AM IN LOVE. I stand by the fact that Mac is my favorite but they are all so amazing! Also the full ending is so great. Amazing work! I hope you guys make more games <3.
Klaus my beloved <3
Okay detailed review time:
1. Art style: I love the art style, it's so charming and it gives the game such a cozy feeling to it. The backgrounds were cute, and I loved the CGs! Each of the characters had such a specific style unique to them that I got an immediate understanding of their character.
2. Music: I noticed that depending on who you were with, the style of the music would shift. With Nightshade, the music had a sci-fi feel, and with Rosamel the music would have a light hearted tone. This was a really cool touch and I thought it was really neat, though the start up of the game's interface didn't seem to have any music so I had worried at first that I had the game on mute. So that's my suggestion when it came to music.
3. Story: I love all of them and after doing all their routes, I can safely say I have my favourites (Klaus, Mac, Amos, top three hands down because they suit my tastes a lot) but all of the characters had their merits and tackled their flaws in ways that felt satisfying. Even if they aren't my 'type' I still enjoyed their story a lot! Each of their stories were unique while matching their specific genre.
Conclusion:
This game is cozy on cozy. Turn off your brain and fill it with fluff. If you want to giggle like a schoolgirl, this is the one for you. Each of the romance options had a bright personality that felt unique and three dimensional. The moments they all have together particularly made me smile because it really made them feel lively. One thing I did note though is that when you finish a run, and the screen turns black, it kicks you back to the main menu. This can feel pretty jarring, so making it fade after ending would make it feel less abrupt when it ends. Each of the characters personalities are obvious straight from the bat with each of their genre's reflecting this.
4/5 stars, I had fun playing this! Klaus, please marry me.
Thank you so much for the big review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the game!! (And thank you about the notes on the music and the endings, definitely things we will keep in mind going forward! This was all very new to us so it’s a little rough around the edges)
this was so cute omg!! are we going to get any more content? <3
Thank you! Right now we have no future plans for the Rewritten boys, but we are working on other projects, so keep an eye out!
spanish trad when
Unfortunately, while we’d love for Rewritten to be available in more languages, we aren’t currently equipped for that!
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loved this so much!!! klaus is so cute, I love shy men tehee, the art is the cutest too!!!
Thank you! 💚
This might seem weird but I've been clicking random comment's users to discover new games and I must say you have peak tastes! Thank you for the discoveries !
omg thank u sm!!! that means so much ♡(>ᴗ•)
i love all my babygirls so much. dilf amos 4ever though LOL
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When I first started, I already had favorites. Which was all of the characters! I loved each and every backstory. Reading the story pages felt like I was reading a part of an actual book. I'll be re-running this game a lot more in the future! A 10/10 game in my books! Pun was intended! Though I did have a fondness for Amos, not to mention the other characters, they did catch my eye. I did the test and it said Mac, but I was surprised at my likeness towards Amos. He enjoys puzzles, sometimes being childish and silly, and is still smart enough to pick up on clues, even if it's in a silly film. When I read his detective stories I even put on like film noir background music to get in the zone. Despite my fondness for Amos I enjoyed every character. They are all likeable in their own way. I found each one to bring their own level of sweetness and it was adorable. I hope to see more games in the future! (that is if you are planning on making more)
Thank you so much!! And we do have more plans, so definitely keep an eye out!
This game was so good! loved playing through all the routes :D!!
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HI ITS IAN (i took your test twice cause i wanted Klaus)
I just finished playing through it and OH MY GOD. I should never have judged any of them by their looks and the little description you gave. My favorite is probably Rosamel (surprise, not Klaus). Spoilers for his arc below.
Genuinely felt butterflies when he asked for MC to take the cherry. AND GIVING HIM THE ROSE??? THE WAY HE LOOKED SO TAKEN ABACK???? MY HEART.
I can honestly kind of relate to him, falling in "love" so fast only for it to crumble and learn that it was never love in the first place. The little piggy part made me giggle a bit. He was so cute.
Glad you enjoyed the game (and Rosamel)! 🩷 Thank you for the review, it always makes us happy to hear what people enjoyed!!
SKJFAKJFAFHAFHAKLFACAQJLADLA FREAKING 11/10 WOULD PLAY AGAIN AND FEEL LONELIER THAN EVER AFTER THIS
WHAT THE HECK??? IM ABSOLUTELY SMITTEN. mild spoilers below!!!!
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for me, Amos was the most perfect and beautiful man that my heart instantly skipped a beat as soon as i saw him appear. and all the dorky moments with him????? had me giggling and blushing all to myself (and then being depressed later when i realized that i wont ever meet someone like him ಥ﹏ಥ ) HAVE YOU SEEN HIS SMILE???? WTH. JUST LOOK AT HIM.
Rosamel's route caught me off-guard ngl. the way he turned so genuine and was at a loss for words when he got a rose, im- ugh- he made me stay still on his CG for a couple more minutes than i originally intended to (his lines??? im sorry??? they're literally so beautiful????)
The others were sweet in their own charming way, but Nightshade won me over (maybe at the top alongside with Amos???) i loved the guy's confession when he blurts all his frustration out and then slowly realizes with horror xD he's such a nerd and im all for it
Aside from the sweet fluffy moments, the dialogue had me giggling and snickering at the banter the guys started everytime. everyone has such a good chemistry with one another it always makes it so delightful to read their interactions. (love how nightshade tries to tolerate the gang xD)
guys... ༼ つ ಥ_ಥ ༽つ when... when is your next work coming out... i need... more... amos...
blegh- *faints*
Aaa thank you so much for the big review!! This is so sweet we’re so happy you enjoyed Rewritten so much!!!
THANK YOU AUNTIE FOR LETTING ME KEEP MY FIVE BOYFRIENDS!!!!!!!
this was so cute literally every route was amazing I'm in love with all of them
Thank you, happy you enjoyed the game!!
AHHHHH i fell in love with Dr.Nightshade!!!!!!! Awesome game!
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this game deserves more! its so cute!!! I need more from this story and from the creator, please tell me they have more works.
Thank you!! We do have another project in the early stages, keep an eye out
THIS GAME IS SOSOSOSOO GOOD. Genuinely such an amazing time getting to know everyone and the ART?????? THE END ART????? AOGHSDGJSGFSHJGDHSKD I played this last night until it was like 2:20ish am and it was SO SOSOSOOSOSO WORTH IT AND SO FUN. I'm so excited to replay this in the future, and my friends have now heard me scream abt this game sm gdshjgsdjgks. The differing themes, ways the characters talk, the DESIGNS???? THE BACKGROUND ART????? Words cannot describe how amazing this game is <3
This is so nice thank you!! We’re so happy Rewritten brought you joy!!!
I cannot stress enough how much I absolutely adore this game, what the heck!!! I love every single one of these guys so much. At first I thought I would only end up loving one or two of them, but they're all so unique and beautiful I can't help but love them all. The art and the storyline are absolutely breathtaking, I could seriously replay this game forever!! I will be marrying all of these lovely men as soon as possible btw :3
Can't wait to see your future projects! <3
Thank you! Happy to hear you enjoyed our game!!
this was such a good time!! i love everything about this game, the art the atmosphere the writing the MUSIC (i got so excited when i realised everyone had their own little variation of the theme!) and of course the characters - they're all so charming and lovable. amazing job and amazing game, thank you so much for your work! <3
That’s so sweet, thank you!!
the cutest game !!! love love love all the characters and their routes they're all soooo special to me in different ways (amos and his playfulness... mac's laugh... rosamel's entire. Thing of loving so much and never thinking he'd be loved the same way in return... klaus absolutely sweeping me off my feet ??? ... nightshade my grumpy denier of feelings) and the mc also felt super fun!! short and sweet and utterly adorable!! a million stars !! <3
Wow, thank you !! We’re so happy you enjoyed Rewritten so much!!!
I was kicking my feet when I saw Amos and when I played his route, i wanted to cry on how cute it was!!! (=/u=) I want to fall for him more!!! Can’t wait for future projects from you <3 (This is one of my top 3 visual novels)
❤️ Thank you so much, that makes us so happy!!
I really liked this game, the art is adorable, the concept is really cool and all the characters and interactions are so sweet (specially the Amos route, i got so flustered/positive in the dirve-in scene. Thought I wish in his good ending he brought his kid too to live with us.
I loved it, it's so sweet. I wish there was more content of the boys (I need a five hour route for each of them, i will miss them dearly)
Aw, thank you so much!! We’re happy you liked the game! While there’s no plans to expand Rewritten, hopefully when we make another game, you can fall in love with those characters just as much 😉
this game altered my brain chemistry in ways i cannot describe /pos. i loved every route but amos and klaus have my heart <3333 also the art is SO good????? they all look biteable. looking forward to see more from yall!!!!
Thank you!!! You have no idea how happy your comment makes us! We hope you enjoy our future projects too!!
such a cute game! i love Rosamel sm, his route had me blushing <33 this game is something i could play over and over again (vince holds a special place in my heart as well) ♡^▽^♡
Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed the game!
all of the devs and fans are invited to Mac and i's wedding. no but i adore this its so cute!! all of the LIs are really well written and theyre all so adorable <33
We would be honored 💙 So happy you enjoyed the game!!
this was soooo cute omggg <333 the art was so pleasing to the eyes like !! the humor was absolutely great and the fact that all of the characters are so likeable?!?!?!? i literally played through every route, but amos and mac have my heart 💕💕 i hope to see more from you guys!
Thank you so much!! It means a lot to us that you enjoyed it!!!
I really enjoyed each route!!! The character's personalities and designs are beautifully made that I couldn't turn off the game!! 1000000/10 would recommend ʕっ•ᴥ•ʔっ💕
Aww thank you! We’re really happy you liked it!!
I found myself laughing a lot throughout all the routes. All the characters had great chemistry with the MC and with each other (even though they had very distinct personalities and preferences). If only opening or touching a book could summon such LI's in real life..haha. I thought I would like Rosamel the least because he seemed too over the top romantic and happy-go-lucky for me, but Rosamel became one of my favorites (along with Klaus). So great job on making the LI's extremely likeable.
Thank you so much!! This makes us so happy. We’re happy that Rosamel managed to win you over (; 🩷