Mycopsychosys is a visual novel horror game created by Delta Cat Studio that tells the story of a fungal weather crisis spreading through Spain. Known as the “sporestorm,” this strange biological phenomenon releases infectious spores into the air, forcing people to remain indoors and follow emergency regulations set by the Plague Control Department (PCD). The player takes the role of a citizen confined at home, facing unexpected visitors and moral choices while the storm intensifies outside. Each choice affects who survives, who is trusted, and how the story concludes.
Gameplay Overview
The gameplay in Mycopsychosys focuses on decision-making rather than action. Players move through branching dialogues and scenario choices, determining how to respond to each event. Different outcomes appear depending on whom you let in, what advice you follow, and whether you obey the PCD’s guidelines. Every action has long-term consequences that shape one of several possible endings. The sense of danger comes not from direct confrontation but from uncertainty — no option is entirely safe, and information is often unreliable.
Key gameplay mechanics include:
· Selecting dialogue responses that impact relationships and trust
· Managing encounters with visitors and assessing their intentions
· Monitoring communications from the PCD for survival advice
· Uncovering background information through environmental details
· Exploring multiple endings that reveal new aspects of the story
Setting and World
The story unfolds in a single household somewhere in Spain during the early stages of the sporestorm crisis. The environment outside is uninhabitable, covered in dense spores that contaminate everything they touch. The interior of the player’s home serves as a small world of its own, filled with messages, broadcasts, and personal belongings that tell the story of what is happening beyond the walls. The player’s only contact with the outside world comes through brief visits and communications, creating a sense of isolation and control that builds tension with each decision.
Player Experience and Strategy
To succeed in Mycopsychosys, players must read between the lines. The game rewards attention to tone, timing, and emotional cues in dialogue. Blindly trusting strangers can lead to infection or betrayal, but complete isolation might not ensure survival either. Each replay helps uncover additional context and alternative endings, encouraging experimentation with different moral choices. Strategy involves balancing fear with compassion — choosing when to open the door, when to follow orders, and when to question authority. The experience becomes a study in decision-making under pressure.
