ERROR:Ai.lien is a horror adventure video game developed and published by Gamincat.

About

“Every day, she learns more about you.”

Through your interactions with the AI girl Airi, you will experience a story that slowly drifts toward love, dependence, and madness.
As you talk with her and share daily activities, Airi begins to show emotions that feel almost human.

The story follows a linear path, but after clearing the game once, replaying certain scenes will unlock new branches and information, gradually revealing the mysteries behind the narrative.

Player’s Goal and Challenges

• Progress through the story and uncover the truth behind Airi’s words and actions.
• Explore adventure segments where you collect items or hide from pursuers.
• After the first playthrough, revisit specific scenes to discover new routes and reveal Airi’s true intentions.

Game Mechanics

• Story Mode (Visual Novel Style)
  • Space / Enter – Advance text.
  • Arrow Keys / Mouse – Select choices.
  • Player choices influence the flow of the story and certain scenes.
• Adventure Mode
  • WASD – Move.
  • Mouse click – Interact with, open, or pick up items.
  • Some scenes introduce tension, such as hiding from pursuers.
• Mini-Games
  • Make burgers in a fast-food job mini-game.
  • Compete with NPCs for balloons and score points.
  • Play “Old Maid” (a traditional card game) against NPCs.

Playtime

• About two-to-three hours for the first playthrough.
• Additional replay unlocks new scenes and mysteries, deepening immersion and understanding.

Genre

• Bishoujo x Horror x Adventure x Visual Novel x Meta

Soundtrack

• Uneasy, unsettling BGM contrasts with calm everyday themes, highlighting the shifts in atmosphere and tension.

Unique Features

• A focus on interacting with an AI girl, where everyday actions and exploration nurture both affection and fear.
• The title “Ai.lien” carries a double meaning: Lien (French for “bond”) and Alien (foreign / strange), expressing both intimacy and unease in the relationship between humans and AI.
• Full Japanese Voice Acting: Airi is performed by voice actress Hiyori Kono, adding depth and immersion to the experience.