Toroidal: Awaiting the Spring

Toroidal: Awaiting the Spring is a looping, choice-based adventure about reliving high school on a remote island. After a girl who claims to be a demon asks the protagonist to transfer to a school with only 10 days left before graduation and make it to the ceremony, the protagonist finds that simply passing the time sends them back to the first day. To escape the repeating days, you use dialogue to uncover a path to graduation and the truth hidden in the demon’s words.

The island and its mysteries

The story takes place on Takagashima, a remote island with a long history and strong traditions. You investigate the strange events unfolding there and the mysteries surrounding the demon.

Conversations and relationships

Conversations with classmates take place as card battles. Their outcomes affect each character’s relationship with the protagonist, and building closer relationships advances the story and reveals more of its full scope. There are 12 classmates, plus additional characters, to talk with, as well as special events that become available as relationships deepen.

Progress through each loop

Repeating the loop earns points that you can spend to improve the player’s parameters. Higher parameters make it easier to improve relationships. The characters and backgrounds use a consistent, cute pixel-art style, with character animations including blinking and gestures.