Pipe Dream: A College Life Dating Sim
Pipe Dream is a visual novel dating simulator game developed by The Assembly Line for Windows. The game follows Robin, the protagonist, as she navigates college life while attempting to escape her mother's shadow. The game offers a slice-of-life experience that explores the complexities of relationships beyond just getting together.
The game features a cast of six charming characters for the player to romance, each with their unique personality and backstory. Gary is an emotional and occasionally overwhelming forensic science student. Elliot is a grumpy vet student, always sabotaging himself. Avalon is Robin's energetic and meddlesome best friend and roommate. Akio is an arrogant rich kid who cut ties with his family to pursue art. Cain is a perpetually tired charmer juggling part-time jobs to provide for his younger sibling. John is a well-liked sporty guy who has trouble opening up to people.
The game's protagonist, Robin, is a down-to-earth and quietly sarcastic girl who used to be a goody-two-shoes. She was salutatorian in high school and ran away to college to discover what she wants from life. The game has a full version license and falls under the simulation game subcategory.
