Auld Lang Syne: Cat and Mouse

About

Auld Lang Syne: Cat and Mouse is a visual novel set in the floating island world of Granblue Fantasy. It follows Bidala, a priestess of the Cat Shrine, and her encounter with a mysterious claimant to her sacred space. The story unfolds through dialogue and choice, blending quiet character moments with a central mystery about ownership of a shared shrine. While it borrows the setting and some races from Granblue Fantasy, the characters and plot are mostly original, with only minor nods to the source material. The game stands out for its slow-burn interpersonal tension and focus on conversational drama. It released in June 2023 and runs on PC via RPG Maker VX Ace. With a runtime around five hours, it’s a short but self-contained story about conflicting perspectives and shared history. Developer quiesphere handles the narrative with a light touch, letting the cat-and-rat dynamic drive the intrigue.

Storyline

The story follows Bidala, the only priestess of the Cat Shrine. On a day like any other, she meets a strange visitor who claims to be the owner of her shrine... the Rat Shrine. Who is telling the truth, the cat or the rat? Somehow, they will have to figure it out...