Dysfunctional Systems: Orientation

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Dysfunctional Systems: Orientation is a text-driven narrative game from Dischan Media. You follow Winter Harrison during her first week at a school training mediators. The story unfolds through dialogue, sound design, and hand-drawn art. Choices influence outcomes as you navigate social conflicts and institutional oddities. The tone balances dry humor with moments of tension as Winter adapts to her new role. This prequel sets up the world expanded in Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos. The character interactions feel distinct despite minimal gameplay mechanics. Running on a lightweight engine, it works smoothly across PC, Mac, and Linux. A small but dedicated fanbase praises the dialogue writing and character quirks. At under five hours, it’s a brisk setup for the main series.