Homecoming: My Monster-Hunter Girlfriend

About

A short visual novel focusing on relationships and personal struggles within a supernatural setting. Players follow Ida and Xen, a couple navigating the challenges of introducing partners to family. Ida's anxiety about her past comes to a head when Xen insists on meeting her werewolf parents. Dialogue choices shape emotional interactions as the story moves between domestic moments and tense confrontations. The simple art style and direct narrative keep pacing brisk despite heavy themes. The game stands out for blending monster mythology with realistic conversations about trauma and commitment. Community reviews highlight its honest approach to mental health struggles without over-dramatizing them. Released during a horror-themed game jam, it subverts spooky season expectations with a quiet domestic drama. Most playthroughs last under two hours making it a compact but impactful experience.

Storyline

The shy werewolf lady Ida of the Bloodhounds enjoys the quiet of her apartment and the cuddles of her outgoing human girlfriend Xen Lovebird. The couple has never met each other's parents. Ida is forced to face her trauma when her girlfriend finally demands that they take the next step in their relationship and visit her werewolf parents