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Ferrule Instincts

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Ferrule Instincts

You’re Kayla Ferrule - And your birthday is in a week. However, your friend Miles Hector got in with some bad apples. Can you outsmart everyone and make it to your 20th in one piece? Test your instincts in this brief interactive adventure based on Yellow Optic’s Fool Me Twice.

Visual Novel Strategy Story Rich Choose Your Own Adventure Casual
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You’re the rich girl Kayla Ferrule - And your birthday is in a week. Unbeknownst to you, Miles Hector, your friend, got in with some bad apples, and they are coming after you! Can you outsmart both him and his mobster friends and make it to your 20th safe and sound?
Test your instincts in this brief interactive adventure based on Yellow Optic’s Fool Me Twice.

The Plot


To celebrate your 20th birthday, your friend Miles Hector invited you out to enjoy some quality time together. Your trusty butler Luna Syracuse is a little weary of you out of the safety of the Ferrule Mansion, and sure enough, a few mobsters managed to run into you. They surely have some designs on a high-value target, and Miles claimed he tried to keep them at bay for you.

Look into your decision-making skills, and choose the best course of action. Every single choice you make will help you celebrate your birthday with all the bells and whistles and avoid capture by some unscrupulous people.

A distillation of the central storyline from Fool Me Twice, take control of Kayla’s destiny and give her the life-saving hand she was too spoiled to develop herself.

What say your instincts?

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Original High-Quality Art


The same highly-detailed, vibrant, and rich 2.5D art by Nenetlitzi that graced Yellow Optic now graces the full story. Enjoy every single scene in crisp 1080p, which is powered by originals that are 7x larger for ultimate sharpness. Every single sprite and background is examined to the sub-pixel level, so visual perfection is guaranteed.

Original Story


Fool Me Twice defined the starting point of Yellow Optic. Conceived in 2015 as a text-based novel, it has been remastered and redistilled into a visual form that is both edge-of-your-seat while beautiful to look at. The same writer that penned the original novel re-adapted the tale for a new medium, so the every bit of vision is as present as ever.

Supporting Indie Artists


Ferrule Instincts was brought to life with the help of indie artist Pia “Nenetlitzi” Coppins. A portion of sales from every single purchase of Ferrule Instincts will go towards the artist. It’s not just a great experience for you, but also incredibly meaningful for the Yellow Optic team behind it.

Light On Your Wallet, Light On Your Machine


Yellow Optic was founded on the idea that stories should be fun, and it should not come at the expense of the reader. Enjoy an uncompromising experience at an affordable price everyone will enjoy. And its ultra-lightweight package (smaller than 1 GB) means you can easily carry an extra Yellow Optic story with you alongside your already-huge library.

Continuous Support


Just because it’s small and compatible doesn’t mean we’ll let it just sit there! We are continuously working on updates to brighten up the game, so the next time you start up Ferrule Instincts, you may find surprises that cause you to love it even more. Also if you do need someone to help you troubleshoot, shoot us an email!

We can’t wait to see how your instincts stack up! Let us know what you think!

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP
  • Processor: Intel Pentium
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM
  • Storage: 750 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: OS X Lion
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM
  • Storage: 750 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: macOS Mojave
  • Processor: Intel Haswell
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Supports 32-bit versions of macOS (up to 10.14 Mojave), full 64-bit support coming soon

Linux

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM
  • Storage: 750 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Processor: Intel Haswell
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Yellow Optic
Brazilian rating
10
Steam Germany rating
12
Content warning
This title contains cartoonish violence, with suggestions and threats of bodily harm. (It includes mobsters threatening Kayla, so of course, but spoiler, that's it) No blood nor any visible injury is shown in this title.
Features
Single-player, Family Sharing
Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Structured language support (1)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
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Buy Verdict

Watch — $2.99.

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Value Score

Great Value — 93th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 93th percentile. Priced as Market at $2.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Value Ratio Top 7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferrule Instincts worth buying right now?
Watch — $2.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Ferrule Instincts go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Ferrule Instincts free to play?
Ferrule Instincts costs $2.99 on Steam.
What genre is Ferrule Instincts?
Ferrule Instincts is a Casual, Indie, Strategy game.
Who developed Ferrule Instincts?
Ferrule Instincts was developed by Yellow Optic and published by Yellow Optic.
What platforms does Ferrule Instincts support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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