Promises to Keep
Session Respect Score
"Story-driven visual novel about reconnection and second chances."
Minimum session
15 min
Pausability
At save points
Resume friendliness
Easy to resume
FOMO pressure
Zero FOMO
Focus required
Moderate
Session structure
Story chapters
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About
Promises to Keep (PTK) is a queer, furry, safe-for-work (16+) visual novel. PTK follows the journey of a post-college snow leopard after returning to his childhood home. After a year of wishful thinking, living in the footsteps of his past and the childhood promises he has yet to fulfill, he's convinced there's nothing more for him here. Then, disaster strikes. The current version has around 5 hours of content, featuring an original soundtrack of 15 songs, over 50 beautifully drawn backgrounds and fully-illustrated CGs, and nearly 100 unique character sprites.
A promise is the greatest, most significant thing anyone can make, in a reality where nothing is permanent. They are guarantees we make to one another, knowing that guarantees are fruitless; their existence contradicts the fleeting, temporary nature of our universe. Yet, they live on in the face of this futility. So, …
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Promises to Keep — Session FAQ
- How long does a session of Promises to Keep take?
- The minimum meaningful session for Promises to Keep is approximately 15 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
- Can you pause Promises to Keep?
- Promises to Keep uses save points or manual saves. You'll need to reach a checkpoint before exiting to avoid losing progress — factor this into your session planning.
- Does Promises to Keep pressure you to keep playing?
- Promises to Keep has no FOMO mechanics — no timed events, live content, or narrative cliffhangers. You can stop whenever you want without feeling like you're missing out.
- What is Promises to Keep's Session Respect Score?
- Promises to Keep has a Session Respect Score of 8.6/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.