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KITTYPOOL · Published by KITTYPOOL
8 user reviews — 100% positive (8 reviews) · 3 achievements
Last updated 3 Oct 2026
A point-and-click visual novel updating the classic "hero vs. demon king" fantasy into a cynical modern world where you can’t win by force alone. What defines a hero now? Will they be paid, or get any compensation at all?
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Adventure · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
Explore a modern twist on the classic hero vs. demon king tale in Shoestrings Story, where point-and-click choices determine your character's fate in a world where brute force isn't enough. Will they earn their stripes or end up with nothing but shoestrings?
About this game
*The in-game English text is machine-translated.
A point-and-click visual novel
Approximately 300,000 characters of narrative
A wide variety of mini-games
Retro pixel graphics
A smoking girl dragging around a TV
Sudden quantum mechanics
No "just parry" mechanic
The protagonist is a freelance writer named Lovecatch. Due to childhood trauma, they are unable to speak and have no combat experience. However, after saving a wounded, mysterious creature known as a Mamono, they are unexpectedly chosen to become a "Hero." Lovecatch’s mission is to "persuade" an entity called the "Demon King," who is said to command the Mamono, and bring an end to the 900-year-long war against these creatures.
Note: This game may be freely streamed or posted as recorded content, whether live or recorded.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS:
- Memory: 400 MB RAM
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
An Interview and Feature Article Have Been Published on Game*Spark!
Game media outlet Game*Spark has published an interview with the developer of "Shoestrings Story", as well as a feature article about the game."Shoestrings Story" Developer Interviewhttps://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/09/23/172683.html"Shoestrings Story" Feature Article https://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/09/23/172682.htmlPlease check them out!*This illustration was drawn to celebrate the occasion. Don't worry, nobody is being scolded.Read full article on Community Announcements (EnterTheName)Patch NotesOfficial
1.0.3 hotfix
- Changed the setting so the game no longer pauses while running in the background - Minor text correctionsRead full article on Community Announcements (EnterTheName)Patch NotesOfficial
1.0.1 Hotfix
Patch Notes 1.0.1 Fixes and Improvements Improved stability during startup and when loading save data. Fixed an issue where existing save data with some missing data would not be repaired correctly. Fixed an issue where playtime could be counted twice. Adjusted volume settings so they are correctly applied to BGM, sound effects, and voices. Adjusted the behavior of the title screen and screen transitions. Fixed display and control issues in the "Hello Girls" minigame. Fixed the trigger conditions for Keilw's event. Adjusted the appearance of some effects. Made minor adjustments to the opening background. Text Fixed numerical inconsistencies in the main text. Fixed typos. Corrected some place-name notation in the English text. Added instructions to Tips on how to exit fullscreen mode.Read full article on Community Announcements (EnterTheName)AnnouncementsOfficial
Released!
"Shoestrings Story" has been released!Read full article on Community Announcements (EnterTheName)AnnouncementsOfficial
Release Date Confirmed & Supported Languages
Release DateThe release date for "Shoestrings Story" has been set for Friday, March 7, 2026 at 22:00 JST!Supported LanguagesThe supported languages for this title will be Japanese and English (machine translation).As previously mentioned in our crowdfunding updates, the Simplified Chinese translation is planned for a later update. We would appreciate your patience.Should You Buy It?You will probably enjoy this game if any of the following apply to you:You like "moon" (1997, PlayStation)You usually care more about story than gameplay systemsYou have played at least one previous KITTYPOOL titleYou want to read a novel-style story about a hero and a demon kingYou have been thinking, "I want something interesting to play, but I am tired of roguelikes and FPS games. Is there a game that can entertain me almost automatically just by reading?"Let's be happy on March 7!Read full article on Community Announcements (EnterTheName)
