We developed AI2U for Windows and Mac, but some of our internal testers confirmed it worked for them on their Steam Decks! If you choose to download the itch.io version now, we'd love to hear your feedback on its performance 💖🔪 You can also wishlist AI2U on Steam if it's more efficient for your setup.
Please contact support@alterstaff.io for more info about your Steam deck and the exact issue you're running into when launching the game! We'll do our best to help from there. 💖🔪
Its fun for first 2 hours you can play it, than your tokens run out and you have to buy the game again... which is pretty stupid because chatGPT3.5 is free to use, so I dont know why we have to keep paying so much freaking money for a game that only has two levels and its not even done yet. The devs could at least give us 100 tokens a day but they're to greedy to even do that. like what are yall even doing with the money?? My advice for anyone thinking to buy this don't, unless your super rich.
ChatGPT3.5 is not free for API usage. I would know this, I am making a project that uses ChatGPT. It costs money for every time I reach out to the API and get a response back. Sure, it is free if you go hop on the chat site and just interact with the bot, but API requests are not free. And I am working on a student license since my project isn't monetized, not a commercial one, which costs more.
Way back before this release, you had to setup your own API key, but the game was free. I spent 9 dollars IN A SINGLE DAY playing the game. They are not being greedy as you put it, but rather they are trying to find a way to monetize the project in a way that is reasonable to them and the end user.
You know, looking at your account now. its crazy that it was made 25 days ago, and it seems to me like your only replying to people that are hatting on the game... your one of the developers aren't you.... you idiots got mad and now made a freaking alt account for this purpose, my advice for you guys DONT USE THE FUC*ING TOKEN SYSTEM CHAT GPT IS FREE stingy freaking game devs
Hey Bob, we got your message about the token system. We get regular feedback from present and prospective players about this feature, and we're actively looking into options and ways to improve it sustainably! 💖🔪 That aside, the user you replied to is not affiliated with our team, and we ask that you kindly refrain from pinging them on this matter.
Nope not one of the devs. I just made an account for this game, never used Itch.io before. ChatGPT is literally not free. You can go on chat.openai.com for free usage, but you cannot use their API for free. Literally not possible. I'm working on a project that generates characters for table top games, and their backstories are random generated by ChatGPT. Using ChatGPT 3.5 for that, and there is no free API usage that allows you to do that. You clearly, obviously do not know what the f*ck you are talking about.
It literally costs them money when you play it. The game reaches out to ChatGPT's API every time you send a message to the AI, and that costs them money. They can't make the game free, they would literally just lose money.
Hey Alan, are you running into trouble with the launcher? If so then please email support@alterstaff.io with more info so we can look into it! Please include your device specs and the email address you bought the game with. 💖🔪
Hi Joseph! Please email support@alterstaff.io and include the following:
- Your AI2U username - A screenshot or screen recording of the tokens you currently have - If possible, a screen recording showing how often the >100 warning pops up
Hello, the language option of the game's setting interface is only to change some tips outside the game into Chinese, and the character words are still in English. What should I do to change the character's language?
Hi Yanaohnana! While AI2U's UI is localized, we are still optimizing the localization for the AI text and voice features. The characters may still be able to respond to some of your messages in Chinese and other languages, but please watch for updates on the AI's localization! 💖🔪
Hi Jason! AI2U is in its earliest beta stage, so we will continue working to improve it. 💖🔪 As we focus our efforts on improving different aspects, please share examples or comparisons of what worked better for you in the original! We'll note your feedback to support our development efforts and make the experience on par with YAGS.
YAGS is free but also requires paying for ChatGPT or having an active trial with OpenAI. AI2U is more streamlined and allows players to jump straight into chatting with the AI without grabbing any API keys. 💖🔪
If downloading YAGS' 32-bit version didn't work on your device, it could indicate a device incompatibility issue. Try on a different computer if you can; we can also help troubleshoot on our Discord server if you share more info with us there!
I am having a headache with this game, she's barely responding to anything (when she does she's extremely repetitive.) She'll say things like "she wants to play a game" but then doesnt do anything, she'll just stand there, and for some reason this game has a really hard time picking up words.
Hi gasmime! Thanks for sharing with us. The AI has some fixed and limited interactions outside of the chat feature, but at this stage, we can recommend using asterisks to indicate an action, and she'll likely play along! For example:
Catgirl: "What game should we play together, senpai?"
gasmime: "Let's play our favorite retro games on console! *plops on the sofa and starts playing {insert game title here}*
From there, she might follow your lead or occasionally try to draw your attention to something else. Give it a shot! If you share examples of the game struggling to pick up words then we'd be happy to look into it so we can improve that aspect for you and all players. 💖🔪
Bug: I still have over 2000 tokens but any time i start a game a pop up says I have less than 100 tokens. Then every drawer closet or door can not be clicked. Only loose items on tables or shelves can be picked up. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling.
Thanks for letting us know! This counts as an account issue, so please email support@alterstaff.io and include your AI2U username and the redemption code you received via itch.io. We'll help investigate from there! 💖🔪
I had problems with the launcher launching. I had to go into properties and click "unblock" and that allowed it to run. In case anyone else has this problem.
I agree with others, using our own API. I feel the AI is too restrictive to comments, and she repeats herself a lot. I feel the responses were better, or less restrictive in yandere simulator.
Also if she could do what she says, like, leaving the area. Hide and seek is a bummer when she doesn't go hide.
EddieVR is what brought me here, you can watch his video to see some of the problems mentioned.
Hi Sinned! Thanks for the input and reporting the launcher issue. Please forward us a screenshot or recording of your steps to unblock the launcher, and include your device specs! You can reach us via support@alterstaff.io 💖🔪 We've noted your feedback on API preference and the AI's behavior for our dev efforts.
Hello! 💖🔪 When you buy the game, you'll get 10,000 tokens. These tokens cover 4 to 8.5 hours of gameplay and chats with the AI. Once your tokens run out, you can repurchase the game to get another 10K tokens. We'll always consider player feedback on this setup to see how it's working for everyone!
Hi Kurse! The price you paid for the game covers about 4 to 8.5 hours of unique chats with the AI in your playthroughs. Any additional costs you choose to pay will replenish your chats if you want to play more! Let us know if you have any questions. 💖🔪
Hi! Love the concept. Do you have any plans to support people utilizing local/other AI models, ala chatgpt/claude keys as with the demo's openAI support? Keeping an eye on this, and will probably snag it soonish!
Thanks for the support, Kyowa! The open beta is kicking off with our current setup but we may explore more LLM options in the future. We look forward to you snagging the game so the catgirl can snag you back! 💖🔪
If you ever plan on supporting local models, you might want to use the OpenAI API with the ability to change the proxy server so it can be used by many different open source LLM backends like Oobabooga's text-generation-webui etc. (Koboldcpp had it's own API but Ollama has partial OpenAI API support)
Hi! You should be able to find your codes by going to your profile on itch.io and clicking Download under each copy you purchased. The game key should be in the Download link for each respective copy. 💖🔪 If you can't find your codes, please email support@alterstaff.io so we can look into it for you!
Thanks for confirming it's a persistent issue on your device! Please try un-and-reinstalling the game to see if anything changes. If the glitch doesn't resolve after that, please share your device specs so we can investigate; you can find your specs on PC by going to Settings or on Mac by going to General Settings.
At the moment, AI2U is only available on Windows and Mac. We'll share more details about how the version Steam works closer to its release. 💖🔪
If you're interested in collaborating on translation/localization, please email support@alterstaff.io and include relevant experience and the language(s) you have in mind!
Hi Saturn! 🪐🎮 Does the cauldron glitch every time you play this level? Or was this a one-off thing? Our witch must know if this is a bug we should squash or one she can use as an ingredient in her potion recipes. 😸
Thanks for the follow-up and feedback on tokens! We recommend adjusting your graphics in Settings on the title screen to correct the missing furniture glitch. Please let us know if that works!
We can look further into the glitch if you share the following:
- If you can interact with the cauldron (despite it being invisible)
- Kindly share your device specs with us. You can find your specs on PC by going to Settings or Mac by going to General Settings.
Feel free to reply here or email support@alterstaff.io if you prefer. 💖🔪
Thanks for the update! 7 to 8 GB should be enough to run AI2U on your computer. Please email support@alterstaff.io if we can be of further assistance! 💖🔪
1. When capped at 2800 tokens exactly, you get a warning message that you have less than 100 (I believe) tokens remaining. When this message pops up, Inventory completely breaks and cannot use any items and can only talk to AI without tokens being used.
2. On map 2, every item you click on- it uses up so many tokens and ended up using more than 4,000 in the span of 20 minutes sadly due to the AI talking whenever I pick up anything.
3. I recommend a feature where the player can add their own Microsoft Azure and ChatGPT API for a minor fee for ya'lls time on implementing the code and Just keep 'purchase tokens' on by default unless the player wants to edit their own game for cheaper in their case.
Like I said, I love the game and unfortunately did not get enough playtime so definitely buying more keys.
Hi Sakata! Thanks for supporting AI2U and pinpointing the bugs you've experienced this early into the beta. 💖🔪 For the issues you're running into with tokens and your inventory crashing, please email support@alterstaff.io and include the following:
Your username on AI2U
Your device specs
If possible, a screen recording and/or screenshots of the issue would be beneficial for our troubleshooting efforts
I agree with the suggestion from your third point; people with keys and tokens for azure and chatgpt for use like they did for the first game should be able to use them in this one. happy to pay $10 for the game if I could use mine in this one, but with the way it works currently, I'm still debating it.
It feels like the devs are over charging for the tokens. Is it worth 10 dollars, yeah if it was a 10 dollar purchase and done. I used 2k tokens in roughly 30 minutes meaning you get about 5 hours of gameplay for 10 dollars then you must repurchase. I preferred it when you could use your open AI key and play the game for much cheaper.
Thank you for the feedback! 💖🔪 Comparing your experience between YAGS and AI2U is valuable to our dev team. This is the first version of the open beta for AI2U, and we'll consider your feedback and others as we continue developing the game.
Appreciate that. I hope you can find a fair balance because honestly I very much enjoy your game. If you fix the monetization I'll be sure to update my comment.
I cannot believe how much Her AI has improved! She is actually really smart! Also the art style is just GORGEOUS! I already loved the Demo Version but that.. THAT IS JUST ANOTHER LEVEL!❤️🔥👑
I'm really enjoying the game so far, and I hope that in the future, it might become free like YAGS. It's been a fun experience, and making it free could also help prevent piracy from third-party sites. This would make it easier for new players to join after the beta test or early release. I also want to express my support and hope that you don't face any backlash for this decision, as I understand it's not something you control.
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is it / will it be compatible on the Steam Deck? (Since that’s where I play most of my games)
We developed AI2U for Windows and Mac, but some of our internal testers confirmed it worked for them on their Steam Decks! If you choose to download the itch.io version now, we'd love to hear your feedback on its performance 💖🔪 You can also wishlist AI2U on Steam if it's more efficient for your setup.
Could you get your internal testers to explain to me how they got it to work on Steam Deck? I bought the itch.io version but can’t figure it out 😅
Please contact support@alterstaff.io for more info about your Steam deck and the exact issue you're running into when launching the game! We'll do our best to help from there. 💖🔪
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Its fun for first 2 hours you can play it, than your tokens run out and you have to buy the game again... which is pretty stupid because chatGPT3.5 is free to use, so I dont know why we have to keep paying so much freaking money for a game that only has two levels and its not even done yet. The devs could at least give us 100 tokens a day but they're to greedy to even do that. like what are yall even doing with the money?? My advice for anyone thinking to buy this don't, unless your super rich.
ChatGPT3.5 is not free for API usage. I would know this, I am making a project that uses ChatGPT. It costs money for every time I reach out to the API and get a response back. Sure, it is free if you go hop on the chat site and just interact with the bot, but API requests are not free. And I am working on a student license since my project isn't monetized, not a commercial one, which costs more.
Way back before this release, you had to setup your own API key, but the game was free. I spent 9 dollars IN A SINGLE DAY playing the game. They are not being greedy as you put it, but rather they are trying to find a way to monetize the project in a way that is reasonable to them and the end user.
don't care didn't ask + ratio
You know, looking at your account now. its crazy that it was made 25 days ago, and it seems to me like your only replying to people that are hatting on the game... your one of the developers aren't you.... you idiots got mad and now made a freaking alt account for this purpose, my advice for you guys DONT USE THE FUC*ING TOKEN SYSTEM CHAT GPT IS FREE stingy freaking game devs
Hey Bob, we got your message about the token system. We get regular feedback from present and prospective players about this feature, and we're actively looking into options and ways to improve it sustainably! 💖🔪 That aside, the user you replied to is not affiliated with our team, and we ask that you kindly refrain from pinging them on this matter.
Nope not one of the devs. I just made an account for this game, never used Itch.io before. ChatGPT is literally not free. You can go on chat.openai.com for free usage, but you cannot use their API for free. Literally not possible. I'm working on a project that generates characters for table top games, and their backstories are random generated by ChatGPT. Using ChatGPT 3.5 for that, and there is no free API usage that allows you to do that. You clearly, obviously do not know what the f*ck you are talking about.
MAKE IT FREE PLS
I don't know if it's gonna be free or not
Just be patient
ok i js wanna play it soo bad
It literally costs them money when you play it. The game reaches out to ChatGPT's API every time you send a message to the AI, and that costs them money. They can't make the game free, they would literally just lose money.
the funniest part was the girl friend saying "i'm your cutie patootie girlfriend"
she is tho 💖🔪 She is totally not threatening us with a sharp and potentially lethal object as we agree with her statement.
Hey Alan, are you running into trouble with the launcher? If so then please email support@alterstaff.io with more info so we can look into it! Please include your device specs and the email address you bought the game with. 💖🔪
Bug: Whenever i reach around 2800-2900 tokens whenever i go into catgirls apartment it says warning 100 tokens and cant click on any doors any help?
Hi Joseph! Please email support@alterstaff.io and include the following:
- Your AI2U username
- A screenshot or screen recording of the tokens you currently have
- If possible, a screen recording showing how often the >100 warning pops up
We'll help look into it from there. Thank you!
okay thanks so much ive just sent a email
Forgot to drop this here! Hope you enjoy, it's in spanish but with english subtitles 😉
Hello, the language option of the game's setting interface is only to change some tips outside the game into Chinese, and the character words are still in English. What should I do to change the character's language?
Hi Yanaohnana! While AI2U's UI is localized, we are still optimizing the localization for the AI text and voice features. The characters may still be able to respond to some of your messages in Chinese and other languages, but please watch for updates on the AI's localization! 💖🔪
this is worse then the og
Hi Jason! AI2U is in its earliest beta stage, so we will continue working to improve it. 💖🔪 As we focus our efforts on improving different aspects, please share examples or comparisons of what worked better for you in the original! We'll note your feedback to support our development efforts and make the experience on par with YAGS.
atleast the og was free but even it didnt work for my win32
YAGS is free but also requires paying for ChatGPT or having an active trial with OpenAI. AI2U is more streamlined and allows players to jump straight into chatting with the AI without grabbing any API keys. 💖🔪
If downloading YAGS' 32-bit version didn't work on your device, it could indicate a device incompatibility issue. Try on a different computer if you can; we can also help troubleshoot on our Discord server if you share more info with us there!
I am having a headache with this game, she's barely responding to anything (when she does she's extremely repetitive.) She'll say things like "she wants to play a game" but then doesnt do anything, she'll just stand there, and for some reason this game has a really hard time picking up words.
Hi gasmime! Thanks for sharing with us. The AI has some fixed and limited interactions outside of the chat feature, but at this stage, we can recommend using asterisks to indicate an action, and she'll likely play along! For example:
Catgirl: "What game should we play together, senpai?"
gasmime: "Let's play our favorite retro games on console! *plops on the sofa and starts playing {insert game title here}*
From there, she might follow your lead or occasionally try to draw your attention to something else. Give it a shot! If you share examples of the game struggling to pick up words then we'd be happy to look into it so we can improve that aspect for you and all players. 💖🔪
Bug: I still have over 2000 tokens but any time i start a game a pop up says I have less than 100 tokens. Then every drawer closet or door can not be clicked. Only loose items on tables or shelves can be picked up. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling.
Thanks for letting us know! This counts as an account issue, so please email support@alterstaff.io and include your AI2U username and the redemption code you received via itch.io. We'll help investigate from there! 💖🔪
I had problems with the launcher launching. I had to go into properties and click "unblock" and that allowed it to run. In case anyone else has this problem.
I agree with others, using our own API. I feel the AI is too restrictive to comments, and she repeats herself a lot. I feel the responses were better, or less restrictive in yandere simulator.
Also if she could do what she says, like, leaving the area. Hide and seek is a bummer when she doesn't go hide.
EddieVR is what brought me here, you can watch his video to see some of the problems mentioned.
Hi Sinned! Thanks for the input and reporting the launcher issue. Please forward us a screenshot or recording of your steps to unblock the launcher, and include your device specs! You can reach us via support@alterstaff.io 💖🔪 We've noted your feedback on API preference and the AI's behavior for our dev efforts.
Hi, question.
Do I need to rebuy the game every time if I run out of tokens or is there a form of "daily" token thing?
Hello! 💖🔪 When you buy the game, you'll get 10,000 tokens. These tokens cover 4 to 8.5 hours of gameplay and chats with the AI. Once your tokens run out, you can repurchase the game to get another 10K tokens. We'll always consider player feedback on this setup to see how it's working for everyone!
Payed $10 to play a game I can't play unless I pay more? Def not worth.
Hi Kurse! The price you paid for the game covers about 4 to 8.5 hours of unique chats with the AI in your playthroughs. Any additional costs you choose to pay will replenish your chats if you want to play more! Let us know if you have any questions. 💖🔪
Hi! Love the concept. Do you have any plans to support people utilizing local/other AI models, ala chatgpt/claude keys as with the demo's openAI support? Keeping an eye on this, and will probably snag it soonish!
Thanks for the support, Kyowa! The open beta is kicking off with our current setup but we may explore more LLM options in the future. We look forward to you snagging the game so the catgirl can snag you back! 💖🔪
If you ever plan on supporting local models, you might want to use the OpenAI API with the ability to change the proxy server so it can be used by many different open source LLM backends like Oobabooga's text-generation-webui etc. (Koboldcpp had it's own API but Ollama has partial OpenAI API support)
Maomeno, I hope that for the launch on Steam, apart from solving bugs and inconsistencies, they are flexible with the issue of Tokens. xd
where is the code i purchase this twice
Hi! You should be able to find your codes by going to your profile on itch.io and clicking Download under each copy you purchased. The game key should be in the Download link for each respective copy. 💖🔪 If you can't find your codes, please email support@alterstaff.io so we can look into it for you!
still not working
Thanks for confirming it's a persistent issue on your device! Please try un-and-reinstalling the game to see if anything changes. If the glitch doesn't resolve after that, please share your device specs so we can investigate; you can find your specs on PC by going to Settings or on Mac by going to General Settings.
Can I play this game on Linux?
Will there be a Linux version?
When the game is finally released on steam,do we need tokens anymore?
Do you need translations for other languages?
I can provide translation if you ever need it！🥺
At the moment, AI2U is only available on Windows and Mac. We'll share more details about how the version Steam works closer to its release. 💖🔪
If you're interested in collaborating on translation/localization, please email support@alterstaff.io and include relevant experience and the language(s) you have in mind!
That’s great! I have sent an email to you😙
Hi Saturn! 🪐🎮 Does the cauldron glitch every time you play this level? Or was this a one-off thing? Our witch must know if this is a bug we should squash or one she can use as an ingredient in her potion recipes. 😸
Hello alterstaff yes it does happen everytime i play the level
Thanks for the follow-up and feedback on tokens! We recommend adjusting your graphics in Settings on the title screen to correct the missing furniture glitch. Please let us know if that works!
We can look further into the glitch if you share the following:
- If you can interact with the cauldron (despite it being invisible)
- Kindly share your device specs with us. You can find your specs on PC by going to Settings or Mac by going to General Settings.
Feel free to reply here or email support@alterstaff.io if you prefer. 💖🔪
Ok nevermind I looked into the logs and saw that it was due to the lack of disk space lol
Thanks for the update! 7 to 8 GB should be enough to run AI2U on your computer. Please email support@alterstaff.io if we can be of further assistance! 💖🔪
But i do have another question, is there any way to examine the secrets of the secret room of the Cat Girl without instantly getting murdered by her?
There also seems to be an option/achievement to leave the apartment together, which goes against the AI's coding
There are multiple unique endings in both AI2U levels! You might unlock some well-kept secrets by solving puzzles and strategically using your words 😼
ass, that's all
Great game and will always have my support.
Have a couple things to say:
1. When capped at 2800 tokens exactly, you get a warning message that you have less than 100 (I believe) tokens remaining. When this message pops up, Inventory completely breaks and cannot use any items and can only talk to AI without tokens being used.
2. On map 2, every item you click on- it uses up so many tokens and ended up using more than 4,000 in the span of 20 minutes sadly due to the AI talking whenever I pick up anything.
3. I recommend a feature where the player can add their own Microsoft Azure and ChatGPT API for a minor fee for ya'lls time on implementing the code and Just keep 'purchase tokens' on by default unless the player wants to edit their own game for cheaper in their case.
Like I said, I love the game and unfortunately did not get enough playtime so definitely buying more keys.
Hi Sakata! Thanks for supporting AI2U and pinpointing the bugs you've experienced this early into the beta. 💖🔪 For the issues you're running into with tokens and your inventory crashing, please email support@alterstaff.io and include the following:
I agree with the suggestion from your third point; people with keys and tokens for azure and chatgpt for use like they did for the first game should be able to use them in this one. happy to pay $10 for the game if I could use mine in this one, but with the way it works currently, I'm still debating it.
It looks cool but it cost money 🙁
i would download it if it was for Android too,for free but it looks cool tho🙂
I don't really have money and i don't wanna spend it on this and i can't play the older version.
It wont let me play cause i dont have enough tokens, i am forced to pay extra to be able to play the game?
edit: i forgot about the importent file..
Hi! If you still need help with your tokens, please email support@alterstaff.io, and we'll look into it. Make sure to include the following:
Thank you~ 😺🔪
i LOVE it..!
How do I find basil?
Having a token system is actually wild. A one time 10 dollar purchase wouldve been enough for what you get, but having to repurchase tokens is crazy.
Looked really interesting and a lot of fun after playing the 1st game but this will be a massive pass for me.
Yes, I wonder if this will be removed when the game is released at least. D:
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on AI2U's token system! We've noted your comment as feedback for consideration as we continue developing the game.
its bad?
is the launcher supposed to open the game, or...?
EDIT: I kind of want my money back
Hi! Thanks for the screen recording. If you're still experiencing this issue, please email support@alterstaff.io and include the following:
- Your device specifications (found in System -> About on Windows)
- A link to your post here on itch.io
We'll see if we can do anything to help from there. Thank you!
It feels like the devs are over charging for the tokens. Is it worth 10 dollars, yeah if it was a 10 dollar purchase and done. I used 2k tokens in roughly 30 minutes meaning you get about 5 hours of gameplay for 10 dollars then you must repurchase. I preferred it when you could use your open AI key and play the game for much cheaper.
Fun? sure, rip off? Definitely. Worth it? Definitely not.
Thank you for the feedback! 💖🔪 Comparing your experience between YAGS and AI2U is valuable to our dev team. This is the first version of the open beta for AI2U, and we'll consider your feedback and others as we continue developing the game.
Appreciate that. I hope you can find a fair balance because honestly I very much enjoy your game. If you fix the monetization I'll be sure to update my comment.
The witch game is fun, too.
As Gadulskyy has already said, she is definitely a lot smarter than in the original game.
THIS VERSION IS SO INCREDIBLE!
I cannot believe how much Her AI has improved! She is actually really smart! Also the art style is just GORGEOUS! I already loved the Demo Version but that.. THAT IS JUST ANOTHER LEVEL!❤️🔥👑
I like the game so far.
I'm really enjoying the game so far, and I hope that in the future, it might become free like YAGS. It's been a fun experience, and making it free could also help prevent piracy from third-party sites. This would make it easier for new players to join after the beta test or early release. I also want to express my support and hope that you don't face any backlash for this decision, as I understand it's not something you control.
We're glad you're enjoying AI2U! 💖🔪 Thanks for the additional input on how to make it accessible to players everywhere as well.
This is Great! One of the best yandere games created. Can’t wait for full game release!