Cover art for THE NAME? v2.3, an adult visual novel by gun_san12

THE NAME?

v2.3 Visual Novel Windows Android

by gun_san12 · developer page

Gay furry dating sim following a half-wolf, half-cat through romance and friendship

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Gay furry dating sim following a half-wolf, half-cat through romance and friendship

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THE NAME? follows Gunt, a hybrid character caught between two species, as he navigates relationships and personal growth in a slice-of-life setting. Developer gun_san12 builds the narrative around discovery—both of self and of the various characters Gunt encounters. Your choices shape which connections deepen and where the story branches, making replay value a natural consequence of the branching path structure typical of dating sims.

Gameplay centers on familiar visual novel mechanics: reading dialogue, making choices at key moments, and watching those decisions ripple outward. The pacing leans toward character interaction over puzzle-solving or stat-grinding, so if you're looking for intimate character development and relationship progression, that's the core draw here. Gun_san12 incorporates humor throughout, which softens what could otherwise feel heavy about identity and belonging.

The game contains explicit sexual content and mature romantic scenes. The tone toward these moments appears straightforward rather than apologetic—adult intimacy is presented as a natural part of these relationships. Given the bara and furry tags, expect character designs and scenarios tailored to that aesthetic. The early development status means the experience is still in flux; version 2.3 suggests ongoing refinement, so some polish and content gaps are worth factoring in. Available on both Windows and Android, making it accessible across devices.

Pros

  • Multiple branching paths reward replaying for different relationship outcomes
  • Slice-of-life tone keeps pacing relaxed and character-focused
  • Cross-platform support on Windows and Android
  • Humor balances the heavier emotional moments
  • Diverse cast of characters with distinct personalities

Cons

  • Early development stage means incomplete content and potential bugs
  • Limited technical details provided about engine or save system
  • Sparse metadata makes gauging total playtime difficult
  • Heavy reliance on player patience for ongoing updates
Recommended for: This is for players who enjoy gay and LGBT romance in furry/bara contexts and appreciate slice-of-life pacing over high-stakes drama. If you value relationship building and character-driven stories with adult content woven naturally into the narrative, you'll find your footing here.
Skip if: Skip this if you're uncomfortable with explicit sexual content between male characters, furry aesthetics, or bara body types, or if you prefer finished, polished experiences over games still in active development.
Similar taste: If you've enjoyed other gay furry VNs with dating-sim mechanics and humor, THE NAME? offers that same balance of intimacy and levity. The early-access nature makes it closer to a community-driven project than a boxed release, so adjust expectations accordingly.

Editorial summary generated from public metadata. Updated 1 month ago.

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Updated
1 month ago
Genre
Visual Novel
Platforms
windows, android
Author
gun_san12
Version
v2.3
Source
itch
First indexed
1 month ago

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