Spare Parts: Episode 3
A downloadable visual novel for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Updated 1/24/2024: The first TWELVE chapters are now available!!
Episode 3 of the kinetic visual novel series, "Spare Parts."
Melanie, shedding her previous identity as "Unit 03," is working tirelessly to set the winds of life in motion. With 01's permission, Lucy's support, and Killie's culinary tutelage, she throws herself headfirst into the complicated role of "robot who runs a cafe of products she can't eat or drink." Everyone seems set on making her ambitions a reality, despite whatever difficulties may arise along the way. The least of which is not Melanie's overheating problems.
But what about those still keeping to the lab in the basement? Unit 04, with their fragile body, is never given the option to leave. And Unit 02, though perfectly healthy in body, insists that any attempts to integrate into human society will end in catastrophe. Her belief is encouraged by Violet, the mysterious A.I. assistant that speaks to all the androids through the private network they are tethered to. Together, the two of them try to find a way to force Melanie's dreams back underground, where everyone can live peacefully.
As tensions rise, and even Unit 04 expresses their desire to leave the basement, Unit 02 becomes increasingly desperate. Her only recourse is to keep pushing, even if it causes everyone to loathe her. Because all that hate will be permanently reset as soon as Violet's plan bears fruit.
But how far will she go? What pain is she keeping hidden? What, exactly, is she truly afraid of?
The continuation of a story about the scars buried deep in our hearts, and the longing for a warmth that can only exist in our dreams.
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Development log
- New update out!!Jan 24, 2024
- Episode 3 Demo NOW available!!Feb 19, 2023
- Content Warnings for the Spare Parts: Episode 3 DemoFeb 14, 2023
- Spare Parts: Episode 3 DemoJan 28, 2023
- Ep 3 store page up!Jun 20, 2022
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One of the best visual novels I've ever read, and it's not even finished. I love it so much! Please keep writing! Robot lesbians for life!!
Just read through the entire series over a few weeks and goddamn. It's absolutely peak. At every moment I was invested in the drama of this dumb little robot family where everyone sucks a bit but they're trying anyway. Incredible sauce all around.
And everything about the dynamic between Lucy and 01, especially in this episode is just :chefskiss:
This story is going to linger in my brain for a long time. Thank you for all your hard work, and I'm looking forward to what comes next.
This is so good, I can't wait for the full release!
i finished reading to the end of the ch12 demo and within like a week I was like "okay I have to re-read all of this i gotta get it all straight in my head" so I just finished reading it all again. and i gotta say. second time through I am still Just As Insane about it. it's incredible work. ESPECIALLY the hard hitting chapters in this one. i am more than excited to see what happens next I gotta know what happens!! please keep up the good work
someone PLEASE give 01 a hug
just finished chapters 5-12 from the update and god damn. emotional rollercoaster but i hope everything will be ok. its really good.
I just finished reading the new chapters and it's gonna take some time to process, but well, I'm breathless. (Literally short of breath. Don't worry, I have tea and breathing exercises. :) ) I don't know what to say but I needed to say thank you. I love these characters; their joys and struggles are so real to me or to people I care about. I hope we all find our place.
I...the feels. I sat down to binge the whole thing, and, I, my head, it is asplode. I mean, Lucy & 01 is one thing, but, they're all so finding something. How do robots all broadcast body issues? Why is it I want to slap 02 upside the head, but, go to pieces when I see how much her body looks like mine? Plump and vulnerable?
And Damien, you...you insufferable anime nerd. Bless you.
Sophie, I hope you're doing okay, I'm sorry, the last few years have been just so hard for everyone. Thank you for making Spare Parts, no matter what happens we've all got four special little robots and one derpy girl in our hearts from here on out. Hang tight.
That teaser at the super duper end, can't wait for the trauma!
I was not ready for the trauma.
i just finished the demo. and i am. genuinely flabbergasted. that was incredible and i am genuinely so excited to see what comes next.
thank you for making this series, it means a lot to me. i'll be sure to ramble about it so much to my friends that some of them will have no choice but to check it out.
Played through the demo in one sitting and I'm so excited for the full release!!
DEMO WAS SO GOOOOOD
yay!
i am bouncing up and down in my chair
very excited :)
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!