ZAGS: The Role We Play
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
Scroll to the bottom of the page or click here to download the free demo.
You can download the demo without preordering the full game or paying any money.
(In fact, please try it out first and ensure that it works on your system AND that you like it before committing to a purchase.)
ZAGS: The Role We Play (ZRWP) is an ATB-system combat-focused turn-based RPG, featuring an emphasis on skill and character interactions rather than dungeon exploration.
You'll take control of a party of up to four characters (from an overall pool of eight) and guide them through literally confronting and fighting their fears, including bosses with unique combat mechanics.
The game is set in the YAGS universe; however, prior knowledge of YAGS or other games in the series is not necessary to enjoy ZRWP.
The free demo features:
- Eight characters, each with unique skills and abilities up to level 10
- Six different difficulty settings, including “Story Only” for casual play
- Three "rooms" of enemies followed by a boss fight, representing one of eight routes in the full game
- Optional scaling fights for additional leveling opportunities
The full version of ZRWP features:
- Eight characters with new skills through level 80, as well as unlockable accessories
- Six different difficulty settings, including “Story Only” for casual play, plus level scaling for an additional challenge
- Eight distinct sequences of "rooms", each capped with a boss fight
- A final boss, three optional scaling fights, and twelve additional unlockable challenge fights
- Transfer of demo saves (for non-Android versions) so you don't have to replay from the beginning
ZRWP contains some sensitive content, including cartoon weapon usage and combat, homophobia, alcohol use, and shirtless men, and is recommended for teens and up.
You can also obtain some physical goods like stickers and magnets. (Or see the full set of available YAGS-verse swag.)
(Game trailer created by Foxdrift Studios, with thanks to Project Enso!)
YAGS, or Yearning: A Gay Story, is a traditional visual novel with dating sim elements following a (different) gay man's journey of coming out and navigating college life. Its sequel ZAGS, or Zen: A Gay Sequel, is a stat-based dating sim also set in college.
Playing YAGS or ZAGS is not necessary to enjoy ZRWP, as the game includes a prologue summarizing all character and plot information necessary for the game.
However, ZRWP will spoil some plot points in both games and the YAGS universe as a whole, so it is recommended that you enjoy the games first before playing ZRWP.
If you're looking for visual or kinetic novels in the series, you will instead want to check out other works in the YAGS universe.
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (4 total ratings) |
Author | bobcgames |
Genre | Role Playing |
Made with | Ren'Py |
Tags | 2D, Bara, Gay, LGBT, LGBTQIA, Queer, Slice Of Life, Story Rich, Turn-Based Combat, Yaoi |
Average session | About a half-hour |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse, Touchscreen |
Accessibility | Subtitles, Interactive tutorial |
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $4.99 USD. You will get access to the following files:
Exclusive content
Support this game at or above a special price point to receive something exclusive.
Basic Sticker Pack
A Nate and Jake sticker, a Jake headshot sticker, four random additional headshot stickers, a holographic chibi Carlos sticker, and eight rectangular stickers. (example)
Note: Post-payment survey completion is required for me to know where to ship your goods. Alternately, email me at bobcgames[at]gmail.com
Magnet and Sticker Pack
Eight 2x2" magnets featuring the ZRWP characters.
Also includes a full sticker pack featuring a Nate and Jake sticker, eight headshot stickers, a chibi Chris sticker, a holographic chibi Carlos sticker, bat and ghost stickers, a unicorn Robert sticker, and all eight rectangular stickers. (example)
US Domestic shipping only. For international delivery, please email me at bobcgames (at) gmail.com.
Note: Post-payment survey completion is required for me to know where to ship your goods. Alternately, email me at bobcgames[at]gmail.com
Signed Print Pack
An 8x10" print of Chris, signed by the artist David Stoll. Plus an 8x10" print of Jake, signed by the writer Bob Conway. Plus two exclusive 3x4" chibi stickers of Jake and Nate, and a signed bobcgames sticker.
Also includes a full sticker pack featuring a Nate and Jake sticker, eight headshot stickers, a chibi Chris sticker, a holographic chibi Carlos sticker, bat and ghost stickers, a unicorn Robert sticker, and all eight rectangular stickers. (example)
(Not recommended for destinations outside the US, due to shipping concerns. International delivery is not tracked nor guaranteed, and lost items cannot be replaced due to their limited nature.)
Note: Post-payment survey completion is required for me to know where to ship your goods. Alternately, email me at bobcgames[at]gmail.com
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Development log
- Balance Changes and ZRWP Streams!43 days ago
- Bug Fixes and New Game TrailerJan 10, 2024
- ZRWP is here!Jun 25, 2023
- May DevlogMay 27, 2023
- April DevlogApr 27, 2023
- March DevlogMar 26, 2023
- February DevlogFeb 26, 2023
- January DevlogJan 29, 2023