Class of ’09

Class of ’09 is a visual novel that puts players in the role of a high school girl navigating her final year before graduation. The game focuses on her daily life, conversations with classmates, and decisions about how to handle different social situations. Players guide her through various choices that change how her classmates see her, influencing relationships and leading to different outcomes by the time the year ends.

Gameplay and Dialogue Choices

Gameplay in Class of ’09 is centered around dialogue, where players choose responses that shape the main character’s personality. These choices affect not only conversations but also how other characters react in future scenes. Depending on the player’s actions, the main character can come across as friendly, sarcastic, manipulative, or uninterested. The game uses branching dialogue, meaning players will see different scenes depending on their choices, making each playthrough slightly different.

Themes and Replayability

Class of ’09 explores the social dynamics of high school life, focusing on reputation, cliques, and personal image. With multiple endings available, players can replay to see how different choices lead to new interactions and story paths. Some endings focus on friendships or romance, while others show how the main character’s actions can lead to isolation or conflict. This structure encourages players to experiment with their approach, seeing how far they can push the character’s attitude while still reaching their preferred ending.