One lie can become difficult to maintain when someone starts asking the wrong questions. I Can Smell You from Here is a psychological horror visual novel about a young man attending his first date with someone he met through a dating app. His romantic experience is limited, and he wants to make a good impression. However, the conversation gradually becomes uncomfortable as his attempts to hide the truth create additional problems. The story combines awkward dating situations, dark humor, and disturbing events that depend on your decisions.

A Date That Takes an Unexpected Turn

The main character meets a woman named Idimya, hoping to establish a romantic connection. Their conversation initially resembles an ordinary first date, but certain questions require careful answers. When you tell a lie, later choices may force you to invent additional details to maintain the same story. The situation becomes increasingly difficult as the dialogue progresses. Your responses determine how Idimya perceives you and influence what happens during the encounter.

Making Choices During Conversations

The gameplay consists primarily of reading dialogue and selecting responses. You can advance conversations using Enter, Space, or the left mouse button. Arrow keys and the mouse wheel allow you to navigate between available answers.

The main gameplay features include:

•         Choosing responses during conversations with Idimya.
•         Maintaining consistency between earlier and later statements.
•         Deciding whether to reveal information or continue lying.
•         Observing changes in the character’s reactions.
•         Reviewing previous dialogue to remember important details.
•         Using the options menu to manage your progress.

Five Endings and Psychological Evaluation

I Can Smell You from Here does not feature traditional levels, combat, or exploration challenges. The entire experience follows a branching narrative where dialogue decisions determine the direction of the story. Some choices may appear insignificant but can influence later conversations and the final outcome.

There are five different endings, encouraging players to repeat the date and experiment with alternative responses. After each playthrough, the game provides a psychological evaluation showing how closely your decisions align with Idimya’s personality and values. A typical playthrough lasts approximately half an hour. Replaying the story allows you to discover different reactions, uncover additional information, and understand how individual decisions affect the relationship.