No Jokes With Mages is a 2D psychological narrative adventure that explores the physical manifestation of teenage trauma. Play as a high schooler struggling with loss, and navigate daily conflicts by balancing your personified emotions—Guilt, Anxiety, and Aggression—in a unique dialogue system.
Following the tragic loss of his mother, high schooler Dwight Parker finds his reality unraveling. His deepest, most destructive emotions—Guilt, Anxiety, and Aggression—have materialized into powerful entities known as Mages, and they are battling for control over his mind. As Dwight navigates the harsh everyday struggles of teenage life and confronts a relentless bully at his school, he must learn to maneuver between these overwhelming forces. If he leans too far into one emotion, it will take over completely. The story follows Dwight's psychological journey to rebuild his confidence, find something worth protecting, and prevent his personified traumas from consuming him entirely.