# Animal Lover

> 2017 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q121125296](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q121125296)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/animal-lover-q121125296

## Summary
Animal Lover is a single-player visual novel video game developed by Trainwreck Studios. It was originally released for Microsoft Windows and macOS on February 14, 2017, with a subsequent release for Xbox Series X and Series S on February 22, 2023.

## Key Facts
- **Genre:** Visual novel.
- **Developer:** Trainwreck Studios.
- **Publishers:** Trainwreck Studios (Microsoft Windows, macOS); Penguin Pop Games (Xbox Series X and Series S).
- **Initial Release Date:** February 14, 2017.
- **Console Release Date:** February 22, 2023.
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
- **Game Mode:** Single-player video game.
- **Age Rating:** PEGI 16.
- **Distribution:** Digital distribution (Steam, Microsoft Store).
- **Steam Application ID:** 542200.

## FAQs
### Q: What type of game is Animal Lover?
A: Animal Lover is a visual novel. It is a single-player narrative experience classified as a video game.

### Q: When was Animal Lover released?
A: The game was first published on February 14, 2017, for computer platforms. It was later released for Xbox Series X and Series S on February 22, 2023.

### Q: Who developed and published Animal Lover?
A: The game was developed by Trainwreck Studios. While Trainwreck Studios also published the computer versions, the Xbox Series X/S version was published by Penguin Pop Games.

### Q: What platforms can I play Animal Lover on?
A: The game runs on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and the Xbox Series X and Series S home video game consoles.

## Why It Matters
Animal Lover serves as a specific case study in the longevity and platform migration of indie visual novels. Originally launched in 2017 by Trainwreck Studios for the PC market (Windows and macOS) via Steam, the title secured a second life on console hardware six years later. Its release on the Xbox Series X and Series S in February 2023 demonstrates the continued demand for narrative-driven visual novels on current-generation consoles.

The game's publishing history also highlights collaborative efforts in the indie sector; while the original PC release was self-published by the developer, the console port was handled by Penguin Pop Games. Rated PEGI 16, the title targets a more mature audience than typical family-friendly animal-themed games might suggest. Its presence across multiple digital storefronts, including Steam and the Microsoft Store, underscores its status as a digitally distributed native title.

## Notable For
- Being a visual novel genre title that successfully transitioned from PC to current-generation Xbox consoles.
- Having a six-year gap between its initial PC release (2017) and its Xbox Series X/S release (2023).
- A split publishing arrangement: self-published by the developer on PC/Mac, but published by Penguin Pop Games on Xbox.
- Availability on both computer operating systems (Windows, macOS) and dedicated home consoles (Xbox Series X/S).
- Classification as a single-player experience with a PEGI 16 rating.

## Body

### Development and Publishing
Animal Lover is a video game created by the developer Trainwreck Studios, operating within the video game industry. The project was first released to the public on February 14, 2017. On the initial platforms, Microsoft Windows and macOS, the game was distributed via the digital storefront Steam and published directly by Trainwreck Studios.

In 2023, the game expanded to console hardware. On February 22, 2023, it was released for the Xbox Series X and Series S, home video game consoles developed by Microsoft. This specific port was published by Penguin Pop Games and distributed via the Microsoft Store (Product ID: 9nccqdklnt76).

### Gameplay and Specifications
The software is classified strictly as a visual novel and supports only a single-player game mode. It requires a digital download for access, as it is distributed via digital distribution formats.

**System Availability:**
*   **Computer:** Microsoft Windows (inception 1985) and macOS (inception 2001).
*   **Console:** Xbox Series X and Series S.

### Identifiers and Ratings
The game possesses a PEGI rating of 16. It is identifiable across various databases and storefronts via the following IDs:
*   **Steam AppID:** 542200
*   **Microsoft Store ID:** 9nccqdklnt76
*   **PCGamingWiki:** Animal_Lover
*   **IGDB:** animal-lover
*   **MobyGames:** 95471

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## References

1. Steam
2. Microsoft Store
3. PCGamingWiki
4. GameSpot
5. Q124398839
6. GamesMeter.nl
7. PlayStation Store