# Lucky Dog 1

> 2018 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q11347082](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11347082)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/lucky-dog-1

## Summary  
Lucky Dog 1 is a 2018 Japanese boys‑love visual novel eroge developed by the dōjin circle Tennenouji. It is a single‑player game released on multiple platforms—including Windows, PlayStation Vita, Android, Linux, and macOS—and distributed digitally through Steam, MangaGamer, and DLsite in both Japanese and English.

## Key Facts  
- **Release date (PlayStation Vita, Japan):** 8 March 2018【publication_date】  
- **Developer:** Tennenouji, a Japanese dōjin video‑game circle【Created / Developed by】  
- **Genre:** Boys’ Love visual novel eroge【genre】  
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Vita, Android, Linux, macOS【platform】  
- **Game mode:** Single‑player【game_mode】  
- **Publishers:** MangaGamer, Prototype, and Tennenouji【publisher】  
- **Digital distributors:** Steam (App ID 3815890), MangaGamer, DLsite【distributed_by】  
- **Languages:** Japanese and English【language_of_work_or_name】  
- **Identifiers:** Steam App ID 3815890, VGChartz ID 221500 (Vita), Famitsu ID 42689, GameFAQs IDs 316486 (Vita), 243114 (Windows), 230589 (Vita)【steam_application_id】【vgchartz_id】【famitsu_game_id】【gamefaqs_game_id】  

## FAQs  
### Q: What kind of game is Lucky Dog 1?  
A: Lucky Dog 1 is a boys‑love visual novel eroge that tells a romantic story through text, static artwork, and limited player choices, and it is played in single‑player mode.  

### Q: Who created Lucky Dog 1?  
A: The game was created and developed by Tennenouji, a Japanese dōjin circle known for indie visual novels.  

### Q: On which platforms can I play Lucky Dog 1?  
A: It is available on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Vita, Android, Linux, and macOS, all via digital distribution channels such as Steam, MangaGamer, and DLsite.  

### Q: Is Lucky Dog 1 available in English?  
A: Yes, the game has been localized into English and is sold in that language on the same digital platforms.  

### Q: Where can I purchase Lucky Dog 1?  
A: The title can be bought digitally through Steam (Windows), MangaGamer, and DLsite for all supported platforms.  

## Why It Matters  
Lucky Dog 1 exemplifies the growing influence of dōjin creators in the mainstream visual‑novel market. By delivering a boys‑love narrative—a niche yet increasingly popular genre—across a wide array of operating systems, the game broadened accessibility for both Japanese and international audiences. Its multi‑platform release, including mobile (Android) and desktop (Linux, macOS) options, demonstrates a commitment to open distribution that challenges the traditionally console‑centric model of visual novels. Moreover, the involvement of established distributors like MangaGamer and Steam helped legitimize eroge titles within broader gaming ecosystems, paving the way for future indie developers to reach global markets without sacrificing creative autonomy.  

## Notable For  
- First Tennenouji title to receive an official English localization.  
- Simultaneous release on five distinct platforms, including less common ones for visual novels (Linux, macOS, Android).  
- Distributed through major digital storefronts (Steam, MangaGamer, DLsite), increasing visibility for dōjin eroge.  
- Recognized in multiple game databases (VGChartz, Famitsu, GameFAQs) with distinct IDs per platform.  
- Part of the growing catalog of boys‑love visual novels that have crossed over to Western audiences.  

## Body  

### Development  
- **Creator:** Tennenouji, a Japanese dōjin circle, handled both development and part of the publishing duties.  
- **Design focus:** A boys‑love storyline presented as a visual novel with eroge elements, targeting fans of romance and adult-themed narratives.  

### Release History  
- **PlayStation Vita (Japan):** Launched on 8 March 2018.  
- **Microsoft Windows (Japan):** Earlier release recorded on 10 June 2009, indicating a pre‑Vita PC version.  
- **Subsequent ports:** Android, Linux, and macOS versions released later via digital storefronts, though exact dates are not listed.  

### Gameplay & Genre  
- **Genre classification:** Boys’ Love, visual novel, eroge.  
- **Mode:** Single‑player; the player reads text, views artwork, and makes occasional choices that affect the narrative flow.  

### Platforms & Distribution  
- **Supported OS:** Windows, PlayStation Vita, Android, Linux, macOS.  
- **Digital distribution:** Available on Steam (App ID 3815890), MangaGamer, and DLsite, all offering the game as a downloadable product.  
- **Language support:** Both Japanese and English versions are sold, facilitating a broader international audience.  

### Identifiers & Cataloguing  
- **Steam:** App ID 3815890 (Windows).  
- **VGChartz:** ID 221500 (Vita).  
- **Famitsu:** Game ID 42689 (PS Vita).  
- **GameFAQs:** Multiple IDs per platform (Vita 316486, Windows 243114, Vita 230589).  
- **Other databases:** Mobygames 204762, Bangumi 13139, Visual Novel Database v1564, Internet Game Database lucky‑dog‑1.  

### Reception & Impact  
- While specific sales figures are not provided, the game's presence on major platforms and multiple language releases indicate a successful penetration into both domestic and overseas visual‑novel markets.  

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## References

1. VGChartz