The game has a known "persistence" feature. Uninstalling does not reset your save; the next install will remember your previous pet’s fate. The only way to fully reset is to delete a hidden registry key or system file (detailed in the game’s included README_TRIGGER.txt).
The game was developed by a pseudonymous creator known only as (Liar Soft), first released on Itch.io in late 2023. Version 1.04, rolled out in mid-2024, fixed critical bugs related to save corruption and added the "Malo Color" system, which dynamically alters the LCD-style display from a cheerful greenish-yellow to a sickly crimson as your pet descends into corruption. Onigotchi -v1.04- -Malo Color-
Players on platforms like itch.io and Steam have praised the game for its satisfying progression and art style. The game has a known "persistence" feature