Critical Path

Briar's Life is a visual novel exploring workplace conflict and toxic relationships. Briar, struggling with stress and anxiety at work, finds herself targeted by her office bully Kira. After a critical conference event goes wrong, their dynamic spirals into something darker and more complex. The story examines themes of manipulation, trauma, and emotional degradation through the lens of a deeply unhealthy relationship. The game features two possible endings determined by the player's choices throughout.