Game Overview
Weasel Heights Middle School turns the usual teen romance formula into something warmer, stranger, and far more inclusive. LongStory is a choice-driven visual novel dating sim where a new student arrives hoping to survive classes, cliques, and the everyday chaos of adolescence, only to find that their locker’s former owner has vanished under suspicious circumstances. The tone stays playful and awkward in the way middle-school life should be, but an underlying mystery gives the social drama real momentum. Rather than treating romance as the only goal, it makes room for friendship, self-discovery, and simply figuring out where you belong.
Most of the action unfolds through conversations, decisions, and relationship-building scenes. Players choose their character’s pronouns, shape their personality through dialogue responses, and decide whether to pursue one of several potential romances—or avoid dating entirely. Choices influence how classmates see you, whether rivalries grow or cool down, and how deeply you investigate the disappearance connected to your locker. Expect more reading and branching social scenes than traditional gameplay challenges; progression comes from learning about the school, earning trust, and steering the protagonist toward the relationships and answers that feel right.
Its biggest strength is its respect for player identity and emotional boundaries. LongStory lets queer players, questioning players, and anyone tired of rigid dating-sim roles approach romance without being forced into a narrow protagonist or predetermined love life. The cartoon-styled presentation and light humor keep potentially uncomfortable school memories from becoming oppressive, while the missing-student plot prevents the story from feeling like a simple string of flirtatious conversations. Fans of approachable visual novels such as Dream Daddy or choice-based teen dramas will find a smaller-scale, younger, more innocent alternative here. It suits newcomers to dating sims especially well, while veterans may appreciate the unusually flexible relationship options and inclusive writing.
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Installation
- Select the Download button at the top of this page to open UploadHaven.
- On UploadHaven, wait for any countdown, then select Free Download. Optional: UploadHaven Pro for faster downloads.
- When complete, extract the archive to a Longstory folder using 7-Zip.
- Open the extracted folder and start the game normally.
- For errors, check Setup Guide & Troubleshooting below. Keep your security software enabled.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows XP SP2
- Processor: 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Longstory?
After extracting Longstory, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 343.73 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Do I need to run the game as administrator?
Usually, no. Start the game normally from the extracted folder. If you see a permissions or save error, check that the folder is writable and follow the game's documented fix. Only grant administrator access when a trusted game's specific setup requires it.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Check that extraction completed and your PC meets the system requirements. Note any error message before choosing a fix. If it identifies a missing runtime, install the required DirectX components or Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
A warning needs to be investigated; the download source alone cannot confirm that a file is safe. Keep your security software enabled and review the detection details. Do not run or restore a flagged file unless you have verified that it is a false positive. If you are unsure, leave it quarantined.