# Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos - Sci-Fi Visual Novel About a Mediator > Explore a sci-fi universe as a student mediator in Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos, the first episodic visual novel by Disch Release date: 2013-09-26 Tags: visual-novel, indie, anime, sci-fi, episodic, adventure, story-rich, casual Source: https://store.steampowered.com/app/248800/ Article page: https://web-autoai.com/articles/dysfunctional-systems-learning-to-manage-chaos-a-sci-fi?lang=en Prices and ratings change over time — check the article page for the current values. --- ## Overview From the creators of the acclaimed *Juniper's Knot*, Dischan Media presents *Dysfunctional Systems: Learning to Manage Chaos*. This is the inaugural entry in a visual novel series that introduces players to Winter Harrison, a student mediator hailing from a seemingly utopian world. Mediators, in this universe, are tasked with traveling to worlds plagued by chaos to help resolve their issues. *Learning to Manage Chaos* follows Winter on her second mediation mission, where she learns the ropes by shadowing the experienced, albeit aloof, mediator Cyrus Addington. ## Highlights * This episodic visual novel is the first installment in the *Dysfunctional Systems* series. * Developed and published by Dischan Media, known for *Juniper's Knot*. * Features a story-rich, adventure-driven narrative with multiple endings and unlockable bonus art. ## Who It's For Fans of story-rich visual novels, anime aesthetics, and science fiction settings will find themselves drawn into Winter's journey. Players who enjoy narrative-driven adventures with branching paths and a focus on character interaction will appreciate the gameplay. ## Game Info * **Developer:** Dischan Media * **Publisher:** Dischan Media * **Genre:** Visual Novel, Indie, Anime, Sci-fi, Episodic, Adventure * **Release Date:** September 26, 2013 * **Features:** Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing, Full Controller Support * **Reception:** Mostly Positive on Steam