what do you mean "inspired by another Fnaf game"? the dev already stated that before it became a VN it was a CYOA novelPersonally, I do agree that being able to name ones own character would be a nice way to feel a bit more immersed.
However, I also think that having pre-named character with their own history is interesting in its own right, as instead of being a no-name self insert, you can assume the role of an actual person in this world, which I think gives the player character a greater sense of significance to the world around them. I also think it could allow for some interesting story decisions later on. (I am aware that this story is based on or at least inspired by another fnaf game, but I haven't spoiled myself nor do I plan on it, so all of the story stuff is new to me.)
The good news is that one possible route through the VN has already been completed. It was a CYOA over on Fiction.live that was so popular that I said "Fuck it, let's try a VN". I'll link it below, but be warned: There are HEAVY spoilers. However, even if you do spoil yourself, there's going to be a whole slew of new content/story to explore all those possibilities that weren't possible/chosen in the CYOA.
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Speaking of news - the coding side of v0.2.0 is already done. I'm just waiting on art assets to roll in for the most part. There will also likely be a Russian translation available, though the guy who volunteered to do the Spanish translation ghosted without a trace so I'm still looking for someone(s) to do that.