The main technical innovation of Midnight Stranger is its use of an emotional continuum Mood Bar for interaction with the in-story characters rather than a text interface or an itemized set of options for each interaction. The Mood Bar simulates some of the frustration and uncertainty when dealing with other people in social situations, and provides a more realistic role playing experience.
The primary technical advancement in Midnight Stranger is its employment of an emotional continuum Mood Bar for interaction with story characters instead of a textual interface or a list of options. The Mood Bar mimics some of the discomfort and ambiguity encountered when interacting with others in social contexts, enhancing the realistic role-playing experience.