Ashen Reverie
You’ve ignored the hallucinations for years. But after visiting a shrine in search of answers, a stranger claims she sees them too. Ashen Reverie is a visual novel about the consequences of chasing a myth too far.
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From an early age, strange shadows have appeared in your vision. They were harmless and easy to ignore, often fading in and out of your periphery. It was distressing at first, but over time they became nothing more than another part of daily life. Until one night, everything changed. The shadows have since grown more intense, more frequent, and show no signs of slowing down.
After exhausting every rational explanation, you become convinced the source must be supernatural. What begins as a quiet trip to a local shrine turns into a chance encounter with a girl who claims to see the same things. It feels like you've finally found an answer… but her story doesn't quite add up.
In Ashen Reverie, you're pulled into a mystery surrounding an event from ten years ago. Two people with their own version of what happened, each trying to convince you they’re telling the truth. It’s up to you to decide who to trust and what to believe.
Branching Routes and Nuanced Dialogue
Multiple narrative paths shaped by your choices, ranging from diverging storylines to subtle shifts in conversation. Every action influences how you're perceived.
Notebook System
Use your notebook to track character insights, texts, and key decisions. Read what your character has written and record your own notes!
Trust
It isn't enough for a character to like you, prove that you can be trusted. Your interactions determine what others reveal, how they react, and what they're willing to risk for you.
Live2D Animation
See characters move and react in real time, with expressions that may not always match their words.
