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Gensokyo:Presumption of Guilt~Pansies Before Dawn

Explore the intertwined fates of humans and youkai in this interactive fiction. As an unwitting protagonist, enter the sealed realm of Gensokyo to investigate a series of bizarre murders. Unearth ancient secrets and witness a gripping saga hidden for millennia.

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March 12, 2026
143 days ago
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About the Game

  • This is a long-form visual novel centered around suspense, adventure, and tactical mind battles.

  • In an ancient village sealed off for a millennium below the shadows of yokai, weird yokai-related incidents are occurring one after another.

  • Defy the heavens, defy the earth, and defy the mankind. Forge a path through the clash between good and evil.

    Mysterious rituals, unusual political landscape, mantra curses, and heaven-grown sacred tree…… Beneath the seemingly tranquil surface, truths are waiting for your discovery. Explore the direction of our original story, and immerse yourself in the suspense-filled feast we have meticulously prepared for you.

Game systems: Notebook, story tree, movement choices, etc., allowing you to grasp the full picture of the Human Village, gain a deeper understanding of every aspect of the incidents, and uncover details you may have not noticed.