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Laments of a Platinum Rose

A mixed-media visual novel about a robot and God. A story-focused visual novel game where the player can explore Nexus and interact with the world in whatever order they like, with a story emphasizing the player's agency.

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20$13
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20$13
Release
January 6, 2026
208 days ago
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About the Game

You are L1L1TH, the first of your kind. A truly bio-mechanical automaton. Developed with a programmed loyalty to your Queen. Political unrest is brewing somewhere deep within the capital city of Luminary, you are sent by yourself to discover all the truths that lie hidden away, and protect your Queen.

What lies in wait in the kingdom of Nexus? What will L1L1TH discover about herself, and the nature of her existence?

Defend your Queen.

Find God.

As if you have a choice.

  • Explore Nexus using a map interface, allowing you to explore areas and interact with NPCs as you choose.

  • Mixed-media presentation including hand-drawn art, photo-bashes, and filtered 3d models.

  • Original Soundtrack with 40+ Songs, most in a dark ambient style.

  • Story-rich world with interesting and unique characters.

  • A story with themes of humanity, divinity, trans-humanism, and power.

  • Multiple endings and many secret scenes and interactions to discover. 

  • All in a game that usually takes 2-3 hours to complete.

Luke 12:2 "There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known."

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