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The Canary

A visual novel about a modern woman who wakes up in the body of a young novice in a medieval convent. Uncover the convent’s secrets through mini-games, make allies, and sing in the church choir to keep your sanity. Every decision leads to one of 5 unique endings.

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OCTOPUS Game Studio
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“The Canary” is an engrossing visual novel that immerses you in the world of a medieval convent, full of secrets, intrigue, and unexpected twists of fate. The heroine, after a quiet and uneventful life, suddenly finds herself in an unfamiliar body and setting, where she must face realities she had only ever imagined. Your task is to help her navigate these new circumstances and uncover the mysteries hidden behind the convent walls.

In the game, you’ll explore daily life in the convent, where routine duties—singing in the choir, tending the garden, and cleaning—serve only as a backdrop for deeper, more thrilling events. Behind the gray routine lurk dark secrets and schemes, and it’s up to you to discover what is truly going on.

• An original soundtrack in a medieval style, including vocal pieces
• A multi-layered relationship system where allies may turn out to be traitors
• A pleasant hand-drawn visual style
• Interactive scenes with mini-games reflecting everyday monastic tasks
• A nonlinear story with five unique endings
• A light, cozy, uplifting 6–8 hour adventure based on the book by Kira Strike

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