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Through the Lens

A visual novel where romance and mystery intertwine. Uncover the dark secrets of Mirage Corp in Paris while diving into a medieval legend hidden within an ancient book. The past and present are about to collide.

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PiggyNose Games
Publisher
PiggyNose Games
Release
February 6, 2026
177 days ago
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About the Game

Through the Lens is a narrative visual novel that blends romance, mystery, and fantasy in a unique dual storyline experience.

You play as a young photographer who moves to Paris for a new job at Mirage Corp — a glamorous fashion company with a darker side. Between photo shoots, intriguing coworkers, and suspicious meetings, you quickly discover that something is very wrong. Your choices shape your relationships, uncover secrets, and determine your fate — whether in love, friendship, or survival.

But each night when you return home, something unexpected unfolds. You discover a mysterious old book titled The Legend of Ardan. As you read, you are transported into a medieval world of knights, tyranny, and ancient magic, where a boy named Ardan seeks vengeance and honor after the brutal murder of his father.

What’s more unsettling? Some faces from this fantasy world look eerily familiar. Coincidence... or is the book trying to reveal something deeper?

🔹 Key Features

  • 💔 Romantic routes with multiple love interests, each with unique personalities and outcomes.

  • 🔍 A dark mystery inside Mirage Corp involving manipulation, threats, and a secret organization known as Velvet.

  • 📖 A fully integrated second narrative: The Legend of Ardan, an epic medieval story of revenge, honor, and seduction.

  • 🌀 Hidden connections between both timelines that gradually unravel.

  • 📸 Exclusive photo gallery, based on romance level.

  • 🗡️ Characters who transcend their worlds — some from the past, some from the present, with unexpected consequences.

    🟪 Perfect For Fans Of:

  • Visual novels with meaningful choices and multiple endings.

  • Parallel universes and fantasy lore.

  • Deep romance arcs and adult storytelling.

  • Intrigue, conspiracies, and supernatural elements.

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