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Year of the Ladybug: Season 1

In 'Year of the Ladybug: Season 1,' characters traverse a nightmarish realm filled with fear and despair, revealing sinister secrets while evading the relentless terrors that pursue them at every turn.

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December 5, 2024
1 year and 240 days ago
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Mostly Positive34 reviews70.6%

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Fiction Roast is listed as a separate small publisher for this title.
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About the Game

Immerse yourself in The Year of the Lady Bug: Season 1, a horror-thriller visual novel that blends chilling suspense with stunning artwork. Journey through six captivating episodes, each packed with hundreds of dialogue interactions, unlocking exclusive gallery content as you unravel the mysteries behind the story.

The game offers a linear gameplay experience, immersing you in the carefully crafted terrors designed by the developers. Each moment is deliberately paced to maximize suspense and horror, ensuring you confront the narrative’s chilling twists and turns.

Customize your journey through configurable settings, allowing you to tailor the experience to your preferences. As you progress, you'll unlock an exclusive gallery of concept art, showcasing the creative process behind the haunting visuals.

Missed a piece of dialogue? The backlog panel lets you revisit past moments, ensuring you never forget a single spine-chilling exchange. Periodic cutscenes punctuate the gameplay, vividly bringing your worst fears to life.

This game invites you to dive deep into a world of intrigue, horror, and beauty like no other.

If you enjoy the visuals, you might like the DLC art book, which offers a closer look at the creative process behind the game.