some spoilers⬇️ just played the update, the music and words are still so gorgeous🥰(tbh for me non english-native it's still a bit hard to read) Fran becomes my favorite boy (before is Cirrus since I'm switch() Though there may some darkness behind him, he is sweet now and that's enough.(And the design of his underwear? really caught me, love it so much🥰) And Oleander is also charismatic, since he is related with Keir, wondering whether there are more such connection among all of them. For me he is still mysterious though i finished all ends. Thank you for all your beautiful work🦝( already looking forward to read chapter 2)
Not gonna lie, when I read 'his underwear' I thought we'd get a panty shot of Francesco, but I understand you meant his layer of clothing under the main outfit! haha Well done for reading this in your second (or non-native) language! Dang. I'm trying to learn a few right now but I'm not fluent in any to do something so complicated. I'm still at the level of pouring water for my cat and trying to tell her 'Here is your water' in another language lmao
played a few itchio vn games and this is pretty good! im excited to play more.. just played kiers and cirrus's route (im ngl the bdsm part made me feel a rollercoaster of emotions but the aftercare saved me in the end). can anyone pls help me with oleander's route i literally dunno how to get to it... i may be dumb af tho. but anyway, great game!!!
you just have leave when the commotion near the church happens and go towards the laughing crowd when given an opportunity (instead of going to the fancy dressed stranger) 🙌
Fran is such a baby duckling. So cute🐣. So precious🐥. He's a cinnamon roll that needs to be protected at all costs, and my Vesper is more than happy to oblige. What a delight it is to tease this sweetie. Seriously. His reactions, I just-
Hi! The Ending Guide pdf we've included should have a description of the choices you need to make handle that challenge (or, it tells you the wrong choices to get the bad ending, and you just do the opposite to keep going). But if you're looking for a little more information:
The purse theft scene has a hidden counter and you have to find all the clues to the thief's location before that counter runs out. There are three clues to find and you get five chances to find them. The characters will tell you if you're on the right track or not. If a new choice shows up in the search menu, that means you've found all the clues and can take that choice to finish the scene!
I loved playing this game so much!! Currently i'm playing the game to get all of the endings ( so far I got 5 of the endings, mostly from Keir's route, I LOVE HIM SO MUCH) but everything about the game is great!! I love everything and the MC, the MC stands out from other games I have played. I love how you guys added a aftercare! It was lovely to talk to the MC and kinda from a bond with them! It helped me when I was doing the Cirrus route, it was a bit overwhelming but I loved it. I'm not so into BDSM but idk I was kinda into it. And the fancy stranger was so cuteee!! I love him as well! I absolutely love all the charaters and I cant wait to see the full game! LOVE OBSCURA SO MUCH <333
Just got the best ending,i wish this wasn't just a demo because this is absolutely beautiful. Also didn't expect keir to be so freaking tall damn,i do look like a child.
The after care zone is so sweet<3 didn't click it bc of any triggers or anything all that made me anxious was choosing what i was going to do in the timed answers but i calmed down after because if i didn't chose in time i could just go back. (for anyone who had the same issues i figured you can go in preferences and turn that off) i was Just curious so i talked with the main character tbh if i ever feel sad even if its nothing about the game ill probably go there
FANCY STRANGER IS SO PRETTY!
if he's gonna be one of the lovers then no one can take me away from him im being fr he also looks so kind,sweet and caring he's perfect (yes im a simp)
Keir is hot tho
I feel bad for treating him like shit bc i just tried to get another ending with him lol i think i got the same was before,poor sweetheart :')
Who is the fancy stranger? I thought all side characters were just shadows so we can't see how cute they are? (Oh wait, is that Francesco?) Unless this is in Olander's route, which I've not played yet?
fancy stranger is in fact in another route,you can get to see them by going into the church and at some point when you leave (depending on the choice you make) you just bump into them :)
Got the good endings as the first one for each MC. At first I kinda hate Keir but he kept getting better and now I really like him and for Cirrus I didn't expect that scene at all it caught me off guard but his hotness is kinda off the chart so still love him tho. And, the fancy stranger I hope we will see more of him soon in the next chapter. Overall, this VN is fantastic I absolutely love it.
I got a bad ending and left it because there was so much story to the game. I was entranced by the writing though and the dynamics between the characters were written well. There was a lot descriptions on the settings it really helped me picture my surroundings. Nice Visual Novel! I hope to play the other ones!
I'm actually really enjoying this. From the choice of gender to the "Aftercare" zone and the addition of a safeword, this game was amazing to play especially since you provided a space to tab out if needed. I cannot wait for more instalments.
Aaaaaaaa it's so addicted!! I love Keir so much till I dreamed of him TvT I write the date of next update on my calendar so I can download it as fast as I can!! Keep the good work for this amazing masterpiece! I love u all developers!!!!
You know when you're in the mood for something and you can't quite place your finger on what but nothing you find is quite it? And you spend hours searching and find nothing? Yes well Obscura for me was that except I found Exactly what I was looking for. I am currently in the middle of the first love interest of my first playthrough and already had to stop just to sing my praises.
First of all, from the get-go the artstyle, music, and ambiance is absolutely stunning. The setting is this dark fantasy marketplace with religious undertones. I am looking forward to seeing the developments of the world.
The pacing and transitions of the story feel very natural as well. I feel like a lot of visual novel games, especially otome ones can be somewhat obvious in terms of like "THIS IS AN IMPORTANT CHOICE" where you can clearly tell when a choice is going to deviate the path one way or another. While this is sometimes helpful, I really love how natural the choices feel.
In a similar vein, as many people in these comments have mentioned, the MC is wonderful. I think they feel very natural and have realistic reactions to situations they are placed in. Again, many visual novel otome games can struggle with making likable and natural protagonists.
Finally, the progression of the relationships. Once again, just remarkably well-written and paced. Nice and slow, I like that they don't immediately start out in love with each other (I am a sucker for slower burns) and that the story takes time to build the relationships. I also love a bit of toxicity in fictional relationships so I look forward to seeing some darker themes throughout.
Basically, this is a stunningly beautiful and well-written game that honestly deserves better than being called an otome. And this is just how I feel after about an hour of playing. If you are a fan of dark fantasy, religious themes, slow burn, and romance than I really cannot recommend this game enough.
Edit upon finishing a few endings:
I very rarely try and achieve every single ending in a game the way I am trying to here. I think it really speaks to the quality of the game.
A few other notes, I really appreciate the various aftercare resources both in and out of game, especially in regards to Cirrus's route. (Although for personal preference I do find it somewhat immersion breaking but I understand the necessity for it for those that may need it, and it wasn't distracting enough to stop me from playing through his routes several times so I still consider it a good choice overall)
So far my only complaint is entirely in personal preference where honestly I think Cirrus's routes could go even darker but I'm an enjoyer of pretty dark fiction and understand it isn't for everyone. Just overall an amazing game with so much effort and creativity put into it. Can't wait to see where it goes from here.
I quite literally created an account just to type this (though I probably should have a lot sooner)- this game (even though it's only just released one chapter) was fantastic. I loved the way MC was presented as a character with clear traits and motivations. The world-building is beautiful- the plot premise is so interesting and unique. Honestly, this might be one of the best introductions to a game, in general, I've seen in a while- kudos to the writers, developers, artists, etc. because everything was executed great.
The aftercare section (spoilers about that I guess?) is something I'd even be using outside of the game- it felt so warm and comforting, and having the MC speak affirmations and break the 4th wall when I expected to be booted out of the game was quite frankly something I haven't seen before and really helped my panicking. I also realized even with ONE chapter how attached I grew to my MC. This was so considerate and kind- thank you so much for putting this in here because even if someone (like me) thinks they know what to expect sometimes taking a step back is better. This is one of the best games I've seen in a long time, absolutely fantastic I am so excited for what is to come <3
I'm very glad I found this. Loved both routes tho I'm a bit more intrigued by Cirrus' story. (Fancy stranger will probably end up being my favorite tho, I know what I like). I often crave darker games but they almost always tend to be a little *too* much for me, but this one is just perfect.
Almost forgot to add, but my favorite thing about this game so far is the MC. They're just delightful.
Can't wait to play the demo for the other love interests.
(Simp alert incoming-) Oh my gOD THIS WAS SUCH AN EXPERIENCE WHKRHKSHKSJS!!!!! The art is beautiful and the music fits perfectly without feeling out of place at all. The atmosphere is just so sick and I love the world and the way there's an option for a safeword and aftercare. Cirrus' route had me holding my breath, but KIER'S ROUTE??? Top tier. Spent the first five play throughs staring at his arms. Banter. Cool full face mask. Dried fruit. What more could you ask for?
ALSO Vesper?? MVP MC of all time. I loved their narrative voice and how they interacted with the other characters. Kinda wish I knew their name before I began the play through (so I could've given them their canon name) but at the same time, playing the MC as a different name than Vesper made them really feel like their own character? And that made the aftercare feel a lot more comforting somehow. Anyway! 10/10 game
I love MC for their humor, for how cute and talkative they are. Honestly, this has to be the best MC that I ever saw in any VN. Also simping so haaard for Mr. Thief, I need more of him so bad T_T Will be waiting patiently for more updates for as long as it needs, this game truly deserves all the wait!
Wow, loved it. Captivating writing, dynamic sprites, shadowy art, on point programming, wicked background music. Got Cirrus first - oh so wrong but oh so right. Thoroughly enjoyed the banter with Keir. This game is the whole package. Well done!
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Just finish Fran's route, he is far too cute!!!
it is here ahhhhahahaha i am so excited
some spoilers⬇️
just played the update, the music and words are still so gorgeous🥰(tbh for me non english-native it's still a bit hard to read)
Fran becomes my favorite boy (before is Cirrus since I'm switch() Though there may some darkness behind him, he is sweet now and that's enough.(And the design of his underwear? really caught me, love it so much🥰)
And Oleander is also charismatic, since he is related with Keir, wondering whether there are more such connection among all of them. For me he is still mysterious though i finished all ends.
Thank you for all your beautiful work🦝( already looking forward to read chapter 2)
Not gonna lie, when I read 'his underwear' I thought we'd get a panty shot of Francesco, but I understand you meant his layer of clothing under the main outfit! haha
Well done for reading this in your second (or non-native) language! Dang. I'm trying to learn a few right now but I'm not fluent in any to do something so complicated. I'm still at the level of pouring water for my cat and trying to tell her 'Here is your water' in another language lmao
played a few itchio vn games and this is pretty good! im excited to play more.. just played kiers and cirrus's route (im ngl the bdsm part made me feel a rollercoaster of emotions but the aftercare saved me in the end). can anyone pls help me with oleander's route i literally dunno how to get to it... i may be dumb af tho. but anyway, great game!!!
you just have leave when the commotion near the church happens and go towards the laughing crowd when given an opportunity (instead of going to the fancy dressed stranger) 🙌
ITS HEREAAAAAAAAAAAA I CANT WAIT TO PLAY IT
omg love the new page layout btw very cute 🩵 does the release of 1.5 mean that chapter 1 is completely done?
Yes! Chapter one is completely done! 💙🦝
Fran is such a baby duckling. So cute🐣. So precious🐥. He's a cinnamon roll that needs to be protected at all costs, and my Vesper is more than happy to oblige. What a delight it is to tease this sweetie. Seriously. His reactions, I just-
i can't seem to get a good ending, what do i do once francesco's purse is stolen? :(
Hi! The Ending Guide pdf we've included should have a description of the choices you need to make handle that challenge (or, it tells you the wrong choices to get the bad ending, and you just do the opposite to keep going). But if you're looking for a little more information:
The purse theft scene has a hidden counter and you have to find all the clues to the thief's location before that counter runs out. There are three clues to find and you get five chances to find them. The characters will tell you if you're on the right track or not. If a new choice shows up in the search menu, that means you've found all the clues and can take that choice to finish the scene!
AHHHHHH I'M SO EXCITED THANK YOU!!!
Finally Thanks for the update
Oh my god, it's here, let's freaking go!!!!!
FINALLY. THANK YOU!!
jhadfjga im so excited to play the new update JBHVIU
我等不及了啊啊啊啊啊（尖叫ing
Any second now...
ICAN‘TWAIT——
This is awesome, and I can't wait for Chapter 1.5 to be released
Finally 1st May is here Cant wait to see my boy Keir
I loved playing this game so much!! Currently i'm playing the game to get all of the endings ( so far I got 5 of the endings, mostly from Keir's route, I LOVE HIM SO MUCH) but everything about the game is great!! I love everything and the MC, the MC stands out from other games I have played. I love how you guys added a aftercare! It was lovely to talk to the MC and kinda from a bond with them! It helped me when I was doing the Cirrus route, it was a bit overwhelming but I loved it. I'm not so into BDSM but idk I was kinda into it. And the fancy stranger was so cuteee!! I love him as well! I absolutely love all the charaters and I cant wait to see the full game! LOVE OBSCURA SO MUCH <333
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH THE NEW UPDATE IS COMING IN TWO DAYS HOLY FUCKING SHIT LET'S GOOOOOOOOO
Just got the best ending,i wish this wasn't just a demo because this is absolutely beautiful. Also didn't expect keir to be so freaking tall damn,i do look like a child.
The after care zone is so sweet<3 didn't click it bc of any triggers or anything all that made me anxious was choosing what i was going to do in the timed answers but i calmed down after because if i didn't chose in time i could just go back. (for anyone who had the same issues i figured you can go in preferences and turn that off) i was Just curious so i talked with the main character tbh if i ever feel sad even if its nothing about the game ill probably go there
FANCY STRANGER IS SO PRETTY!
if he's gonna be one of the lovers then no one can take me away from him im being fr he also looks so kind,sweet and caring he's perfect (yes im a simp)
Keir is hot tho
I feel bad for treating him like shit bc i just tried to get another ending with him lol i think i got the same was before,poor sweetheart :')
Who is the fancy stranger? I thought all side characters were just shadows so we can't see how cute they are? (Oh wait, is that Francesco?)
Unless this is in Olander's route, which I've not played yet?
fancy stranger is in fact in another route,you can get to see them by going into the church and at some point when you leave (depending on the choice you make) you just bump into them :)
Got the good endings as the first one for each MC. At first I kinda hate Keir but he kept getting better and now I really like him and for Cirrus I didn't expect that scene at all it caught me off guard but his hotness is kinda off the chart so still love him tho. And, the fancy stranger I hope we will see more of him soon in the next chapter. Overall, this VN is fantastic I absolutely love it.
I got a bad ending and left it because there was so much story to the game. I was entranced by the writing though and the dynamics between the characters were written well. There was a lot descriptions on the settings it really helped me picture my surroundings. Nice Visual Novel! I hope to play the other ones!
the art, story, choices and endings (as well as the aftercare?!) of this game are all amazing i love obscura so much and cant wait for chapter two! :D
i love everything abt this game! the artstyle, the muic, the characters and story line!!! cant wait for more content to come :D
I just finished chapter 1 and I'll say it's amazing! You cannot find any super-hot masked men anywhere else, not in visual novels!
I'm actually really enjoying this. From the choice of gender to the "Aftercare" zone and the addition of a safeword, this game was amazing to play especially since you provided a space to tab out if needed. I cannot wait for more instalments.
I'm THIS CLOSE )( to dedicating taylor swift songs to keir fr . I miss him
Aaaaaaaa it's so addicted!! I love Keir so much till I dreamed of him TvT I write the date of next update on my calendar so I can download it as fast as I can!! Keep the good work for this amazing masterpiece! I love u all developers!!!!
Loving it so far! Will there be future upgrades or is the Demo all we get?
You know when you're in the mood for something and you can't quite place your finger on what but nothing you find is quite it? And you spend hours searching and find nothing? Yes well Obscura for me was that except I found Exactly what I was looking for. I am currently in the middle of the first love interest of my first playthrough and already had to stop just to sing my praises.
First of all, from the get-go the artstyle, music, and ambiance is absolutely stunning. The setting is this dark fantasy marketplace with religious undertones. I am looking forward to seeing the developments of the world.
The pacing and transitions of the story feel very natural as well. I feel like a lot of visual novel games, especially otome ones can be somewhat obvious in terms of like "THIS IS AN IMPORTANT CHOICE" where you can clearly tell when a choice is going to deviate the path one way or another. While this is sometimes helpful, I really love how natural the choices feel.
In a similar vein, as many people in these comments have mentioned, the MC is wonderful. I think they feel very natural and have realistic reactions to situations they are placed in. Again, many visual novel otome games can struggle with making likable and natural protagonists.
Finally, the progression of the relationships. Once again, just remarkably well-written and paced. Nice and slow, I like that they don't immediately start out in love with each other (I am a sucker for slower burns) and that the story takes time to build the relationships. I also love a bit of toxicity in fictional relationships so I look forward to seeing some darker themes throughout.
Basically, this is a stunningly beautiful and well-written game that honestly deserves better than being called an otome. And this is just how I feel after about an hour of playing. If you are a fan of dark fantasy, religious themes, slow burn, and romance than I really cannot recommend this game enough.
Edit upon finishing a few endings:
I very rarely try and achieve every single ending in a game the way I am trying to here. I think it really speaks to the quality of the game.
A few other notes, I really appreciate the various aftercare resources both in and out of game, especially in regards to Cirrus's route. (Although for personal preference I do find it somewhat immersion breaking but I understand the necessity for it for those that may need it, and it wasn't distracting enough to stop me from playing through his routes several times so I still consider it a good choice overall)
So far my only complaint is entirely in personal preference where honestly I think Cirrus's routes could go even darker but I'm an enjoyer of pretty dark fiction and understand it isn't for everyone. Just overall an amazing game with so much effort and creativity put into it. Can't wait to see where it goes from here.
This was a beautiful game and I loved how well the characters were written and how desperate the main character is for the lunar ichor.
I quite literally created an account just to type this (though I probably should have a lot sooner)- this game (even though it's only just released one chapter) was fantastic. I loved the way MC was presented as a character with clear traits and motivations. The world-building is beautiful- the plot premise is so interesting and unique. Honestly, this might be one of the best introductions to a game, in general, I've seen in a while- kudos to the writers, developers, artists, etc. because everything was executed great.
The aftercare section (spoilers about that I guess?) is something I'd even be using outside of the game- it felt so warm and comforting, and having the MC speak affirmations and break the 4th wall when I expected to be booted out of the game was quite frankly something I haven't seen before and really helped my panicking.
I also realized even with ONE chapter how attached I grew to my MC.This was so considerate and kind- thank you so much for putting this in here because even if someone (like me) thinks they know what to expect sometimes taking a step back is better. This is one of the best games I've seen in a long time, absolutely fantastic I am so excited for what is to come <3I'm very glad I found this. Loved both routes tho I'm a bit more intrigued by Cirrus' story. (Fancy stranger will probably end up being my favorite tho, I know what I like). I often crave darker games but they almost always tend to be a little *too* much for me, but this one is just perfect.
Almost forgot to add, but my favorite thing about this game so far is the MC. They're just delightful.
Can't wait to play the demo for the other love interests.
(Simp alert incoming-) Oh my gOD THIS WAS SUCH AN EXPERIENCE WHKRHKSHKSJS!!!!! The art is beautiful and the music fits perfectly without feeling out of place at all. The atmosphere is just so sick and I love the world and the way there's an option for a safeword and aftercare. Cirrus' route had me holding my breath, but KIER'S ROUTE??? Top tier. Spent the first five play throughs staring at his arms. Banter. Cool full face mask. Dried fruit. What more could you ask for?
ALSO Vesper?? MVP MC of all time. I loved their narrative voice and how they interacted with the other characters. Kinda wish I knew their name before I began the play through (so I could've given them their canon name) but at the same time, playing the MC as a different name than Vesper made them really feel like their own character? And that made the aftercare feel a lot more comforting somehow. Anyway! 10/10 game
I love MC for their humor, for how cute and talkative they are. Honestly, this has to be the best MC that I ever saw in any VN. Also simping so haaard for Mr. Thief, I need more of him so bad T_T Will be waiting patiently for more updates for as long as it needs, this game truly deserves all the wait!
Amazing writing coupled with pretty art and pretty UI. I love it!
Wow, loved it. Captivating writing, dynamic sprites, shadowy art, on point programming, wicked background music. Got Cirrus first - oh so wrong but oh so right. Thoroughly enjoyed the banter with Keir. This game is the whole package. Well done!