Indie publisher Ratalaika Games and Quill Game Studios have jointly announced the upcoming release of their highly anticipated visual novel, Death Becomes You, scheduled to launch on August 4th, 2023. This captivating mystery game will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch, providing a thrilling experience to players across multiple platforms.
Unravel the Enigma
Death Becomes You presents players with an intriguing and suspenseful narrative as they venture into the mysterious world of magic university students. The game revolves around a central question: “Who killed your best friend?” As the protagonist, players find themselves framed for the murder and must now delve deep into the secrets of their fellow students to uncover the true culprit.
Meet the Suspects
The game introduces a cast of four suspicious students, each with their unique background and abilities, adding depth and complexity to the storytelling:
- Sidney: A 1st-year student at the Ira Royal Academy, Sidney’s world turns upside down when her best friend and mentor, Lyra, is discovered dead. Determined to seek justice, she takes it upon herself to investigate and bring the real murderer to light.
- Daniella: As a 3rd-year student and the vice head mentor at the Ira Royal Academy, Daniella specializes in Transmutation. Rumors circulate that she possesses the ability to transform underperforming students into crystal statues, making her a potential suspect in the murder case.
- Apolline: A rare magic user skilled in two specializations – Enchantment and Elemental magic, Apolline’s abilities make her a person of interest in the investigation.
- Sophie: Specializing in Psychokinesis, Sophie is known as a prodigy capable of controlling not just objects but pure energy. Having a complicated history with the deceased mentor, Lyra, her role in the events comes under scrutiny.
Choices Define the Outcome
Throughout the gripping storyline of Death Becomes You, players will be faced with multiple choices that shape the direction of the investigation. Selecting which suspect Sidney investigates and learns more about will directly impact the unfolding events. Every character route offers different endings, including some “dead endings” where Sidney may meet an unfortunate fate. However, these endings provide crucial insights and guide players toward the truth.
Captivating Features
The game boasts several engaging features that enhance the overall gaming experience:
- Replayability: Death Becomes You offers multiple routes and endings, encouraging players to replay and explore different outcomes to uncover more truths.
- Complex Characters: The suspects in the game have intricate motives and interpersonal histories, adding depth to the storytelling and making each playthrough unique.
- Multiple Endings: With over 10+ endings, including a variety of bad ends, players will be kept on their toes throughout the investigation.
- Word Count: The game script is impressively extensive, comprising approximately 77,000 words, ensuring an immersive and detailed narrative.
Death Becomes You sets out to captivate players with its compelling storyline, challenging choices, and engaging characters. However, the focus remains on providing an enthralling gaming experience, without any intention of selling the game to potential players. This mystery visual novel is undoubtedly poised to entice fans of the genre, and its release on multiple platforms ensures that a broad audience can enjoy the thrilling journey of unraveling a gripping murder mystery.
As the release date of August 4th, 2023 approaches, players eagerly await the opportunity to step into the shoes of Sidney and embark on a quest to reveal the truth behind the tragic events of Death Becomes You.
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows
