Brilliant Shadows - Part One of the Book of Gray Magic

Brilliant Shadows - Part One of the Book of Gray Magic
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$2.16
Release date
2 November 2015
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Brilliant Shadows is a visual novel that follows the story of Veronica Ashmar, a new graduate of the Mountain and a necromancer. Tradition dictates that upon graduation, necromancers and paladins are to perform the pairing ritual.

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Brilliant Shadows - Part One of the Book of Gray Magic system requirements

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  • OS: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: 1.5Ghz Processor or better
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated Graphics Chip
  • Storage: 400 MB available space
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Loki, the Fool
Loki, the Fool

If you're going into this expecting a charming lesbian romance, you'll be sorely disappointed. Yes, the main character is gay, and yes, there is romance, but it is far from the focus of the story. Think of this more as the standalone prologue to a fantasy epic.

SpitefulFox
SpitefulFox

Bought the game because I'm a sucker for anything with necromancers.

Stayed with the game because everyone is ADORABLE. The writing is adorable. The characters are adorable. The voice acting is adorable. I love this game. I need the sequel and I need it noooow.

custody middle office moment
custody middle…

Very neat little VN with some of the best English voice acting I've ever seen. The world is an original one and the characters are all very likeable and entertaining to watch. Manages to strike a good balance between humor and drama, and I'm /very/ excited to see where possible sequels may take us.

Pyoro-2
Pyoro-2

Almost solid, but ...

Art is OK, with exceptions (those horses...), voice acting is OK (but there's better), soundtrack is OK (but nothing spectacular), setting seems OK (but we barely get to explore it), plot seems OK (but it's at times pretty rushed), characters seem OK (but there isn't much time for them to do anything), writing - well, about what one would expect, but ...

... it's just too short. Not because games should have an arbitrary length x, but because to tell a story with the amount of characters and subplots this one "sort of" has it simply needs more words than this one - otherwise everything is either resolved basically immediately or never (read: perhaps in a sequel that might one day appear).

As there's not much of a selection for English vns it still perhaps nice to have, but I wouldn't unconditionally recommend it. Maybe once all the sequels are out.

Eonymia
Eonymia

Nice VN with a few slightly differing endings. I would wish for more freedom in romance for example, but it's only part 1, so we'll see. Highly recommended.

spades
spades

No spoilers: even though at first it feels like your run of the mill "emo mary sue original character donut steal" kind of game, it's most certainly not. Every character seems fleshed out and completely 3D. Definitely one of my favorite games.

JoeyManson
JoeyManson

Amazing art style, amazing music, amazing voice acting, amazing story. Its just awesome all around.
I am not even a big fan of Visual Novels but i loved this game, its worth trying out!

Root
Root

Great characters, nicely written and adorable romance. Must buy.

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Adobe Photosho…

i had a few doubts, but hit ''add to cart'' button nevertheless and now, after finishing one route i'm really suprised. this game is so awesome in every way you can imagine

- voice acting is really good, actors aren't just reading their speeches but actually playing their role.
- graphic has something fresh in it, it isn't something you see in your generic vn (sprites are blinking! BLINKING), color palletes are pleasantly matched, balm on your eyes, really
- characters! oh god, poor, awkward ash, i feel u darling, lemme hug you.

all heroes have their quirks and shortcomings, but aren't shallow or dull and their backstories, even if ones aren't so tragic as the other, are quite reasonable and get the player to know characters better.

also ash, i wouldn't be exaggerating if i consider her one of the best written characters ever. her feelings about... everything - getting over unrequited love, getting to terms with situation she found herself in and working on solving it - feels so true. 11/10, also for her sassiness. she is the champ

- plot plOT PLOT. it's a fantasy, it's a romance, it's a mystery, it's a slice of life, it's a bit of horror, it makes your hear beat in different patterns and they are all GOOD.

only flaw i see in this game is you have to wait for the next part to see the plot unravel, because only a few threads met their end and the biggest one is still in progress. can't wait!

edit: ALSO THE THIRD ENDING? OH GOD THAT IS TWISTED I LIKED IT THE BEST I THINK

AsatorPrime
AsatorPrime

So I watched Dodger play this and enjoyed it enough that I had to buy it just to support the Devs. I also wanted to see the other endings and I was not dissapointed. Ending 2: Finding a Balance was even better than the first ending. I hope they use that one going into part two.

Butt Babies Inc.
Butt Babies Inc.

good stuff. lotta gays. I dig it.

Capsule-Kin
Capsule-Kin

I found this game to be so enjoyable to play. I felt more intrested with how there was voice to the character and all the voice actors were pretty amazing. I really do wish more games had voice acting. I feel much more closer to story when there a voice to each character. I had maybe two problems one I can wish you could make more choices at certain events. I say this because there is a character you meet and to be honest some of the choice you could make with the character where choice I did not want to make, but I had to pick one the two choices presented two me. Also near the, I think the climax of the game, it felit like the story was going a little too fast. But after all of that I really did enjoy it and can not wait for the next part. I fully recommend that everyone should give this a shot and support the people who are making this.

Bunsen_Burning
Bunsen_Burning

Hands down one of my favorite VNs.

I eagerly await the next parts and hope this story contines well into additional parts.

The characters were given great personalities and it was great seeing their individual stories blossom.
You'll go more places than you expect and there are nicely done transitions.
You get the feeling of being "at home" with the characters.
There are some points that seem to pass by too quickly (the few scenes with Malte in paticular I hope may be revisited.)
There are also very well developed points in the story for fun or unexpected foreshadowing.
The art was lovely as well and kept well with the themes given in the story (such as showing different clothing for people from different locations).
Transitions in locations are well represented as well as the mood of previously visited scenes.
Would have loved an "Artbook" additional option.

Tregarde
Tregarde

What can I say? Once I started, I couldn't stop till I finished. Fortunately, it only takes a few hours to finish... it may not sound like much, but they pack a lot into those few hours! And I wanted to immediately play again to see how different choices effect things, and reach the other endings.

The story and writing are very well done. The characters are varied and interesting. The voice acting is a little mixed, most are good but a couple are not. Brilliant Shadows also tackles issues of sexuality very well, presenting challenges many have to go through, without ever being insulting or condescending.

I can hardly wait for Part Two!

Mr. New Foxy
Mr. New Foxy

Before playing this, I had decided that I was not a fan of the "Visual/Interactive Story" genre. But, after picking this up, my entire view has been thrown against the wall. While originally I was concerned that adding in visuals voices to character would take away enjoyment, I have discovered that instead being given a concrete step upon which to envision my characters was refereshing. And I haven't even got to the story itself. Going into this, I was unsure as to if this was going to be a rather generic fantasy story, but BS's (Yeah, great initals for a game right?) openess and more realistic approach to topics such as homosexuality and love had me much more inthrawled into the different characters relationships. And being able to control the main characters actions stripped that sense of when you read a book and you cant tell exactly what's going to happen because a character does something and then spending the next five minutes whining about their stupidity. But all in all, this game/book was an amazing experience, and I cannot wait for it's sequel!
P.S: If the developers need any young, male australian voice actors I would be happy to oblige!
Signed with a cocksure attitude,
Mr. New Foxy

ChairmanK
ChairmanK

I find much to like about this visual novel: exploration in an adventure-friendly world, various forms of intrigue, and the hints of a wider world and story.


On the other hand, I felt that individual choices were not of particular consequence; the endings are based on what seems to be a karma system, without much attention to particular choices. This may simply be a consequence of this game's placement as the beginning of a larger story. While I prefer richer branching, I still recommend this game.

MelodiousDissonance
MelodiousDissonance

Overall a good VN with large amout of replayability, good art, great music and good voice acting.I normally turn off voice acting for a lot of these noves,but this one was well recorded really enjoyed it. The story is also solid with basically everything nicely rounded and no gaping plot holes; which is always nice. I will say this is deffinately a romance/relationship novel make no mistake. I was personally looking for more a fantasy adventure style maybe with a romantic subplot,not being a major romance fan myself,but it is much more romance with a dash of fantasy and adventure for spice. Still very solid for what it is, just personal prefrence there.

Casis Arizona
Casis Arizona

It's an enjoyable story. The characters are well rounded. The main character is very likeable, and it's easy to root for her. The artwork is pretty. If you're into VN, then I highly recommend it.

Anonymous
Anonymous

I really, really enjoyed this game. The voice acting was quite good and the story was interesting. I also loved the bonus blooper reel. I still laugh when I think about Hepitor, the Blass Glower.

escapé
escapé

I really liked it. It was a visual book that i had a lot of fun with. If you want to set back and read a story with out the work of actually reading I recomend you try it out. I'm looking forward to the next one

Maniacal Laugh
Maniacal Laugh

A good story but really bummed out that there is no ending wioth prude and ash whether paired or romanticly

AnarchyClock
AnarchyClock

This VN made me ridiculously happy. The art is gorgeous, there was a good build-up for suspicion, and some of the situations Ash got into were relatable. I was also pleasantly surprised I ended up liking Belinda. Hoping to see the next part soon, especially if it adds more context to the plot point towards the end of the story.

Ghlen Livid
Ghlen Livid

Art is gorgeous, music is great, voice acting is top-notch. I feel that there are a few hiccups in the story (pacing- and continuity-related), but it's gripping and interesting enough to ignore those altogether. So a definite thumbs up from me.

cordinia
cordinia

Brilliant Shadows is a well written and drawn visual novel. There are a few choices to make, but they seem mainly to give a bit more backstory than have a significant impact on the story itself. The art is stylized and interesting to look at, which is good, because there isn't a whole lot of it. Mainly you are looking at the same character models exchanging dialogue with some limited animation. It is fully voice acted and clearly there has been effort made to have the characters emote when they speak. The writing is solid, if a little stiff at times, and the voice acting is fine (though I was always aware that the actors were speaking into microphones).

The story is interesting, though it does drag a bit at times. Apparently this is the first part, as the title suggests, so the ending is not particularly satisfying. If you enjoy fantasy stories with a bit of romance and mystery this might be a good bet.

asleepsheep
asleepsheep

Just get the game. Please. It's SO good.
The characters, the main character, the voice acting, the story, the diversity... just EVERYTHING.

10/10

Hepter the Blass Blower

H3LLH0UND
H3LLH0UND

great story.
Only problem is having to wait for the next part.

Spirantgore
Spirantgore

Game was perfect. Cant wait for part two!

Esper
Esper

Not finished yet, but so far it's been quite good. Perhaps even great.

And I hate everything.

I'm NEVER getting the vaccine!
I'm NEVER gett…

Fudge this game. That elf bitch is a transvestite but with mythical termonolgy and lore behind it. I don't have a problem with that shit, but, no.

Vartic
Vartic

Choices don't really matter in this game. Well... there are different endings: a bad one, a good one and a in-between one, which is actually better that the 100% good one.

The bottom line is that you should definetly buy this game, the voice acting and art are wonderfull. The plot, world setting quite original.

Gal Incognito
Gal Incognito

I love visual novels, but I felt like this one fell short of what I'm used to. For one thing, I don't think there were enough choices. It's a very short game. At times it gets confusing with the dialogue and POV (although that may just me be.) However, I do have to applaud the artwork. It's very Tim Burtonesque.

verstehen
verstehen

So, the only thing that makes the ending(s) of this game at all acceptable is that there's a kickstarter running for the sequel (which I've totally backed).

Brilliant Shadows has an interesting and visceral artwork style, engaging characters, and a great treatment of sexuality, especially in the sense that this game is about sexual identity but doesn't make that search the only/primary point of the game, not to mention the refreshing lack of bigotry. As a bi woman, I usually wince a little at most media in terms of sexual representation: mainstream bisexual representation trends toward the "out of straight porn" variety and "lesbian oriented" media tends to shame or delegitimize bisexuality and there was none of that in this game. Combine that with an interesting fantasy universe (something that seems like a bit of rarity in VNs that I've seen), a cool and unique idea for a magic system, decent voice acting, and an actually hilarious blooper reel, and this game is definitely a good buy (especially at 50% off).

SkylyDawn
SkylyDawn

Touching, funny, and real for as fantastical as it seems. This is one of the best visual novels I've played in a long time,

Deathwurm102
Deathwurm102

A really good story!
Some folks are not happy with the lack of choices and there are only a few to be made. Those lead to a possible three different endings. I personally didn't mind because the overall quality of everything the game does offer is so high. Great Art, excellent voice acting, and as mentioned a really good story all added up to a pretty great overall experience.
I would highly recommend this to anyone who likes stories with fully realized characters and concepts.

minimen456
minimen456

The story was fine so I've read it to the end

malihandra
malihandra

I thoroughly enjoyed this game! I wish there were more choices/options, but even so, it was still fun and an interesting read . :)

paradasia
paradasia

As a big fan of story based games and visual novels, I loved this game.
- The artwork was rich and detailed
- Fully and dramatically voice acted
- The storyline was fascinating and full of drama, plot twists, suspense, and some moments that made me laugh out loud
- Interesting, diverse cast of characters
Hope others enjoy it as much as I did!

Das Twit Ja
Das Twit Ja

OKAY SO! I completed the good path, don't care for the neutral, and my friend completed the evil path because she's a toot and I can tell you a LOT about this visual novel.

First off, it's more like a book, less like a visual novel as visual novels tend to have 3-6 endings deciding whats your waifu, this is not one of those visual novels. In fact, if you hate visual novels but love books, pick this up. It's basically a book because the writing is REALLY well done.

I'm going to stop rambling and make more readable explanation off the bat. I hate, HATE visual novels. They are disgusting anime waifu trash that pits a male protagonist in a room with ten half-naked cutsie girls of various personalities and animal ears... or tanks... or ships. Whatever floats their boat I guess. However, this is not one of those stories. Your character first off, is a woman, and though she has a heavy romantic interest with a character, it is just one specific character and not the waifu tray to choose from.

In fact, that's what makes this story so great. The romance COMPLIMENTS the story, where as most visual novels, the story compliments the romance... or is just kinda shoveled on... looking at you Bird simulator dating... crap.

See, it sparks a tension in the pages you read through. Deliciously juicy drama but no clear indication of 'will you get the girl or not', in fact, there is this dreadening atmosphere as you FEEL the character's hopes and dreams scatter multiple times but she picks herself up time and time again. It's a really good heartening experience.

Now let me explain the characters role.
Main character: An interesting and dynamic character. She FEELS so real, and her attitude can change from spiteful and depressed to straight up malicious depending on your choices. I have felt her concerns myself in the dating gig so I know how it is.
Love interest: A character where drama revolves around but she isn't the driving force behind the plot (not directly anyways). She brings the main character's tension along and is a point of interest, but isn't a mary sue princess that needs saving.
The 'will he betray us' guy: Okay, sometimes you see a 'plot twist' coming from a mile away. Sometimes you think 'no it's building up to reveal he was the good guy all along. It isn't obvious in this one, it just isn't. Sometimes I'm like OH YEAH HES SO GOOD, and other times I'm like HOLY SHIT STAB HIM HES SO EVIL! But I didn't know, I never did until the end segment. I'm not going to spoil whether he is a good guy a bad guy.
The tag along characters: Well, these two people are basically extra spicing to flesh things out. They fufill their role... they flesh things out, they add more dynamics but they are indeed, tag along. Don't expect too much from them as they are a basic package. NOthing too interesting but they add more perspective. All in all well done characters if, a bit dissapointing.

I'd describe more characters but I feel that it may be too spoilery so let's just say this. Some characters will be completely meaningless and useless, while others will actually have a lot more involved with the plot than you would first think. So just play it safe and pay attention to all characters :3

Now, the story itself. The plot is very interesting. Once more, I won't describe in detail what it is but I will say the beginning is WAY Too slow and the ending is WAY too abrupt. That's my only complaint, your first hour will be spent reading the beginning while the next will be speeding by the middle and the end as the plot snowballs down. The story and even the world itself however, is very facinating and this DOES excuse the speed and pacing. The beginning had to EXPLAIN the world, show you how it is. And it doesn't do it in a stupid ass naruto way, no... it expects the reader to be actually intelligent and piece things together with solid information. So that perhaps may be why the beginning is so slow and the ending feel so sudden and fast paced.

TL;DR?

Story 8/10
Pacing 7/10
Romance 9/10
Characters 10/10
World 10/10

IGN 7.8/10. Too much water

✩ Helenα ✩
✩ Helenα ✩

I really enjoyed this first part! The story is quite interesting, the characters are likable (Hektor is my favorite), art style was really awesome, and the VA was great. I got the 3 endings (and the third one was so creepy haha) and enjoyed them. I’m looking forward to play the second part! Good luck to the developers.

9/10.

BlovedWanderer
BlovedWanderer

The story felt a like it was a little bit weak. There was too much time spent pining and it got very annoying quickly. some characters were a bit hard to like and made parts of the game a chore to get through. The art style is beautiful the animation could use a bit of work. I would not play this game again.

Spooky
Spooky

Bare in mind I'm not really much into visual novels. But if one catches my eye because the design and story I may give it a chance. And I wasn't wrong at all.
I just finished it for the first time and got the first ending. Played it 7 hours straight and now my eyes are on fire, but the crying while playing helped to hidrate them.

Now in a more serious manner. I loved the characters, really well done, some more likeable than others (maybe some people will like the ones I didn't like and hate the ones I did like), the story had me hooked, all the magic, balance, pairing stuff. It was like a methaphor about human relationships And the suspens made me wanting to know more.

The twists got me good, I had some moments flipping stuff from my desk (I have a messy artsy desk don't judge).
The jokes were funny, the blooper reel was a really nice touch.

So... yeah, I REALLY DO recomment this game. And I'm waiting for the 2nd book!!
I'm really happy to been able to get the good ending first since it leaved me with a great sensation.

tmtapani
tmtapani

Wow. This one was unexpectedly good.

Decided to just test it out a bit before going to bed and ended up playing through the night. I especially liked the voice acting, and it's probably the best one I've come across in visual novels of this price range. A solid 4 hour trip for one of apparently three endings if you let the voice acting play out. And you should.

basinisback
basinisback

I'm afraid I didn't really enjoy this game. As many dissapointing games do, it had a very promising beginning, with lots of fantasy, magic, school, friendship and so on, but from there it dragged, the writing let it down and the voice acting didn't help either.

While there were plenty of good moments, excellent art and music and thought provoking player choices throughout, I felt I couldn't engage with standard fantasy characters talking like millenials, and the twist at the end not only came out of the Big Book of Cliches but felt wildly inconsistent with the tone the game had started in.

I'm sure plenty of people will like this game, especially as the music and art are fantastic, but I didn't.

Krimson
Krimson

I enjoyed this game. The characters were interesting and the story kept me wanting to see more.

cascade42
cascade42

Brilliant Shadows has a compelling story, good world building and a great cast of characters.
While I don't always feel that way about voice acting in games, it was done well here and contributes a lot to the immersive experience.
Really enjoyable and I'm looking forward to the sequel.

dazkgal
dazkgal

Pretty cool story with (mostly) good voice acting. Despite the "Part One" in the title it has proper (albeit very cheesy) endings, although they feel quite rushed. The LGBT themes are a bit too much on the nose but not overly so.

icarosaurvus
icarosaurvus

10/10. Kind of like an audio-book, and a really good one, at that. Fantastic endings, characters, music, and art. An excellet indie title; I have sent it to all of my coolest friends.

Fal
Fal

Fun, intresting rpg. The art was beautiful and the writing was ok though it definitely got much better as the game progressed. I wish there was more interaction besides a few simple choices but the storyline was interesting enough to keep me engaged. Most important to note is the lesbian protagonist and pretty diverse set of main characters.

I'm excited for the 2nd installation and hope there's more dependent on player choices.

𝙈𝙞𝙡𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙚
𝙈𝙞𝙡𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙚

Brilliant Shadows is a lovely, colorful visual novel, with its own unique fantasy setting and lore of paladins, necromancers, grey mages, and the like. If you're like me, a devoted fan of anything fantasy-related and you're currently looking for a refreshing, non-anime visual novel, then Brilliant Shadows is an audiovisual treat you will surely enjoy.

Pros:

    • One of the few VNs I have played with voice acting, and it certainly did it right with an array of skilled VAs at that. They added more personality to the already well-developed characters.
    • The art is just so beautiful and amusing. Certain scenes make you just want to step back and stare. The vivid colors breathe life into the already compelling story.
    • The setting, the characters, as well as the fantasy world they have built and introduced is more than enough for you to take in in a single chapter visual novel.
    • I greatly welcomed the character diversity, with its mild LGBT themes. It made every character special, and even relatable, in their own way.
    • Provides you more than enough hours to complete all possible endings and read through all of the dialogues.
    • With all of the rich content (and more!) packaged into one visual novel, the full price is well worth it. Kind of makes me guilty that I got this on sale.

Cons:

    • The art in some of the scenes were too good, I kind of wished they would be 'unlocked' and easily viewed after reading them.
    • Related to my first con, I personally found the text size too big and awkward, as they covered some of the art.
    • Some of the choices feel too limited, and have little impact on the ending you will get.
    • Small typos and differences in text and voice acted lines.

Overall Rating:

8.5/10

Thank you, Ithaqa Labs, for creating such a wonderful visual novel! I shall be eagerly awaiting chapter two.

XANi
XANi

Great little visual novel, good voice acting and interesting story.

Don't get confused by title, it IS full story, not just part one and it has satisfying ending

Aria Theo
Aria Theo

Brilliant Shadows is a fantastic VN with an intriguing plot, a superb cast of characters, great art, and solid voice acting. Definitely one of the best VNs currently on Steam.

Embersember
Embersember

Really several tiers above the average Visual Novel. This was actually one of the first VNs where I cared more about what would happen next then what ending I wanted to get, which I was not expecting at all.

I feel it's probably good to get all the cons out of the way first, because there aren't too many, and they are balanced out well.
First off, the voice acting and diologue sometimes seem a little bit amateurish. It doesn't come up too often, but occasionally you get the idea that these people have not done this before, and aren't too settled in it.
Secondly, there are some times when you really start to feel the exposition heavily. This is mostly when characters are talking about how sexuality is viewed in the world, and they are speaking more towards the reader than what someone would naturally say in the situation.
And finally, there are one or two choices where it's not entirely clear what you are selecting. Nothing too drastic, or that would get you a suprise bad ending, but I did get surprised at what happened from a few choices.

Those issues, however, are pretty few and far between. And never so drastic to break the narrative, which is really uite good.
The plot is first class. Period. This is a well realized world, with a lot of things left unexplained that make it feel more alive. You can tell a lot of thought went in to all of it, and it pays off. The story going on in this world, too, has a couple of good twists, but also the meat to keep you going between them. The twists are also payed off quickly enough that you don't feel like anyone is particularly stupid. And, despite being the first part, it has a fairly satisfying ending, without any cliffhangers stapled on to the end.
The characters are also quite good, and all the mains seem to have greater depth than I normally expect from this type of game. They also deal with some issues that are rarely addressed by any game, which I won't spoil, but really struck me as things that real people deal with more often than is represented.
The art is great. Pretty much perfect. Each character has many expressions that fit whatever is going on at the time and nothing is reapeated enough to seem lazy or anything. It also just looks gorgeous.
And finally, the voice acting. Yes, I mentioned there are some less than great moments, but when it is good, it is really really good. The voice actors definately care about their characters and care about doing well, which is missing from some games with much bigger budgets. Nobody is bored and nobody is phoning it in, and everybody gives the emotional stakes they need to. Also, The mains have very nice voices to hear.

All in all, a great VN, not exactly the Dating sim I had expected, but it fulfilled that need and so much more.

Also, blooper reel at the end, very good!

alias.sqbr
alias.sqbr

Mostly an interesting visual novel. A bit rough around the edges, and some things happen too quickly or aren't explained very well, but it was a nice change from the bland cookie cutter stories most VNs seem to follow.

DigitalOrigami
DigitalOrigami

This is a great game. I thoroughly enjoyed it and hope for more soon. Highly recommend.

amiryuuzaki
amiryuuzaki

Bought this game as it looked gorgeous and the summary was very unique! I wasn't dissapointed one bit!! I didn't really look into into as I didn't want any spoilers for my first play through and so I was surprised that Ash was a lesbian (didn't see that coming). Even if I personally prefer guys the game was still 100% enjoyable and I would recommend it no matter your sexuality! In fact the story contains a cast of diverse characters in terms of both color and sexuality! The relationships between the characters are all portrayed very humanly and it is such a relatable and enjoyable story. All the characters are great and lovable, I am honestly so glad this game exists!!! Ash is such a strong female model with depth and character, honestly I am in love!! On top of that the game deals with issues such as romantic rejection especially between people of different sexuality which is not a commonly explored topic in the genre. I am hooked and can't wait for the sequel, Pale Spectrum which is in the works. I have become such a big fan so quickly

rednixhound
rednixhound

MAJOR SPOILER WARNING

This game is actually pretty well made overall, with good voices and an okay storyline. The characters are also pretty cute and memorable.

I wanted to like it so badly! Sadly it has one huge and super irritating flaw - even if there are awesome LGBT characters, they all seem to take back seat to the hetero romance! I wouldn't be so irritated if the plot itself weren't based heavily on romantic entanglements in general. But the lead doesn't even get her girl until the last handful of panels, after I had to sit through the entire game's worth of "my first straight girl crush" angst and "look at how good this straight couple is for each other aren't they cute". Don't even get me started on the fact the villains are the only gay couple that actually gets any screen time. Literally why??

Seriously, if you're gonna make the protagonist gay in a romance game, actually commit to them being center stage. Geeze.

snickersnackish
snickersnackish

This game is great. It's actually the first visual novel I ever purchased, and I didn't know if I liked this style of game so it took me well over a year to actually play more than the first five minutes but I am so glad I came back to it. The characters are wonderful, the story is engaging and definitely builds tension and interest well. The art is gorgeous. I can't comment on the voice acting/music since I was secretly playing it at work and therefore had it muted, but I'm sure they're also good, given the quality of everything else in the game.

I've only gotten one ending and am eagerly looking forward to the others. I've also purchased this as a gift for a friend and am hopeful that the sequel will be out soon. Highly recommended for anyone who loves fantasy, visual novels, and very well done queer protagonists.

Jexassic
Jexassic

Maybe it was just me, but I was looking for some sinister duality to Ash or the idea that my actions somehow affected the storyline. This isn't immediately apparent though I've only done one playthrough of the game with the "Blinded by the Light" ending. The art is beautiful and the voice acting very well done, but the way characters and plot points line up the the end felt too easy or convinient at times. Not to mention the minor oversights every once in a while of characters changing their clothes with their expressions in between panels. Or voice overs not matching texts (like with Ashley/Swan). I fully intend to give it another try and choosing the "I want to be a deliberately paranoid, jealous asshole" options just to see if it balances out or trully makes a difference in the overall game play.

Edit: So the Light and Dark endings are very different, and I appreciate that though I'm not sure the dialogue choices I made along the way actually justified the significant split. However the Balanced ending is very similar to the light ending, so that's somewhat disappointing.

Daybreak
Daybreak

Brilliant Shadows is a Visual Novel set in a medievalesque fantasy setting. Spurting an intellectual vacuum for drama to unfold.

The game employs beautiful artwork, both colorfully vibrant and more dark and ominous when the narrative dictates it, moreover this is also skillfully portrayed in the different emotional states the characters go through. The soundscape and voice acting also lends its own share of magic to produce an enthralling narrative. The main cast is well fleshed out and stroke me as adequately multidimensional. There are three different endings to the game depending on what choices you pick throughout the game, they seem to control the protagonists outlook on life, if she'll turn out good or "evil".

There's a free prequel Embers of Magic on steam that gives a short but well presented idea of what to expect of this VN, even if it's tone is more lighthearted.

This VN doesn't have an auto-play function, apparently due to engine limitation, which almost made me put the prequel aside, I am glad I didn't. In the long run it didn't annoy me too much as every character was voiced in both the prequel and in this VN.

Madame_Rose
Madame_Rose

After playing through for the first time in a while, and checking out the different endings I am not only overly pleased with the writing and humor of the creators themselves, but the talent of the artist and VA's that all contribted to this story. I'm ecceedingly glad I purchased this and will continue to follow the story!

newblood40
newblood40

I loved its story and I wasn't expecting the voice acting. It was good acting. I had so much fun with the story and the ideas it contains and the people were so lovey and I would totally recomend this to anyone who isn't homophobic. The art is beautiful as well and I love the side stories of lovers besides the main character's stuff. I can't wait for chapter two but I doubt it will actually come so I might have to write my own version of this story.

I also have a much more articulate review of the game here: https://vivisgamereviews.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-book-of-gray-magic-pa…

Ceaseless Duality
Ceaseless Duality

Excellent visual novel.

Pros:
- Beautiful artwork
- Decent writing
- Interesting story and characters
- LGBTQ inclusivity
- Racial inclusivity
- Good amount of choices and endings

Cons:
- (Spoiler-ish) The good ending was kind of meh for me. Like, Ash (the protagonist) and Terra kiss at the end and that seems a bit rushed. I know that there's reasons for them to feel connected in the story, but the ending felt empty because of lack of development between those two characters.

I definitely recommend this to VN fans and those who enjoy fantasy/romance.

Oberyn
Oberyn

While the writing and the lore remind me of teen fantasy novellas, with an occasional mild sexual reference and some SJW-style diversity sprinkled all around (nothing too bothersome or pace-breaking), it has a nice hook. It kept me reading until i finished it at 5am on a weekday.

empirej
empirej

My abosolute FAVORITE visual novel; and I have read more than a few. There are choices aplenty, and while all of them may not be catastophically important, they FEEL that way when you are making them; and, to me at least, that is the important part.

The story arc is very well crafted and the character work is top notch imho. I really does remind me of session I ran as a Game Master back in my pen and paper roleplaying days. Meaning, the banter and relationships between all of the participants feels ALIVE like there are real people behind the chracter "sketches".

The fact that this visual novel is completely voice acted is just extra icing on the cake.

If you like original fantasy based visual novels, and are like or are at least open to LGBTQ romance, this is the novel for you! Do yoursefl a favor, load it up, and enjoy several evenings of finely crafted entertainment!

Jules
Jules

The art is beautiful, the story and characters intriguing and on top of it all, the protagonist is a lesbian! :D It's hard to come by lgbt+ games with good, solid stories, but this one is amazing. And the voices are nicely done. 10/10, will recommend to a lot of people.

jer1981
jer1981

I enjoyed the story very much. The characters were well written and developed. I am looking forward to the sequel and recommend this game to anyone who enjoys a good fantasy story, strong female lead character and some well written humour.

The only negative I can say about this is about 2/3's of the way through the story there was a little discontinuity. It was slight and didn't take away from the story and went away shortly after it came up.

I'm looking forward to playing the sequel, and hopefuilly sequels.

Blacsparrow
Blacsparrow

I have to say that when I bought this game it was on a whim and I didn't think I was going to get much out of it at the time. So I went in without much in the way of expectations. What I got was much better than I paid for. Full voice acting and while it wasn't the best quality (the mics popped a few times) overall I was quite impressed, But what really got me? The characters and the story telling.

These two together can make or break a VN and they were pulled off so well in this. I'm not saying you will like every character in this game. Not all are designed to BE liked. But they are all great. and the STORY! ugh, I ran through this game and all it's endings in a matter of hours simply due to how absorbed in it I was. and there's a part 2! So excited.

Xolf
Xolf

A very pleasant surprise!

Brilliant Shadows is a stylishly presented visual novel, with its own art style that isn't "just the usual anime". Characters are distinct, sprites are large and detailed, and it all fits together nicely. It has a diverse cast in terms of race, sexuality, etc, but it doesn't fall into the trap of letting these attributes define the characters either - instead they are simply aspects of the characters which are there.

Characters are voice acted throughout, even minor characters, the writing's extremely readable with some humour, and there're a goodly number of choices built in throughout too.

And all this for a mere £5. No, it's not perfect, there're the occasional minor typos here and there, or a line where the VA voiced it slightly differently to the written word, but the downsides are minor and there's so much good here that honestly, especially at this price point, it's an absolute steal.

And the good news is that if you DO enjoy this, there's a sequel (and a third on the way) with the same characters that continues their story (but this one works perfectly well as a self contained tale).

Recommended.

(disregard the play time shown for me - I mostly read on a Surface tablet while I commute, which means it's offline, which means Steam doesn't always see all the hours I clock up)

Quinnezel
Quinnezel

Brilliant Shadows follows Ash after a ritual gives her an ambiguous result with far-reaching consequences. Her future, and eventually even her safety, are no longer guaranteed. Who, or what, is she bonded to? What does it mean for her and those around her?

The Good:
* First things first. This game is absolutely gorgeous. It has some of the best art of any visual novel I've played, done in a unique and consistent style that really meshes with the story.
* The worldbuilding happens naturally, over the course of the story, and is very solid.
* Ash's story is easy to get invested in, and it's impossible not to care about her.
* The soundtrack and sound effects are great, and pulled me in even more.
* The game is fully voice-acted, and the casting was very well done. I loved Ash's voice.
* The game gives feedback on choices that makes it easy to tell which ending you're moving toward.
* The game has some good representation. For example, Ash is gay, and it's important to the story without being the primary source of conflict.
* The game rewards multiple playthroughs by having things that are only meaningful with information from late in the game.

The Not-So-Good:
* While some choices have far-reaching consequences, others only change a few lines of dialogue and are quickly forgotten as the story gets back to its mostly-linear path.
* The good ending and the neutral ending are a little too similar.
* There is no CG gallery, which is a shame because of how beautiful the CGs are.
* There's a little bit at the end of the game that helps set up the series but feels very out-of-place in the story of this game.
* The worldbuilding can occasionally be a little fuzzy, especially the paladin/necromancer binary when confronted with later information.

I really loved this game. It wasn't without its issues, but they don't mean much next to all of the things the game did right. I really resonated with Ash, and I'm looking forward to getting more of her story in the sequel.

StrikerT
StrikerT

THIS. THIS Visual Novel was the most entertaining visual novel I have ever had the pleasure of experincing. Wow. It reminded me so much of The Adventure Zone and the Bloopers at the end were hilarious!

Horse Discourse
Horse Discourse

very sweet game!! i immensely enjoyed the art style and narrative!! i can't wait to play the sequel!!

ribqueen
ribqueen

I was really surprised by how much I loved this VN! it looked kinda cheesy and home-made. but it was like delicious and home-made. idk i'm doing this review lazy-style.

soundtrack: gud
VA: okay except for a really bad australian accent and another really bad french accent, the casting and acting were exceptional. but like every half hour the sound would glitch out badly and sound like a horror game making me wonder if they were doing some DDLC deal (but no it was just a minor glitch).
art: i loved the sprites and the backgrounds, they were absolutely stunning. but i think the CGAs got too cartoonish at times.
writing/plot: i loved it lol i was hooked. only reason i haven't finished it in one sitting is cuz i have work tmr. unforgettable characters.
other: this VN gets diversity points.

eskrite
eskrite

This is a very good game. I reccomend it if you have hours to kill because with this game, you'll wish you could play it all in one day! It's very good, I cannot stress that enough. :)

ρоѕιтяои_
ρоѕιтяои_

Brilliant Shadows-Part One Of The Book Of Gray Magic is an adventure visual novel developed and published by Ithaqua Labs. For fourteen years Veronica Ashmar has studied and prepared as a necromancer alongside her best friend Prudence who is training to be a paladin. They both have had high hopes since they were children that someday they would be paired together as mage and warrior for a life full of knowledge and adventure. The "pairing ritual" entails binding together a necromancer and a knight for a lifelong intertwining that serves to balance their opposing powers and bond their lives together forever. Finally the day has come as Veronica and Prude's group of graduates of the Mountain gather for the ceremony. Once completed it will inscribe each person's hand with a particular mark and those two people with the same mark will thus be paired indefinitely. The pairing ritual has always successfully bonded two marked individuals together...until now that is. Upon completion of the ceremony, Veronica suddenly finds herself marked but without another graduate with a corresponding mark to bind with? In this delightful visual novel, follow Veronica Ashmar on her fantastic adventure filled with intrigue, combat and romance to uncover the mystery of her suspicious mark.

Visually, this is a truly beautiful V.N. with a very lovely art style that steps away from the traditional manga influence that you typically see in most visual novels on Steam. It's really refreshing to come across visual novels that try something different with the artwork. Don't get me wrong because I love manga but it's great to have a different experience from time to time. With that said, the illustrations here are gorgeous and nicely shaded while also filled with bright vibrant colors and depth of field as well as lighting effects. For the immersion factor, the characters facial expressions change depending on their mood and they blink their eyes which is also a nice little touch while adding some much needed life to the typical static nature of the visual novel genre in general. Also, this V.N. has voiced dialogue and it is handled quite well in my opinion even though I tend to prefer my visual novels without it. Nevertheless, the voice actors sound endearing, genuine, believable and follow the script quite nicely throughout the captivating narrative. Speaking of which there are a few choices that you will have to make as the storyline progresses so choose wisely...or not. In conclusion, Brilliant Shadows-Part One Of The Book Of Gray Magic takes you on a nicely stylized visually alluring journey filled with emotions, romance, just the right touch of comic relief and a fascinating mystery to solve.

This visual novel was a very entertaining experience for me and just highly enjoyable from the beginning to the end. The compelling story was well written while also thought provoking and that was coupled with some wonderful sound quality and absolutely fantastic illustrations. Speaking of which, this titles unique artstyle was quite eyecatching and something that I would like to see more of. This was a visual novel that I just couldn't put down and I really wanted to continue the thrilling adventures with this very memorable group of people. Thankfully that wish has been fulfilled because a sequel, "Pale Spectrum-Part Two Of The Book Of Gray Magic", has been recently released which I very much look forward to reading. As far as options go, there are the basics like sound and music volume. There are no Steam Achievements to hunt down but Steam Trading Cards are available for collection and the wonderful original soundtrack by Johnathan Johnson is also included. And as a final treat, there is even a "blooper reel" of sorts available at the end of the novel where you get to hear all the highly talented voice actors totally mess up their lines during recording. It's completely hilarious and highly entertaining to listen to. This is something unique that I've not seen implemented in any other visual novel before and I would like to see many more voiced V.N.'s do something similiar. In summary, if you are looking for a thrilling fantasy story ripe with adventure, romance and suprising plot twists then look no further because Brilliant Shadows-Part One Of The Book Of Gray Magic is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for fans of the visual novel genre. You definitely won't be dissapointed with this selection.

Ambrose
Ambrose

I thoroughly enjoyed this game! The art is lovely, the characters are interesting and the plot wasn't too obvious. And Ash and her love life were very relatable! Also the music is awesome and at one point I even just had the game open just so I could listen to it while doing other things...
Though I think the choices aspect was a bit limited and I don't know what I DID that made it branch out or not (will have to play it again to get the other branches!) but the game felt a bit short. But that's the only negative thing about it.

Zanoth
Zanoth

1.4 hours in (haven't completed the game yet) and I find myself unexpectedly enjoying the game. I've found one typo/ grammatical error (both as written and spoken, though it may just be a lore thing that I didn't understand regarding "... in ability (or was it power?) in skill...". I beieve it was supposed to be "and")

Anyways, a part of the beginning had me worried that the quality of the writing would be quite poor, but it's been turning out fine enough. Based on what I've heard of the length of the game, I think exploring some of the moments that are summarized over in an entertaining way might add to the value of the game. Additionally adding more "inconsequential" options could give the player more feeling of control (and therefore easier to self-insert or empathize) while only adding a few more lines.

The game's good at growing the audience's interest over time while also developing the characters to be more interesting.

tye
tye

An amazingly well crafted story. One of my favorite visual novels.

Vaz
Vaz

I just completed the game for the first time. There were few choices to make but they seemed like they might be fairly impactful. Curiosity will drive me to replay, I'm sure. Anyway that's the experience my review is based on.

The story and aesthetics vaguely reminded me of the Abhorsen books, The Adventure Zone, Guild Wars, and some sort of anime. I enjoyed this blend.

Good balance of humor and drama.

If you have a particular taste for stories of magical shenaniganry where the rules of the world's magic are laid out, thoroughly explored, and subsequently brought into question, and which may or may not be setting up a power creep arc between the protagonist and mysterious big bads, you're in for a good ride with Brilliant Shadows.

(MISOPHONIA WARNING: there's some coughing in the post-credits blooper that has only Luciana in it.)

Razzberry Frootcake
Razzberry Frootcake

Good story, good characters, only a few mistakes (that are easy to ignore). Overall this is a really entertaining game. There are three endings, most of your choices actually matter, and the skip options in the settings make going through all three endings quick if you want it to be.

futaba-tian
futaba-tian

Brilliant Shadows is the first part in the Book of Gray Magic series. It is not that long – just about 5-7 hours of reading for one playthrough– and serves as an introduction to this world of Shadow, Light and Gray.

The story

This visual novel starts out when Veronica Ashmar (or just Ash) is getting ready for a big day – the pairing ritual. According to the tradition, necromancers have to pair up with a paladin after the graduation from the Mountain, a special magic school. Each of them will receive a special mark that will determine who is supposed to be together with whom. However, this is not the only reason why Ash is so excited: she is desperately hoping that her best friends and secret love Prudence will become her lifelong partner. They have known each other for a long time, so it would be only natural if the ritual chose them for each other.

But life (even in visual novels) can be tricky, as we all know. During the ritual, everything goes wrong – Prudence is paired up with one of the most unpopular mages and Ash receives a mark that nobody else seems to have. Now, in order to graduate and become a full-fledged mage, Ash needs to find her mysterious partner and decide if she is ready to give up her love for Prudence.

What do we have inside?

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1445189986

Pros

- The art. This was what caught my attention when I first saw the game - Ash looks absolutely gorgeous, Prudence is lovely, Hektor is cute and scary at the same time, and other characters are neatly drawn. I like their design, as well as CGs, some backgrounds, and UI design (but not all parts of it). Characters’ sprites are partially animated and have different emotions. There are also many animations that looked really good and add some new colors to the story. The scene with horses is great! It really felt like characters were moving all along. And the quarrel between Ash and Hek was so intense thanks to animated moments!;

- The writing. It is consistent and I noticed just a few typos here and there, but no major problems with grammar and vocabulary. There were also some good jokes, and dramatic scenes made me feel a whole specter of emotions, from being sad (the scene between Ash and Hak in her room) to angry or even scared (Ash’s madness);

- The story and the characters. Even though the game is not that long, I still think that it is more than enough to present this story in its full glory. There are no loose ends or plot holes and the characters are well-developed. I liked Ash and it was interesting to follow her along the plot twists and memories. Other people in the game also had distinct personalities;

- Music. I think all tracks are good and bring new flavor to the story – they went well with all scenes and there was a nice variety of them;

- Voices. Every character has a suitable voice actor and I did not find any of them annoying…except for just one girl…;

- UI design. It is special and you can see from the very beginning that developers paid a lot of attention to bring it in line with the story and characters. There is a cursor that looks like a dark green rose; at the bottom of the dialogue zone you will see to green leaves that work as arrows; the Menu looks like a big black rose at the bottom right corner; and the Settings menu is so beautiful! However, there are still some minor aspects I did not like and I will mention them in the Cons.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1445162876

Cons

- Some parts of the UI. The main thing that bothered me was the black font in the Settings. It would be better to just leave the green color instead, while it is visible enough and goes well with other parts of the design; black letters are barely readable, in my humble opinion. The second thing I would like to mention is that the text is right in the middle of the picture most of the time. Sometimes it hid parts of characters or scenes; maybe it is just me being more used to the dialogue zone at the bottom and under pictures, but I still felt somewhat uncomfortable from time to time, so I cannot but bring it up among the Cons;

- The beginning of the story is a bit rushed, in my opinion. I would rather they gave more information about the characters and the world before getting deeper into the story;

- Not all backgrounds are equally good. For example, the one during the ritual could have been better – it is very simple and shows nothing more than silhouettes of people;

- During the fighting scene a wrong picture of Ash appeared – she was wearing combat clothes, but when her expression changed to anger, she all of a sudden got dressed in her usual attire – it seems there was some mistake in coding;

- And just my personal complaint – Belinda’s voice was killing me almost each time I heard it. I thought only Japanese visual novels have high-pitched characters, but how wrong I was!

My thoughts about the game

To my mind, Brilliant Shadows is a good visual novel for adults that has some awesome features like distinctive art, some interesting animations, beautiful user interface and suitable music. However, some small shortcomings might spoil the impression when you just start the game. Still, I do not think that they are game-breaking in any way; so, if you just continue playing, Brilliant Shadows will lure you into a fascinating world of magic where laws can be pretty harsh and having the same mark on the hand can even take your life away. And I am quite sure that it will be difficult to leave it without finding out the truth.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1445300692

P.S. The scenes after the ending were just hilarious!!! I was laughing like crazy. The person who decided to add them to the game is a genius!

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HazelHardcastle
HazelHardcastle

The writing, art, and especially the choice design of this game didn't appeal to me; some interesting world building, but I found the dialogue and writing less than snappy. More significantly, the choices were rarely presented in a way that felt weighty or that felt that I had control or context for the choices I was making--the game never felt branchy enough to work well as interactive fiction. Too often you are reading long, long bits without input.

I think it's an ambitious project, but this game's narrative wasn't my cup of tea.

Owlsworth
Owlsworth

+ beautiful art, gergous lady character, very gay A+
+ awesome voice acting, funny jokes, bloopers at the end

kinetic graphic novels are not my thing, you can make a few decisions wether you want the MC to be more meanie or nicey or balanced, but the story and the art are so good, and it is still good on the second read
worth every cent !!

Carson
Carson

so good, worth the time and money! i loved the bloopers at the end !!! master blass glower had me rolling.

Saadiya
Saadiya

Ugh this story is SOOOOOOOOOO good. I don't usually gush in reviews on here, especially about games. But this is a VN, basically a book. And I *do* gush about books. I especially love books with tons of gay, particularly the lesbian sort. :)

The art in parts could be better, but in all I like it. the voice acting at first got on my nerves a little, but then I got into the story and it doesn't bother me now.

konakonafan19
konakonafan19

IMMEDIATELY sucked me in, played it in nearly one go. LOVE the character designs, especially the protags. beautiful love story

Denkez
Denkez

I watched Dodger play this and enjoyed it enough that I had to buy it just to support the Devs.

XION
XION

Good art and voice acting.

Enjoyable plot.

Story develops at a good pace and is longer than I thought it would be.

I don't regret purchasing and will check out the sequel.

chaotic twat
chaotic twat

I cannot gush over this game enough. It was everything I expected and then more. The voice actors are amazing, the art beautiful and the story is really phenomenal. I loved this so much

dalethfc
dalethfc

Fairly enjoyable story with some funny moments and some sad moments.

There was some shocks as well and a couple of surprises..

Being part 1 is does make me want the next part..

QwanGetMad
QwanGetMad

Nice VN with unique and pretty art work :3
Love me the queer representation too (and women with hairy armpits was a nice touch!)~
The characters feel believable and I quite liked the different endings and how the choices got you different scenes. Although sometimes the 'good' coded choice was morally wrong in my opinion X'D

aldinash
aldinash

This was a very enjoyable VN. I wish there had been more choices, but I liked the story and the characters.

FormlessMenace
FormlessMenace

I have only played through one of the endings, so I can't say how all of them will go. In general, this game was great. The story is interesting, the characters are fun, and the interface is just fine (which, sadly, isn't always the case). However, I found the ending to be a little too disjointed, especially compared to the rest of the story. There were elements that weren't explained, which I found frustrating. That being said, the story was still definitely worth it. I really look forward to seeing the other endings.

susioux
susioux

Great game! Intriguing story and great voice acting. Excited to play the sequel!

temperedblade68
temperedblade68

It's a good story for a modern audience. There are a few choices to make, but it's mostly like a graphic novel. I think the art and story are well done!

SapphicSpider
SapphicSpider

One of my favorite visual novels by my favorite studio. Getting to play as an adorable, dorky, necromancer has been the closest to playing my actual self in a VN that I've ever gotten.

siash
siash

I started and finished this in one go. It had been sitting in my library for quite a long time and I regret not playing it sooner.
The voice acting is one of if not the best I've ever encountered in a VN!

There's only two things I found frustrating: the lack of an auto mode, and the inconsistency of the art. Don't get me wrong, almost all pieces are really well done, but the face of Ash changes so much over and over again it prevented me from fully immersing myself.

Arysha
Arysha

Beautiful art, immersive music and great voice acting ! Almost half the cast is LGBT, including MC :]
There's a good amount of moments where you have to make a choice, even though the number of possible routes is low. Once you've finished the game you can predict what are the other endings easily.

But the story and the world stay enchanting, and the characters are very attaching *:・゚✧*:・゚✧

Cupcake Cora
Cupcake Cora

I love playing Visual Novels, but haven't been able to get into them lately. This one grabbed me and pulled me in, though. loved the artwork, the characters, and the stories. I love VN's that have Voice Acting in them too, and it was well done too. I can recommend this VN.