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Actala: The Hero's Shadow

The fairy tale is over. The Hero won. But the story is just beginning. Explore the web of intrigue in this mystery/fantasy romance visual novel featuring hundreds of animated illustrations.

Factsheet

Developer:
Chattercap

Genre/Subgenres:
Visual Novel
Mystery/Fantasy/Romance

Release date:
Liam's Route - Mid-2023
Other Routes - TBA

Resolution:
1920 x 1080

Platforms:
Windows
(macOS/iOS/Android - Planned)

Pricing:
Base Game (Liam): $2.99
DLC (Other Routes): $4.99

Length:
Act 1: 4 hours
Full Game: 20+ hours

Website:
chattercap.com

Inquiries:
chattercap@gmail.com

Twitter:
@chattercap

Description

Shizuka Mitsumori has spent years trying to protect her childhood friend, the Hero, from the perils that assailed him at every turn. At long last, his quest is over. Even during the celebrations, however, new dangers emerge. Dangers more treacherous than monsters. Dangers that threaten the life of the kingdom’s strongest man. You'll experience twists and turns as you navigate the thorny political landscape in the present and explore the characters' harrowing backstories in the past.

The story of Actala is brought to life with hundreds of animated illustrations, mimicking the experience of reading an animated comic book.

About the developer

Actala is Chattercap’s first project. Besides using outsourced music and sound effects, she does everything related to the title, including the script, character and background art, animations, coding, and marketing. She is a long-time fan of visual novels and interactive fiction/adventure games, and she hopes to share her love for character-driven storytelling through her works.

Features

Five love interests: Five love interests, each with dramatically different storylines. Who’s the hero, and who’s the villain? Who lives, and who dies? Your choices will decide.

Unique, animated illustrations: The story is depicted with unique, animated illustrations, similar to an interactive comic book. The demo alone has over 140 images, including 45 CGs!

Fragments of the Past: As you play, unlock Fragments of the Past. These additional scenes allow you to gain a better understanding of the characters by exploring their pasts before the events of the main story.