Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi Tsuzuri (2024)

Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi Tsuzuri cover

Developer: dramatic create
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A contemplative visual novel about a shrine boy and his bonds with spirits, unfolding a lore-heavy dark fantasy told through hand-drawn art and multiple narrative paths.

story richatmospherichand-drawndark fantasyspiritualmultiple endingsinteractive fictionmodern fantasy

What players say

Players praise the art, music, and voice acting but are split on the port's quality. The English and Chinese translations have awkward phrasing, and the PC controls feel like a bad PSP port. Many call the price too high for a decade-old game and recommend waiting for a sale.

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