Unveiled is a strategy infused visual novel created by AnotherIndieGameDev, a solo developer. With a story about reincarnation, turn based combat, and a light yet engaging isekai style, this game brings a refreshing twist to the genre. Let’s dive in!
A World Beyond Death
Imagine waking up in complete darkness. You can’t feel anything, can’t see anything, only a mysterious voice whispering that you’re… already dead. That’s how Unveiled begins, offering a new take on the visual novel genre.
The story revolves around reincarnation and life choices after death. Wrapped in a modern isekai anime style atmosphere, with full of mystery and lighthearted dialogue.
From the very beginning, it gives off a total indie vibe, every line feels like the creator’s heartfelt writing, not a product of a big studio. There are no flashy effects or cinematic scenes too, just simplicity and sincerity.
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Familiar Isekai Tale
After being isekai’d into another world, the main character Artenas is granted immense power and a loyal servant, Celcian. For years, he lives idly in his new world. Until one day Celcian pushes him to enroll in an academy that teaches both combat and magic.
There, Artenas tries to live a normal life, or at least appear to be normal. He befriends classmates Celestia, Faye, and Castoria, together they embark on thrilling adventure quests.
But beneath the routine, danger brews. Powerful enemies and dark forces begin to threaten the kingdom. While trying to hide his immense powers, Artenas faces a tough choice, to keep his secret, or use his strength to protect the world he’s grown to call home.
Visual Novel with Turn Based Combat?
Though it is primarily a visual novel, Unveiled isn’t just hours of long text. There are several light turn based combat segments that add a nice layer of strategy without the heavy systems of a traditional RPG like the skill tree, build, etc.
This rather unique combination keeps the gameplay from feeling monotonous, giving players something engaging between the stories. And like any good visual novel, your decisions, both in conversations and battles, shape the story and determine which ending you’ll get.
It’s a short experience too, roughly 4 hours long. Which is pretty nice already considering it’s made by a solo developer. Overall the story is pretty solid, memorable, and never drags on longer than it should.
Hand Drawn Anime Visuals
One of Unveiled’s strongest points is its visuals. Well naturally, since it’s a visual novel. What’s remarkable is that every image, from characters to backgrounds, is hand drawn by the developer!
Despite being made by one person, the results look really clean, deliberate, and consistent from start to finish. The anime-inspired art style has its own unique charm, distinct from other games. It gives off the warm vibe of a japanese light novel brought to life.
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Short but Impactful
Unveiled may not be a massive open world game with a 100+ hours of content. But that’s exactly where its magic lies. It’s heartfelt, authentic, and beautifully handcrafted, from the drawings to the story itself. The game feels warm, sincere, and definitely full of passion.
If you love visual novels or anime with isekai style stories, Unveiled totally deserves a spot on your list. It’s more than just a game, it’s more of a glimpse into the developer’s dream world, brought to life through sheer dedication.
Go play Unveiled now!
