Ember's Gone (Paranormal Mystery Visual Novel)
If you love Life is Strange and Firewatch, you'll be captivated by this miniature linear visual novel featuring a forest fire mystery, a dead friend, and a mesmerizing fire butterfly. Unravel the secrets today – download now and lose yourself in this atmospheric adventure!
Laura's fiery secret ignites a thrilling tale of mystery and romance in this captivating linear visual novel. A chance encounter with Forrest, a dedicated forest ranger, sparks an unexpected connection when they clash over a campfire. Little does Forrest know, Laura possesses a mysterious ability to conjure fire through her enchanting butterfly tattoo...
As a series of suspicious arsons plague the area, Laura and Forrest find themselves drawn into a dangerous investigation related to the tragic death of Laura's best friend, and Forrest's girlfriend - Ember.
Laura and Forrest's paths intertwine at a cozy lodge, where the tension between them smolders. Readers witness their relationship deepen as they work together, piecing together clues from an old case that holds the key to the present mysteries...
The plot thickens with the emergence of a shadowy cult, inexplicably linked to Laura's cryptic tattoo. Forrest's undercover work and Laura's hidden fire abilities prove crucial in exposing the cult's sinister plot...
- Immerse yourself in a taut, 2300-word visual novel that weaves a gripping mystery subplot with the palpable chemistry between main characters, delivering an unforgettable narrative experience.
- Lose yourself in breathtaking visuals of lush forests, so vividly crafted they'll ignite a passionate longing for nature's embrace.
- Let the evocative soundtrack envelop you, its haunting acoustic melodies and suspenseful harmonies - there's even a built-in radio effect transporting you deep into the heart of the story!
This game was made with the help of AI - but still with much love and effort.
The game is controlled by mouse and keyboard. Beyond you can find information about keyboard shortcuts:
- Esc - Menu Screen
- Space - Progress the Game
- A - Auto Mode
- F - Skip / Fast forward
- B - Backlog
- L - Load game screen
- S - Save game screen
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A cute little whimsical mystery with tumultuous emotions on both sides - I did really enjoy the setting that was painted and the characters I met!
(Warning: light spoilers)
I liked the build up to the mystery and the bits alluding to magic and/or escapism, perhaps to cope with the main character's loss. I really liked how they decided to almost call a 'truce' on their issues and work together to help solve the mystery surrounding their shared friend and put it to rest. It did feel a little abrupt from there (they seemed to quickly pool ideas together that they already knew, rather than discover anything new on their search), so Ember's mystery feels a little in the air still. However, I did like that as a result of collaboration, Forrest let his walls down enough to ask Laura out to dinner - whether as a peace offering, a tribute to their shared friend, or more, who knows...
Dear MissPengywin,
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! I'm happy you enjoyed the setting and found the story engaging. Your observations about the themes and character arcs are spot-on. We also appreciate your insights on the pacing towards the end - it's helpful to know where we can improve! About Ember's mystery, we are considering making a separate game about her to tackle the unresolved issues, but it may take some time... We are happy however, that you enjoyed the ending with Laura and Forrest!
Thank you again for agreeing to review this game, your feedback is invaluable and helps us create better stories. If you'd like to play more of our games for free and in exchange for an objective review, I made a special page for reviewer applications, you can check it out here!
Kindest Regards,
-Maxine
I love the graphics and the overall feeling of the game. Plus Forrest is a hunk! ;p
Dear Silvannise,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled that you're enjoying the graphics and the overall atmosphere of the game. And yes, we must admit, Forrest does have quite the fan club! :D
Kindest Regards,
-Maxine