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visual novel
Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk
By Idea Factory, released 1 Jan 2016
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation Vita
- otome game
What it is
Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk is a visual novel and otome game from Idea Factory, released on Steam for Windows in 2019. It follows a child born with a mark associated with witches in a town governed by opposing clans and shaped by superstition. The heroine hides her identity until a stolen relic brings revelations that could change the town’s future. Players can follow different story routes and make alternate conversation choices using an interactive flowchart. Progress through the main scenario unlocks side stories and short vignettes about the heroine and other characters. The branching paths lead to alternate endings, with outcomes ranging from romance to despair. The game is single-player and includes full controller support and Family Sharing. It is also listed for PlayStation Vita. Intragames is the publisher, and Idea Factory is the developer. Its Steam genre category is Adventure.
What players like, and what they don't
- Branching routes lead to alternate endings.
- Interactive flowchart supports alternate choices.
- Progress unlocks side stories and vignettes.
- Full controller support is listed.
- Single-player only.
- Steam listing is for Windows.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player visual novel with romance, mystery and branching story paths. The flowchart and alternate choices may appeal to readers who want to revisit routes and endings.
Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk focuses on a heroine’s hidden identity and a branching story shaped by player choices. Its flowchart, side stories and multiple endings provide ways to explore different narrative paths.
