Fate, love, death... Can the enigma be solved? 『The VII Enigma』is a character-driven sci-fi mystery visual novel. Set in a shadowy world of dystopian conspiracy, you must defy the fabric of reality, navigating the desperate path to the 'true end' against the tyranny of time itself.
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Jan 25, 2022
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“The VII Enigma is a heavy game with well thought out lore, interesting characters, and elaborate visuals. You’ll have a good time trying to dismantle the oppressive government in this dystopian game!”


“The VII Enigma truly impressed me. Definitely a visual novel to try if you are looking for something different, gloomier, and together with the OST and the thrilling plot it can truly give you a great experience full of tension and have you feeling always on the edge!”

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FATE, LOVE, DEATH... CAN THE ENIGMA BE SOLVED?


The VII Enigma is a character-driven sci-fi mystery visual novel. Set in a shadowy world of dystopian conspiracy, you must defy the fabric of reality, navigating the desperate path to the 'true end' against the tyranny of time itself.

SYNOPSIS:

In the year 2060, Dr Elijah Shaw awakens in a state of confusion, the only clue to his past a mysterious orb clutched in his hand. After being hauled in for interrogation by an agent of the totalitarian ruling faction known as 'The Bureau'; Elijah is rescued by a small band of rebel fighters. Join Elijah and the rebels as they seek to untangle the web of deceit behind 'The Bureau's control and to discover the secrets of Elijah's past.
Can you overcome the tyranny of time itself? Will you crack 'The VII Enigma'?

FEATURES:

  • Sci-fi and time-travel elements integrated with action, psychological themes, plot twists and impacting character moments.
  • A unique anime / graphic novel crossover art-style which includes tense battle scenes.
  • A broad cast of complex characters set in an intricate world.
  • A (mostly) linear plot structure with 'bad endings', 'normal endings', and one 'true' ending; all reached through single choices at key moments.
  • Reading Times: 20+ hours [all endings, methodical read] || 12-20 hours [normal read time] || 8-12 hours [speed reader]
  • Over 30+ original songs on the soundtrack, written and recorded by composer 'Caleb Coles'.
  • Over 250+ background images sporting a diverse amount of scenes and locations; alongside detailed character designs by head artist Garbiel Weisz.
  • Utilizes the third-person limited perspective along with side-imaging to give a larger world feel.
  • An in-game encyclopaedia called 'The Enigma Files', to help you piece together the clues.
  • A climactic ending where all the threads of mystery come together.

System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows Vista or higher.
    • Processor: Core i3+ or equivalent
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 or DirectX 9.0c
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Version: 10.10+
    • Processor: Core i3+ or equivalent
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: Version: Ubuntu 16.04+
    • Processor: Core i3+ or equivalent
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0
    • Storage: 2 GB available space

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