About This Game

Story:

Prepare to celebrate the yearly event marking the end of winter, the closing of the Eyes of Evil, and the coming of spring!

Blood ceases flowing. Children welcome their parents home. The enchantments of war are broken once more by time. Relief washes over the Eastern continent when the Gods of Day and Night chose to once again patrol over the Northern Skies.

The Elves of Quil’an’Guillar, the oldest of races, bring their dead brothers and sisters at arms home and honor them through seven days of celebrations for their souls: Fire-dancing, Aqueduct-riding, Stone-carving, Tree-gifting, Monster-riding, Death-speaking, and Candle-Burning.

The Ares Empire, allies of the elves in the Eternal War always attend the seven days of the Dread Festival, as a show of respect.

This year, however, when their delegation hails the Holy Elven Right of Wax, an ancient seal comes undone, potentially dooming the world.

What could be the cause?

Only you, investigator, can figure it out.

Spell Candle is 2D otome visual novel that aims to be a coping mechanism for anyone going through grief after losing somebody close to them. The game is being created with guidance from graduated and practicing clinical psychologists. 

The player takes on the role of a political journalist turned designated investigator of magical crimes. Spend 7 in-game days in Omnis, the City of Candlewax and get to know the four suspects, who are also your potential designated love interests. Take part in the grief festival, question your suspects, make choices that directly affect the world around you. Let your chosen love interest hold your hand through your personalized experience of grief. 

- Choose your name and pronouns.

- Fill out your journal, ask the right questions and discover the culprit responsible for the unfolding disaster.

- Shape your character’s worldview through hundreds of choices that cumulatively affect your daily interactions.

- Delve into four romance routes with multiple endings

Explore the 7 stages of grief through the lenses of of love, faith, hope, and balance through a story that lasts seven in-game days. Dare to find comfort in a partner or face the challenges of the complex story alone.

Will you gather all the clues and find the villain by day 7?

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Some Nudity or Sexual Content, General Mature Content