Amarantus (2023)
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A visual novel about trainwrecks, trysts & treason. Roadtrip across the country to take down a tyrant. Befriend, torment, woo or wingman your party. Decide who you want to be. And maybe, just maybe: make it out of this one alive.
About the story
Arik Tereison's made peace with his lot in life: twenty-two and stuck in his parents' house, awaiting his inevitable conscription into a decades-long war. But after an unexplained attack sends him fleeing home in the middle of the night—told only to hide and wait—he decides he's done with waiting. It's time to change. Accompanied by old friends and new strangers, Arik sets off on a journey across the country to confront the tyrannical ruler of the realm.
Platforms
Linux Mac PCGenres
Adventure Indie Role-playing (RPG) Visual NovelThemes
Drama Fantasy Romance
Languages: English
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Critic Reviews
Eurogamer
By Edwin Evans-ThirlwellA beautifully written and illustrated tale of young people trying to change their world, which comes alive on replay.
GameLuster
By Inanna CarterAmarantus is more than a visual novel—it’s a spectacular story with beautiful visuals, ever-changing ambiance, and a unique cast of characters who come to life.
video games are good
By Nathan HermansonAmarantus is special. It's a passion project in every way imaginable, a journey started by one person who gathered a ragtag team to help them reach that one clear endpoint: revolut- I mean... creating a piece of art so purely realized on all levels that it coalesces into something that pushes the genre forward.
GameBlast
By Ivanir IgnacchittiAmarantus is a highly recommended visual novel about messy relationships and the struggle to make the difference in a world of complex choices. Its nuanced style may be a double-edged swords depending on the reader but the experience is remarkable and merits attention.
