泥舟と罪人

A multi-ending dark novel adventure, 泥舟と罪人 invites you into a suspenseful near-future world where truth hides in a sealed ghost town. Once the imperial capital, the ruined enclave of Kuroganejima conceals a gruesome serial murder that shattered the lives of 11 people. Kotoha, driven by the mystery surrounding her parents’ deaths, teams up with detective Takara to uncover the incident’s hidden layers. What begins as a quiet act of resistance soon spirals into something far larger and more dangerous.

Your investigation unfolds through conversations with those connected to the case, careful examination of documents, and a progression of discoveries that reshape the narrative. As the story advances, you are drawn into an informal trial staged by concerned parties, orchestrated by an unknown hand. The path you choose—through exploration, listening to side stories, and building friendships—determines which aspects of the mystery come to light.

Core gameplay blends a customizable PERK system with deliberate exploration. Before each chapter, you assign PERKs that define the protagonist’s personality, aptitudes, appearance, and even the options you see in key scenes. PERKs grow with you, altering both minor details and major branching points, shaping how information is interpreted and which choices become available.

The exploration phase uses point-and-click investigation to gather clues. The information you collect influences later developments and the choices you can make, giving you a sense of control over the unraveling of events. Side stories unlock as the main plot advances, offering fragments like investigative materials, news articles, and perspectives from other characters. These pieces of the case remain beyond the protagonist’s awareness, but you see them and use them to form a broader understanding.

Endings are not simply triggered by luck—they are tied to affinity. Building relationships with certain characters unlocks individual endings and special episodes that reveal their backstories. By raising affinity, you will accompany those characters through intimate moments and alternate viewpoints, adding depth to the central mystery.

There are no true happy endings in this story, yet the journey offers meaning through the pursuit of truth and the effort to confront a shared trauma. With its blend of suspense, character-driven drama, and branching pathways, 泥舟と罪人 invites you to question who is responsible and who pays the price for past sins.