ELEGIES: Aya

[b][i]Visual Novel+Thriller+Mystery.This is a heartwarming story of two characters overcoming their hardships together.[/i][/b] Gameplay: https://youtu.be/Ix_rIME3PME Zach lost his family in a fire. After waking up in the hospital, he meets ghost Aya who helps him overcome his trauma. Together, they embark on a journey to investigate past, the truth behind Aya’s death and uncover a dark conspiracy involving an unknown organization that will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried. I liked this game! I'd definitely recommend it to everyone. This is a well-written touching novel. It has a beautiful art, pleasant music, great English voice acting, two different endings, well-developed characters and excellent storyline keeping you hooked. [u]You can read other reviews and subscribe to our curators. Welcome![/u] [url=http://store.steampowered.com/curator/25737869/] 5 minutes of game [/url]

[i]ELEGIES: Aya[/i] is a crime thriller, mystery, slightly supernatural visual novel developed and published by Dream Squircle. You take on the role of Zachary (Zach, for short) Gilbert, a teenage boy who wakes up in the middle of the night to find his parents dead and his house in flames. He barely escapes by jumping out of a window. However, he ends up severely injured in the hospital. There, he meets Aya, an energetic, friendly girl who, at first glance, also seems to be a patient. However, Zach discovers that Aya is a ghost and that he's the only one who can see her. Zach and Aya quickly become friends, and after realizing that Aya doesn't know much about her past, Zach is determined to help Aya uncover it. That's the basic gist of the story, and I'll end my story synopsis here to avoid spoilers. As for the gameplay, there are several choices presented throughout the story. Depending on the choices made, you can either get a dead ending, bad ending, or good ending. Also, there are plenty of CGs (which can be viewed in the Gallery in the Main Menu) along with a varied soundtrack and full-on English voice acting (with the exception of minor NPCs that have only a few lin…

I'm not a Visual Novel player, but.. I wanted a story to be involved in, endearing characters, interesting storyline and ELEGIES: Aya gave me all of that. And it's criminal it doesn't have the credit it deserves. Amazing work Dream Squircle !

This by far has gotten me intrigued! I love it! I want more of it! I have not completed it yet but i am probably about 6hours in, and so i had to take a break and write this review. This is my 1st novel choice based-game or whatever you want to call it. I just love the story line. I am looking for more like it! Keep up the good work!

Developed and published by Dream Squircle, ELEGIES: Aya is a story-focused visual novel that places emotional storytelling above traditional gameplay mechanics. Built around themes of grief, regret, and personal recovery, the game introduces players to Zach, a young man whose life is forever changed after a devastating house fire claims his parents. While recovering in the hospital, he encounters Aya, a mysterious ghostly girl who is visible only to him. What initially appears to be a supernatural mystery gradually evolves into an intimate character drama, blending paranormal elements with a heartfelt examination of trauma and the process of moving forward. The premise immediately captures attention by combining emotional vulnerability with unanswered questions, encouraging players to uncover the truth alongside its memorable cast. The narrative is the game's strongest asset, delivering a carefully paced story that prioritizes character development over constant twists. Zach's struggle to cope with overwhelming loss gives the plot genuine emotional weight, while Aya's bright personality creates an engaging contrast that prevents the story from becoming excessively bleak. Their rel…

The VN was a nice experience after not playing one for a long time, it made me remember why I played VNs in the past. The art is really well done, the characters are lovable and some of the scenes are really relatable, as some of the scenes really hit it too close to home. Overall, I really enjoyed it, looking forward to the sequel!