Phantom of the Twilight

I really did enjoy this one. The art is GORGEOUS, the music fit the whole vibe perfectly too, I'm a Victorian era hoe through and through, gimme corsets, gimme men in waistcoats with tragic backstories and I eat that up every time. But here’s the thing, if you came here looking to get your back blown out by a vampire butler, this ain’t that game. This is the cute, casual, "curl up with a little blanket on a rainy day" type of otome. There's like ONE ending that get a little spicy depending on what you consider spicy. You get 6 chapters of story where you making choices, then chapter 7 is where it branch off into whoever route you end up on and you solve the murder together. I love that the MC ain't dumb btw. She smart, know how to hold a conversation, she actually out here tryna make a difference. One thing tho, save often! You can stumble into a bad ending real quick, the good news is the game doesn’t punish you for something you picked hours ago and I appreciate that. Overall, solid game, beautiful to look at, good story, fine men, murder mystery, vampires. The characters all got they own personalities and flaws which I love. Charlie the vampire butler is obviously the fa…

Phantom of the Twilight is a story-driven otome visual novel developed by Lumiere Entertainment Inc. and published by Smilegate. Set within an alternate Victorian-era London where scientific progress exists alongside supernatural forces, the game combines romance, mystery, and fantasy into a narrative that is both elegant and suspenseful. Rather than focusing exclusively on romantic relationships, the story places players at the center of a murder investigation that gradually uncovers secrets hidden beneath the city's refined appearance. The plot follows Lucy Lindere, a young noblewoman whose peaceful life is disrupted when a trusted maid is found murdered under mysterious circumstances. Refusing to accept the tragedy without answers, Lucy begins her own investigation with the help of several companions, each possessing unique personalities and motivations. Among them are a devoted vampire butler, a determined detective, and an intelligent professor whose expertise proves invaluable as the mystery deepens. Their involvement transforms what begins as a personal search for truth into a much larger conspiracy filled with danger, intrigue, and emotional conflict. One of the game's gr…

A very 'classic' (aka troupey) VN, nothing new or interesting here Pros -Vampires hell yeah -Can get good and bad endings for each route. Cons -80% common route where the last chapter branches off for the character with the most affection (you have to skip through the common route to repeat all the choices) -3 branches, this page implies there are 4 -The art style isn't my favourite, looks a bit off. -Characters are troupey -Doesn't explain the vampire lore -Sometimes it glitches and puts the wrong face on the body, so it's not in the right place, that was pretty funny Just a bit boring innit

The plot left much to be desired.

The game is very straightforward and simple to maneuver especially for those who want to try out visual novel game for the first time. Players can easily meet their bad end in the middle of the story but this should be a minor thing as long as you save your game religiously. Outstanding visual and wonderful voice actors (I'm truly amazed by Felix's VA in particular for their broad range of expressions and emotions). Very enjoyable although it can be a bit too short for some people who enjoy deep lores.

Genuinely one of my favorite otome I've played. The art, music, voice acting and writing was all enjoyable. It's nice to have an MC I don't hate lol. I'd love to see more murder mystery themed otome. I like that your choices matter even to the point that you can lose early on in the game. I was really shocked when that happened to me my first playthrough and enjoyed it! My only disappointment is that there was [spoiler]no Felix route to unlock.[/spoiler] I think it could be a lot of fun!