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About Actala: The Hero's Shadow

The fairy tale is over. The Hero won. But the story is just beginning. Explore the web of intrigue in this mystery/fantasy romance visual novel featuring over a hundred animated illustrations.

Shizuka Mitsumori has spent years trying to protect her childhood friend, the Hero, from the perils that assailed him at every turn. At long last, his quest is over. Even during the celebrations, however, new dangers emerge. Dangers more treacherous than monsters. Dangers that threaten the life of the kingdom’s strongest man. Can the side character save the Hero? Can you find the happily ever after?

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Five love interests: Five love interests, each with dramatically different storylines. Who’s the hero, and who’s the villain? Who lives, and who dies? Your choices will decide.

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Unique, animated illustrations: The story is entirely depicted with unique, animated illustrations, similar to an interactive comic book. The demo alone has over 140 images, including 45 CGs!

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Fragments of the Past: As you play, unlock Fragments of the Past. These additional scenes allow you to gain a better understanding of the characters by exploring their pasts before the events of the main story.

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Route Map: Easily navigate through the story using the Route Map feature.

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Extensive playtime: Act 1 (Chapters 1-6) contains over 60,000 words (4+ hours of playtime). The full game will contain 350,000+ words (20+ hours of playtime).

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