True Remembrance 1.04E

Visual novels are one of the most popular genres for indie developers to make games for, due to there being a fantastic free engine out there that helps people easily make visual novels, as well as the low amount of resources required relative to other genres. As a result, indie developers need to do something unique in this genre to stand out. True Remembrance tackles this with a theme that can be applied universally.

To install True Remembrance, simply run the executable.

The main thing to note about this visual novel is how well translated it is. Considering the differences between languages and how heavy on text visual novels are, such a solid translation job should be commended.

The story revolve around a disease called the Dolor, which is a mental condition that is curable only by erasing the painful memories that caused it. This mental illness is like depression except the suicides it causes are so common that it is actively disrupting society. There are a lot of foreshadowing, chekhov's guns, and various other details that tie together at the end with a profound and genuinely beautiful message

The sprite art is beautiful even though its origins as a doujin shine through. The artstyle looks like they were done in watercolor, and it really fits the game's winter atmosphere. Overall, True Remembrance is one of the easiest recommendations I can make for the visual novel genre. Fans of this style of storytelling should definitely give it a close look.