About This Game

“There’s no signal. No escape. Something down here stirs... And one of us has to be lying...”

In the year 2066, what was supposed to be a routine research expedition on a remote island turns into a nightmare. An unexpected collapse traps you deep underground with six others—but something about this place isn’t natural. What begins as a struggle for survival soon twists into something stranger. Whispers echo in the dark, and as suspicion spreads, questions mount: Who can you trust? Why does the cave feel... alive? And was this truly an accident?

Advent: Dawn is a character-driven sci-fi mystery visual novel that weaves psychological suspense, emotional storytelling, and mythological undertones into a branching narrative with multiple endings. Inspired by genre classics like Zero Escape, Umineko, Ever17, and Steins;Gate, this is a story-first experience designed for fans of gripping plots, emotional stakes and thought-provoking twists.

A PURE VISUAL NOVEL WITH INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS:

FEATURES:

• Branching routes leading to a True Ending: Your choices unlock character routes, alternate outcomes, and the full truth behind the cave.

• A flowchart built for mystery-solving: Jump back to key decisions, test theories, and uncover locked paths.

• Light puzzles woven into the story: Solve light puzzles and riddles that are central to the core mystery of the cave.

• Voice Acting: Key scenes are voiced, with mouth animations and optional voice blips for unvoiced dialogue.

• Original Soundtrack: A fully original soundtrack from composer 'Caleb Coles'.

• Mystery, Myth, Murder & Mind Games: Themes of identity, memory, and ancient symbolism are woven into a suspenseful sci-fi mystery of survival, suspicion, and buried truth.

• Length: Standard read: 12-16hrs. Methodical read: 16-22hrs. Speed read: 9-12hrs.

Whether you're here for the heart, the tension, or the high-concept twists, Advent: Dawn invites you to descend—and decide.

Advent: Dawn is set in the same universe as The VII Enigma, but it is a standalone title—you don’t need to have played the previous game to enjoy this one. That said, fans of our earlier games can expect some tie-ins and Easter eggs along the way.

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AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

AI base layers were discovered in one artist’s non-main background assets, which were fully repainted by hand. Includes speech synthesis. NO OTHER GENERATIVE AI was used.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Contains mature themes, including injury, death, and intense scenes that may be distressing for younger audiences. Recommended for mature players.