Investigate the sudden disappearance of a rising star in an upcoming idol-themed murder mystery visual novel, inspired by Danganronpa and Famicom Detective Club.
Whispers of the Luminaries blends the glitz and glamor of the idol industry with the gritty, dark elements of a detective mystery.
The demo introduces the core gameplay loop and story, involving a tense mystery with detective investigation gameplay mechanics, intertwined with more light-hearted free-time events where players can “hang out” at various locations and shape their relationships with other characters.
Free Time Events & World Map
- Visit various locations to meet characters and improve key stats.
- Or choose to continue working on the case in your detective’s office, where you can choose which lead you want to investigate.
Shape Your Relationships
- Get to know the idols behind the spotlight — their dreams, rivalries, and secrets.
- Form deep, meaningful connections through choices and interactions.
- Romance and friendship options.
Gather Clues, Make Deductions
- Chase down leads, ask questions, interrogate, and investigate crime scenes to gather evidence.
- Use the evidence to help solve challenging deduction-based puzzles.
Demo Available Now
The Whispers of the Luminaries demo is available now on Steam, offering 2 hours of gameplay.
