Artifice

Artifice is a theatrical visual novel that invites players into a world of stagecraft, secrets, and high-stakes intrigue; it’s designed for anyone who loves drama, rich characters, and long-form storytelling. In Artifice you follow a protagonist driven to find his missing brother who joins a mysterious organization that promises help at a price, sending him on delicate missions from charming diplomats to outwitting rivals and navigating shifting affections. The game foregrounds the beauty of performance with detailed visuals, original music, and a layered plot that builds toward a grand competition unveiling the Last Wonder of the World.

Key Features

⭐ Artifice presents an immersive visual-novel experience centered on theater, secrets, and character-driven missions.

⭐ Over 92,000 words of written content to explore deep storylines and character relationships.

⭐ 2,850+ renders that bring sets, costumes, and actors to life on screen.

⭐ 210+ music tracks and sound effects to create atmosphere and dramatic moments.

⭐ Multilingual support: English, Chinese, French, Spanish, and Indonesian included in the main package; Russian is available separately.

Advantages

✅ Rich, literary storytelling that will appeal to players who enjoy narrative depth and theatrical themes.

✅ High production value with thousands of renders and an extensive original soundtrack.

✅ Multiple language options included to reach a broad international audience.

✅ Developer openness to feedback and translation contributions helps the game evolve with its community.

Disadvantages

❎ Russian language support is provided separately rather than bundled with the main game files.

❎ A strong focus on theater and character drama may not suit players seeking fast-paced or action-oriented gameplay.

❎ The project is driven by an independent creator and remains a work in progress, so players may encounter rough edges as the game continues to develop.

Development Team

Artifice was created by Duve, an independent developer and self-professed theater enthusiast who describes the project as a debut spectacle from their small studio. Duve welcomes feedback, translation help, and ideas from players, signing their notes to the community as Fellow Dews.