Beneath the Mask
About Beneath the Mask
Beneath the Mask is a Ren'Py parody visual novel from Crooked Signal Games, based on Batman. You play as Batman, who is dosed with a substance that reduces his inhibitions and makes him emotionally open to romance. The story draws from several timelines and plotlines while keeping its own central narrative. It uses animated 3D AI-generated art and includes fantasy and monster girl themes. Gameplay is choice-driven: all character content can be reached in one playthrough, but choices affect the ending. Two relationship tracks exist, short-term flings and permanent romances. The opening also offers switches to toggle some content types.
The current build is v0.1, an initial release dated January 29, 2025, and development is ongoing, with a separate spin-off planned. It runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac, is in English, and is uncensored. The latest changelog notes only the first release. The main story contains no NTR, while the spin-off is described as scenes that did not happen, with no long-term plot and kept apart from the main game.
Developer's description
This is a parody visual novel based on Batman. The premise is simple. Batman is dosed with something that, lowers his inhibitions and leaves him emotionally vulnerable to romance. The story pulls from multiple timelines and plotlines, but it has its own core narrative. I’ve put real effort into making it a good story, so there’s more here than, just familiar characters doing the things you know them for. Spoiler You can experience all of the character content in a single playthrough, but your choices will determine which ending you get. The game runs on two relationship systems. Flings are short term or intermittent. Romances mean that character becomes a permanent companion. At the start of the game, there are customizable switches that let you toggle certain types of content. A quick note on NTR. There is none in the main game, and there never will be . No hints, no nods, no implied content. There will be a separate spin off game. Think of it as “scenes that didn’t happen.” It plays with character dynamics without a long term plot, but it is completely separate from the main story.
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Download Beneath the Mask v0.1
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Changelog
Player reviews
What players say
Mostly positive, with one strong negative about AI art and writing.
Players like
- Strong DC character selection and lore references
- Smooth narrative flow and good writing
- AI art is acceptable or appropriate
Common complaints
- Noticeable AI art look
- Animations do not loop
- Some character designs need work
Best for players who enjoy DC parody content and tolerate AI art.
Summarised from 4 written player reviews.
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