★★★★★(20)
Isabella
by badtimetales
About Isabella
Isabella is an adult visual novel from badtimetales, built in Ren'Py with animated 3D CG art. You play a male protagonist whose fiancée, a dedicated reporter, dies in a hit-and-run ruled an accident. Haunted by suspicion that it was murder, you investigate the city's dark underbelly, seeking old and new allies while choosing between justice and revenge. The story-driven game lets decisions shape relationships, including Alex and Isabella, and blends romance and teasing with thriller choices.
The current build is Chapter 4.3, dated August 21, 2024, so development is ongoing. It runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, and Android. The game is uncensored and offered in English, French, Spanish, and Russian (4.3). The 4.2 release grew the story, supplied more than nine hundred images, eighteen animated scenes, and 1350 lines of conversation, along with a textbox opacity setting.
Developer's description
Isabella: Chasing Shadows is an adult visual novel story crafted as an erotic thriller, where your choices will matter, as you find yourself deeply entrenched in trying to uncover those responsible for the murder of your fiancée. Spoiler: More + Trailers Story Life with your fiancée, who was a dedicated reporter, comes to a bitter end when she dies in a tragic hit-and-run that claims her life. Despite the police closing the case as a mere accident; haunted you are left with the lingering suspicion of murder that they’ve failed to investigate. Determined to unveil the truth, you’ll embark on a relentless pursuit for justice, using your skills and enlisting the help of both old and new allies in your quest. As you delve, ever deeper into the city’s dark underbelly, you’ll encounter a captivating supermodel; you’ll rely on an old friend wielding incredible resources and on a network of shadowy figures. Will you be able to uncover the dark secrets of the city you once loved? And the most important question is: Will you seek justice for your lost love… or… will you succumb to the allure of revenge? Gameplay This is a game where your choices matter! Every decision you make will affect how the game proceeds and how people will behave towards you. And, in the end, those choices will determine if you choose the path of JUSTICE or one of REVENGE. These choices also include the relationships you’ll have, such as: Alex, your naughty ‘Friend’s with benefits’, or maybe you’ll choose a solo path with Isabella, a ‘world class model’ who needs your help… or, perhaps you’ll have a relationship with both… the choice is yours in this story driven game where your choices really do matter. Trailer Chapter 1-4 (SFW)
Isabella screenshots
Download Isabella Ch. 4.3
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Player reviews
What players say
Reception is mixed; many praise story and animations, while others dislike slow pacing and limited choices.
Players like
- Interesting mature story with developed characters
- Attractive female characters and satisfactory renders
- Authentic dialogue and cinematic presentation
- Slow burn pacing suits some players
Common complaints
- Limited meaningful choices
- Boring or slow pacing
- Romance routes feel forced or unbalanced
Best for players who enjoy slow burn story-driven adult visual novels with animated scenes.
Summarised from 20 written player reviews.
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