★★★★★(4)
Shadowed Origin
About Shadowed Origin
Shadowed Origin is a Ren'Py visual novel by Shadowed Origin, rendered with fully 3D CG and animated scenes. You play a female protagonist, the daughter of a gifted geneticist, exploring Hellstrand Industries' laboratories and hidden facilities. A serious lab incident reshapes her life, leading through a branching story shaped by choices as she investigates the company's secret past, ethical problems, allies, and enemies. The game emphasizes sci-fi, transformation, and lesbian themes.
v0.125a, released February 2, 2025, is an ongoing update for Windows, Linux, and Mac in English, with no censorship. The latest changelog says it added 400-500 new fully 3D renders and converted some older renders to fully 3D. It also expanded existing and new dictionaries, added a nonfunctional achievement system, a developer screen for tracking variables, and a nonfunctional Lorebook screen for characters and places. The text was changed to present tense and second person in scenes where the protagonist appears.
Developer's description
Unravel the Mysteries of Hellstrand Industries! Embark on an unforgettable adventure in my immersive new game, "Shadowed Origin"! Are you ready to uncover the secrets hidden within the walls of a company shrouded in mystery? Spoiler: More Dive into the World of Science and Intrigue: Step into the shoes of the daughter of a brilliant geneticist, inheriting a legacy of innovation and enigma. Explore the sprawling laboratories and clandestine facilities of Hellstrand Industries, where groundbreaking research intertwines with dark rumors and secrets. ️️ Uncover Dark Truths: Witness the moment that changes everything as a terrible incident at the lab alters the course of your life forever. As you delve deeper into the sinister past of Hellstrand Industries, confront ethical dilemmas, unexpected allies, and adversaries lurking in the shadows. Forge Your Own Path: Experience a branching narrative that adapts to your choices, allowing you to carve out your own destiny. Will you uphold your family's legacy, or will you expose the dark truths that lie buried beneath the facade of scientific progress?
Shadowed Origin screenshots
Download Shadowed Origin v0.125a
Changelog
Player reviews
What players say
Mixed early reviews praise dialogue and visuals but criticize uncanny art and pacing.
Players like
- Good dialogue and writing
- Smooth animations and attractive renders
- Interesting story with skill points
- Humor and choice stats
Common complaints
- Uncanny character faces and expressions
- Inconsistent narrative point of view
- Slow pacing and awkward dialogue
Best for players who like early adult sci-fi visual novels with choices.
Summarised from 4 written player reviews.
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