Guise of Passion (DEMO)

Guise of Passion (DEMO) is a mature, slow-burn yandere visual novel that blends psychological horror with investigative storytelling, designed for players aged 18 and over. You take the role of an investigative journalist newly arrived in the City of Stanvierle, tasked with unraveling a series of ghoul-related crimes while navigating a dangerous entanglement with three enigmatic men. Choices carry weight and can mean the difference between survival and a grisly end, making every decision tense and consequential. This demo showcases original artwork, character CGs, branching scenes, and atmospheric audio while the full story remains under development.

Key Features

⭐ Slow-burn psychological horror that builds tension gradually rather than immediate obsession.

⭐ Play as an investigative journalist using gender-neutral pronouns to explore the City of Stanvierle.

⭐ Branching choices and decision-driven gameplay, including multiple endings and three distinct bad endings in the demo.

⭐ Original artwork and CGs accompanied by background music and sound effects to enhance atmosphere.

⭐ Interactive prologue phase with character introductions, subtle foreshadowing, and lore to hint at a larger narrative.

Advantages

✅ Guise of Passion (DEMO) showcases a focused narrative and slow-burn tension that rewards patient, observant players.

✅ Meaningful choice mechanics create replay value and force players to weigh moral and survival stakes.

✅ Strong audio and visual design help sell the mood and increase immersion during tense scenes.

✅ The demo is playable in English and gives a clear sense of the planned scope for the full release.

Disadvantages

❎ Graphic depictions of violence, coercion, drugging, and non-consensual situations make this strictly for adults.

❎ The project is still in demo form: some scenes are placeholders and content can change as development continues.

❎ In-game translations are a work in progress, so English remains the primary playable language at this stage.

Development Team

Guise of Passion (DEMO) is created by Sakki.Chi as the developer's first published title, with music by Kevin Macleod and additional sound effects credited to Pixabay. The project uses a font by David Rakowski and received proofreading and testing help from SharpG.Owl, with beta testing contributions from SharpG.Owl, ChockyMilk, and Seiranzo. The developer welcomes feedback and bug reports as the story expands toward a full release.