The Letter: A Horror Visual Novel gameplay

The Letter: A Horror Visual Novel, which landed on Switch this week, has received a half hour of gameplay. The new title comes from eastasiasoft and Yang Yang Mobile.

For more on The Letter: A Horror Visual Novel, read the following overview:

When seven people fall prey to a vicious curse, they discover that the true threat rests not within the shadows, but within their own hearts and minds. The Letter: A Horror Visual Novel is an interactive horror-themed drama inspired by classic Asian horror films. Told through an immersive branching narrative, the game casts players in the ever-shifting roles of seven characters as they find themselves entangled in a mystery that’s plagued Ermengarde Mansion for centuries.

The choices you make will shape and drive the story forward. Will you mend a relationship on the verge of collapse, or will you let it fall apart? Will you risk saving someone despite the consequences you could face or leave them to meet a gruesome end? Beyond the horror themes of The Letter: A Horror Visual Novel, there is heavy emphasis on character development and interaction. The fate of each of these individuals is in your hands.

Key Features

• Discover a sprawling narrative of more than 700,000 words!
• Make key decisions that directly impact the story’s course.
• Play as 7 different characters, each with unique motives and personality.
• Explore more than 80 backdrops, 100 CGs and 50 epilogue variations!
• Customize your experience with optional quick-time events and English voiceovers.
• Enjoy animated sprites and scenes that breathe life into your surroundings.
• Utilize a journal feature that jots down clues and tracks events in chronological order

Check out the gameplay for The Letter: A Horror Visual Novel below. 

The Letter: A Horror Visual Novel is available right now on the Switch eShop. It includes support for English and Chinese language options.

You can visit the game’s official site here.