Another banger by Ebi-hime Ashes is a short story of about 4-5 hours and if it wasn't obvious already, this is a dark story with a not-so wholesome plot. When is love no longer love? When do your own thoughts consume you? Its scary how sometimes you're on the fence when reading through the main character's monologue but the well laid out thoughts and flas…
All Ashes and Illusions
Yuel's world is shattered when he witnesses his mother's brutal execution, leaving him with a twisted understanding of love and trust.
In 'All Ashes and Illusions', this dark visual novel explores the depths of obsession as Yuel, now a king, will stop at nothing to reclaim the affection of his nursemaid, Safiya.
With stunning art and a haunting soundtrack, prepare for a gripping tale that delves into the complexities of desire and the consequences of a fractured childhood.
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Players are captivated by the intense storytelling and emotional depth of 'All Ashes and Illusions', praising its beautiful art and immersive soundtrack.
Many appreciate the complex character dynamics, especially Yuel's obsession with Safiya, though some critique the pacing and one-dimensionality of certain characters.
Overall, it's a gripping, albeit dark, experience that leaves a lasting impression.
The Good
- Compelling and dark narrative
- Stunning visuals and character art
- Immersive soundtrack enhances mood
- Deep exploration of obsession and trauma
The Bad
- Pacing issues in character development
- Some characters feel one-dimensional
- Limited choices may disappoint some
- Minor grammatical errors present
The Horny
- Intimate scenes add depth to relationships
- Adult patch enhances the experience
- Sex scenes are integral, not just for shock
- Explores taboo themes with nuance
Top rated reviews
All Ashes and Illusions is a very ebi-hime kind of visual novel, both harsh and nostalgic. Expect excellence in audio, visuals, and narrative. ebi clearly poured herself into this, with inspired love for the setting and a breadth of knowledge to weave a compelling period drama. Tha's done a good 'un, little miss.
I'd compare this to the literary equivalent of watching someone play a lengthy and spirited game of hide-and-seek. With a corpse. Of someone they just killed. It'll certainly stick in your head for quite a while after.
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A dark visual novel about a young prince's unhealthy infatuation with his nursemaid, and his misguided attempts to win her heart.
About This Game
“Women are snakes and liars, all of them: the more beautiful, the more conniving. Don’t let your guard down, or they will ruin you.”
Yuel was only six years old when he witnessed his mother being put to death, for the heinous crime of daring to have an affair. For other women, such a folly mightn’t have been so lethal, but for Yuel’s ill-fated mother – the wife and queen of Indra’s tyrannical king, Khalil – it spelt her doom.
As he witnesses his mother’s corpse decomposing beneath the intense sunlight, Yuel’s father offers him some sage words of wisdom: namely, not to trust women. They are, in Khalil’s words, wicked and deceitful, and becoming too attached can end in nothing save disaster.
Outwardly, Yuel must swallow his sorrow, for fear of earning his father’s ire. Kings are not, after all, supposed to cry; even future kings such as him. In private, however, Yuel turns to his nursemaid, the kindly Safiya, for succour. Safiya is Yuel’s only ally in the palace: his father cold and distant; the servants deferential, brow-beaten, and kept silent through fear. Without Safiya, Yuel would be all alone...
Yet she, too, abandons him, when Yuel grows old enough to no longer need a nursemaid to tend to him.
Bereft and embittered, Yuel has nothing to look forward to, until – after a prolonged illness – his father eventually dies, and Yuel inherits the throne and the crown in his stead.
No longer a young boy – Safiya’s ‘little prince’ – but a grown man, Yuel plots to win Safiya over once more. Unable to forget about her, and unable to trust any other woman, Yuel cannot conceive of a life without her. She did promise to stay with him, after all – and, single-minded to a fault, Yuel is determined to see this promise fulfilled at any cost.
- About 90,000 words of text (approx 4-6 hours of reading)
- A kinetic story with no choices/branches
- Detailed background and character art
- A custom soundtrack
- A highly dysfunctional relationship
- Free patch that adds uncensored r18 content
- Complete and utter agony ❤︎
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Horniness scale
Each game gets a score from 1 to 5 hearts. Higher means more explicit adult content.
| Score | What it means |
|---|---|
| 1 | Raunchy / softcore — suggestive themes, light fanservice, or mature humor; little or no on-screen explicit sexual content. |
| 2 | Spicy but restrained — clear adult intent (nudity, strong innuendo, or brief suggestive scenes) without sustained explicit focus. |
| 3 | Clearly adult — recurring sexual content or nudity as a meaningful part of the experience, but not the sole focus of the game. |
| 4 | Strongly explicit — graphic sexual themes, extended explicit stills or text, or gameplay built heavily around adult situations. |
| 5 | Explicit and often animated — graphic sexual content that is frequently animated or interactive; core to what you see and do in the game. |
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