Whispering Memories
Return to a hometown that hasn’t changed the way it should have. A psychological visual novel focused on atmosphere, relationships, and a reality that slowly refuses to stay still. Can you uncover the truth before it consumes you?
You return to Starvale after many years away.
The town is familiar in ways that feel comforting at first. The streets are where you left them. The house still stands. The people you once knew welcome you back as if time never truly moved on. Yet small details feel misplaced, conversations linger too long, and moments repeat with subtle differences that are hard to ignore.
As you reconnect with those closest to you, the sense of unease grows. Memories surface unexpectedly. Certain places feel heavier than others. The world seems to respond to your presence in ways that are not always predictable or safe.
Whispering Memories tells a slow, atmospheric story focused on relationships, perception, and the fragile line between what is remembered and what is real. The narrative unfolds through quiet scenes, shifting routines, and choices that shape how characters relate to you and how stable the world around you feels.
Not every question demands an answer. Not every truth wants to be uncovered.
Evelyn, your childhood friend, and the one most unchanged by time. Evelyn offers warmth, familiarity, and a sense of safety that feels almost too intact. She remembers things others don’t mention, and sometimes reacts as if she’s already heard your answers. Being around her feels comforting… until it doesn’t.
Luna, a quiet presence who keeps her distance without ever fully leaving. Luna observes more than she speaks, expressing herself through art and careful words. Her connection to Starvale runs deep, though she rarely explains how or why. Time seems to behave differently when she’s nearby.
Aiden, a curious and restless soul who never quite learned how to stay still. Aiden documents what others ignore, drawn to patterns and inconsistencies most people dismiss. His questions can bring clarity, or introduce new tension, depending on how much you choose to engage.
Rich, Branching Narrative: Player choices influence character relationships, emotional tension, and the direction of the story, leading to multiple endings shaped by how you engage with the world.
Character-Driven Storytelling: Conversations and moments of silence are equally important. Trust, distance, and vulnerability evolve naturally through interaction rather than exposition.
Atmospheric Presentation: A strong focus on mood through pacing, environmental detail, and an original soundtrack designed to reinforce repetition, stillness, and unease.
Subtle Reality Shifts: Piece together fragmented memories, interpret cryptic messages, and uncover hidden connections as the story itself becomes the puzzle. Careful observation reveals deeper secrets.
Atmospheric Art and Sound: Familiar locations and events may change over time, encouraging careful observation rather than traditional problem-solving.
Gallery and Achievements: Unlock hand-drawn artwork and achievements that reflect the paths and outcomes you experience throughout the story.
Accessibility: Dyslexic font for the text; Visual SFX text and audio/music cues; Turn off shake screen and constant animated assets.
Staff
Production Team: Stellar Forge
Director, Programming & UI Design: n3xPRODiGY
Character, Background & CG Art: PokuriMio
Script & Story: GrayHavenRaven
Music Composer: Lourenço Lampreia
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Whispering Memories is a narrative driven story, however it contains some moderate violence that some may find upsetting.
