Legend of the Silver Fox

Forests are usually associated with weird experiences and even magic, depending on which part of the world you live in. Some believe that various spirits live among the trees, while others are more convinced that Bigfoot is actually the one residing there. Regardless of what you might think, forests are certainly the home of a variety of wild animals, not all of which are very friendly.

Legend of the Silver Fox is a visual novel game in which you have the power to choose your own path when it comes to the story and how the characters interact. Granted, there's only a handful of characters in the game, but at least you get to know them better over the course of the story. Your choices also affect your character’s relationship with the said characters.

Speaking of story, you play the role of a young girl by the name of Eleanor, who’s almost obsessed with the story of the Silver Fox. However, unlike most legends and stories, this is actually true, because the tale was related by Eleanor’s father. Hence, she usually spends her time visiting the forest near the village, where she also happens to meet a strange boy by the name of Leon.

Every now and again you’ll have to make one choice or the other, depending on how you want the story to progress. Since it can end multiple ways, it also means that you can replay it and experience different results. However, most of the choices affect how other characters perceive you, and not the actual plot, although that’s not always the case.

The artwork is quite striking, but not very detailed. In fact, most of it is rather symbolic and washed out, which has a great effect on the overall atmosphere. It would have been nicer to see more detailed characters and maybe a few more backgrounds, but overall, it should be enough to keep you entertained. The soundtrack goes well with everything else too, although it can get repetitive after a while.

Even if Legend of the Silver Fox is not very complicated when it comes to plot and character development, it can still get to you through atmosphere and mood. Hence, if you are up for something easy and relaxing, this can keep you company for a while.