Lethe Demo

Head injuries can lead a variety of problems, especially if they are severe enough. However, it sometimes happens that the individual’s memory is affected as well, which means that the person in question cannot remember what happened prior to the accident. Naturally, this has been used hundreds of times as a plot device in books, movies and video games over the years.

Lethe is a visual novel with interactive elements in which you play the role of a high school boy who wakes up one day in the hospital with no memory of the last month. The game also features dating simulator components, which means that you can get involved in romantic relationships with other characters along the way as you are trying to follow the main storyline.

Speaking of which, it all starts with the main character’s amnesia and his struggle to recover his memories. Thus, the wound was sustained after he fell off a roof at a party, and it would appear that there was a casualty as well. The police are involved too, which means that it’s very important to remember what happened and put your mind at ease, while also providing the police with answers.

Since the game is interactive, you are allowed to make certain choices at different points in the story, choices that affect the ending. However, it also affects your relationship with the two characters you can romance, since you have to choose one or the other. On the other hand, this is a great way to encourage replayability and provide you with extra content you can come back to later on.

As for the graphics, the character design is not exceptional, but the background artwork is quite enjoyable and even sublime every now and again. Some of the landscapes create a wonderful atmosphere, but the writing is not the strongest out there, unfortunately. The music isn’t bad either, but it’s nowhere near as good as it needs to be to make an impression of any kind.

When it’s all said and done, Lethe is quite enjoyable and fun, at least as long as you do not expect anything too great. Hence, it can be the perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon, especially if you are a visual novel fan.