Pale Spectrum Demo

Magic is found in almost every fantasy story out there, and every writer takes the liberty to present it in a different way. Whether it’s about wizards that can wield powerful forces and strike down enemies, or shamans that use runes and powerful artifacts to channel their forces, there are countless ways one can describe magic, depending on the universe you are trying to create.

Pale Spectrum is a visual novel that’s actually a sequel to a game called Brilliant Shadows, both of which are based on a series of adventures called Book of Gray Magic. As such, those who enjoyed the first episode should have a blast with this one as well, especially since many of the same characters make a comeback. On the other hand, the story is different, and you’ll have to tackle it in a different way as well.

As such, it all starts with the death of the old king, which means that Princess Prudence Celeste takes the thrones. A couple of other characters continue their sagas as well, such as Hektor, Ash the Necromancer and Belinda. You get to witness their struggles and adventures, and you also get to make a few choices on their behalf.

Just like before, the whole thing is pretty interactive, which means that you can replay the adventure and make different choices at various junctions in the plot. Not all of them have tremendous results, but some can lead you down a completely different path. Hence, it should be a great way to study the characters and see how they would react in various circumstances.

As far as the artwork is concerned, the character design can be a tad weird sometimes, but the general style is pretty colorful and engaging. The point of view is constantly shifting and moving, which is a lot better than the usual static images featured in visual novels. There’s no voice acting as of right now, but it should be added until the full version is released.

All things considered, Pale Spectrum is definitely on the right path, and it features a very intriguing universe, not to mention the great cast of characters. However, the developers need your help to finish the game, so you can participate in their Kickstarter campaign, or vote for the game on Steam Greenlight.