
A marriage between first person exploration and visual novel, blessed with a sprinkle of puzzle gameplay. Immerse yourself in a period drama that intertwines romance with murder mystery, as a young cleric who must resist or give in to the charms of a strikingly beautiful maid.
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"How terrible to think that such a bright and noble man is nearing his end. What will we do without our pillar?"
Estranged for a couple of years, a young man rushes back to his childhood home. Dismayed by the news of his father losing his sight and inching closer to his demise, Marius, a priest in training, suspends his long studies at the seminary to be close in his final days to the man who taught him dignity and stalwartness. Under the gloom of impending death, the oldest son of honorable Leon Rosenthal can’t conceive the encroaching events that his arrival will unfold, equally exhilarating and petrifying.

"I've met her. Lord, this was not the first impression I wanted to make!"
Play as Marius as he returns to his childhood home in an attempt to reconnect with his ailing father, stern mother and overwhelmed younger brother. Much to your surprise, your household now employs an alluring young maid, Irina, who charms you from the first sight. But your blossoming romance will soon be tested as a shocking death shakes the feeble balance of this noble family.

"You took my life away from me, tried to bury me in suffering. All that you gave and all that I was, you took away until I was nothing but a bitter shadow of my former self."
The Crimson Maid is an adventure game focused on dialogues, exploration and light puzzle solving. Speak to Irina and your family to discover how they feel, their deep desires and what they may be hiding. Rummage around the mansion and the surrounding estate for clues, optional puzzles, misplaced documents and insights into the family and its past. Embark on a journey of self discovery as Marius comes to terms with his choices, their consequences and the unexpected legacy of his lineage.

"Unintentional, you say? Yes, I suppose one could unintentionally sneak behind me naked, delighting in the view, then trying to get a peek from the side too."
A compelling blend of romance, murder, mystery, a dash of supernatural, the guilt of lust, sin and redemption
Explore a magnificent noble mansion and its lush estate
Complex characters you’ll get to know and understand through the extensive dialogue system
Read Marius' journal to delve into his thoughts on the events and encounters he experiences
Solve light puzzles, discover collectibles, and read documents that enrich the story
Guide Marius through his journey of self-discovery and decide his ultimate fate
Stats
All-time low is the lowest price we've recorded for this game since we started tracking it.
Languages: English*, French, German, Simplified Chinese*languages with full audio support
Engagement
Hours played at review time, across 66 reviews with recorded playtime.
Reviews
Themes across 66 recent reviews and how positive each mention is. A keyword signal, not full sentiment analysis.
positive critical· bar length = how often the theme comes up
Reviews
我承认我最开始是冲着有裸露提醒才好奇试玩的,但玩了试玩后我毫不犹豫就买了这款瞎溜达模拟器(当然也不是因为试玩到最后给的视听小福利)。 游戏画面很精致,4k看风景像画一样,用掌机1k分辨率室内画质也非常精细。画质这块我给8分,风景很优美,很有欧洲地主的味道。 建模给7分,尤其是女仆看着像年轻蓝眼睛版的安吉丽娜朱莉。 故事讲了主角回家探望病入膏肓的老父亲时发生的一些故事,每章需要搜集各种东西来完善剧情,挺适合我这种到处溜达到处翻的人。我才玩到第三章看着好像还有多结局?总之目前还是挺不错的
Interesting storyline but quick gameplay.... Wish there were more chapters or a new story to keep going!
Is this a novella? Is this a point-and-click? Or maybe a detective story? Dude, it seems like it's all in one. The intrigue is what holds this one together until the very end. Beautiful animation and detailed characters, complex personalities emerge in the subtle dialogue between the lines. Various clues in the form of postcards, letters, and notes make it clear just how complex everything is. Unusual mechanics. I admit, the blood transfusion scene made me feel nauseous. It was an unusual experience. An atmosphere of mystery; and even a bit of vulgarity. Fact of the Day: This is one of the most challenging games to get into. Fact of the Day #1: It walks a very fine line when it comes to nudity. It’s not rated 18+, but it’s no longer 12+ either. ********Just keep that in mind. You can follow the specific plan of the tasks that await you, or you can simply admire the mansion and enjoy these luxurious rooms, and only then proceed to the next tasks. I got irritated at some points. I don't like the music, so I turned it off. You can do the same if you value silence too. despite this, this is perhaps one of the best games I've played in the last six months. No spoilers, just a tip: P.S Don't have any illusions, don't feel sympathy for anyone. It could be too expensive to lose. P.S.S However, I wouldn't recommend this to children or impressionable people.
Thoroughly enjoyed the twisted family drama and especially the charming and detailed interior design of the house! Recommended if you are don't have much time to game but still want some investigative choice-making.
The game looks and feels amazing and is an absolute treat to play. The story is intelligent and well written, the characters well rounded, complex and believable. One of the best games that I have played in a long time. Diolch yn fawr Wales Interactive.
The demo for The Crimson Maid caught my eye during one of the NextFests a year or two ago, and it has been sitting in my wishlist for a while. I tried GrimTalin's previous game, Last Days of Lazarus, while I waited, and quite enjoyed it. The Crimson Maid is a similar kind of game - first-person, historical setting, narrative-heavy and full of visually stunning environments, but it has a more intimate focus that I think plays to the devs' strengths. I also think the role-playing elements (in terms of dialogue choices and meaningful actions that you can take) are a bit stronger in this game. If I could offer one criticism, it's a narrative one (and spoiler-heavy). I feel that in order to get the [spoiler] "romance"[/spoiler] ending, you end up having to [spoiler]agree to overlook and forgive an awful lot, especially the death of your mother. I'm not sure how believable it is that a true romance could overcome something like that, and having to avoid blaming Irina for it felt like I was playing a character who was too desperate for love to do the right thing. But it is a creative choice, and maybe the intention was to make the romantic version Marius seem like a flawed character. [/spoiler] Anyways, overall I thought it was a great story, with gorgeous environments and interesting characters. I'm sad it's over, and that I can't play it again for the first time!
Nach langem Warten ist es jetzt so weit und man kann in ein neues Indie Spiel von Grim Talin im Last Days of Lazarus Style eintauchen. Crimson Maid hat 16 Kapitel, die man ohne Zeitdruck erkunden kann. Die Story hat was von einer Visual Novel. Entscheidungen beeinflussen den weiteren Ablauf der Geschichte nicht wirklich. Es spielt sich nur innerhalb des Kapitels ab. Manche haben dann gegen Ende dann wieder eine Auswirkung auf das jeweilige Spielnde oder das triggern eines Erfolgs. Die Story lässt sich in jedem Fall bis zum Ende durchspielen, egal welchen Weg man wählt. Die einzelnen Kapitel sind relativ kurz. Neben der Erkundung und dem Sammeln von Informationen sind auch kleine Minispiele und Nebenerfolge integriert. Mal einfach, mal schwieriger, und auch mal schwer. Die Kapitel sind wiederholbar um auch andere Entscheidungsbäume zu wählen. Es gibt keine Hektik im Spiel oder Zeitdruck und die Story um die Familiengeschichte ist in eine Romantische Storyline eingebettet. Crimson Maid ist ein mit viel Liebe gemachtes Indie Spiel, für das sich die Entwickler lange Zeit gelassen haben, was man auch im Spiel an der harmonischen Storyentwicklung merkt. Man wünscht sich es wäre noch einige Kapitel länger. Grafik und Toneffekte sind sehr gut. Nichts hakelt beim spielen. Grafisch würde ich eine 8 von 10 geben. Den Ton- und Musikeffekten eine 10 von 10. Das ist kein Action Shooter, sondern ein Spiel zum entspannen, seinen Detektivsinn einzusetzen und sich durch die Geschichte treiben zu lassen. Für etwas über 10 Euro erhält man 5-6 Stunden Spielerlebnis, mit etwas "übernatürliche Bestandteilen, ab und an leichter Gänsehaut und begibt sich neben der Lüftung von Familiengeheimnissen in eine romantische Beziehung. Das Spiel ist anders als Lazarus, aber eben so gut gemacht und fesselnd. Es ist auch für nicht Hardcore Gamer durchspielbar. 100% Steam Erfolge aber eine langwierige Sache, da man viele Kapitel wiederholen muss. Es kommt nicht an Lazarus dran, aber Ich kann es uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Dieses Studio ist zu 100% auf meiner Wellenlänge.
游戏做的精致环环相扣,代入感很强,也足够骚动人心。激发了我对浪漫的向往
Okay, that's a bold decision! 5 stars for courage
Dopiero zacząłem, ale już mi się podoba. Pierwsze spotkanie z Iriną zrobiło robotę. Na początku zawiódł mnie i zaskoczył brak voice actingu w grze, prócz narratorki wszystkie rozmowy są tylko czytane, ale i szybko się przyzwyczaiłem. Ps. W grze nie ma języka polskiego, a angielski jest na nieco wyższym, niż przeciętna gra poziomie.
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