"Find my true self"

The Shell Part 1: Inferno, originally released as Kara no Shojo (The Girl of the Shell), is a masterclass in video game characterisation and atmosphere. The intricately written murder mystery contains so many small little details that add up to a whole which creates this sense of place and feeling of familiarity that few other visual novels could even come close to achieving. The gorgeous artwork which has elements of sketchbook drawings and muted anime colour palettes are gorgeous and combined with a beautiful and sombre OST, Innocent Grey's first entry into their masterful trilogy is one worth playing if you have the patience to sit through a 15 hour long visual novel.

Reviewed on Aug 02, 2023


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