Serafina's Crown
Release date: Mar 15, 2016
Developers: Woodsy Studio
Publishers: Thesis Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

Serafina's Crown is a fantastical, dramatic visual novel with branching storylines, a stat-based strategy game, and dating-sim elements. In the game -- which takes place in the same world as Woodsy Studio's first release, Serafina's Saga -- you play as Odell Perin, an inexperienced young woman who must navigate political intrigue, romantic confusion, and an ongoing murder mystery while serving as Regent of Darzia. The branching storylines depend on your decisions: forming romantic relationships with other characters, finding Queen Belatrix's killer, and determining the next monarch. The game also features a dynamic debate system that allows Odell to argue certain points in court based on her accumulated stats. Key Features Branching Narrative : Every decision made as Odell will change the story -- whether it’s getting closer to finding the murderer, stabilizing the kingdom, or helping the next monarch rise to power. Stats Management: Odell’s decisions will affect her stats, which will help her debate her beliefs in court. Debate Mini-Game: The game features an entertaining mini-game where Odell (with the help from the stats she’s earned on her journey) will debate a variety of topics to uncover new, important information. Girl x Boy / Girl x Girl Romances: Just because Odell is ruling a kingdom doesn’t mean she won’t save some time for romance :) Voice Acting: Serafina’s Crown features a cast of talented voice actors that bring the story to life. Story & Gameplay The sequel takes place seven years after the end of Serafina’s Saga. Grand Prince Robil Feldren dies of an illness -- and a few weeks later, Queen Belatrix Grandil dies in in the midst of a “hunting accident.” Serafina Elborn and her husband Reuben Jeridar are poised to take the throne, except for one big problem: Many nobles suspect that Reuben Jeridar arranged the assassination of Belatrix Grandil. Players take on the role of Odell Perin, who is unwittingly thrust into a position of power. Due to her neutral stance, Odell Perin is elected to serve as Regent long enough to settle the ongoing disputes -- and thus determine who will become the next King or Queen of Darzia. Serafina’s Crown is a visual novel with elements of fantasy, adventure and romance. Every decision Odell makes as Regent of Darzia will change the story arc to favor the different Gods. These decisions will allow Odell to get closer to solving the murder, but they can also make things more complicated for the inexperienced ruler. . . . The game also features a debate system that allows Odell to argue points in court based on the stats she has earned throughout the game. Winning debates further Odell’s quest in finding Belatrix’s killer and choosing the next monarch of Darzia. *WARNING*: This game contains mature content in the form of strong language and sexual themes

Press reviews: “I was invested in the major storyline and Odell was a great choice to lead the tale.” 7/10 – VNs now “This is definitely not going to be a game for action adventure loving gamers, but there is something about this game that if you're looking for political intrigue and maybe a little bit of love/lust, you might be interested to go through the game.” 7.9/10 – Altered Confusion “The characters are living in a fantasy world unlike our own, and yet it feels real.” C – Technology Tell