New feature: Adding Arik

Amarantus has been in the works for a long time, and these days it's unusual for us to make any significant changes...which is why we're so excited about the feature we've been working on for the last couple of months:

We've added player character portraits!

Arik, the protagonist and player character in Amarantus, has always been a character in his own right, with his own personality, issues, and backstory. Some visual novels lean more towards blank slate/self-insert player characters, but it's important to the story that we're telling for Arik to be his own person.

You can push Arik's personality and attitudes in different directions based on your choices throughout the game, but the heart of who he is—that's out of your control. Sometimes you might even be surprised at how he interprets the decisions you make!

Putting Arik's face on screen while he's speaking adds a clear distinction between him and the player, and shifts the energy of the game in exciting and interesting ways. Remember, Arik isn't you—and your path to happiness may not be his.

Check out the updated trailer and screenshots on the game page to see how the new portraits work in action.