Crimson Spires
The small mining town of Bataille, Missouri has been cordoned off from the outside world for six months. The inhabitants have no idea why. All they know is that ever since the so-called “Contingency,” planes no longer fly overhead, strange creatures have been glimpsed beyond the perimeter, and large mechanical towers will gun down anyone who tries to escape. As you–Sheriff Erika Wright–search for the truth, you must listen to the advice of a serial killer, mingle with extreme conspiracy theorists, and negotiate with vampires.
Your struggle to protect the people of Bataille will uncover startling secrets and forge unlikely alliances. Eventually, you must choose a partner in your quest to unveil the mysteries around you.
Amidst the horrors facing Bataille, romance can blossom with the partner in whom you trust. This epic story contains four distinct story branches with Julian, Maddy, Liam, or August. Each branch reveals unique secrets about the mysteries of the towers and a chance to find love.
- Unlock four distinct romances and story paths in an epic script totalling 250,000+ words
- Hear select scenes with a rich cast of English voice actors
- Experience the environment of Bataille in 3D
- Explore select 3D interiors
- Listen to a lengthy, dynamic soundtrack by developer and composer Jenny Gibbons
Game Discussion
Steam User 3
As a newcomer to the Otome genre, I’ve recently had the pleasure of exploring several titles, and I must say, Crimson Spires remains one of my absolute favorites. Each time I finish an Otome game, even if I loved it too, I find myself drawn back to thinking of Crimson Spires. I simply adore Erika; her multifaceted character and strong personality make her a delightful protagonist!
I genuinely enjoyed all five routes - while some resonated with me more than others, each one left me satisfied. One aspect I’d love to highlight is the exploration and free-cam walking sections; I wish more Otome games would embrace this style! It truly enhances the immersion and allows players to connect more deeply with the story.
If I were to share a couple of wishes, I would say that I hoped for a different ending to Julian's route. It felt as though there was an important aspect of their relationship that remained unaddressed, particularly in relation to another character.
Additionally, while I absolutely loved the "true ending," I found myself yearning for a bit more insight into the mystery we were left with.
Overall, Crimson Spires features a captivating story with lovely, intricately written characters. Even the supporting characters feel wonderfully fitting, adding to the richness of the narrative. I recommend the game at full price!! ^^!!
Steam User 0
This is an incredible game.
Crimson Spires is essentially a dating sim combined with a horror-mystery, but WOW does it transcend those labels. It's extremely well-written (especially August and his route), the characters are fully fleshed out and have their own motivations and secrets, and the atmosphere of the game is at once grim and exciting. It delves into not only the mystery of the town's situation, but also into philosophy, spirituality, and the human psyche. Each character's story sheds a little more light on the mystery, so I recommend playing them all.
All that said - I really don't recommend playing the New Game +. It reads as more of a polyamory fanfiction than an extension of the game and doesn't reveal anything about the mystery that we don't already know by that point.
Overall, I'm giving it a 4.8/5 stars.
Steam User 0
I don't think i'll ever find a visual novel with as interesting a story as this one. I would do anything for a sequel. Even anything adjacent to this story i would love.
Steam User 0
I wanted this game since i played the demo and it left me flubbergast.
I rly loved the game, quite more than I thought I would, also because MC is a full fledged tsundere and stubborn, very stubborn, but I rly enjoyed to see how she discovered the truth and how the Li melt her more and more.
Still, the game is a mix of horror, mystery and thriller and I enjoyed how mature it was written. Don't expect, in a horror title, that everything will be perfect, nope, and I am glad for it.
Sometimes the romance felt a bit short, but when I look back at it, it makes sense, but still, when there was romance, I got some great doki doki moments.
The story was surprising, scared me sometimes but left me also laughing or just stunned because of revelations. The writing was super, everyone felt so alive.
I also have to say I usually don't like eng va, but they did all a great job! I rly enjoyed it! (I am just very spoiled with german and jp va)
I love Julian and Liam, Liam my pookie-bear and Julian my cutiepie (lol charlotte, its your influence) - but holy, the secret route was (for me) amazing and I love how MC was at the end (damn girl, you did it) and how everything will be at the end - I accepted not everything will be answered but more important, I need to see them all happy <3<3
So, if you like mature written horror-thriller, with some huge mystery elements and you love story over romance otome, get it! I can rly recommend it. But dont expect a cute, everything is perfect at the end story, this is it not.
8/10
(the art reminds me to the 80's anime style, I rly enjoyed it and also the music was great)
Steam User 0
i think its one of the most overlooked VNs out there. Great setting, makes me think a little of S King. Did 2 routes out of 4. Really liked the blondie one, especially the end. Vampire guy is ok. Love how different paths brought parts of the story together.