Italian publisher VLG and developer behind last year’s well-received psychological thriller Dry Drowning, Studio V, have teased their brand new visual novel Dark Renaissance. Dark Renaissance is their latest visual novel and has been penned by acclaimed international bestselling author Matteo Strukul.
Mateo Strukul is well-known for his work on Historical Fiction while the game’s score is by award-winning composer David Logan. Dark Renaissance will combine core RPG formula with period pieces and graphic novels to depict the adventures of a Venetian mercenary who must uncover the shocking secrets hidden behind the scientific, artistic, and cultural achievements of the 15th century Renaissance. It is slated for release in 2021 on PC and consoles including Nintendo Switch.
The official press list describes Dark Renaissance as:
DARK RENAISSANCE is set in a world where traces of the Middle Ages can still be found in an age of beauty and enlightenment. As protagonist Marco Badoer, a legendary warmonger whose life was shaped by the bloody battlefields of Transylvania, players must protect the economic interests of Lorenzo de’ Medici as his reign is threatened by the mystical Orphic Hymns in iconic cities like Venice and Florence.
Through deep lore, dynamic quick time events, strategic duels, skill and upgrade systems, side quests, historically accurate mini-games, and encounters with illustrious figures like Marsilio Ficino and Leonardo da Vinci, players will learn a lot more about the grittier side of the Italian Renaissance. That’s not to mention that the game will include multiple endings for visual novel fans to explore.
Check out the teaser trailer for Dark Renaissance below:
Daniele Falcone, General Manager at VLG says:
Studio V is hard at work weaving an intricate web of political conspiracies and moral dilemmas for visual novel fans to sink their teeth into next year. From what we’ve seen so far, DARK RENAISSANCE is set to reshape our definition of interactive storytelling through its unique portrayal of historically accurate events, many of which continue to inspire dark fantasy authors around the world today.
Key features of Dark Renaissance include:
- The darkest and grittiest Renaissance epic ever built in a game
- A massive historical tale set across the war-torn landscapes of Italy
- Explore world-famous landmarks such as Venice, Florence and the mysterious swamps of Northern Italy
- Meet the rockstars of the Renaissance: Leonardo, the Medici’s Family and many other icons of European history
- Hundreds of opportunities for character development, romance and social linking
- Unique staged combat sequences blending opera and brutal RPG action
- A deep housing system to enjoy luxury, drugs, gambling and the notorious Italian lifestyle
- An original symphonic score mixing and matching ancient and modern styles
- Dark Renaissance is slated for release in 2021 on PC and consoles including Nintendo Switch.
Let us know in the comments section below whether you would be interested in playing Dark Renaissance when it comes out or not.
