Allele: Origin - Love, Fear, and Survival at the End of Humanity
Allele: Origin is a survival horror visual novel developed by Coffee Drip Studios. The game blends dark fantasy, psychological horror, and Otome/Amare-style romance, creating an experience where emotional bonds are just as dangerous as monsters. Every choice you make affects not only who survives, but who you become.
A World Destroyed by the Plague of Undeath
The story is set in a world devastated by the Plague of Undeath, an incurable disease that has pushed humanity close to extinction. Cities have collapsed, society has fractured, and fear controls what remains. Survivors are rare, and trust is dangerous. You enter this world carrying something that makes you both valuable and hated.
Romance Paths and Key Characters
Allele: Origin features several complex characters with different emotional and narrative paths.
- Simon Baudreau - A brilliant but obsessive natural philosopher who is willing to sacrifice his own body for science, hiding a dangerous yandere side.
- Anthony Shaw - A mysterious figure tied to an ancient druidic cult, acting as an Arbiter of Souls.
- Isaac - A path centered on abandonment, trust, and emotional vulnerability.
- Nathaniel - The stern narrator and game master who guides and pressures the player throughout the story.
Your relationships influence dialogue, survival outcomes, and endings.
Choice-Driven Gameplay and Survival Systems
Gameplay focuses on decision-making rather than action. You must balance three core stats:
- Power - Dominance and physical strength
- Logic - Reason and calculation
- Empathy - Emotional awareness and compassion
These stats determine whether you pass critical stat checks. You also manage Blood Points (BP) to activate survival abilities such as Intimidate, Soothe, or Coerce during dangerous encounters.
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