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About Lucid9: Inciting Incident
Lucid9: Inciting Incident is a mystery visual novel that follows Yama Ishimoto, a cynical high‑school student in the fictional 2018 metropolis of Isamu. The narrative unfolds through a series of dated events, each adding layers of intrigue and personal danger.
The game is a free‑to‑play, single‑player experience created by Fallen Snow Studios. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, supports Steam achievements and family sharing, and aims to expand with voiced patches and additional heroine routes in future updates.
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Story Structure
The plot is presented as a timeline of days leading up to the present, starting ten days prior with routine school life and moving toward a murder mystery. Each day‑labeled vignette introduces new events, such as exams, treasure hunts, and encounters with a detective.
Choices made by the player influence how the story resolves, allowing multiple outcomes based on the decisions throughout the timeline.
- Pay attention to the day labels; they provide context for each scene.
- Consider how early choices might affect later mystery revelations.
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Main Character – Yama Ishimoto
Yama Ishimoto is described as a cynical high‑school student who prefers to avoid school drama and hard choices. The inciting incident forces him to confront a string of brutal murders at his school after an eccentric detective appears.
His investigation drives the narrative forward, pulling friends and city secrets into increasing danger, ultimately leading to an unexpected culprit.
- Observe Yama’s reactions to each event for clues about his motivations.
- Use his perspective to gauge the seriousness of each mystery clue.
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Eccentric Detective NPC
An eccentric detective arrives to alert Yama of a series of brutal murders at the school. This character claims extensive vocabulary despite her small stature and pushes Yama into the investigation.
Her presence adds urgency and serves as a catalyst for Yama’s deeper involvement in the city’s secrets and the unfolding danger.
- Listen to the detective’s dialogue for potential hints.
- Compare her statements with other characters to spot inconsistencies.
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Development and Free Release
Lucid9 is being created by Fallen Snow Studios, an international group of visual‑novel enthusiasts. The project is a passion effort with no budget, and the developers intend to keep the game free of charge for both fans and newcomers.
Future updates include a free voice‑acting patch and additional heroine routes, though precise release dates are not set.
- Follow the studio’s updates for news on voice‑acting patches.
- Expect new routes to expand the story after the initial release.
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Platform Availability
The game is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux through Steam. It supports Steam achievements and family sharing, allowing multiple accounts to access the same purchase.
No additional hardware requirements are listed, and the game is categorized under casual, simulation, and free‑to‑play genres.
- Check your Steam library’s family sharing settings to enable access on multiple accounts.
- Earn Steam achievements to track milestones in your playthroughs.
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