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About When The Night Comes
When The Night Comes puts you in the role of a famed Hunter called to the quiet town of Lunaris to aid Enforcers investigating a series of unsettling supernatural murders. The visual‑novel weaves witches, vampires, demons and Lycans into a queer‑focused narrative.
The story spans 11 chapters and over 490,000 words, offering six individual romances, two polyamorous pairings, a codex of lore, partial voice acting and more than 60 collectible illustrations, delivering over 80 hours of potential gameplay.
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Story and Setting
The plot follows a renowned Hunter arriving in Lunaris to assist local Enforcers with a string of supernatural murders. As you progress, you encounter witches, vampires, demons and Lycans, gradually uncovering the town’s dark roots.
The narrative is linear, meaning that once a romance path is chosen you still meet all other characters, and the game does not penalize players for avoiding romance altogether.
- Take notes on each character’s background; the codex expands on lore that can clarify motives.
- Pay attention to dialogue hints; subtle clues often foreshadow later plot twists.
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Romance Options
Players can pursue six unique individual romances and two polyamorous pairings (Finn & Ezra and Omen & Alkar). August is non‑binary and uses they/them pronouns, and the game allows you to play without pursuing any romance.
Romance choices do not affect the core storyline; you will continue to interact with the full cast regardless of which relationships you develop.
- Explore each romance route in separate playthroughs to experience all dialogue variations.
- Use the pronoun selection feature to ensure characters address you correctly.
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Audio and Artwork
The updated version adds partial voice acting with over 2,000 voiced lines, featuring a cast that includes Gideon Emery, Butler, Jonah Scott and others. New artwork enhances the visual experience, contributing to more than 60 collectible illustrations.
These enhancements complement UI improvements, providing richer immersion while preserving the existing narrative structure.
- If you prefer reading dialogue alongside voice lines, check the in-game options for a subtitle setting.
- Keep an eye out for the 60+ collectible illustrations as you play through each chapter.
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Codex and Lore
A built‑in codex offers character backstories, world lore and additional context for the supernatural elements you encounter. The entries deepen understanding of the town’s history and the creatures involved.
The codex serves as a reference tool, especially useful for players who enjoy piecing together narrative clues and exploring the mythos beyond the main dialogue.
- Check the codex after each chapter to catch details you may have missed.
- Compare codex entries with in‑game events to spot hidden connections.
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Platform Support
When The Night Comes runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, supporting single‑player mode and Steam achievements. The game also works with Steam Family Sharing, allowing the title to be accessed by multiple accounts on the same device.
These platform features ensure broad accessibility while preserving the core visual‑novel experience across operating systems.
- Review the Steam achievement list to set personal goals.
- Confirm Family Sharing is enabled if you plan to let another account launch the game.
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