"Inquisitor Shepard," a suspenseful thriller visual novel developed by the Korean team Narrowdeep, has officially launched a new demo on Steam today, with the full version scheduled for release in 2027. This demo optimizes puzzle-solving and narrative pacing, while adding Simplified Chinese subtitles and Japanese voiceovers to provide players with an immersive heretic trial experience.
Travel to a Remote Land to Investigate Bizarre Heresy Cases
The story takes place in a religious nation called "Ukrim." Players assume the role of an inquisitor dispatched to a remote village rife with eerie rumors to investigate increasingly rampant heresy cases. As the investigation deepens, the desperate truth behind the villagers' lies gradually comes to light, forcing you to find a glimmer of hope on the brink of collapsing faith.
Game Promotional Video (PV)
Key Characters Gazing into the Abyss
The game revolves around several characters with distinct personalities. Key figures featured in this demo include:
· Inquisitor Shepard: The protagonist played by the player. In a hostile environment, every choice you make will shape his beliefs, determining whether he becomes a ruthless inquisitor or a traitor seeking forbidden truths.
· Linari, the Suspicious Guide: A cheerful freelance tour guide and souvenir artisan who seems to know far too much about Hoshimura and its residents.
· Cruz, the Café Owner: A middle-aged man who runs the "Eternal Day" café. He has a booming laugh and makes top-notch coffee, with a physique so robust it hardly seems fitting for a café owner.
The Path of Judgment in Search of Truth
This title perfectly blends text-based deduction, on-site evidence collection, and multi-branch narrative:
· Evidence Collection and Puzzle-Solving Deduction: Players must carefully search scenes for physical evidence. When investigations hit a dead end, use the protagonist's special ability, "Original Sin Powder," to heighten senses, uncover hidden clues, and break down suspects' psychological defenses.
· Oppressive Heretic Interrogations: Use gathered intelligence to engage in intense confrontations with suspects. You must see through disguises and lies, clearing the innocent to uncover the true culprit hiding behind the scenes.
· Verdicts That Decide Life and Death: At the end of the interrogation, you must deliver the final verdict of "Guilty" or "Not Guilty." This not only directly determines the fate of other characters but also triggers butterfly effects, leading to vastly different story outcomes.
Offline Demo Debut! Confirmed for 2026 WePlay
"Inquisitor Shepard" is confirmed to attend the 2026 WePlay event, held on November 21-22 at Hall 2.2 of the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. In addition to on-site demos, participants can receive exquisite merchandise by taking part in corresponding activities!
Game and Release Information
· Game Title: Inquisitor Shepard
· Genre: Visual Novel / Mystery Deduction / Psychological Horror
· Developer/Publisher: Narrowdeep
· Release Date: 2027
· Supported Languages: Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean