Ontario, Canada, May 28th, 2025 | Fenyx Digital is proud to announce its debut game, Louts: Lost Memories, will soon be available on Steam, along with a free public demo. This side-scrolling, 2D-pixel art visual novel combines turn-based combat with a deeply emotional narrative, challenging players to confront themes of manipulation, memory, and choice.
Follow the Journey of a Troubled Young Samurai
Take on the role of young Atsushi, a resilient samurai caught in the midst of a raging war in Feudal Japan. Join him on a quest to retrieve the Raiketsu herb, a rare plant that holds the key to saving his ill father. This precious herb can only be obtained from Lord Hisashi, an emperor who is hosting a fight-to-the-death tournament featuring the most legendary samurai in history. What begins as a simple mission quickly evolves into a story-driven journey filled with unexpected challenges. Follow Atsushi as he navigates his personal grief and uncovers hidden alliances, revealing life-altering truths that will change everything he once believed.
Where Story Meets Turn-Based Strategy
In Lotus: Lost Memories, deliberate, slow-paced combat reflects the introspective tone of a visual novel. Players engage in strategic battles through a unique system that combines turn-based mechanics with real-time Quick Time Events for actions such as blocking, parrying, and interrupting attacks. There are ten distinct turn-based moves available, including overhead and underhand swings, piercing jabs, and more. The game does not rely on traditional RPG stats; instead, success is determined by the player's timing, precision, and reflexes. For those looking for a greater challenge, Gauntlet mode offers a timed endurance trial on the leaderboard, pitting players against opponents in consecutive battles. Experience a variety of combat environments, ranging from serene landscapes to the roaring excitement of the battle arena.
A Narrative Journey Told in Three Acts
Lotus Lost Memories is structured in three acts, inviting players into a narrative-first experience that grows darker and more personal as it unfolds. The journey begins in Act One with a brief introduction to combat and world-building. In Act Two, the narrative gradually unfolds as Atsushi shares his internal struggles and memories with others. Finally, in Act Three, players face a series of brutal duels where long-buried truths come to light. You will soon discover that your opponents are not simply enemies, but fellow humans with war stories, motivations, histories, and fates of their own.
Demo Coming Soon
Lotus Lost Memories will be showcased in the SNF Festival from June 9th to 16th. Experience the first 20 minutes of the game’s opening act and immerse yourself in three distinct combat environments, along with a brief sneak peak of a mini-boss battle. Don’t miss this exclusive chance to get a glimpse of what the full game has to offer!
Full Gameplay Features:
- A Visual Novel Presented in Three Acts with strategic turn-based combat
- Ten unique enemy types, each varying in size with distinct ability patterns and movesets.
- Real-Time Quick Time Events (QTEs): Includes parrying, blocking, and interrupts.
- Skill-Based Victory: Success relies solely on the player's precision, timing, and reflexes.
- Six Unique Battle Environments: Inspired by historical Japanese landmarks.
- Gauntlet Mode: Offers increased trial challenges for leaderboard ranking.
Don’t forget to add Lotus Lost Memories to your wishlist on Steam for updates, and make sure to join the Discord for community discussions!
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About Fenyx Digital
Fenyx Digital is a new, young studio founded by two longtime friends with five years of game development experience. We craft immersive worlds and layered stories designed to leave a lasting impression, weaving narratives that extend beyond the screen.