Leviathan is a dark, episodic visual novel/adventure game. Your mother was murdered and you were adopted by the killer. Seeking to punish your guardian, you investigate the circumstances around the death and uncover much more than you first anticipated - including your own complex feelings related to the man who both killed your parent and lovingly raised you.

The world of this game is intricate and richly developed, with a history that is both enigmatic and unique. It is dark fantasy with cyberpunk and even alien elements. The art stands out as both familiar and distinct, with animations which often make antagonists seem appropriately more grotesque. Though there are few tracks, the music is enjoyable and memorable. The characters are familiar personality types, yet as the story progresses you reveal new facets, emotions, and convictions. Many characters are not simply "good" or "evil" but rather a mixture of the two. The society in which this story takes place is filled with corruption, classism, racism, and politics. You commit crimes during your quest, even in selecting the most virtuous path you are offered. The writing depicts realistic situations, which are always a shade of grey (rather than black and white) and more difficult to suss out than is reflected in entertainment media. There are also reminders of your character's age (flirting, going drinking with friends) even as he is working on his investigation. I feel this is not a drawback to the story but rather enhances it, giving the protagonists a more human feel.

The only issue that some players will encounter is the translation in terms of localization and a few grammatical issues. The story is still very much intelligible and therefore this does not detract from the game to any great extent. Furthermore, Lostwood has advised that a professional translator will be hired after the release of episode 5 to proofread everything. This will likely be released as an update when episode 5 is available in English, or shortly thereafter.

I definitely recommend this game. It is quite easy to see the love and dedication put into this game and I absolutely want to see more of this world - and more work from Lostwood.

Leviathan is a dark, episodic visual novel/adventure game. Your mother was murdered and you were adopted by the killer. Seeking to punish your guardian, you investigate the circumstances around the death and uncover much more than you first anticipated - including your own complex feelings related to the man who both killed your parent and lovingly raised you. The world of this game is intricate and richly developed, with a history that is both enigmatic and unique. It is dark fantasy with cyberpunk and even alien elements. The art stands out as both familiar and distinct, with animations which often make antagonists seem appropriately more grotesque. Though there are few tracks, the music is enjoyable and memorable. The characters are familiar personality types, yet as the story progresses you reveal new facets, emotions, and convictions. Many characters are not simply "good" or "evil" but rather a mixture of the two. The society in which this story takes place is filled with corruption, classism, racism, and politics. You commit crimes during your quest, even in selecting the most virtuous path you are offered. The writing depicts realistic situations, which are always a shade of grey (rather than black and white) and more difficult to suss out than is reflected in entertainment media. There are also reminders of your character's age (flirting, going drinking with friends) even as he is working on his investigation. I feel this is not a drawback to the story but rather enhances it, giving the protagonists a more human feel. The only issue that some players will encounter is the translation in terms of localization and a few grammatical issues. The story is still very much intelligible and therefore this does not detract from the game to any great extent. Furthermore, Lostwood has advised that a professional translator will be hired after the release of episode 5 to proofread everything. This will likely be released as an update when episode 5 is available in English, or shortly thereafter. I definitely recommend this game. It is quite easy to see the love and dedication put into this game and I absolutely want to see more of this world - and more work from Lostwood.