Play Lovecraftian Visual Novel 'HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising' on Steam Now!

February 19th, 2025 | Paris, France - Why Not AI and Touched by Grace studios announce the availability of a demo on Steam and unveil the launch trailer for HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising, due for release on February 19.

HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising is a Lovecraftian visual novel in which your choices have an impact on the mental health of the character you play, and on the fate of the world. Play Victor, Anna and Mark as they face the cosmic threat of Nyarlathotep in the late 1920s.

Unique Features

• Lovecraftian Themes and Lore: The game stays true to H.P. Lovecraft's cosmic horror, creating a chilling and mysterious atmosphere.
• Oversized experience: Between 15 to 18 hours of exploration and gameplay.
• Player Choices: Impactful decisions lead to varied story paths and multiple endings for high replayability with up to15 different endings for each character.
• Narrative-driven Gameplay: Experience engaging dialogue, relationships, secrets and exploration as you tell your story, along with atmospheric contemporary illustrations.
• Character Development: Control three unique characters and experience the story through each of their different perspectives with all three characters appearing in each telling.
• Psychological Horror: Choices influence characters' sanity and statistics as they face unimaginable horrors.
• Worldwide Investigation: Travel to diverse locations, gather information, and find powerful items.

About Why Not AI

Why Not AI is a production company specializing in Animation and Interaction for video games, animated series, and tabletop games. Led by one of the founders of Cryo Interactive and Virgin Interactive France. Why Not AI's first video game, 'HPL-Nyarlathotep Rising', due for release in Q1 2025, was born out of our worst nightmares and our devotion to the worlds imagined by HP Lovecraft.

About Touched By Grace

Touched By Grace is a French videogame publisher, created by three videogame specialists, totalizing a lifetime experience in the entertainment industry, from development to distribution. Among others, the publisher is co-owner of the "HPL-Nyarlathotep Rising" license.

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Psychological Horror Game HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising Releasing on February 19th!

January 17 - Paris, France - Why Not AI and Touched by Grace studios announce the release of HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising on Steam on February 19, 2025, and present an introductory podcast to the game. A pure Lovecraftian adventure where you play as Mark, Anna, and Victor in this visual novel of psychological horror where all choices matter.

Wishlist HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1759160/HPL_Nyarlathotep_Rising/

In mid-1929, Nyarlathotep is about to take over the world. Play as Anna, Mark and Victor, souls in the grip of their demons, whose every choice will affect their sanity and the fate of the world. Will you become a zealot of The Crawling Chaos, or try to stand against him?

'HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising' is an immersive visual novel with a Lovecraftian atmosphere, supported by captivating settings, complex characters and an intriguing soundtrack. This oversized RPG novel offers a wide range of readings and possible endings that evolve according to the characters and your choices.

 

Unique Features 

• Lovecraftian Themes and Lore: The game stays true to H.P. Lovecraft's cosmic horror, creating a chilling and mysterious atmosphere.
• Oversized experience: Between 15 to 18 hours of exploration and gameplay.
• Player Choices: Impactful decisions lead to varied story paths and multiple endings for high replayability with up to15 different endings for each character.
• Narrative-driven Gameplay: Experience engaging dialogue, relationships, secrets and exploration as you tell your story, along with atmospheric contemporary illustrations.
• Character Development: Control three unique characters and experience the story through each of their different perspectives with all three characters appearing in each telling.
• Psychological Horror: Choices influence characters' sanity and statistics as they face unimaginable horrors.
• Worldwide Investigation: Travel to diverse locations, gather information, and find powerful items.

Introductory Podcast: https://vimeo.com/1042970834

About Why Not AI

Why Not AI is a production company specializing in Animation and Interaction for video games, animated series, and tabletop games. Led by one of the founders of Cryo Interactive and Virgin Interactive France. Why Not AI's first video game, 'HPL-Nyarlathotep Rising', due for release in Q1 2025, was born out of our worst nightmares and our devotion to the worlds imagined by HP Lovecraft.

About Touched By Grace

Touched By Grace is a French videogame publisher, created by three videogame specialists, totalizing a lifetime experience in the entertainment industry, from development to distribution. Among others, the publisher is co-owner of the "HPL-Nyarlathotep Rising" license.

Article by: Susan N.

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A Sinister Path is Revealed in the Lovecraftian Narrative RPG 'HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising'

Paris, France – August 7th: As the release on Steam of HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising, the oversized Lovecraftian narrative RPG, draws near, Why Not AI and Touched by Grace studios are thrilled to announce the availability of an exclusive demo during the Visual Novel Festival on Steam. From August 7th to August 14th, players will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a first glimpse of HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising, where an intricate veil of mystery and ominous choices await.

Play the demo and Wishlist HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising on Steam to be among the first to experience the cosmic terror that lies ahead: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1759160/HPL_Nyarlathotep_Rising/

Scheduled for an official release in early November 2023, HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising promises an immersive and enigmatic psychological horror experience that will captivate players. Within the eerie confines of the demo, the souls of Mark, Anna, and Victor await your guidance and the fate of humanity hangs precariously in the balance as they confront a malevolent cosmic threat. Nyarlathotep, the Ancient One, strains to be reborn in its earthly incarnation; cultists are gathering to perform their dreaded ritual: can you stop them?   "We are excited to offer players a preview into the world of HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising with our demo during the Visual Novel Festival on Steam," said Jean-Martial Lefranc, CEO at Why Not AI. “We believe the game offers a unique approach into the Lovecraft universe – still, we need to hear back from as many testers as possible in order to improve their experience before the official release.”

Prepare to embark on a harrowing journey where your choices resonate with cosmic significance. Experience the haunting beauty and unsettling narrative of Lovecraft's universe as HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising beckons brave souls to traverse the realm of Lovecraftian horror during the Visual Novel Festival on Steam.

Unique Features Lovecraftian Themes and Lore: The game stays true to H.P. Lovecraft's cosmic horror, creating a chilling and mysterious atmosphere Oversized experience: Between 15 to 18 hours of exploration and gameplay. Player Choices: Impactful decisions lead to varied story paths and multiple endings for high replayability with over 15 different endings for each character. Narrative-driven Gameplay: experience engaging dialogue, relationships, secrets, and exploration as you tell your story, along with atmospheric contemporary illustrations. Character Development: Control three unique characters: experience the story from their different perspectives with all three characters appearing in each telling. Psychological Horror: Choices influence characters' sanity and statistics as they face unimaginable horrors. Worldwide Investigation: Travel to diverse locations, gather information, and find powerful items.

About Why Not AI  Why Not AI is a production company specializing in Animation and Interaction for video games, animated series, and tabletop games. Led by one of the founders of Cryo Interactive and Virgin Interactive. Why Not AI's first video game, HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising, due for release in Q4 2023, was born out of our worst nightmares and our devotion to the worlds imagined by H.P. Lovecraft.

About Touched By Grace Touched By Grace is a French videogame publisher, created by three videogame specialists, combining their lifetimes’ experience in the entertainment industry, from development to distribution. Among others, the publisher is co-owner of the HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising license.

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Watch the Trailer for HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising on Steam Here!

June 19 - Paris, France – Why Not AI and Touched by Grace studios announce the launch of the Steam page for HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising, an oversized Lovecraftian narrative RPG scheduled for release in Q4 2023, and unveil its official trailer. In this psychological horror visual novel, your choices guide the troubled souls of Mark, Anna, and Victor, and write the destiny of humanity under threat in 1929.

Visit and wishlist HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising on Steam:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1759160/HPL_Nyarlathotep_Rising/

Immerse yourself in the twisted universe of H.P. Lovecraft with HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising. Step into the shoes of Mark, Anna, and Victor as they confront the cosmic threat of Nyarlathotep. Every decision you make shapes the story and determines their destinies. Prepare for an immersive experience with multiple endings that evolve based on your choices.

Dive into the haunting beauty of Lovecraft's world through detailed artwork that brings eerie environments and enigmatic characters to life. The visuals create a spine-chilling atmosphere that leaves a lasting impression.

HPL: Nyarlathotep Rising redefines the narrative RPG genre, offering an intense Lovecraftian experience. Challenge your sanity, unravel mysteries, and confront the darkest aspects of human nature. Will you overcome the horrors or succumb to the malevolent forces that threaten the world?

About Why Not AI

Why Not AI is a production company specializing in Animation and Interaction for video games, animated series, and tabletop games. Led by one of the founders of Cryo Interactive and Virgin Interactive France. Why Not AI's first video game, 'HPL-Nyarlathotep Rising', due for release in Q4 2023, was born out of our worst nightmares and our devotion to the worlds imagined by HP Lovecraft.

About Touched By Grace

Touched By Grace is a French videogame publisher, created by three videogame specialists, totalizing a lifetime experience in the entertainment industry, from development to distribution. Among others, the publisher is co-owner of the "HPL-Nyarlathotep Rising" license.

Article by: Susan N.

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