Hooked v0.2 (English)

That hypnotic pulse from the waves isn’t just atmospheric fluff in Hooked By a Mermaid Tale — it’s the hook that drags you deeper into this fishing village’s dark secrets. What starts as a simple vacation story quickly morphs into something way more unsettling when the locals can’t agree whether the mermaid you glimpsed is their savior or their curse.

When Paradise Hides Fractured Village Truths

You play as a Tourist on a relaxing Vacation. You arrived at this remote fishing village for a quiet escape. Your goals were simple: the warmth of the sun, the bite of the salt air, and the patient rhythm of a fishing line in the water. But the sea here is different. The waves have a hypnotic pulse, a rhythm that feels less like nature and more like a command. You find yourself staring into the depths for hours, your mind drifting until you see her… Beautiful, ethereal, and exactly like the legends: The Mermaid. One glimpse was enough to leave you enchanted. Now, a strange compulsion drives you to find her again. But as you speak to the village folk, the "truth" begins to fracture. Some treat her as a divine protector; others speak of her with a fear that borders on hatred. A mystery to unfold. Between the conflicting whispers of the locals and the strange patterns in the deep,
Adult, , Psychological Horror, Visual Novel
v0.2 ca. 15000 more word for a total of 2800 221 new images 7 new H-animation in 2 scenes v0.1 initial zone release
I'm Antibanguy and I'm creating Hooked: By a Mermaid Tale, a choice-based visual novel made in Ren'py expect romance, mystery, humor, and much more! Features: Bond with the Locals: Navigate a web of rumors and conflicting opinions. Uncover the Secret: Solve point-and-click puzzles to peel back the island’s history. Atmospheric Mystery: Experience a vacation that is as beautiful as it is unsettling. ____________________________________ Content & Tone Warning This game contains themes of obsession, manipulation, cult-like devotion, and cosmic horror. The atmosphere is slow, unsettling, and psychological rather than graphic. This game contains R18 content, that can be switched on/off. All characters depicted in this game are fictional and are 18 years of age or older.