Just an 'okay' visual novel that admittedly looks a bit different, but I was a little confused by how you formatted the game, mainly because I don't think I ever seen anyone use free character movement in this engine, so I am trying to control it like an Adventure Studio, but it's not responding the same way which feels weird. It's more like a regular visual novel, you just get to control the character between the points of interest that is, like having additional animation, no real puzzles, just narrative choices. One route takes about 30 minute with 4 different endings, although triggering the correct path is a little funky, some of the dialogue responses feel too similar, or may not produce the result you expect, even if you use the walkthrough it seems it's either wrong or outdated, as well having a few confusing interactions at the last part. If nothing else the story was a bit unusual, you travel with a friend to meet her fiance, but something about him feels off to you, so you ...
Drown the Bride
- Release Date:
- Aug 25, 2025
- Developer:
- Sun Labyrinth LLC
- Publisher:
- Sun Labyrinth LLC
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
Game Tags
About This Game
When a young actress finds herself on a boating trip with her dearest friend and her friend's fiancé, the latest in a long line of horrible beaus, she must use all her wiles to keep her friend's head - and her own - above the water.
Gameplay
Drown the Bride is a short point 'n click with visual novel-style branching set in a historically themed fantasy world. Your choices impact the plot while exploring and interacting with the world progresses the story.
Story
When Rosemary agrees to chaperone her shy, motherless and very dear friend, Tetrine, on a trip to the coast, she didn't expect her friend's fiancé to be such a bore.
Luckily, Rosemary is both an actress and an excellent judge of character. It should be a piece of cake to convince her friend to give this one a pass. Only, it isn't, and the longer they stay at the house on the cliff side, the more convinced Rosemary becomes that her frend's fiancé isn't just a heel - he's got his heart set on murder.
Will Rosemary be able to persuade her friend to leave? Or will Rosemary lose a dear friend?
Features
8,000~ words of content
Lots of pixel art animation & hand-painted artwork created by illustrator S. A. Welland
4 distinct endings...
... but short enough to complete in a single evening
Very puzzle light
Fast-forward, text history & other convenient visual novel features
Screenshots
User Reviews
I loved [i]Drown the Bride[/i]! It is a unique combination of genres that I've never seen before. Scenes are driven forward not just by dialogue choices, but also by choosing what to observe in the world and where to go—similar to a P&C adventure game, but not inventory-driven. Interesting! The retro-style graphics have a unique vibe, and I think it suits the story well. The plot is, in a word, [i]tense[/i]. Right from the get go there is an awkward, anxious energy, and the denouement is really something! [i]Drown the Bride[/i] is a short experience—the ending can be arrived at in about an hour. That's exactly what I wanted, and it delivered!
this did not feel like a ren'py game at all! very enjoyable short little game. it felt refreshing to have such a unique protagonist and i enjoyed the relationship between the gal pals. was a little difficult to figure out how to get all the endings but overall really liked this one <3
An interesting mix of a traditional point'n'click adventure game and a visual novel. The idea and visuals are nice, but the story feels somewhat rushed. Still, worth a playthrough. [spoiler]Objectively:[/spoiler] 6.5/10
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 or higher.
- Processor: 2.0 Ghz 64-bit Intel-compatible
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 or DirectX 11
- Storage: 100 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Drown the Bride cost?
Drown the Bride costs $2.99.
What are the system requirements for Drown the Bride?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 or higher. Processor: 2.0 Ghz 64-bit Intel-compatible Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 or DirectX 11 Storage: 100 MB available space
What platforms is Drown the Bride available on?
Drown the Bride is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Drown the Bride worth buying?
Drown the Bride has 100% positive reviews from 4 players.
When was Drown the Bride released?
Drown the Bride was released on Aug 25, 2025.
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