Voltage Inc. Announces Crossover Event Between Court of Darkness and AmuLit Titles

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Voltage Inc. Announces Crossover Event Between Court of Darkness and AmuLit Titles

Voltage Inc. has announced a new crossover between its popular mobile game Court of Darkness and two titles from the company’s console imprint, AmuLit: The Red Bell’s Lament and even if TEMPEST. The crossover event will start today, October 8th, 2025.

Court of Darkness is a dark, romantic isekai game where beautiful princes from a magical realm tempt the heroine in an effort to unlock the unique powers hidden in her kiss. Now, in celebration of the crossover, players will have access to in-game draws featuring avatar items inspired by The Red Bell’s Lament and even if TEMPEST.

Additionally, the event will include a special crossover login bonus, various in-game events, and more.

3 Crossover Draws Featuring The Red Bell’s Lament & even if TEMPEST Series!

*One of the draws will be based on The Red Bell’s Lament, while the other two will be for the even if TEMPEST series.

The Red Bell’s Lament Collection

Featuring ensembles in the style of the cast of The Red Bell’s Lament, including Garrett, Asher, Rhodes, Juliet, and Nicola.

Event Period: October 10th, 12:00 PM to October 22nd, 11:59 (UTC)

Tempest Witch Collection

Featuring ensembles from the cast of the Even if TEMPEST series, namely Anastasia, Lucien, Rune, and Ish.

Event Period: October 8 at 12:00 to October 22 at 11:59 (UTC)

Tempest Witch Collection (PART 2)

Includes ensembles matching the cast of the even if TEMPEST series: Crius, Tyril, Zenn, Anastasia, and Maya.

Event Period: October 10 at 12:00 – October 22 at 11:59 (UTC)

Dice Den: Red Bell Collection (The Red Bell’s Lament Crossover)

A special Red Bell Collection version of the Dice Den is on to celebrate this tie-up with The Red Bell’s Lament.

Collect Dice by playing the Colde Collection: Dark Wedding and Story Event: The Cursed Jewel of Avari, then roll the Dice to get inspired by the private looks of Ciaran and Juliet of The Red Bell’s Lament.

Event Period: October 10th 12:00 – October 22nd 11:59

Cross Over Prizes

• Colde Collection: Dark Wedding
  Ardor Prize features Ciaran & Rhodes Minis from The Red Bell’s Lament.

• Story Event: The Cursed Jewel of Avari
  Solo Ardor Prizes include Crius & Tyril Minis from the Even if TEMPEST series, plus Heroine Minis from all three of the collaborating titles.

OTHER PERKS

Be sure to log in to the app during the crossover period (October 8th 12:00 – October 22nd 11:59 UTC) to earn special items.

Crossover Avatar Contest: even if TEMPEST Theme!

Look forward to an avatar contest with the theme of the Witch of Dark Fates, commemorating the Even if TEMPEST Series.

Join the avatar contest by embodying a powerful witch with a dark past, just like Anastasia from the Even if TEMPEST Series, from October 12th 22:00 to October 22nd 11:59.

MORE REWARDS DURING THE PROMO CAMPAIGN!

To learn more about this crossover announcement, as well as to participate in the current Court of Darkness promo campaign with this crossover, follow Court of Darkness Official X account and AmuLit Global’s official X account.

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The Red Bell’s Lament Review (Nintendo Switch)

Release Date: June 6 , 2025 (Worldwide)
Developers:  Voltage Inc.
Publishers:  Voltage Inc.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

STORY

The Redbell Tree scrapes the sky, standing proudly in the heart of Hemeria, a land of sunlight.
In a land ruled by a monarchy for generations, humans lived in peace and tranquility.
That is, until the dawn of the day the world was dyed red.

On that day, vampires laid waste to Hemeria.
They preyed on, devoured, and devastated its inhabitants.
A great many people would go on to mourn their loved ones, their families and friends, for the rest of their lives.
One particular town of Hemeria bore such a tragedy.
A single girl was left alone in despair and disgrace.
She vowed revenge, and grew into one of Hemeria’s finest vampire hunters.

And one day, she became a member of the Elpis 7; those who inspired a light of hope in its people.
One day, she receives a letter from an unknown sender. Upon her arrival to the mansion indicated inside, she finds vampire hunters and royal knights awaiting her.
The hunters assembled receive an order from the monarch.
They are to form a squad and invade Nyx, the world of vampires.

A shiver of anticipation crackles through her at the opportunity she’s been waiting for her whole life.
However, this is but the beginning of a game wherein the fate of her world is at stake.
Pawns are sent forth, discarded, hidden out of sight…

And just how many will remain when this all comes to an end?

ART AND MUSIC

Voice Acting

Nobuhiko Okamoto as “Asher” – Minami (9RIP), Radie (Radiant Tale), Hansel (Code Realize), Manabu Souda (Collar x Malice), Taiga (Variable Barricade), Hizamaru (Touken Ranbu), Yang (Piofiore), Hiroya (Period Cube), Peter Flage (Cupid Parasite), Haiji (Charade Maniacs), Iris (Iris School of Wizardry), Bakugo (MHA)

Kengo Kawanishi as “Rhodes” – Noritsune (Birushana), Harumi (Lover Pretend), Rosho Tsutsujimori (Hypnosis Mic), Nansen Ichimonji (Touken Ranbu), Gen Asagiri (Dr. Stone), Munakata (Hiiro no Kakera), Roland Fortis (The Case Study of Vanitas)

Daisuke Namikawa as “Garrette” – Takeru Sasazuka (Collar x Malice), Kinji (Winters Wish), Silva (Hamefura Pirates), Hugh (Psychedelica AH), Chigasaki (Charade Maniacs), Oodenta (Touken Ranbu), Vishnal (Rune Factory 4), Yuichi Lomura (Hiiro no Kakera), Yu (Persona 4), Kagero (Scarlet Nexus), Shuji Daikoku (B-PROJECT)

Takuya Eguchi as “Ciaran” – Gretel (Taisho x Alice), Rei (Him, the Smile & Bloom), Miroku (B-PROJECT), Murakumo Go (Touken Ranbu),  Kazuki Hoshino (CollarxMalice), Tenma Sumeragi (A3!), Nomura Risaburo (Hakuoki), Klein (IkePri), Lee Gyu-hyuk (Buried Stars), Reon (Dynamic Chord), Roger Barel (IkeVil), Yori (Utakata no Uchronia), Kou (Hana Awase)

Masakazu Morita as “Jack” – Aiji Yanagi (CollarxMalice), Ichigo (BLEACH), Bolearis (Xenoblade 3), Kija (Akatsuki No Yona), Auel Neider (Gundam Seed DESTINY), Kazuki Hihara (Kiniro No Corda), Shiranui Yozaburou (YoJinBo), Shuya (Juzaengi), Meguro (Suuran Digit), Whis (Dragon Ball Super), Thoma (Genshin Impact), Tidus (Final Fantasy)

Yusuke Kobayashi as “Flynn” – Tomonari (Winters Wish), Hira (Dairoku), Byleth (FE Engage, 3H), Shinano Toushiro (Touken Ranbu), Suwon (Yona of the Dawn), Yuli Norbert (MidCin), Manai Tomoki (Sweet Clown), Xavier (Love and Deepspace), Ugetso (Utakata no Uchronia), Kiyoshi Kurotani (Persona 5), Senku Ishigami (Dr. Stone)

Kosuke Toriumi as “Vlad” – Mikazuki Munechika (Touken Ranbu), Ichiya (Variable Barricade), Saito Hajime (Hakuoki), Higa (Sympathy Kiss), Poyo-Poyo (Period Cube), Shuu (Diabolik Lovers), Kagiha (Psychedelica BB), Rei Mikuni (CollarxMalice), Chojiro (Nightshade), Cecil (Uta no Prince sama)

Kazuhiro Yoshimura as “Oleander” – Alest (Radiant Tale), Minegeshi (Collar x Malice), Pepe (Bustafellows), Ten (Cafe Enchante), Maki (Side Kicks!), Souji Kamishiro (Suika Niritsu)

Hiromi Igarashi as “Lynaria” – Orion (Amnesia), Enda Shouma (AI:Somnium Files Nirvana Initiative), Corin Wickes (Zenless Zone Zero), Ishimi Kaede (KLAP!), Anzu Futaba (The Idolmaster), Princess Kaguya (Mary Skelter), Nicola Karnstein (Code Vein), Minori (Senran Kagura), Nana Ogasawara (Corspe Party)

Minori Suzuki as “Nicola” – Angie Yonaga (Danganropa Series), Ena Shinonome (Project Sekai: Colorful Stage), Riria (Prima Doll), Lumi (WuWa), Liko (Pokemon Horizons), Sora (Arkknights)

Mariya Ise as “Eileen” – Killua (Hunter x Hunter), Chousen (Juzaengi), Pao-lin Huang (Tiger and Bunny), Leo Kamiyama (Persona 5), Levy McGarden (Fairy Tail), Beros (MHA), Magallan (Arknights), Laura/Ines (Trails)

Ayaka Fukuhara as “Mulberry” – Sakuragawa (Collar x Malice), Keine Kamishirasawa (Tohou Gensou Eclipse), Sakuya Kudan (Kudan no Folklore), Zoya (Path of Nowhere), Gayle (Nier: Reincarnation), Gehya (Genshin Impact), Anastasia Palma (Sakura Wars)

CAST AND CHARACTERS

The game structure is rather linear, so there’s no recommended route order implemented or hinted by the developers. In an interview with B’sLOG Magazine last year, Nachi (RBL’s director) and Yuzuki (the lead scenario writer) also commented on its linear structure and how the routes are interconnected.

Put simply, this means the developers wanted you, as the player to just sit back, trust the flow, and let the story take you where it’s meant to take you.

Unfortunately, this is one of those games that requires you to complete all the routes before you can unlock any of the “happy endings”. Similar to Even if Tempest, you can expect the same kind of narrative formula when it comes to story-telling. The first part of the game forces you to play Asher, Rhodes, and Garrett’s routes simultaneously. In the second part, Ciaran’s route becomes available.

After completing Ciaran’s first chapter, you’ll unlock the story “Elpis8’s Last Game” along with the Final Epilogue. Once you’ve cleared both, you can finally choose to access the “Love” endings for each of the three initial LIs (Asher, Rhodes, and Garrett) or continue Ciaran’s route Chapter 2 all the way to his “Love End”.

As for which Love Ending to do first, or whether you want to continue with Ciaran’s story, that’s entirely up to you. Story-wise, I personally don’t think it matters, as each ending is pretty distinct and separated.

Walkthroughs:

Note: The CGs shown below are promotional images for The Red Bell’s Lament, provided by Amulit/Voltage Inc. All spoiler-related content in this review will be hidden behind a collapsible spoiler drop-down, that you can choose to view at your own discretion.

ASHER THOMPSON

• childhood friend
• tomato enjoyer? 🍅

A childhood friend of the heroine, with a bright and gentle personality. After an abrupt disappearance he eventually returns, having made a name for himself as one of the Elpis 7.

Despite Asher being the “childhood friend,” a trope that many *might* find vanilla or boring, I think a lot of people will actually enjoy his character, as his story isn’t limited to that trope alone. There’s a lot surprising amount of depth and layering in his route.

In think Asher and Juliet had great chemistry, especially in the moments when they’re huddled together or trading their usual tit-for-tat banter. His Love Ending shows how close the two of them really are, though admittedly, I feel like, at times the romance seem a bit too convenient or a little too in-your-face.

Asher is definitely a good character in his own right. But I’ll honest, I felt a little indifferent w/ his story in the end. I think much of this came down to how the narrative was segmented/distributed. Each of the three LIs has so much going on, and jumping between routes made me forget key information or crucial moments in certain plotlines, which is a darn shame.

That said, Asher’s “Dhampir” storyline was quite interesting at first, but it became rather stale toward the end. His whole ordeal with Mulberry felt a bit anticlimactic and really dragged so much what was left of his chapters. The CGs in this route were gorgeous though, and his *conclusion* during the final epilogue ended on a happy note, so I was mayhaps satisfied on that front?

RHODES HEARTFIELD

• flower boi 🌺
• best boi

An elegant and beautiful aristos vampire. An immortal being with a preference for human blood and manipulator of magic. Cloaked in the fragrance of flowers, he seduces his victims with his soft smile and sweet words.

I love Rhodes!! He was the best! …Or maybe I’m biased because I love his VA.🤣 But playing through the entire game solely for him was totally worth it for me (laughs). Much like the other routes though, his story was very much detached from the main plotlines of the other guys. It also focused more on the land of Nyx and the vampire side of the lore.

Romance-wise, I feel like he was the most consistent in his feelings for Juliet. I noticed his genuine care and admiration for her never really wavered, despite being on the opposing side (vampires vs. humans). Whether you choose his Sad or Love End, his charm is VERY MUCH apparent throughout the game, and I love how devoted and affectionate he is. Such a lovely character, honestly!🥹His route however, I was on the fence with overall, but Rhode’s Sad End in particular had me in a chokehold!

Idk if I’m just being biased here because I adore Kengo Kawanishi,🥹 but I was really smitten by Rhodes in this game. And I think it was mostly because of how affectionate he is with Juliet. He’s always ready to help her despite his unfortunate circumstances (being stripped of his magic and his right to be the prince of Nyx). I also think his route/character/story was the most romance-focused out of everyone, which says a lot given that the game isn’t really romance-centric to begin with. lol

Both his Love and Sad Endings were my favorites. I loved every bit of his playful clinginess with Juliet in his “Love End,” and how he was giving her flowers everyday without expecting anything in return just cause it’s the one thing he knows she likes! 😭😩 what an affectionate bean! Oh my heart! I also adored how devoted he was in proving his dedication to their relationship, though I do wish the heroine had reciprocated his feelings a bit better. On the other hand, it was actually his Sad Ending that really had me clutching my chest… like, excuse me? Damn. I loooooove the emotional dependancy, the fierce passion he and Juliet shared despite all the odds, the hurt, and the suffering that shrouds them. Like, gosh, this is exactly what I want with my twisted ships! Ha! 🤣 Best RBL route in my opinion. 😆

GARRETT WELKIN

• vanilla (good end)
• not so vanilla 👀(bad end)

The hero of Hemeria, promoted to Commander of the Royal Order at a young age. He is the public’s brightest hope against their fear of vampires. Although he has a serious and stubborn side, and claims to hate vampire hunters, he appears before the heroine as the commander of the hunt party.

I’m not exactly sure how I feel about Garrett. Just like every other LI in the game, he’s definitely a good character per se. Strong, dashing, and even has that classic knightly charm. I like him, because there’s literally no reason to dislike him, if that makes sense. However, I couldn’t help but feel like he was written a little too vanilla… or maybe too safe? Idk. He’s great, but not enough to really stand out in the main story, at least in my opinion. What’s funny, though, is that the *major* events happening around him ended up being more memorable than him as a character. (iykyk) 🫣🥩

That said, I think it was actually his Sad Ending that ended up being possibly the most unforgettable part of Garrett’s entire run in this title, mainly because it was one of the few moments that revolved entirely around him, and his character arc (if y’know what I mean).🤭

Two things that really stood out to me in Garrett’s route: First, the the mid-rare Prince Roderick Ribeye Lancaster… 🤣 (I swear, what is it with Voltage games and their obsession with turning their princes into entrees? lol) And second, Garrett’s yan-dom Bad End. Kidding! he’s not exactly a yandere, but more like a goody-two-shoes knight turned twisted and obsessive. Honestly? Not a bad look for him. He could use a bit of a character overhaul anyway… that vanilla bean cologne of his needs some edge.🤭

CIARAN LOWELL

• lone wolf jesus

Even among the elite vampire hunters that make up the Elpis 7, he is lauded as the strongest. There are whispers that he defeated an aristos vampire at the age of ten. Preferring solitude and isolation, he rarely mixes with others. However, he thinks favorably of those in pursuit of strength, and will at times cooperate with the heroine.

Ciaran definitely exudes that main character vibe. He’s clearly the devs’ favorite in this game. And I think we can all agree that he ends up being the most intriguing LI in this title, at least at the beginning. Whether that “main character-ness” was sustained through to the end is debatable, and in some ways, it felt like there was still more potential left unexplored.

I do like Ciaran, though. He’s pretty much a second favorite to me, after Rhodes.I love his stoic persona and the way he builds walls around himself, yet slowly lets them down, albeit awkwardly, which was satisfying to see. His route (starting Game 2), interestingly, felt more like a sequel to the main game, with a whole new narrative scope.

(This route) It’s where we finally get to piece together what’s really going on in the story on a larger scale. His chapter also lets us dive deeper into the Angels’ lore surrounding Nyx and Hemeria, what sparked the conflict between the two worlds, and why one of them ultimately had to be destroyed.

As for what I think about the entire lore dump? I’m… not… too… sure, really. Maybe I’m a little disappointed or even bit perturbed that the story’s darker tones seemed to dull midway through. Admittedly, I was among the many who found Ciaran’s crucified death in the first chapter shocking. But as the story progressed, I came to realize that the scene served mostly for that purpose alone: for shock value. I kept waiting for some kind of narrative tie-in or lore-driven reason: Why was he murdered in such a brutal, humiliating way? What had he done to deserve such a disgraceful punishment? And yet, by the end, all we’re told is: “Yeah, I was hit by the angel’s divine power.”

You’re kidding me!

It felt overwrought and left me with the impression that the scene was written just for dramatic impact/effect, with little narrative payoff. And that’s a shame. I would’ve loved for the writers to really commit to it! Maybe Ciaran had done something morally grey or outright conniving, which deliberately backfired on him & led to that shocking death. IDK. Something! Anything that would’ve made the scene darker, richer, and more meaningful.🤷‍♀️

Another thing that bothered me was that they practically set up Ciaran in the story as Jesus. Untouchable, strongest, mysterious, but once you actually get into his chapter, he just… kind of… was there? I was anticipating some big reveal about him, something to justify all the build-up. They didn’t even expand on the whole “first player” thing. It would’ve been nice if he had been someone who had already looped through timelines, falling in love with Juliet again and again in those failed timelines, so his end goal was to save her, even if it meant dooming the world. (Ukyo-Amnesia 2.0 basically LOL) I mean, the game clearly loves dramatic plot twists, so why not throw in one more nickel here? BUT SADLY, NOTHING. He was shafted so bad. And ended up feeling incredibly underwhelming for a character the game spent so much time beating the drum for.

JULIET ROSE (Main Heroine)

• # JulietOkaberintaRose 🤪
• parfait enjoyer 🍨

Juliet is a good MC. She’s strong, she can fight, she’s a beast with her flechette crossbow, has urgency and also makes good decisions in the story. She ticks all the boxes you’d expect from a “good” heroine. But I don’t exactly know why I wasn’t invested in her as I wanted to be. It’s strange because, on the surface, Juliet has everything that should make a good and cool protagonist by today’s standards. And yet… that’s kind of all there was… It felt like she was written with a checklist in mind:

-Strong? ✅
-Can fight? ✅
-Not a damsel in distress? ✅
-Drives the story forward? ✅

She performs her role exactly how the plot needs her to. But outside of that, I found her hard to connect with. She felt a bit like a Y/A “cool girl” archetype (edgy on the surface, but not much underneath). Aside from her love of sweets, parfaits, and a game called “9-ring-ball” (is this billiards?), plus the fact that she says she loves to “game” and will do anything to win, there wasn’t much else. Even those personality traits felt more like a trivia than something that actually shaped her character in the story. The writers definitely had a clear idea of her archetype , but I think they stopped short of fully committing to it? I guess I was just was looking for more emotional depth from her, something to make me *feel* her goals, not just understand them. Don’t get me wrong though, her emotional throughline was there, but it just never stood out to me enough to make a lasting impact.

I hate to draw comparisons, but Voltage’s previous MC, Anastasia from Even if Tempest, comes to mind. I know the two protags are very different, and it’s not always fair to compare, but I think the reason I felt more emotionally connected to Ana, and was fully rooting for her the entire game, is because Even if Tempest was her story. She was the heart of that game. In contrast, Juliet feels more like she’s just filling the role of MC in someone else’s narrative. RBL doesn’t feel like her story the way EiT was Ana’s, and I think that disconnect is what made it harder for me to get truly invested in her. By the end, I realized I knew more about the love interests than I did about Juliet herself.

Am I being too harsh here? Did Ana just set the bar too high? All in all, Juliet definitely holds her own as the main character for RBL. She might not be my favorite, but if you’re into badass, combat-capable heroines who actually make smart decisions, she’ll definitely be up your alley!

SYSTEM AND LOCALIZATION

Unfortunately, the game was released with a noticeable pile of game bugs. This seems to be a recurring issue with Voltage/Amulit titles as Even if Tempest had a similarly buggy launch two years ago, if I recall correctly. There were frequent crashes, freezing screens that made hard–saving impossible, choice texts that wouldn’t appear in the choice boxes, and even scene slides that were added to the wrong scenario. One example that threw me off was in Rhodes’ Game 3 or was it 4 (?); there’s a scene where Juliet tries to read a diary, but instead of seeing the correct diary slide, it shows Garrett’s diary from the Prologue. I had to do a double take when I saw that, lol. (You can review the game’s dialogue log to read the actual notes written in the diary btw.) There were also reports that the characters continued to call the heroine “Juliet” throughout the story, even if the player had changed the protagonist’s name at the start of the game.

Mini Games

I wasn’t too crazy about the mini-game puzzles either. They were fun at first, especially since they add more gameplay to this title rather than it being a full-blown traditional visual novel. But my main issue is that it takes forever to navigate through the puzzles. To top it off, with how slow the transitions are in the game overall, the mini-games dragged out about 40% of my gameplay. It’s a non-issue if you’re not a completionist, but if you plan to do all the bad endings, good luck navigating through this system.

PROS:

• Flowchart System
• Character Profiles in the EXTRA section
• Some Animated transitions
• Mini game puzzles
• Love Catch system
• Auto Save
• Skip READ and AUTO function
• Quick Save/Quick Load
• CG Library
• Movie Library
• (Bonus) Special Story in the EXTRA section

CONS:

• No heroine side sprite image
• Unvoiced Heroine
• Heroine Name Customization Bug: The cast will still refer to the heroine as “Juliet” even if you change her name.
• Very slow transitions between screens
• Very slow animated transitions
• Very slow mini-game
• Lingering voice lines, even if you’ve skipped the character’s lines
• No Skip to Next Choice function
• No game dictionary/glossary
• No Sound Library
• Game bugs (lots of them)
• BGM fades in and out too quickly
  

Localization

Besides the tumultuous number of bugs, the text translations were generally alright. Some lines did come off a bit awkward, though that might be more to do with the game’s writing than the localization itself. A few of the protagonist’s lines also felt a little… awkward. There were odd translation choices, like repeatedly using “I spy” instead of something like “I noticed”, or the word “koibito” (こいびと) was consistently translated as paramour. Though I feel like the latter was more of a stylistic choice, so I didn’t really mind it.

TRAILER

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t94QhBNvlWU

OVERALL THOUGHTS

According to my Switch logs, I spent around 60 hours completing the entire game. This includes unlocking most, if not all of the bad endings I could find, as well as collecting 115 elgan crowns to unlock the short bonus special story in the Extras section.

As far as the plot goes, I really had to sit down and sort out my thoughts with this game. For one, the gameplay structure feels very reminiscent of Amulit’s first console title, Even if Tempest, and I do wonder if all their future games will follow the same formula when it comes to its storytelling. RBL unarguably had a jaw-dropping, bold start, BUT… I couldn’t shake off this lingering worry in me as I was playing (since starting off that high can easily be a double-edged sword). Could the story really maintain that momentum all the way through?

Gritty Dark Tones

I think my main issue with the game is how the opening chapters set the stakes really high you can’t help but think, “Oh wow, what’s gonna happen next?” It was definitely an effective way to hook a player early on. But despite that strong start, the game somehow failed to maintain that level of engagement. All the characters seemed to be operating with a sense of urgency, yet the story’s pacing didn’t quite match that same energy. This disparity to me, sort of created a jarring dichotomy that I was left feeling strangely detached from the story.🤷‍♀️

To its credit, RBL does have several interesting story beats and darker tones sprinkled throughout the game, but I just think the writing lacked a strong commitment to fully explore or follow through them. Especially with how segmented the narrative felt (due to the nature of Amulit’s formula).

What can I say? I’m just not the biggest fan of the Groundhog Day style otome. Something about the structure this time didn’t click with me. I did adore Even if Tempest’s run with this type of narrative, though. But at least that game gave each route some room to breathe. You followed one story arc at a time before getting propelled into the next. RBL, on the other hand, throws you into all the routes at the same time, and tbh, that really crushed my engagement with the characters and their individual storylines. There’s just so much going on. Every character is dealing with their own major conflict, and because the routes unfold simultaneously, everything feels scattered. The story loses focus, and I found myself more confused than invested. Each timeline is packed with heavy personal stakes, but they’re so isolated from one another that none of them feel fully fleshed out. (At least to me, I’m sure there will be others who will like/love this structure).

• Asher’s being a dhampir and trying to prolong his life
• Rhodes, the vampire prince stripped of his throne.
• Garrett rebelling against King Albert.
• Vlad is inexplicably obsessed with Juliet, for reasons I don’t really know. Why is he so fixated on her?
• Then you’ve got Vlad vs King Albert, and once Ciaran came back, it’s now Ciaran vs Vlad. For what?
• Lastly, you have the Angel (whose name escapes me, which just shows how underwhelming this character was) and his ordeal with “Krisis.” His motivation? Severely lackluster.

It also seems like the game keeps introducing big, dramatic dynamics without ever slowing down to really go in-depth w/ them. There are definitely a lot of cool ideas here, and the game was ambitious, at best. But the way those ideas were hastily patched together just didn’t mesh well, in my opinion. By the end of it, I was honestly confused about what the game’s end goal even was. And more than that, it felt like the game itself wasn’t all that sure either.

A Stellar Cast, Adrift in the Plot

Maybe I was expecting a little too much from this game, so my gripes above might just be on me. I do want to say that I love the entire main cast for RBL. I didn’t dislike any of them. They were a solid ensemble, especially the Elpis8. Flynn, in particular, really struck my fancy among the side characters, and I think the Renwick twins slowly grew on me. I also liked Nicola, what a witty, bright character! Unfortunately, I couldn’t care less about any of the villains. They lacked substance and left no real impact on me whatsoever. They seriously feel like they were just there because, well… the story needed a villain. (laughs).😂 Vlad, who’s supposed to be the Big Bad, lucked out with a gorgeous sexy, dilfy sprite and Toriumi’s sexy deep voice, but other than that, he’s merely a cookie-cutter villain straight out of Dollar-tree-evil Antagonist Starter Pack™. (im sorry!) 😭

As for the love interests, I LOVE RHODES.🥰 Periodt. Ciaran comes in second, though, admittedly I was a bit disappointed that his route didn’t fully showcase his full potential.

With regards to the romance, I’d say the game had some cute moments between the heroine and the LIs, but I wouldn’t expect much beyond lukewarm-romantic-gestures (for lack of a better term). The game is very plot-centric, and very fast-paced, at that, so there’s not a whole lot of room for the relationships to actually grow or develop. Plus, with how the game is structured, it’s difficult to follow any sort of pairing progression outside of what’s shown in each LI’s Love End (or Sad End). (Read the spoilers if you’re curious what I mean.)

Maybe part of the reason I felt so detached from most of the romance at least in the main story (before unlocking each character’s Love End) was due to the game’s linear structure. It actually gave me flashbacks to Celestia: Chain of Fate, where the heroine hops from one LI to another. The difference here, though, is that RBL thankfully doesn’t force Juliet into any overtly intimate scenes with each LI.

But as Juliet hops across timelines, it struck me how her feelings seem to reset every time she shifts from one route to the next. And because of this, the romance feel kind of… hollow. She’ll show empathy toward Rhodes or have a few touchy-feel moments with Asher, but once she’s thrown into a different timeline, that emotional connection is gone. It’s odd considering she retains her memories from previous timelines (albeit briefly and vaguely), yet her feelings don’t seem to carry over with the same weight? One moment she was trying to reciprocate Asher’s confession, the next she’s in Garrett’s timeline acting like none of it ever happened. In my honest opinion, the romance framework feels rather disjointed. None of the relationships are really given the space to build or breathe, outside of the “Love/Sad End” chapters.

On a different note, I was surprised the game slipped in some mild spiciness in a few endings. Though of course, it still utilized the infamous fade to black.🤭

Now that I’m done with all my nitpicks, I certainly believe that for what it’s worth, The Red Bell’s Lament did tie things up quite nicely in the end. While the execution wasn’t perfect, all the many plot threads were resolved, and the story clearly was devoted to seeing its resolution through. It ended everything in a nice note. So I did feel pretty satisfied about this. No, really I do! Plus, the tense, edge-of-your-seat journey was a thrill to experience, in my opinion!

Do I recommend this game? Well, YES. Though it might be worth waiting for Voltage/Amulit to iron out the bugs with a patch first. That said, if you’re craving an otome game with darker tones, fast-paced narratives, dramatic stakes, mystery, and a strong ensemble cast, RBL will definitely scratch that itch for you!

This game may not have made it into my hall of faves, but I do believe it will still very much appeal to others. While it may not quite reach the heights of Amulit’s first game, Even if Tempest, I think it’s still a ride worth taking. Overall, despite my gripes, I still had a lot of fun with this title, thought the concept was cool, and most importantly, walked away feeling genuinely satisfied with the experience.

The Red Bell’s Lament – Ciaran Lowell Walkthrough

NOTES:

• Ciaran’s route will only unlock after finishing Playground IX (after “Fragments of the Elpis 8”). Please refer to this guide on how to clear Playground IX.
• This game has a LOT of bad endings, so instead of creating multiple SAVE files, this guide will make use of the QUICK SAVE/QUICK LOAD functions instead. The game also has an auto-mechanic feature that allows you to return to the previous choice after meeting a bad ending, so don’t worry if you weren’t able to quick save beforehand.
• During “Mission Start” mode, the symbols ← ↑ → ↓ (in this guide) represent both the squares and the directions you need to move.
• You do not need to complete all the BAD Endings, just make sure to do the ones that unlock a CG and the ones that give you elgan crowns.
• You’ll need 115 elgan crowns to unlock the game’s Special Story in the EXTRA section.
• There are two endings for Cairan’s route: Love End and Sad End.

ENTER PLAYGROUND X

HUNTER CIARAN: GAME 1

(Mission Start)

Quick Save
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ (Cairan)
-go ↑ ↑, ← ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↑ ↑, ← ←, ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑, → → (mansion)
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ (Cairan)
-go ↓, → → → →, ↑ (Rhodes)
-go → →, ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑, ← ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↑ ↑, ← ← ← ← (douloi)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ (Finish line)
(Mission Clear)

(Mission Start)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ (Rhodes)
-go → → → → → (collect elgan crown/s)
-go → → → → →, ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ (Ciaran)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

-Say Ciaran’s name.

Elpis8’s: Last Game

–(No choices)

EPILOGUE

-Head deeper into the forest.

(Mission Start) – ***Get all the elgan crowns***
-go ↑ ↑, → 9x (collect 10 elgan crowns)
-go ↑ ↑, ← 9x (collect 10 elgan crowns)
-go ↑ ↑,  → 9x (collect 10 elgan crowns)
-go ↑ (house)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

~END of Final Epilogue~
(All Love endings unlocked)
***Wait until the credits are over, and you’ll get a cutscene afterward.

ENTER PLAYGROUND

****Create Hard Save File (to do other Love Endings)****

JUMP TO:

-The one sprinkled with stars (Garrett’s Love End)

-The handmade, rustic-looking one. (Asher’s Love End)

-The one filled with flowers (Rhodes’ Love End)

➔The simple one (Continue to Hunter Ciaran: Game 2)

HUNTER CIARAN: GAME 2

-“I’m not leaving.”

****Create Hard Save File (Ciaran)****

-“I can’t just leave a murderer.”

(Mission Start)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go → → → → → (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓ (Ciaran)
-go ↓ ↓ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓ → (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓, ← ←  (Finish line)
(Mission Clear)

-“The present.”
-“You’re just extra baggage.”

(Mission Start)
-go → → →, ↑ ↑ ↑, → → (house)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓ (Ciaran)
-go → →, ↓ ↓ ↓ (“?” sign board)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

(Mission Start)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go← ← ← ← (“?” sign board)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ (“?” sign board)
-go to Finish line (while collecting elgan crowns)
(Mission Clear)

-Hug him.

HUNTER CIARAN: GAME 3

-“We’re allies.”

(Mission Start)
-go ← ← ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go →, ↓ ↓ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↓ ↓ (house)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ← ← ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ← ←, ↓  (Ciaran)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↑, ← ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go to Finish line (collect elgan crown/s)
(Mission Clear)

HUNTER CIARAN: GAME 4

-“I’ll think of them as you.”

~HUNTER CIARAN: LOVE END~

~ CIARAN: SAD END ~

Load Hard Save File (Ciaran) ~ Hunter Ciaran: Game 2

-“I’m a hunter. I can handle you.”

(Mission Start)
**if you have less that 115 crowns it’s best to get as much crowns as you can while repeating mission modes.

-go ↓ ↓ ↓ , ← ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go → → →, ↑ ↑ ↑ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↓ ↓, → → (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ← ←, ↓ ↓ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go to Finish line
(Mission clear)

-“The present.”
-“Please just get some sleep”

(Mission Start)
-go → → → → →  (Ciaran)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ (finish line)
(Mission Clear)

(Mission Start)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑, ← ← ← ← (sign board)

Quick Save
– go ← ← ← ← (collect elgan crown/s)
–go ← ← ← (sign board)
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-go ↑ 7x (sign board)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

-Squeeze his hand.

HUNTER CIARAN: GAME 3 (SAD END)

-“I like you.”

***There’s a bug during Mission Mode in Game 3. To avoid it, use the flowchart to jump to the next affection choice.

(After making the choice above) Open flowchart
Jump to Hunter Ciaran: Game 4

-“Feels like they’re lending me strength.”

~Ciaran: Sad End~

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The Red Bell’s Lament – Garrett Welkin Walkthrough

NOTES:

• This game has a LOT of bad endings, so instead of creating multiple SAVE files, this guide will make use of the QUICK SAVE/QUICK LOAD functions instead. The game also has an auto-mechanic feature that allows you to return to the previous choice after meeting a bad ending, so don’t worry if you weren’t able to quick save beforehand.
• Be sure to also make Hard Saves at the points indicated in this guide.

• During “Mission Start” mode, make sure to follow this guide’s instructions to a T. Deviating from it, can lead to a bad ending. Using up all your allotted squares before reaching the finish line will trigger a BAD ending/game over.
• During “Mission Start” mode, the symbols ← ↑ → ↓ (in this guide) represent both the squares and the directions you need to move.
• You do not need to complete all the BAD Endings, just make sure to do the ones that unlock a CG and the ones that give you elgan crowns.
• You’ll need 115 elgan crowns to unlock the game’s Special Story in the EXTRA section.
• The guide below will help you unlock “Fragment of Elpis 8”

PROLOGUE

➤ Start NEW GAME

-Show them the ring
-Move his piece.
-Answer back.

HOPE LIES WITH THE ELPIS8

(Mission Start)
-go ← left (Ciaran)
-go ↑ ↑ , → right (Center, collect elgan crown/s)
-go → , ↓ ↓ (Asher)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

-“Did you think it sounded impressive?”
-Talk to Ciaran.
-Train in close combat.
-“I’d like that.”

Vampire Rhodes: Game1

(Mission Start)
-go ← ← ← (Nicola)

Quick Save
-go to where Asher is
Bad End

Quick Load
-go ← ← ← (cross road sign)
-go ← ← ← (“?” sign)

Quick Save
-go ← ←, ↑ ↑ (castle)
Bad End

Quick Load
-go ↑ ↑ (douloi)
-go ↑ ↑, ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

-“What are you planning?”

HUNTER ASHER: GAME1

-“We should go back to Hemeria.”

Quick Save
-Join Jack’s team
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-Join Garrett’s team.

(Mission Start)
-go ↑ ↑ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↑ → → → (Asher)
-go → ↓ → → ↓ (Garrett)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ (Nicola)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

-“I’m not sure.”
-“You’re my enemy.”

ENTER PLAYGROUND I: Move the chess piece as intended

Hunter Garrett: Game 1

-“No problem.”

Quick Save
-Return to the second floor.
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-Join the meal.

Quick Save
-“Let’s go back to Hemeria.”
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-“Let’s rest here.”
-Check the door on the left.

Quick Save
-Check the door on the right.
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-Check the end of the hallway.
-Pretend to be paramours (second option)

ENTER PLAYGROUND II: Move the chess piece as intended

VAMPIRE RHODES: Game 2

Quick Save
-Asher’s right.”
Bad End

Quick Load
-“Asher’s acting strange.”
-“Stop right there!”

***Create an Optional Save File here (Save when Juliet says “Why do I feel this way?”)
***The next choice will branch off to either Rhodes Game III or Asher Game II.

ENTER PLAYGROUND III: Move the right chess piece (Asher)

DHAMPIR ASHER: Game 2

Quick Save
-Stay put.
Bad End

Quick Load
-Suggest returning to the Game Hall.
-“Honestly, yeah.”

Quick Save
-Don’t tell him.
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-Tell him anyway.

Create Hard Save File (Asher)
-“You want me to hold your hand?”

ENTER PLAYGROUND IV: Move the chess piece (Rhodes)

VAMPIRE RHODES: GAME 3

Quick Save
-“I’ll search Asher.”
Bad End

Quick Load
-Explain what happens next.

-“So, you’re fine with me killing you?”

(Mission Start)
-go up ↑ ↑ ↑ (Flynn)
-go  ↑ ↑ → → ↑ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go → → ↓ (Asher)
-go ↓ ↓ → → → (Garrett)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

-“What are you afraid of?”

Quick Save
-Take his hand
Bad End (Unlocks a CG, collect elgan crowns)

Quick Load
-Defy him.

ENTER PLAYGROUND V: Move the right chess piece (Rhodes)

VAMPIRE RHODES: GAME 4

Quick Save
-Remember what Nicola said.
Bad End

Quick Load
-Remember what Christoph said.

(Start Mission)
-go ← ← ← ← ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ← ← , ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↑ ↑ , → → → → (collect elgan crown/s)
-go → → → , ↓ ↓ ↓ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

Create Hard Save File (Rhodes)
-Glare at Rhodes.
-“You’re not just letting him own you.”
-Don’t let him drink your blood.

Quick Save
-“You’re at a disadvantage.” (1st choice)
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-“Why do vampires kill innocent humans?” (2nd option)

Quick Save
-“We can’t defeat him.”
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-“Do you think we can win?”

BACK TO PLAYGROUND V: Move the chess piece as intended

HUNTER GARRETT: GAME 2

Quick Save
-Ask about the prince.
Bad End

Quick Load
-Stop Garrett

(Mission Start)
-go ↑ ↑ (Garrett)
-go ↑ ↑ (mansion)
-go ← ← ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ← ←, ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓, ← (to Finish Line)
(Mission Clear)

(Mission Start)
-go →,  ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑(douloi)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ , → 8 squares (sign board)
-go → 5 squares, ↓ 6 squares (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↓ 7 squares (mansion)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

****Create Hard Save File (Garrett)****
-“That’s so like Garrett!”

Quick Save
-“Let’s run away!”
Bad End (Unlocks CG, collect elgan crowns)

Quick Load
-“I’ve come to get you!”

ENTER PLAYGROUND VI: Move the chess piece as intended

VAMPIRE RHODES: GAME 5

Quick Save
-“Hurry to the castle.”
Bad End

Quick Load
-“There’s still something I need to do.”
-“He’s someone who’s important to me.”

(Mission Start)

Quick Save
-go ↑ ↑ (Flynn)
-go ↑ ↑ (douloi)
Bad End (Unlocks CG, collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-go ↑ ↑ (Flynn)
-go ← ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↓ ↓, ← ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ← ← ← ← (Nicola)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ (douloi)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ (“?” sign board)
-go ↑ ↑ , → → (branching sign board)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

Quick Save
-Shake your head.
Bad End

Quick Load
-Grab Rhode’s leg.

ENTER PLAYGROUND VII

HUNTER ASHER: GAME 3

-“I liked you, Asher.”
-“I want you to kill me.”

HUNTER GARRETT: GAME 3

Quick Save
-See Garrett off.
Bad End

Quick Load
-Chase after Garrett

-“This isn’t like you.”

(Mission Start)
-go ← ← ← ← (Nicola)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go → → →, ↑ ↑ (Garrett)
-go  → →, ↓ ↓ (Flynn)
-go → → → → (collect elgan crowns)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ (Eileen)
-go ← ←, ↑ ↑ ↑ (Finish line)
(Mission Clear)

(Mission Start)
-go ← ← ← ← (Flynn)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓,  → → → → (Eileen)
-go → → → →, ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ (Jack)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑, ← ← ← ← (House)
-go ↓ ↓, → →(Finish line)
(Mission Clear)

-“If you turn into a monster, I’ll kill you.”

ENTER PLAYGROUND VIII: Move the chess piece as intended

HUNTER ASHER: GAME 4

-“Your life is more important.”
-Abandon Asher.

HUNTER GARRETT: GAME 4

Quick Save
-Run away with everyone.
Bad End (Unlocks CG, collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-Go and fight even so.

-“Keep looking in front of you!”

ENTER PLAYGROUND IX: Fragments of Elpis 8

**No Choices
**Play to unlock Ciaran’s route

↳ Jump to Ciaran’s Route (Walkthrough)

~ GARRETT: SAD END~

Load Hard Save file (Garrett) ~ Hunter Garrett: Game 2

-“I was wrong about Garrett.”
-“I’ve come to get you!”

**(Open Flowchart)
Jump to Hunter Garrett: Game 3

-Chase after Garrett.
-“You’re acting strange.”

(Missions Start)
-go → →, ↑ ↑ ↑  (Finish line)
(Mission Clear)

(Mission Start)
-go→ →, ↑ ↑ ↑  (Finish line)
(Mission Clear)

-“You won’t change.”

**(Open Flowchart)
Jump to Hunter Garrett: Game 4

-Go and fight even so.
-“I’m all right!”

~Garrett: Sad End~
(Unlocks CG)

~ HUNTER GARRETT: LOVE END ~

• To unlock this ending, you need to clear the entire story and reach “Elpis8’s Last Game” → Epilogue. After the credits, you’ll be taken to the “Playground,” where you can choose which Love Ending to play.
• Please check out Ciaran’s guide, on how to unlock the final Epilogue.

PLAYGROUND

• Open Flowchart and select “Playground” (or load your hard save file, from Ciaran’s route if you have any)
• Select the option: The one sprinkled with stars.

HUNTER GARRETT: LOVE END

• (No Choices)

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The Red Bell’s Lament – Asher Thompson Walkthrough

NOTES:

• This game has a LOT of bad endings, so instead of creating multiple SAVE files, this guide will make use of the QUICK SAVE/QUICK LOAD functions instead. The game also has an auto-mechanic feature that allows you to return to the previous choice after meeting a bad ending, so don’t worry if you weren’t able to quick save beforehand.
• Be sure to also make Hard Saves at the points indicated in this guide.

• During “Mission Start” mode, make sure to follow this guide’s instructions to a T. Deviating from it, can lead to a bad ending. Using up all your allotted squares before reaching the finish line will also trigger a BAD ending/game over.
• During “Mission Start” mode, the symbols ← ↑ → ↓ (in this guide) represent both the squares and the directions you need to move.
• You do not need to complete all the BAD Endings, just make sure to do the ones that unlock a CG and the ones that give you elgan crowns.
• You’ll need 115 elgan crowns to unlock the game’s Special Story in the EXTRA section.
• The guide below will help you unlock “Fragment of Elpis 8”

PROLOGUE

➤ Start NEW GAME

-Show them the ring
-Move his piece.
-Answer back.

HOPE LIES WITH THE ELPIS8

(Mission Start)
-go ← left (Ciaran)
-go ↑ ↑ , → right (Center, collect elgan crown/s)
-go → , ↓ ↓ (Asher)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

-“Did you think it sounded impressive?”
-Talk to Ciaran.
-Train in close combat.
-“I’d like that.”

Vampire Rhodes: Game1

(Mission Start)
-go ← ← ← (Nicola)

Quick Save
-go to where Asher is
Bad End

Quick Load
-go ← ← ← (cross road sign)
-go ← ← ← (“?” sign)

Quick Save
-go ← ←, ↑ ↑ (castle)
Bad End

Quick Load
-go ↑ ↑ (douloi)
-go ↑ ↑, ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

-“What are you planning?”

HUNTER ASHER: GAME1

-“We should go back to Hemeria.”

Quick Save
-Join Jack’s team
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-Join Garrett’s team.

(Mission Start)
-go ↑ ↑ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↑ → → → (Asher)
-go → ↓ → → ↓ (Garrett)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ (Nicola)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

-“I’m not sure.”
-“You’re my enemy.”

ENTER PLAYGROUND I: Move the chess piece as intended

Hunter Garrett: Game 1

-“No problem.”

Quick Save
-Return to the second floor.
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-Join the meal.

Quick Save
-“Let’s go back to Hemeria.”
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-“Let’s rest here.”
-Check the door on the left.

Quick Save
-Check the door on the right.
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-Check the end of the hallway.
-Pretend to be paramours (second option)

ENTER PLAYGROUND II: Move the chess piece as intended

VAMPIRE RHODES: Game 2

Quick Save
-Asher’s right.”
Bad End

Quick Load
-“Asher’s acting strange.”
-“Stop right there!”

***Create an Optional Save File here (Save when Juliet says “Why do I feel this way?”)
***The next choice will branch off to either Rhodes Game III or Asher Game II.

ENTER PLAYGROUND III: Move the right chess piece (Asher)

DHAMPIR ASHER: Game 2

Quick Save
-Stay put.
Bad End

Quick Load
-Suggest returning to the Game Hall.
-“Honestly, yeah.”

Quick Save
-Don’t tell him.
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-Tell him anyway.

****Create Hard Save File (Asher)****
-“You want me to hold your hand?”

ENTER PLAYGROUND IV: Move the chess piece (Rhodes)

VAMPIRE RHODES: GAME 3

Quick Save
-“I’ll search Asher.”
Bad End

Quick Load
-Explain what happens next.

-“So, you’re fine with me killing you?”

(Mission Start)
-go up ↑ ↑ ↑ (Flynn)
-go  ↑ ↑ → → ↑ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go → → ↓ (Asher)
-go ↓ ↓ → → → (Garrett)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

-“What are you afraid of?”

Quick Save
-Take his hand
Bad End (Unlocks a CG, collect elgan crowns)

Quick Load
-Defy him.

ENTER PLAYGROUND V: Move the right chess piece (Rhodes)

VAMPIRE RHODES: GAME 4

Quick Save
-Remember what Nicola said.
Bad End

Quick Load
-Remember what Christoph said.

(Start Mission)
-go ← ← ← ← ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ← ← , ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↑ ↑ , → → → → (collect elgan crown/s)
-go → → → , ↓ ↓ ↓ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

Create Hard Save File (Rhodes)
-Glare at Rhodes.
-“You’re not just letting him own you.”
-Don’t let him drink your blood.

Quick Save
-“You’re at a disadvantage.” (1st choice)
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-“Why do vampires kill innocent humans?” (2nd option)

Quick Save
-“We can’t defeat him.”
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-“Do you think we can win?”

BACK TO PLAYGROUND V: Move the chess piece as intended

HUNTER GARRETT: GAME 2

Quick Save
-Ask about the prince.
Bad End

Quick Load
-Stop Garrett

(Mission Start)
-go ↑ ↑ (Garrett)
-go ↑ ↑ (mansion)
-go ← ← ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ← ←, ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓, ← (to Finish Line)
(Mission Clear)

(Mission Start)
-go →,  ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ (douloi)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ , → 8 squares (sign board)
-go → 5 squares, ↓ 6 squares (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↓ 7 squares (mansion)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

Create Hard Save File (Garrett)
-“That’s so like Garrett!”

Quick Save
-“Let’s run away!”
Bad End (Unlocks CG, collect elgan crowns)

Quick Load
-“I’ve come to get you!”

ENTER PLAYGROUND VI: Move the chess piece as intended

VAMPIRE RHODES: GAME 5

Quick Save
-“Hurry to the castle.”
Bad End

Quick Load
-“There’s still something I need to do.”
-“He’s someone who’s important to me.”

(Mission Start)

Quick Save
-go ↑ ↑ (Flynn)
-go ↑ ↑ (douloi)
Bad End (Unlocks CG, collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-go ↑ ↑ (Flynn)
-go ← ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↓ ↓, ← ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ← ← ← ← (Nicola)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ (douloi)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ (“?” sign board)
-go ↑ ↑ , → → (branching sign board)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

Quick Save
-Shake your head.
Bad End

Quick Load
-Grab Rhode’s leg.

ENTER PLAYGROUND VII

HUNTER ASHER: GAME 3

-“I liked you, Asher.”
-“I want you to kill me.”

HUNTER GARRETT: GAME 3

Quick Save
-See Garrett off.
Bad End

Quick Load
-Chase after Garrett

-“This isn’t like you.”

(Mission Start)
-go ← ← ← ← (Nicola)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go → → →, ↑ ↑ (Garrett)
-go  → →, ↓ ↓ (Flynn)
-go → → → → (collect elgan crowns)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ (Eileen)
-go ← ←, ↑ ↑ ↑ (Finish line)
(Mission Clear)

(Mission Start)
-go ← ← ← ← (Flynn)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓,  → → → → (Eileen)
-go → → → →, ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ (Jack)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑, ← ← ← ← (House)
-go ↓ ↓, → →(Finish line)
(Mission Clear)

-“If you turn into a monster, I’ll kill you.”

ENTER PLAYGROUND VIII: Move the chess piece as intended

HUNTER ASHER: GAME 4

-“Your life is more important.”
-Abandon Asher.

HUNTER GARRETT: GAME 4

Quick Save
-Run away with everyone.
Bad End (Unlocks CG, collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-Go and fight even so.

-“Keep looking in front of you!”

ENTER PLAYGROUND IX: Fragments of Elpis 8

**No Choices
**Play to unlock Ciaran’s route

↳ Jump to Ciaran’s Route (Walkthrough)

~ASHER: SAD END~

Load Hard Save File (Asher) ~ Dhampir Asher: Game 2

-“Don’t talk about the end.”

**(Open Flowchart)
Jump to Hunter Asher: Game 3

-“Not going to tell you.”
-“I want to die.”

**(Open Flowchart)
Jump to Hunter Asher: Game 4

-“I don’t want to tell you.”

~Asher: Sad End~
(Unlocks CG)

~HUNTER ASHER: LOVE END~

• To unlock this ending, you need to clear the entire story and reach “Elpis8’s Last Game” → Epilogue. After the credits, you’ll be taken to the “Playground,” where you can choose which Love Ending to play.
• Please check out Ciaran’s guide, on how to unlock the final Epilogue.

PLAYGROUND

• Open Flowchart and select “Playground” (or load your hard save file, from Ciaran’s route if you have any)
• Select the option: The handmade, rustic-looking one.

HUNTER ASHER: LOVE END

• (No Choices)

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The Red Bell’s Lament – Rhodes Heartfield Walkthrough

NOTES:

• This game has a LOT of bad endings, so instead of creating multiple SAVE files, this guide will make use of the QUICK SAVE/QUICK LOAD functions instead. The game also has an auto-mechanic feature that allows you to return to the previous choice after meeting a bad ending, so don’t worry if you weren’t able to quick save beforehand.
• Be sure to also make Hard Saves at the points indicated in this guide.

• During “Mission Start” mode, make sure to follow this guide’s instructions to a T. Deviating from it, can lead to a bad ending. Using up all your allotted squares before reaching the finish line will also trigger a BAD ending/game over.
• During “Mission Start” mode, the symbols ← ↑ → ↓ (in this guide) represent both the squares and the directions you need to move.
• You do not need to complete all the BAD Endings, just make sure to do the ones that unlock a CG and the ones that give you elgan crowns.
• You’ll need 115 elgan crowns to unlock the game’s Special Story in the EXTRA section.
• The guide below will help you unlock “Fragments of Elpis 8”

PROLOGUE

➤ Start NEW GAME

-Show them the ring
-Move his piece.
-Answer back.

HOPE LIES WITH THE ELPIS8

(Mission Start)
-go ← left (Ciaran)
-go ↑ ↑ , → (Center, collect elgan crown/s)
-go → , ↓ ↓ (Asher)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

-“Did you think it sounded impressive?”
-Talk to Ciaran.
-Train in close combat.
-“I’d like that.”

Vampire Rhodes: Game1

(Mission Start)
-go ← ← ← (Nicola)

Quick Save
-go to where Asher is
Bad End

Quick Load
-go ← ← ← (cross road sign)
-go ← ← ← (“?” sign)

Quick Save
-go ← ←, ↑ ↑ (castle)
Bad End

Quick Load
-go ↑ ↑ (douloi)
-go ↑ ↑, ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

-“What are you planning?”

HUNTER ASHER: GAME1

-“We should go back to Hemeria.”

Quick Save
-Join Jack’s team
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-Join Garrett’s team.

(Mission Start)
-go ↑ ↑ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↑ → → → (Asher)
-go → ↓ → → ↓ (Garrett)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ (Nicola)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

-“I’m not sure.”
-“You’re my enemy.”

ENTER PLAYGROUND I: Move the chess piece as intended

Hunter Garrett: Game 1

-“No problem.”

Quick Save
-Return to the second floor.
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-Join the meal.

Quick Save
-“Let’s go back to Hemeria.”
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-“Let’s rest here.”
-Check the door on the left.

Quick Save
-Check the door on the right.
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-Check the end of the hallway.
-Pretend to be paramours (second option)

ENTER PLAYGROUND II: Move the chess piece as intended

VAMPIRE RHODES: Game 2

Quick Save
-Asher’s right.”
Bad End

Quick Load
-“Asher’s acting strange.”
-“Stop right there!”

***Create an Optional Save File here (Save when Juliet says “Why do I feel this way?”)
***The next choice will branch off to either Rhodes Game III or Asher Game II.

ENTER PLAYGROUND III: Move the left chess piece (Rhodes)

VAMPIRE RHODES: GAME 3

Quick Save
-“I’ll search Asher.”
Bad End

Quick Load
-Explain what happens next.
-“So, you’re fine with me killing you?”

(Mission Start)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ (Flynn)
-go  ↑ ↑ → → ↑ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go → → ↓ (Asher)
-go ↓ ↓ → → → (Garrett)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

-“What are you afraid of?”

Quick Save
-Take his hand
Bad End (Unlocks a CG, collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-Defy him.

ENTER PLAYGROUND IV: Move the chess piece (Asher)

DHAMPIR ASHER: Game 2

Quick Save
-Stay put.
Bad End

Quick Load
-Suggest returning to the Game Hall.
-“Honestly, yeah.”

Quick Save
-Don’t tell him.
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-Tell him anyway.

Create Hard Save File (Asher)
-“You want me to hold your hand?”

ENTER PLAYGROUND V: Move the right chess piece (Rhodes)

VAMPIRE RHODES: GAME 4

Quick Save
-Remember what Nicola said.
Bad End

Quick Load
-Remember what Christoph said.

(Start Mission)
-go ← ← ← ← ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ← ←, ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↑ ↑ , → → → → (collect elgan crown/s)
-go → → →, ↓ ↓ ↓ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

*****Create Hard Save File (Rhodes)*****
-Glare at Rhodes.
-“You’re not just letting him own you.”
-Let him drink your blood. (If it doesn’t let you select this choice, pick the other option or reload Game 4 via flowchart)

Quick Save
-“You’re at a disadvantage.” (1st option)
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-“Why do vampires kill innocent humans?” (2nd option)

Quick Save
-“We can’t defeat him.”
Bad End (collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-“Do you think we can win?”

BACK TO PLAYGROUND V: Move the chess piece as intended

HUNTER GARRETT: GAME 2

Quick Save
-Ask about the prince.
Bad End

Quick Load
-Stop Garrett

(Mission Start)
-go ↑ ↑ (Garrett)
-go ↑ ↑ (mansion)
-go ← ← ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ← ←, ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓, ← (to Finish Line)
(Mission Clear)

(Mission Start)
-go →,  ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ (douloi)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑, → 8 squares (sign board)
-go → 5 squares, ↓ 6 squares (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↓ 7 squares (mansion)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

Create Hard Save File (Garrett)
-“That’s so like Garrett!”

Quick Save
-“Let’s run away!”
Bad End (Unlocks CG, collect elgan crowns)

Quick Load
-“I’ve come to get you!”

ENTER PLAYGROUND VI: Move the chess piece as intended

VAMPIRE RHODES: GAME 5

Quick Save
-“Hurry to the castle.”
Bad End

Quick Load
-“There’s still something I need to do.”
-“He’s someone who’s important to me.”

(Mission Start)

Quick Save
-go ↑ ↑ (Flynn)
-go ↑ ↑ (douloi)
Bad End (Unlocks CG, collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-go ↑ ↑ (Flynn)
-go ← ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ↓ ↓, ← ← (collect elgan crown/s)
-go ← ← ← ← (Nicola)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ (douloi)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ (“?” sign board)
-go ↑ ↑ , → → (branching sign board)
-go to Finish line
(Mission Clear)

Quick Save
-Shake your head.
Bad End

Quick Load
-Grab Rhode’s leg.

ENTER PLAYGROUND VII

HUNTER ASHER: GAME 3

-“I liked you, Asher.”
-“I want you to kill me.”

HUNTER GARRETT: GAME 3

Quick Save
-See Garrett off.
Bad End

Quick Load
-Chase after Garrett

-“This isn’t like you.”

(Mission Start)
-go ← ← ← ← (Nicola)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ (collect elgan crown/s)
-go → → →, ↑ ↑ (Garrett)
-go  → →, ↓ ↓ (Flynn)
-go → → → → (collect elgan crowns)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ (Eileen)
-go ← ←, ↑ ↑ ↑ (Finish line)
(Mission Clear)

(Mission Start)
-go ← ← ← ← (Flynn)
-go ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓,  → → → → (Eileen)
-go → → → →, ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ (Jack)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑, ← ← ← ← (House)
-go ↓ ↓, → →(Finish line)
(Mission Clear)

-“If you turn into a monster, I’ll kill you.”

ENTER PLAYGROUND VIII: Move the chess piece as intended

HUNTER ASHER: GAME 4

-“Your life is more important.”
-Abandon Asher.

HUNTER GARRETT: GAME 4

Quick Save
-Run away with everyone.
Bad End (Unlocks CG, collect elgan crown/s)

Quick Load
-Go and fight even so.

-“Keep looking in front of you!”

ENTER PLAYGROUND IX: Fragments of Elpis 8

**No Choices
**Play to unlock Ciaran’s route

↳ Jump to Ciaran’s Route (Walkthrough)

~RHODES: SAD END~

Load Hard Save File (Rhodes) ~ Vampire Rhodes: Game 4

-Instinctively step back
-“Has he enslaved you?”
-Don’t let him drink your blood.
-“Why do vampires kill innocent humans?” (2nd option)
-Do you think we can win?”

**(Open Flowchart)
Jump to Vampire Rhodes Game 5

-“There’s something I need to do.”
-“He’s someone we need.”

(Mission start)
-go ← 8 squares (Nicola)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ (douloi)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ (“?” sign board)
-go ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑, → → → → → → (branching sign board)
-go → ↓ (Finish line)
(Mission Clear)

-Grab Rhode’s leg.

~Rhodes: Sad End~
(Unlocks CG)

~VAMPIRE RHODES: LOVE END~

• To unlock this ending, you need to clear the entire story and reach “Elpis8’s Last Game” → Epilogue. After the credits, you’ll be taken to the “Playground,” where you can choose which Love Ending to play.
• Please check out Ciaran’s guide, on how to unlock the final Epilogue.

PLAYGROUND

• Open Flowchart and select “Playground” (or load your hard save file, from Ciaran’s route if you have any)
• Select the option: The one filled with flowers

VAMPIRE RHODES: LOVE END

• (No Choices)

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https://n2s.altervista.org/blog/data-di-uscita-di-the-red-bells-lament/

Voltage ha annunciato la data di uscita del suo prossimo gioco otome per Nintendo Switch, The Red Bell’s Lament, in arrivo il 5 giugno 2025.

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