Studio Theophilus
Developer
Studio Theophilus is an independent studio focused on developing story-rich games.
Zodiac•Axis is a visual novel in development for Mac, PC, and Linux. It features a story that fuses suspense, romance, and supernatural fiction with a splash of psychological horror in a setting that mixes a contemporary environment with whimsical Asian fantasy.
In the game, you play as Alison Hart, a fresh-out-of-college journalism graduate who is desperate for a job. In fact, you're so desperate that you're willing to apply for an infamous (yet successful) online tabloid that specializes in "supernatural events"—though, really, it's just a collection of tinfoil hat conspiracies.
So, when you're assigned to investigate six people who are rumored carry the Spirits of the Zodiacs—whatever that means—you're not worried. After all, the whole idea is just sheer nonsense. Right?
A light and fluffy adventure ensues in which you:
- Are almost crushed by a chandelier.
- Find yourself in a burning house.
- Witness an execution.
And somewhere along the lines, you start to think that journalism is a lot more complicated than you expected.