All Scars and Starlight 1.0

In the gripping and captivating world of All Scars and Starlight, Yuel, an inexperienced young king, finds himself thrust into a position of immense power after his father's untimely demise. However, ill-prepared for the weight of the crown, Yuel's decisions alienate both his people and his advisors, leading to a rebellion led by his own cousin, Tavi. As Yuel's reign crumbles, he is imprisoned and left to face the despair of his own failures. Yet, as he awaits his fate, Yuel's cousin struggles with the burden of executing a blood relative, choosing instead to conceal his cousin's existence and the bitter rivalry that threatens to tear their country apart. Will Tavi's inability to finish what he started bring redemption or further chaos? Delve into the pages of All Scars and Starlight to uncover the gripping tale of power, family, and survival.

Overview:

Yuel was born to be the king of Indra.

Ascending to the throne at a mere eighteen years of age following his father's death, Yuel is tasked with running the whole country without being amply prepared for such a massive undertaking. A series of poor decisions damages Yuel's popularity with his people and his own advisors, until Yuel's own cousin, Tavi, leads a rebellion to depose him.

Tavi's rebellion is a success, and little over a year into his contentious reign, Yuel is toppled from his position of power and influence. Brought down in the world, Indra's former king is imprisoned in the palace's prison and left to rot.

Convinced that his life is over, Yuel insists that his older cousin should hurry up and execute him. Indra does not need two power-hungry men vying to be the country's king, and leaving Yuel alive would only divide the country further. Why can Tavi not finish what he started?

Tavi finds himself paralysed, however, with indecision. Incapable of killing his own family member, Tavi chooses to keep Yuel hidden away inside the palace, after convincing all of his advisors that he has put him to death. Tavi wants to treat his younger cousin with a degree of kindness, but Yuel is unimpressed. How dare Tavi try to extend the olive branch after effectively ruining

his life: stripping him of his dignity in the process?

Is it possible for the two estranged cousins to ever see eye to eye — and why, despite everything, has Tavi come to care for his younger cousin so intensely?

Features:

Gripping and dramatic storyline: Immerse yourself in a captivating tale of power, betrayal, and redemption as you follow the journey of Yuel, the ousted king of Indra.

Challenging decisions: Take on the role of Yuel and make difficult choices that will shape the fate of the kingdom. Will you seek revenge or forgiveness? Your decisions will determine your destiny.

Complex characters: Explore the intricate relationships between Yuel, Tavi, and their advisors as they navigate the treacherous world of politics. Uncover hidden motives and discover who you can trust in this game of power.

Hidden secrets and surprises: Unravel the mysteries of the palace as you uncover secret passages, hidden chambers, and unexpected twists. Every step unveils new revelations and challenges for Yuel to overcome.

Stunning visuals and immersive sound: Immerse yourself in a visually stunning world of royalty and intrigue. The detailed graphics and enchanting music will transport you to Indra and bring the story to life.

Multiple endings: Your choices will shape the outcome of the story. Will Yuel rise from the ashes and reclaim his throne, or will he be forever imprisoned? Experience different paths and endings as you play through the game multiple times.

Highlights:

About 120,000 words of text (approx 4-8 hours of reading)

A branching story with five different endings

Several miserable endings (and one happy one!)

Detailed background and character art

A custom soundtrack

Several consensual BxB sex scenes

A dark, angsty romance story full of drama

Handsome (and very unhappy) men! 

Tips and Tricks:

Pay Attention to Your Choices: Every decision you make will have a lasting impact on how the story unfolds. Keep track of the choices you make early on, as they can lead to vastly different endings. Some paths will lead to irreversible consequences, so think carefully before you decide.

Explore Both Characters' Backstories: Understanding the past of both Yuel and Tavi is key to navigating their relationship. Pay close attention to the subtle character development and dialogue, as it will give you the tools to make informed decisions and unlock hidden emotional layers.

Save Frequently for Alternative Endings: To fully experience all that "All Scars and Starlight" has to offer, save often. This will allow you to explore different narrative paths, revealing all of the game's endings, including the tragic ones and the rare, happy resolution.

Build alliances and relationships: Forge alliances with key characters in the game as they can provide valuable support and resources. Building strong relationships can lead to unexpected plot twists and unlock hidden opportunities.

Reviews:

Honestly and genuinely I love this game but I sort of wished there would have been an option where you could reject him every time he tried to make an advancement on you because I feel like tavi never deserved him look at what he did he took his life away stripped him out of his title and whenever he slit his throat for the first time and he was saved he became obedient to tavi and it really didn't make sense because how could you just let somebody sit there and try and take advantage of you after what they have done to you that's not right in my books I just really would have loved to see a way to reject him every time ( i loved the art in this really well done phenomenal storytelling honestly) and p.s  I'm not trying to take away the sexual content it's just something that would have been a interesting concept I think. 

Like "All Ashes and Illusions", this is dark, but in a thoughtful way, thinking about how to accept and make amends for one's misdeeds. Good stuff, as always. Also, I really do recommend playing this after Ashes; you should be able to figure its plot out fine but I do still think that it hits different having experienced Yuel's screw-ups first hand.

So... I thought I was gonna have a good ending my first playthrough, went through the credits and then Salim pops in. I cried.My second playthrough I purposefully chose different choices, another bad ending that made me cry harder... Seriously Yuel, while Tavi is SLEEPING NEXT TO YOU?!? Ffs... What a horrible wake up call...Finally got a good one my third time. Though geez these historical ones just rip my heart out. Things aren't much easier for them in modern times, but at least they don't have to deal with the royalty thing hanging over their heads. "Must produce an heir" my ass. Let Khalil's bloodline END, man! 

Yaaayyyy!!!! That's my favorite of the games with them so far. Mostly because To Have and To Hold felt kinda rushed with them getting together. I actually think of that one as a sequel to Unluckily in Love, like they lost contact for a while and then meet again a decade or so later. The only inconsistency of thinking that way is Khalil's time of death because it's current in both games lol.

Changelog:

Hello everyone,

I'm writing a short devlog to let you know that I've uploaded a shiny new build of this game onto Itchio! This build fixes a fun and exciting variety of typos which were pointed out by various readers on my Discord sever.

Yay! Thank you very much everybody!

This grimdark little VN should be a little more polished now. As always, do let me know if you find more typos or any bugs in this new build, and I'll try to fix things in a timely manner!

Summary:

Immerse yourself in the epic tale of betrayal, redemption, and power struggles with All Scars and Starlight. Follow the dramatic downfall of Yuel, the once-promising king of Indra, as he faces the consequences of his decisions and battles for survival. Will his cousin, Tavi, have the heart to carry out the ultimate act of betrayal and end Yuel's life? Or will family ties prove stronger than power and ambition? With unexpected twists and turns at every corner, you'll be kept on the edge of your seat as you navigate through the gripping narrative of All Scars and Starlight.