Aventura · 2025
Iwakura Aria
Set in 1966 Japan, *Iwakura Aria* follows Ichiko, a young maid who joins the Iwakura household amid post-war recovery. As she navigates the family’s hidden secrets—especially those tied to their enigmatic heir, Aria—she uncovers a world of expectations and lost identities. The game explores themes of self-discovery, as Ichiko and Aria grapple with their roles and the pressures shaping their lives. Players experience a deeply personal story through Ichiko’s perspective, making choices that influence nine unique endings. Exploring the Iwakura mansion’s rooms reveals clues through detailed, painterly illustrations and interactive cut-out frames, designed by Hyakunen and Nakada Fumi. These visuals blend art and narrative, immersing players in the mansion’s eerie atmosphere. As bonds form between characters, the story delves into friendship, ambition, and the struggle for autonomy. With its rich storytelling and branching paths, *Iwakura Aria* invites players to uncover truths hidden in every.