A New Life is an absolute emotional powerhouse. As a point-and-click narrative adventure, it captures the raw, messy reality of relationships in a way that very few games manage. The art style is minimalist and sketch-like, but it carries an incredible amount of weight, using subtle shifts in color and posture to convey deep sadness or fleeting joy. You follow the story of Eda and her partner, making choices that feel small but ripple throughout their entire timeline together.
The game is wordless, relying entirely on music and visual cues to tell its story. This universal approach makes the experience incredibly poignant; you aren't just reading a script, you're interpreting feelings. It deals with themes of love, loss, and the 'what ifs' of life with such grace that it stays with you long after the 30-minute playtime. It is a masterclass in 'show, don't tell' and a must-play for anyone who appreciates interactive storytelling at its most artistic.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.1.3Fri Jun 25 2021
Fix bugs brought up in version 1.1.2
"a new life" is a slice-of-life, bittersweet visual novel about connection and letting go.
It's your classic love story: Meet, marry, grow old.
But when your loved one hurts you, what do you do?
Is it better to love and be hurt, than never love at all?
Features:
- 5 endings
- 40 to 90 minutes of playtime
- Original art and story
- Original soundtrack
- Translated in French, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese
* 。・゚*.。* 。・゚*.。
Enjoy!
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch."a new life" is a slice-of-life, bittersweet visual novel about connection and letting go.
It's your classic love story: Meet, marry, grow old.
But when your loved one hurts you, what do you do?
Is it better to love and be hurt, than never love at all?
Features:
- 5 endings
- 40 to 90 minutes of playtime
- Original art and story
- Original soundtrack
- Translated in French, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese
* 。・゚*.。* 。・゚*.。
Enjoy!
‘a new life.’ is a short, bittersweet narrative game from Angela He. It follows the life of a couple through a series of vignettes, allowing players to influence the direction of their relationship through simple, poignant choices. With a stunning hand-drawn aesthetic and a moving original soundtrack, it explores the beauty of the mundane and the pain of saying goodbye. It’s a quiet, reflective experience that packs a heavy emotional punch.
Stunning hand-drawn art style
Emotional wordless storytelling
Multiple branching paths and endings
Award-winning atmospheric soundtrack
There are five distinct endings. Pay attention to how often you choose to 'stay' versus 'leave' in the middle chapters; the frequency of these interactions dictates the final cutscene.
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The game uses environmental storytelling. Click on objects in the background—like letters or plants—to unlock hidden scenes that flesh out the characters' history.
A single journey takes about 20-30 minutes, but it is designed to be played multiple times to see all possible outcomes.