Aether HeXXen: Death-Space Requiem Act 1

Aether HeXXen: Death-Space Requiem Act 1 is a romance and suspense visual novel set in a 29th-century sci-fi universe. You play a newly recruited operative for the "Space Witches"—elite pilots and ancient-tech users—thrust into a galactic conflict where Earth and its allies face extinction at the hands of a former ally turned oppressive empire. Originally destined to be a space-bus driver, you must step up as a hero to save humanity and friendly alien species from slavery. The game blends military sci-fi, exploration, ancient alien lore, and archaeology across multiple original worlds. You'll build relationships with a diverse cast of characters with varying cultures and motivations, pursuing friendships and romances as you uncover conspiracies and navigate grand political intrigue. Gameplay features dialogue choices that shape story outcomes and unlock different narrative paths, supported by rich 3D cinematics and animated cutscenes that bring the universe to life. Current content covers Days 0–3 of the story, with plans for several additional weeks. The game includes 1,660 individual 3D renders, 4 intimate encounters, and 2 animated video scenes, with significant expansions planned for the full act.