Bertha
a short (2.7k words) visual novel for the queer vampire jam.
27 January 2024
Bertha is a visual novel developed by solflo, released 27 January 2024 on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Bertha is
Bertha is a visual novel game developed by solflo and released in 2024. It is available on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
The premise, in the publisher's words
"In 1871, irish author Sheridan LeFanu began publishing a Dr. Hesselius' retelling of a certain Laura's experiences with the vampire Mircalla Karnstein (whom she knew by the name of Carmilla). But now my attention turns towards another nested narrative: General Spielsdorf's. His niece, Bertha, had recently died, a victim of the "hellish arts" of the vampire. It is her story with Mircalla (whom she knew as Millarca) that I'd like to explore and give proper attention to, dig up from underneath the weight of three prejudiced 19th century men."
How it plays
It is played from a text perspective. Its themes are drama.
What it launched against
Bertha launched on 27 January 2024, within three weeks of Helldivers 2, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Persona 3 Reload and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.
Released around the same time: Helldivers 2, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Persona 3 Reload, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.
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When did Bertha come out?
Bertha was released on 27 January 2024 for Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
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