Artifice [v0.1 Public] [Duve]

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Story Overview

He has one goal: find his brother — the only person who truly understood him. To do it, he made a deal with a mysterious organization that promised to help, in exchange for carrying out their missions without question. Now he’s an actor in the most dangerous performance of his life, using charm, seduction, and deception to move through the world’s elite circles. Artifice is a story-driven adult visual novel built around the world of theater, intrigue, and hidden agendas, following a protagonist who must play his role perfectly at a grand competition held by the world’s most powerful leaders — while keeping his true identity buried beneath layers of artifice.

Why Download “Artifice”?

🎭 Theater as a Core Theme — The game is built around a genuine love of theatrical performance, using stage metaphors, dramatic structure, and theatrical atmosphere throughout the writing and presentation.
📖 Exceptional Writing Quality — Over 92,000 words of script with a highly rated prologue that players describe as immediately gripping, with strong character introductions and a compelling mystery at its heart.
🎨 Outstanding Visuals — 2,850+ renders with some of the most praised character models and lighting in the adult VN space, built entirely without AI-generated art.
🔍 In-Game Annotation System — Contextual footnotes explain cultural references, theater history, and story details, making the world accessible to players unfamiliar with the genre’s deeper allusions.

Game Status:
Protagonist (MC):
Genre:
Engine:
Last Update: 2026-06-20
Release Date: 2026-06-20
Censored: No

v0.1

  • Over 55,000 words of story
  • Over 1,600 renders
  • Over 130 music tracks and sound effects
  • 2 new scenes in the gallery
  • Thousands of lines of code

Revamped UI with new features:
1) Outfit System: All the girls’ outfits you unlock as you play are now added to the main menu. This lets you swap them out and create a unique main screen with the girls.
2) Relationship System: Each main girl now has an affection meter showing her current interest in our MC. This meter will change based on your choices and just by progressing through the story.
3) Notification System: You’ll now see a notification for every important event in the game. Whether it’s a change in a girl’s affection, unlocking a new outfit, or whatever else I come up with later.
4) Tooltip System (Glossary): There are now tooltips in the text for unusual or story-important words as you play. Hovering over them gives you a quick rundown so you know what’s what.

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  1. Install the APK file

    • Tap on the .apk file and follow the prompts to install the game on your Android device.

    • Make sure “Install from unknown sources” is enabled in your device settings.

  2. Place the RPA file(s)

    • After installing the APK, don’t launch the game yet.

    • Use a file manager app and go to:
      Android > data > [game folder] > files > game

    • If the game folder doesn’t exist, create it manually.

    • Copy or move all .rpa files into this game folder.

  3. Launch the game

    • Now open the game. The extra content (like images, sounds, mods, etc.) from the RPA files will be loaded.



⚠️ Notes:

  • If the game crashes or doesn’t open, double-check that the .rpa files are placed in the correct folder.

  • Do not unzip .rpa files — they should remain exactly as downloaded.

  • For best results, use a reliable file manager like ZArchiver or Solid Explorer.

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  • Some mods may not work on all devices or may crash unexpectedly.

  • Always use caution and install modded games from trusted sources.

Walkthrough Mod:
A Walkthrough Mod adds helpful tips, highlights, or guides inside the game to show the best choices, routes, or scenes. It helps players get the best results without guessing.

Cheat Mod:
A Cheat Mod enables features like unlimited money, points, or energy. It lets you skip grinding and enjoy the full game faster — but it may reduce the challenge.

Multi Mod:
A Multi Mod combines multiple mods (e.g. walkthrough + cheats + gallery unlocker + Custom Settings …) into one package. 

Unlock Mod:
An Unlock Mod gives you access to features that are locked in the original game, such as premium scenes, full galleries, or choices that are normally restricted.

An Incest Patch restores or enables family-related content that was removed or censored in the public version of the game due to platform rules.

⚠️ Always check local laws and age restrictions before using such patches

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