The Hostage

The Hostage

Visual Novel
2023

The Hostage is an upcoming Visual Novel game releasing on Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. Scheduled to launch on July 30, 2023.

Developed by Melancholy Marionette and published by Melancholy Marionette.

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Release Date: 07/31/2023

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Story

Awakening in a dark space, suffocated by your surroundings, one question burns bright in your mind above all others.

Where am I?

That first thought enters your mind as you open your eyes only to witness all-encompassing darkness.

What's going on?

Another question follows when you realize you're restrained.

And so you wriggle desperately, attempting to escape your confinement, when a voice rings out, shattering the deathly silence.

"Patience, my dearest. It's still too soon."

You don't know who you are or how it even happened, but you have fallen prey to this person.

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Game Information

Platforms

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

Genres

Visual Novel

Developer

  • Melancholy Marionette

Publisher

  • Melancholy Marionette

Player Perspective

Text

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

HorrorRomance

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

psychological horrordarkshortatmosphericlgbtq+

Release Information

Primary Release Date

July 30, 2023

โœ… Already released

Platform Release Dates

PC (Microsoft Windows)

July 30, 2023

Mac

July 30, 2023

Linux

July 30, 2023

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for The Hostage on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
memory:8 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 570
directx:Version 11
storage:25 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

โœจ Recommended
os:Windows 10/11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:30 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

๐Ÿ’กPerformance Tips

For the best experience with The Hostage, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

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