Overview
Hell Diary follows the adventures of Eun (pronounced " 은 " ) through the land of "hell," the dream-world equivalent. It was made by Uboachan user Mishka ( Creator's website. )
Between V0.01 and V0.02 the graphics and many locations changed and a large part of the story was redone.
Currently, V0.03 is avaliable for download, showcasing the beginning of the game, it has been redone using RPG Maker VX Ace and a few areas have been added as well as a new Dossier system to hold important information.
- The game is currently being rebuilt in RPG Maker VX Ace, so no further updates will be given to the RPG Maker 2003 version.
Setting
The game is set in the same world as Amihailu in Dreamland, and 29 years prior to the events in that game. The game's titular Hell appears to be a vast plain with many unknown features (as the entire dimension is pitch black from a lack of natural light). The game's setting includes a tall tower in the centre of the heavily populated Hell City, and one of the city's many boroughs, the city and region are connected by a rapid transit system, which makes a brief appearance in the game.
Gameplay
There are no "effects" in Hell Diary, instead there are certain items that have various uses, as well as other characters that may join you along the way, companions have their own items to help you explore such as a Multitool.
As of V0.03, a new dossier system has been added, as you explore and talk to the various residents of Hell, Eun will discover information that she will add to her dossier that can be accessed through the menu, this will contain a summary of important information relevant to many of the happenings across Hell as well as information on important characters and investigations that Eun is doing.
Plot
In 2221, the young shaman Hana has disappeared from the shrine complex in Nampodong, a suburb of the Galwi capital city, the elder priestesses fear a politically-motivated kidnapping, but their investigation turns up something far more sinister Hana may have disappeared into Hell, and the only hope they have of finding her again is her old friend and former acolyte Eun Utai.
As she enters Hell for the first time, Eun finds that she is not the only one investigating Hana's disappearance, the Hell Investigative Bureau, run by a powerful clan of ancient demons, is working hard to stop a revolt of their own while preventing Hana from sparking an interdimensional and international incident, Eun teams up with the HIB to figure out why humans are suddenly being pulled into Hell, agreeing to share information as they search for the cause.
Characters
There are a number of characters in Hell Diary, some join you as a companion to aid you, but very few can return with you from Hell.
Name | Image | Description |
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Eun Utai | Aged 26, A software developer for the multinational technology conglomerate Delmun Corp. In 2220, she was subcontracted to the Jikjon Constabulary Office to install computers and write new database software, her previous time as a member of the clergy has given her a bit of a superstitious nature. She is the player character, and as such, does not speak for herself often. | |
Captain Chun Utai | Aged 22. A young officer in the Royal Legion. In 2221, she was deployed to the western end of the country for an undisclosed campaign, she has a good relationship with her sister Eun. | |
Noriko Yalmun | Aged 22. Noriko arrived in hell via traditional means—she was killed in an anti-revolutionary raid not long before Eun entered Hell for the first time. The shock of her sudden death and the embarrassment caused by appearing in Hell with her body completely intact has shaken her faith somewhat, but she is a promising candidate for a number of Demon clans thanks to an apparent abundance of spirit—deceased rarely appear in Hell as anything more than a wisp or shadow, she is found in the library, mourning her own death and separation from her brother. | |
Anastasiya Faulken (Nastya) | Aged 15. A high school student from the country of Bromnia. She is great with electronics and machines, and always carries a tool of some kind. Her bubbly personality and cheerful disposition has made her a number of friends. Lost in the school-like area of Hell, Eun finds her shut away in a closet, from there, she is able to be escorted to various safe locations as a companion, equipped with a multitool, the mother of Mikhail Faulken from Amihailu in Dreamland. | |
Inspector Fumiko | Aged ~300. A demon from colonial times. Generally playful and flirtatious, with a pronounced sensitivity to temperature. Her knowledge of magic and her intellectual flexibility may guarantee her a promotion, if only a straight answer could be gotten from her on a regular basis, appears in Amihailu in Dreamland. | |
Inspector Takako | Aged ~40. A demon from modern times. Keen intellect and spiritual strength have guaranteed her position in the clan, but an event from 28 years ago (which involved her death) has left her incredibly depressed. Fumiko can almost always be seen near her, appears in Amihailu in Dreamland. | |
Chief Inspector Chisato | Aged ~950. A demon from feudal times, and a superior as demanding of her subordinates as she is herself. The rapid onset of the Information Age has dulled her effectiveness somewhat, much to her chagrin. She is known for a short temper and alarming physical capability, appears in Amihailu in Dreamland. |
Download/External Links
Version 0.03
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