The game is interesting but needs a lot of work to be less tedious. Have run into quite a few quests that bug when trying to complete them, and unless you take down notes with each quest you get, you are likely to forget what you're doing as the quest log is vague and unhelpful. It also doesn't keep track of any of the bounties from the champion's guild. If possible, a map option in the main menu would be very helpful.
Lastly, is there a way to prevent "a certain character's" death, because it kind of came out of nowhere, and there was no way to tell if there was a mission you needed to complete to avoid that outcome?
Overall, it is a game that has promise, but after four years, it is still very unpolished. Hoping that it feels more user-friendly in future.
We’re so glad you’re finding the game to be interesting!
If you have the specific names of any quests and the stages that were not functioning correctly, please let us know here or in our Discord and we’ll see if we can help and/or fix the bug.
Given the game’s roots in classic RPGs, some of the quest notes are intentionally left vague or non-direct as to encourage the player to explore and solve the quest from the given clues - however if there is any wording you found too confusing or too obtuse (and as such made it difficult to finish a quest) then please let us know so that we can tidy it up and make it more accessible.
As for your question regarding certain character events - every non-temporary character event that results in them being removed from the party or changed in some way is avoidable and can be prevented by the player assuming they have met all prerequisites.
Thanks so much for your feedback, and thank you for supporting us!
Hello, all I get when i try to lauch the game from itch on mac all i get is error codes, Usually says uncaught reference error or some other error..... HELP.... ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,is this game only for windows as it says in the system requirements, why would there be a download option for mac? if so i'd like a refund...looked like a fun game but cant get it to start
We’re sorry to hear the game is not working as expected.
Firstly, I would redownload the game to ensure it was not corrupted, and potentially try a different program to unzip it just in case.
You can also try running the Windows version of the game through a tool like Wine or Bootcamp, and see if that will help with launching the game.
Otherwise, please feel free to join our Discord here and post a screenshot of the error (or post a link to it here) and I will be happy to try and resolve the issue for you!
Thanks for supporting us, and thanks for supporting indie games!
Unfortunately the only method of purchase we have currently is through PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you can still use them to purchase without signing up - which should appear as an option at checkout.
It may also be of use to contact PayPal’s support if you are having issues with PayPal itself.
Figured it out! I'm enjoying the game so far! Does that Soukey link work at all? Tried creating an account on your site like it said, but had trouble figuring things out. Wanna make sure it's worth the effort before I keep trying
I’ve just double checked for you and the SoulKey system is up and functional.
To link your SoulKey:
Register an account on verdictgames.com by selecting the “Community” option at the top of the page, and then “Account” and make a note of the username and password you used to register.
Load into the save of ABSENCE: Verdict of Silence you would like to link to (you can get the rewards on as many saves as you would like, but synchronising only uses data from the latest linked save)
Press ESC and go to the options menu.
Go to the “SoulKey” category on the left and then click “Link Account”
A popup will appear (you may need to try shrinking the game first with ALT+ENTER if your operating system doesn’t bring the window to the front)
Enter your username and press enter or OK, and then your password and press enter or OK.
After a moment or two you will get a message stating that linking the account has succeeded - press OK.
You can now synchronize your data if you wish - to make it available for special content and rewards in future Verdict games.
Once your SoulKey is linked, head back to your camp and there will be a crate outside, directly to the left of where you spawn after exiting the camp - interacting with this crate will provide you with your Soul Key unique item, and secret companion.
Thank you for supporting as, and thank you for supporting Indie games!
So I've followed those steps. I've tried 2 different emails, 2 different browsers, and multiple usernames. Every time I try to register, I get an "error: cannot register. Please contact site administrator for assistance" message :(
Lol well Canse won't ever be too cold so long as my player char is there to warm him up! I'm not too deep into the game but so far the only concrit I have is movement related. It'd be super convenient to have the MC able to move through NPCs. Nothing game-breaking just a quality of life factor. I'm still caught up in staring at those abs! Not to mention the treasure trails [rimshot] of all the hot guys
Thanks so much, we appreciate the feedback. Movement is something that A:VOS does struggle with due to the inherent layering issues with RPGMaker, but since adopting the new engine of Unity we’re excited to hopefully share what we’re working with soon.
To stay updated, feel free to join the Discord - Thanks again for supporting us and thanks for supporting Indie games.
Double check the stage you are at in the tutorial quest by pressing the “Escape” key and going to the quest journal - you may have to talk to Ghist first or read the recipe depending on what stage of the quest you are at.
If you still are having issues collecting the item - make sure you are aligned correctly with the box (a small icon will appear over it indicating you are in the right spot to interact).
And if all else fails, try restarting a new game and seeing if the issue persists - and if so, feel free to drop by our Discord, or let me know here and we’d be happy to help!
I am glad the game is still getting Updates ---and I defo can't wait to see more.........but I miss the OG Art!!!!! It had a bit more Personality and Flavour than this. Ket in particular is a bit of a downgrade in this New Style :"(
For "Building A Tower" quest, I have done all the objectives and got the supplies, where do I turn it in? I have talked to all the guards in the guard tower, so I do not where to turn it in.
I took a quick look over the quest triggers and noticed it was possible to complete the steps out of order, soft-locking the quest.
I’ve just uploaded a hotfix that corrects this issue and should allow completion of the quest regardless of the order that the triggers are activated in.
oh geeez I'm so sorry I didnt realize you had replied...I went back to try and replicate it but it seems to be fine now... I am a lot farther in the game now though...and when I had the error it was at the very start of the game. also I'm having thsi weird thing where canse is just doing his turns by himself and I dont how or where I turned that on? if thats even an option?
In regards to Canse attacking automatically - there are several items and effects that can cause this - make sure Canse is not debuffed by an enemy or wearing an items with effects such as Succor or Death March.
Game seems interesting but can't get through the tutorial without it freezing up/gliltching during either dialogue or combat. Screen will freeze, some sound effects will continue as if things are happening, but not clear if the game is advancing... only way around it seems to be to exit the game and restart.
Issues such as the visuals freezing while the rest of the game is still running can occur when something is interfering with the render pipeline of the engine.
In many cases, this is either from running the game through a remote desktop program, or a virtual machine. Certain forms of overlays such as the NVIDIA or Steam overlay can also cause this issue.
I hope this helps, and if you have any other questions, please feel free to pop in to our discord and ask around!
We just recently released a hotfix yesterday that patched a number of issues including a few related to the quest with Alan’s Pack - if you download the new version and extract it over the top of your existing version then with any luck this bug should be remedied!
If you have any further issues, please feel free to hop into our Discord and say hi!
fun game so far but i wish there was a map or something with the main story objectives. I keep getting lost for a couple hours every other quest. currently cannot seem to find the cave of io
Hello again! I swear I'm normally not this bad at rpgs but I appear to be stuck again lol. I've entered the io catacombs and I've solved the flame puzzle in the first room as well as pushed the tablet in the other stone room, but I've been wandering around underground for an hour an cannot seem to find where to go. I've found the cave entrance to another part but the path is blocked off by a statue. Did i miss something? Or is this a bug?
Thanks for reporting this issue, I loaded the test environment and tried toggling all of the flags and it turns out depending on what order things were done, there is a possible way to soft brick the puzzle states.
Thanks so much for letting us know, we may never have found this on our own. I’ve created a hotfix that should catch all regardless of completion order, I’ll upload that right now -
Thanks again, we really appreciate your help and support!
It's a fun game, love the art and the characters, the battling is easy to get used to as well. My only major issue with the game is that (albeit it may just be me) it's way too easy to get lost wondering around, and the skill checks. I've spent around 45 minutes just on one in the mansion where the butlers lock you in the room. It unfortunately, to my shame, made me rage quit, which I don't do often. But if you're willing to look past that, or hopefully find a way that I was oblivious too, then this game is worth it.
Inside the Maison du Oufrei, there are several ways to pass through the rooms, some including skill checks, and others involving hidden mechanisms or objects.
If you’re stuck and can’t proceed forward, remember to check around the rooms you have already unlocked for anything that seems conspicuous!
Thanks for your comment, and thanks for supporting us!
The playtime of the game currently widely depends on how many side-quests and activities the player completes, but based on most player’s experience, it wouldn’t possible to beat the game in less than four to five hours.
This is a very generous estimate of just following the primary story, without doing any companion, quest hub or side questing content.
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why i can't down load it,89% for windows everytime
Hey there 15236790296,
We’re sorry to here you are having trouble downloading the game!
It may be helpful to use the official itch.io app to download the game as it has better support for unstable connections.
If the issue persists you may need to contact itch.io support here: itch.io community
I hope this is helpful!
Thank you for your support and thank you for supporting indie games!
嗨，15236790296，
很抱歉，您在下载游戏时遇到了麻烦！
使用官方 itch.io 应用程序下载游戏可能会有所帮助，因为它对不稳定的连接有更好的支持。
如果问题仍然存在，您可能需要在此处联系 itch.io 支持：itch.io 社区
希望这对您有所帮助！
感谢您的支持，也感谢您对独立游戏的支持！
这意味着很多。我正在购买并一直希望中文版出来
我想买，但我看不懂英文，我希望请提供中文版本
Hi there 15236790296!
We are very sorry that the game is not localized into your language.
Due to the nature of the game engine it is very difficult to add proper localization for languages that use non-latin characters.
However, our future products are based on a different engine, and as such will be a lot easier to provide a translation for!
Thanks for supporting us and thanks for your interest!
你好 15236790296！
很抱歉没有中文版本
由于游戏引擎的性质，很难为不使用“英语”风格字母的任何语言添加适当的本地化。
但是，我们未来的产品基于不同的引擎，因此提供翻译会容易得多！
感谢您对我们的支持，感谢您的关注！
(如果此措辞不正确，我深表歉意，因为它是使用翻译器编写的）
The game is interesting but needs a lot of work to be less tedious. Have run into quite a few quests that bug when trying to complete them, and unless you take down notes with each quest you get, you are likely to forget what you're doing as the quest log is vague and unhelpful. It also doesn't keep track of any of the bounties from the champion's guild. If possible, a map option in the main menu would be very helpful.
Lastly, is there a way to prevent "a certain character's" death, because it kind of came out of nowhere, and there was no way to tell if there was a mission you needed to complete to avoid that outcome?
Overall, it is a game that has promise, but after four years, it is still very unpolished. Hoping that it feels more user-friendly in future.
Hi there Khaylis,
We’re so glad you’re finding the game to be interesting!
If you have the specific names of any quests and the stages that were not functioning correctly, please let us know here or in our Discord and we’ll see if we can help and/or fix the bug.
Given the game’s roots in classic RPGs, some of the quest notes are intentionally left vague or non-direct as to encourage the player to explore and solve the quest from the given clues - however if there is any wording you found too confusing or too obtuse (and as such made it difficult to finish a quest) then please let us know so that we can tidy it up and make it more accessible.
As for your question regarding certain character events - every non-temporary character event that results in them being removed from the party or changed in some way is avoidable and can be prevented by the player assuming they have met all prerequisites.
Thanks so much for your feedback, and thank you for supporting us!
Hello, all I get when i try to lauch the game from itch on mac all i get is error codes, Usually says uncaught reference error or some other error..... HELP.... ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,is this game only for windows as it says in the system requirements, why would there be a download option for mac? if so i'd like a refund...looked like a fun game but cant get it to start
Hey there trekross333!
We’re sorry to hear the game is not working as expected.
Firstly, I would redownload the game to ensure it was not corrupted, and potentially try a different program to unzip it just in case.
You can also try running the Windows version of the game through a tool like Wine or Bootcamp, and see if that will help with launching the game.
Otherwise, please feel free to join our Discord here and post a screenshot of the error (or post a link to it here) and I will be happy to try and resolve the issue for you!
Thanks for supporting us, and thanks for supporting indie games!
is it possible to pay with a card directly instead of paypal? Paypal doesn't like me :(
Hey there Mtrimbl!
Unfortunately the only method of purchase we have currently is through PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you can still use them to purchase without signing up - which should appear as an option at checkout.
It may also be of use to contact PayPal’s support if you are having issues with PayPal itself.
I hope this helps!
Figured it out! I'm enjoying the game so far! Does that Soukey link work at all? Tried creating an account on your site like it said, but had trouble figuring things out. Wanna make sure it's worth the effort before I keep trying
Hi there Mtrimbl,
We’re so glad you are enjoying the game!
I’ve just double checked for you and the SoulKey system is up and functional.
To link your SoulKey:
You can now synchronize your data if you wish - to make it available for special content and rewards in future Verdict games.
Once your SoulKey is linked, head back to your camp and there will be a crate outside, directly to the left of where you spawn after exiting the camp - interacting with this crate will provide you with your Soul Key unique item, and secret companion.
Thank you for supporting as, and thank you for supporting Indie games!
So I've followed those steps. I've tried 2 different emails, 2 different browsers, and multiple usernames. Every time I try to register, I get an "error: cannot register. Please contact site administrator for assistance" message :(
Hey there Mtrimbl!
We’re sorry to hear about the issues with the login system.
I’ve just double checked and there appears to be a bit of a problem with our automailer and it’s occasionally forgetting to send e-mails.
I’ve manually activated both of the accounts you made, so feel free to use either to link your SoulKey!
If you have any further issues, please feel free to contact us here, or at our Discord
Hopefully this helps!
I've only just started playing the game but already I'm enchanted by the blend of classic and erotic. Canse will be naked for as long as I can manage!
Hey there drmellifluous,
Thanks so much! We are really happy to hear you’re enjoying the game.
I hope Canse won’t be too cold!
Thanks again for your support, and thanks for supporting Indie games!
Lol well Canse won't ever be too cold so long as my player char is there to warm him up! I'm not too deep into the game but so far the only concrit I have is movement related. It'd be super convenient to have the MC able to move through NPCs. Nothing game-breaking just a quality of life factor. I'm still caught up in staring at those abs! Not to mention the treasure trails [rimshot] of all the hot guys
Hi drmellifluous!
Thanks so much, we appreciate the feedback. Movement is something that A:VOS does struggle with due to the inherent layering issues with RPGMaker, but since adopting the new engine of Unity we’re excited to hopefully share what we’re working with soon.
To stay updated, feel free to join the Discord - Thanks again for supporting us and thanks for supporting Indie games.
how do i grab the potato?
Hi John!
To interact with objects you can either use the Left Mouse Button and click on it while standing near/next to it, or the Enter/Spacebar key.
The Potato for the tutorial quest can be found in one of the crates inside your camp.
I hope this helps, and thanks for supporting us!
It won’t let me grab it
Hi John,
Double check the stage you are at in the tutorial quest by pressing the “Escape” key and going to the quest journal - you may have to talk to Ghist first or read the recipe depending on what stage of the quest you are at.
If you still are having issues collecting the item - make sure you are aligned correctly with the box (a small icon will appear over it indicating you are in the right spot to interact).
And if all else fails, try restarting a new game and seeing if the issue persists - and if so, feel free to drop by our Discord, or let me know here and we’d be happy to help!
Thanks for supporting us!
I am glad the game is still getting Updates ---and I defo can't wait to see more.........but I miss the OG Art!!!!! It had a bit more Personality and Flavour than this. Ket in particular is a bit of a downgrade in this New Style :"(
Hey there babyloniangardens!
Thanks so much for the feedback, and for your support!
We’re glad to hear that you’re enjoying the new update -
The new art is designed to be more in line with our newest media/game content.
Ket’s new design is featured on the cover of our most recent release!
Verdict: Shadowbourne
If you would prefer to use the classic character portraits, there is a modpack available on our discord in the “#mods” channel!
Thanks again, and hope this helps!
For "Building A Tower" quest, I have done all the objectives and got the supplies, where do I turn it in? I have talked to all the guards in the guard tower, so I do not where to turn it in.
Hey Ladiciusevol!
Thanks so much for reporting this issue.
I took a quick look over the quest triggers and noticed it was possible to complete the steps out of order, soft-locking the quest.
I’ve just uploaded a hotfix that corrects this issue and should allow completion of the quest regardless of the order that the triggers are activated in.
I hope this helps!
Thank you very much!
Everytime I try to kill a chicken right outside your camp I get an error message o.o
Hi Caernok,
Thanks for the feedback! Could you please provide a picture of the error message, either here or posted in our discord?
oh geeez I'm so sorry I didnt realize you had replied...I went back to try and replicate it but it seems to be fine now... I am a lot farther in the game now though...and when I had the error it was at the very start of the game. also I'm having thsi weird thing where canse is just doing his turns by himself and I dont how or where I turned that on? if thats even an option?
Hey Caernok,
I’m glad to hear the issue has resolved itself!
In regards to Canse attacking automatically - there are several items and effects that can cause this - make sure Canse is not debuffed by an enemy or wearing an items with effects such as Succor or Death March.
Hope this helps, and thanks for supporting us!
Game seems interesting but can't get through the tutorial without it freezing up/gliltching during either dialogue or combat. Screen will freeze, some sound effects will continue as if things are happening, but not clear if the game is advancing... only way around it seems to be to exit the game and restart.
Hi arkenian,
Thanks so much for your feedback!
Issues such as the visuals freezing while the rest of the game is still running can occur when something is interfering with the render pipeline of the engine.
In many cases, this is either from running the game through a remote desktop program, or a virtual machine. Certain forms of overlays such as the NVIDIA or Steam overlay can also cause this issue.
I hope this helps, and if you have any other questions, please feel free to pop in to our discord and ask around!
I cannot seem to find Alan's Pack.. i killed the thief and all but there just seems to be no supplies.. am just not seeing them or may this be a bug?
Hey jussto!
We just recently released a hotfix yesterday that patched a number of issues including a few related to the quest with Alan’s Pack - if you download the new version and extract it over the top of your existing version then with any luck this bug should be remedied!
If you have any further issues, please feel free to hop into our Discord and say hi!
fun game so far but i wish there was a map or something with the main story objectives. I keep getting lost for a couple hours every other quest. currently cannot seem to find the cave of io
Hi catorte!
We’re so glad to hear you’re having fun with the game!
Many quests in the game will give brief directions towards their objectives in the Quest Journal, accessible from the pause menu.
In the event that you have already checked the journal but are still unable to find the cave, here is a (minor spoiler!) hint:
Explore the Felodrift Northlands, and towards the west you can climb to a hidden pond, near a Dryad.
Hope this helps, and feel free to pop in to our Discord if you have any other questions!
Hello again! I swear I'm normally not this bad at rpgs but I appear to be stuck again lol. I've entered the io catacombs and I've solved the flame puzzle in the first room as well as pushed the tablet in the other stone room, but I've been wandering around underground for an hour an cannot seem to find where to go. I've found the cave entrance to another part but the path is blocked off by a statue. Did i miss something? Or is this a bug?
Hey there catorte!
Thanks for reporting this issue, I loaded the test environment and tried toggling all of the flags and it turns out depending on what order things were done, there is a possible way to soft brick the puzzle states.
Thanks so much for letting us know, we may never have found this on our own. I’ve created a hotfix that should catch all regardless of completion order, I’ll upload that right now -
Thanks again, we really appreciate your help and support!
It's a fun game, love the art and the characters, the battling is easy to get used to as well. My only major issue with the game is that
(albeit it may just be me)it's way too easy to get lost wondering around, and the skill checks. I've spent around 45 minutes just on one in the mansion where the butlers lock you in the room. It unfortunately, to my shame, made me rage quit, which I don't do often. But if you're willing to look past that, or hopefully find a way that I was oblivious too, then this game is worth it.Hi BloodMoon090,
We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the game!
Inside the Maison du Oufrei, there are several ways to pass through the rooms, some including skill checks, and others involving hidden mechanisms or objects.
If you’re stuck and can’t proceed forward, remember to check around the rooms you have already unlocked for anything that seems conspicuous!
Thanks for your comment, and thanks for supporting us!
I keep getting stuck on quests, is there a guide or a walk thru anywhere?
Hi Etym,
We’re sorry to hear about that!
Originally if people were getting stuck, we were responding on the forums - but the forums could be a bit difficult to find.
If you’re having any issues, please feel free to contact us in our Discord and we’ll be happy to help!
how long is gameplay?
Hi donii00x!
The playtime of the game currently widely depends on how many side-quests and activities the player completes, but based on most player’s experience, it wouldn’t possible to beat the game in less than four to five hours.
This is a very generous estimate of just following the primary story, without doing any companion, quest hub or side questing content.
Hope this helps!