The House in Fata Morgana

Game Overview

The House in Fata Morgana is a gothic visual novel developed by Novectacle and published by Dramatic Create (with physical Western releases handled via Limited Run Games) for the PlayStation Vita. The core narrative is structured as a non-linear tragedy, taking players across multiple centuries—ranging from a medieval tragedy involving ill-fated siblings in 1603 to a grim industrial-era tale in 1869 and a modern-day mystery.

As you explore the lives of the various inhabitants who crossed paths with the mansion, you uncover the dark, lingering influence of a cursed witch known as Fata Morgana. Unlike choice-heavy branching visual novels, Fata Morgana focuses on an uncompromising, highly polished singular narrative arc driven by exquisite prose, stunning character portraits, and zero traditional gameplay padding.

Quick Specifications

• Platform: PlayStation Vita (PS Vita)

• Release Date: June 2019 (North America / Europe via Limited Run Games)

• Genre: Visual Novel, Gothic, Psychological Horror, Drama

• Developer: Novectacle

• Publisher: Dramatic Create / Limited Run Games

• Players: 1 Player (Single-Player)

• Play Length: Approximately 30 to 40+ hours

• Region Format: Region Free (Digital via PlayStation Network / Physical Cartridge via Limited Run Games)

Key Features

• Masterclass Gothic Narrative: Experience a sprawling, multi-century tragedy exploring obsession, grief, identity, and redemption.

• Stunning Painted Visuals: Immerse yourself in a distinctive, oil-painting art style that brings the gothic mansion and its tragic cast to vivid life.

• Sublime Operatic Soundtrack: Listen to an award-winning, vocal-heavy soundtrack featuring gothic chants, sweeping strings, and haunting melodies.

• Complete Portable Edition: Includes the primary story campaign alongside side-stories and content fully optimized for the PS Vita's screen and touch controls.

• Coveted Physical Release: Highly prized by collectors for its pristine physical cartridge distribution through boutique Western publishers.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q: Are there multiple gameplay mechanics, or is it purely a reading experience?

A: The House in Fata Morgana is a traditional visual novel. It contains no mini-games or complex puzzles, allowing you to focus entirely on its gripping text, choices, atmospheric audio, and gorgeous art direction.

Q: How dark or scary is the story?

A: While categorized under psychological horror and gothic drama, the game relies far more on deeply emotional character studies, human cruelty, and poignant tragedy than cheap jump scares.

Q: Does the PS Vita version include the bonus content?

A: Yes, the console release adapts the definitive version of the game, packaging the main multi-era narrative alongside essential side stories and epilogues.

Q: Was the game released physically on cartridge for the PS Vita?

A: Yes, alongside its digital release, The House in Fata Morgana received a celebrated physical cartridge release through Limited Run Games, making it one of the most sought-after physical titles in the PS Vita library.