Alfaim

About

Alfaim is a 1989 visual novel that mixes school-based mystery with supernatural intrigue. You play as Ikeuchi Ryo, a student investigating his classmate’s suspicious suicide. The case leads to eerie discoveries: a cryptic number on a palm, a chilling letter predicting death, and a sudden encounter with a transfer student that triggers strange new abilities. As Ryo uncovers links between the victim, his teacher, and the newcomer, the story spirals into a tense blend of personal tragedy and otherworldly clues. Choices and dialogue shape the investigation, with branching paths revealing secrets about the characters’ connections. The game stands out for its bold themes and early use of paranormal elements in a genre still finding its footing in the late 80s. Though its static visuals and text-heavy format reflect its era, the narrative’s mix of small-town drama and sudden surrealism feels unusually ambitious for the time. Fans of niche retro VN history or mystery plots with unexpected twists might find it intriguing. Its legacy is largely discussed in niche circles, but its willingness to tackle heavy topics through fantasy remains a talking point decades later.

Storyline

One day a high school academy student runs out of the class and commits suicide - as it was reported - because of sexual misconduct. His best friend Ikeuchi Ryo did not believe the story - because his friend had number 21 on his palm - and went to his friend's house for investigation. There he found a letter saying the boy would die the next day. The next day when the new transfer student arrived to the class Ikeuchi Ryo fell unconscious upon meeting him. After awakening in the infirmary he realized he gained superpowers and using them showed that the new transfer student and the home teacher and related to his friend's death...