Brxken Inside

Brxken Inside is a visual novel and psychological thriller about Shion, a top student who keeps others at a distance after being hurt in the past. Her days are monotonous: she goes to school, then listens to her favorite music by the window. When transfer student Akiko arrives, Shion sees her as a rival, while Akiko looks for ways to get close to her.

Shion and Akiko

Akiko quickly earns the affection and acceptance of those around her. She planned to become the best student so she could befriend Shion, but Shion treated her only as a rival. Akiko then began seeking other ways to attract Shion’s attention, leaving questions about why she is so interested in her and how far she will go to reach her goal.

Shion dreams of changing her life, but the trauma of her past makes that difficult. The story follows her struggle with depression and the aftermath of an abusive relationship as she tries to maintain a fragile balance in the present.

Mirai’s influence

Mirai, Shion’s older sister, forbade her from communicating with others or making friends. She justified the bullying and restrictions as expressions of love and concern for Shion’s future. Although Mirai has been dead for a long time, her words and actions still affect Shion. The story asks whether Shion can escape that influence and grow closer to Akiko, or whether she will remain alone.

Story and atmosphere

The narrative sometimes shifts to another character to show a different side of events. Player choices determine the ending. Anime-style graphics, unusual sounds and visual effects create an anxious, dark atmosphere.