This paper analyzes the 2021 interactive visual novel A House in the Rift , developed by Zanith, as a case study in hybrid narrative spaces. The game combines slice-of-life domestic management with interdimensional fantasy. Through close reading of its core mechanics—time management, relationship building, and resource allocation—I argue that the eponymous house functions not merely as a setting but as a narrative engine. The rift setting allows the player to explore themes of control, trauma recovery, and emotional labor within a framework that subverts traditional survival gameplay. By treating the house as a liminal sanctuary, the game redefines “home” as a negotiated construct rather than a given space.
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"Abandoned in the Rift: The Mysterious House of Echoes" This paper analyzes the 2021 interactive visual novel
Despite being abandoned for eons, the house seems to be... watching. Its windows, like empty eyes, stare out into the void, as if monitoring the flow of energies that course through the Rift. The air around the house vibrates with an otherworldly energy, making it a hub of paranormal activity. The rift setting allows the player to explore