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Is The Mermaid of Zennor worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Visual novel readers who want a short story centered on obsession and family conflict
- Players interested in dark, angst-focused narratives with psychological themes
- Readers seeking a roughly two-hour story with two possible endings
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking extended gameplay beyond approximately two hours of reading
- Readers looking for action, exploration, or mechanics beyond visual-novel storytelling and branching endings
- Players seeking a light or cheerful story rather than one focused on isolation, bullying, and destructive obsession
Our take on The Mermaid of Zennor
The two-hour reading time and two-ending structure make this a compact narrative experience, while the premise places considerable weight on Lilac's distress and fixation. The artwork and soundtrack add presentation detail, but the listing's core offering remains a short, text-led story.
What is The Mermaid of Zennor?
This short visual novel follows Lilac, an autistic girl living in a Cornish village who feels isolated by her parents and classmates.
She relies on her older brother Jesse, who has moved to London for university. When Jesse returns for Christmas with a woman Lilac views as a threat, her fixation intensifies and her mental state deteriorates. The story focuses on obsession, family relationships, bullying, and angst. It contains approximately 45,000 words, takes about two hours to read, and offers two endings. Character and setting artwork accompany the narrative, with an original ambient soundtrack containing more than 20 tracks.
How The Mermaid of Zennor plays
- 01Branching Endings
- The story concludes in two possible ways.
- 02Original Soundtrack
- The ambient music collection includes over 20 tracks.
- 03Character Artwork
- The visual novel includes detailed artwork for its characters and backgrounds.
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The Mermaid of Zennor: platforms & release
Is The Mermaid of Zennor worth it?
It is worth it if: visual novel readers who want a short story centered on obsession and family conflict. Skip it if: players seeking extended gameplay beyond approximately two hours of reading.
Where can I download The Mermaid of Zennor?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Mermaid of Zennor's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Mermaid of Zennor on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
