Heaven’s Vault is a narrative-driven archaeological adventure developed and published by Inkle Studios. Set in a richly imagined science-fiction universe known as the Nebula, the game follows archaeologist Aliya Elasra as she investigates the disappearance of a roboticist while uncovering secrets of an ancient civilization. The core gameplay revolves around exploration, conversation, and the translation of a mysterious hieroglyphic language.
Players travel between moons using a solar-sail-powered ship, discovering ruins and relics that contain fragments of an ancient script. A unique translation system allows you to interpret symbols based on context, gradually building your understanding of the lost language. Your translation choices influence dialogue and story outcomes, creating branching narrative paths. Rather than focusing on combat, the game emphasizes thoughtful decision-making and slow-paced discovery. Its painterly art style and atmospheric soundtrack enhance the sense of wonder and isolation. With multiple endings and replay value tied to improved linguistic knowledge, Heaven’s Vault offers a deep, intellectually engaging experience centered on history, language, and storytelling.
Features:
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Innovative ancient language translation system
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Branching narrative with meaningful choices
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Exploration of interconnected moons
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Rich sci-fi world-building
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Multiple story endings
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Dialogue-driven gameplay
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Hand-painted art style
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Atmospheric original soundtrack
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Archaeology-focused adventure
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Single-player story experience
System Requirements:
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OS: Windows 7 (64-bit)
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Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
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RAM: 4 GB
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Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 or equivalent
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DirectX: Version 11
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Storage: 5 GB available space
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Sound Card: DirectX compatible
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Keyboard and mouse required
