# The Ancestral Legacy! — Mystery, Scary, Horror!

> Interactive visual mystery novel with horror elements and branching storylines. (iPhone/iPad app by Buff Studio Co.Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ancestral-legacy/id1598281414 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Buff Studio Co.Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/828994637)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 146 App Store ratings · 96 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 380 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Thai and 3 more
- Released: 2022-04-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ancestral-legacy/id1598281414/reviews.md

## What is The Ancestral Legacy!?

Kyung Lee arrives at a country village to spend summer vacation. 
His peace and quiet are ruined by an unwanted encounter.

"You are of the Lee line?"
"I will watch all from within your own eyes"
"Do not worry. You will surely be rewarded."

The spirit slowly starts to change Kyung and the people around him.....

# An exciting visual mystery novel game
'The Ancestral Legacy' is a brand new mystery thriller visual novel game that keeps you on the edge of your seat. 
'The Ancestral Legacy' is an interactive mystery novel, true to the genre, and uses an easy to use messenger format.


# Main features
- A mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end
- The story changes with every choice you make 
- Unique visuals will maximize the horror 
- Various layouts that flow with the story of the visual mystery novel
- Distinctive and bewitching characters perfect for the thriller
- The changing fate of the characters based on the main character's choices
- Achievements to unlock, various endings and an epilogue to read 
- Witty conversation to keep you glued as you dive into the mysterious story


# The Ancestral Legacy is just for you!
- For fans of '7Days', 'Underworld Office', 'The Sign', 'Simulacra'
- For fans of horror games, story games, thriller games
- For fans of easy games, indie games, mystery games, scary games.
- For fans of animatronics, ghost games, spirit games and other horror simulation games
- For fans of text games like light novels or visual novels
- For fans of horror games, thriller games, chatting games, novel games, mystery games, decision games
- For fans of decision games, episode simulation games and other games where you make the choice 
- For those who want to experience unique mystery and horror like 'Hello Neighbor', 'Five Nights'
- For those who are attracted to addictive storylines and spellbinding characters
- For those who prefer texting games like  'I Am Innocent'
- For those who like interactive story games
- For fans of the visual novel, horror game genre
- For fans of horror manga, horror games, murder games and thriller games
- For those who like Samsara, Eyes: Scary Thriller, Detention

'The Ancestral Legacy' is a visual horror novel game that lets you step into the shoes of the main character and experience mystery, horror, and thrills as you choose your own story. Experience a wide range of episodes and discover tons of thrilling stories in all the chapters. Your choices will open up the door to a variety of horror stories. 

Download the game now to meet the spirit.

If you find bugs or have suggestions, contact help@buffstudio.com. We will continue to make even more exciting visual novels, story games, horror games, thriller games, scary games, and mystery games for you. 

We need your help to make even better story games! Share this game with friends who like texting games, scary games and horror games! Your support builds us up!

## Key features

- Branching narrative with player choices
- Interactive messenger format
- Unique horror visuals
- Multiple endings and epilogue
- Unlockable achievements
- Witty conversations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Pop up & Banner Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 Tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| 450 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Tickets | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of The Ancestral Legacy!?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great storyline
- 🎨 Amazing art style
- ✨ Intriguing concept
- 🎮 Fun to play
- 🎶 Excellent music choices
- 💖 Impeccable storytelling
- 🤩 Beautiful game
- 👍 Interesting characters
- 💯 Good graphics
- 🌟 Highly recommendable
- 📚 Captivating narrative

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent spelling mistakes
- 🐛 Inconsistent dialogue logic
- ⏳ Story feels dragged out
- 😩 Frustrating gameplay
- 🎟️ Ticket system issues
- 📉 Low gem rewards
- 😵‍💫 Repetitive ads
- 🤔 Choices feel insignificant
- 📉 Limited ticket availability
- 😐 Boring art style (minority opinion)
- 😐 Boring characters (minority opinion)
- 😐 Boring storyline (minority opinion)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Ads not loading
- Error message when trying to watch ads
- Game crashes when ads are attempted
- Ticket system not working
- Contents could not be loaded error

**Most requested features**

- Increase gem rewards
- Adjust ticket costs
- Improve UI for nighttime play
- More ticket options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 96)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ancestral-legacy/id1598281414/reviews.md

### 5/5 — .

*2026-07-02*

Мне очень понравилось игра особенно главный герой интересно я всегда играю в похожую игру

### 5/5 — Play

*2026-04-24*

Игра просто идеальная очень интересно

### 5/5 — 🦶🏿

*2026-01-07*

Игра мне понравилась, но не многим зайдёт, люблю игры с диалогами, круууть(»-«)

### 5/5 — Que conteúdo maravilhoso

*2025-12-23*

Muito bom as imagens, a escrita, os personagens, o jogo todo em si! Eu simplesmente achei maravilhoso, por favor, continuem com um excelente trabalho. E a tradução está ótima.

### 5/5 — Мне понравилось

*2025-12-18*

Мне игра очень зашла, единственный минус что реклама не работала но включила впн и всё прекрасно

### 5/5 — Прикольно

*2025-12-07*

Люблю такие новеллки. Как-то играл в «Туман» но потом поменял устройство и уже не мог найти ту игру.

### 5/5 — Sensacional

*2025-10-07*

Eu amo o trabalho deles🤍

### 5/5 — Здравствуйте,хочу сказать спасибо создателям!

*2025-09-26*

Игра очень классная,рисовка красивая,всё кортика задаёт нужное настроение и ощущения погружения,надеюсь что автор/авторы продолжит в том же духе!

### 5/5 — Daite biletiki

*2025-09-12*

Все харашо. Круто. Касривые риаунки. Тока дайте мне брлетики подалуста. Надо. Билетики. Ой отмена у меня с впн заработала реклама

### 2/5 — Good storyline but bad quality

*2025-07-27*

Really… I tried to ignore the very obvious mistakes because it IS a good game, but it’s just so bad. I mean, c’mon, are we really going to act like it’s normal for these things to happen repeatedly? Consistent spelling mistakes making it seem very rushed and unprofessional, like it wasn’t even checked over properly; the way when you pick certain options, other characters will reply with sentences that don’t actually have anything to do with what Kyung said, when you’re talking to the housekeeper and you don’t say anything about the villagers being friendly, she still replies as if you were being stereotypical and assuming everyone in villages gets along; some replies don’t make sense no matter which option you pick either, like the Groundskeeper saying “I'm on my way to the police station.” And then saying “of course not.” To both options, as if he isn’t going to the police station, but he literally is. Logic errors like this are way too consistent and it shows such lack of care by the developers.

## Frequently asked questions about The Ancestral Legacy!

### What kind of game is The Ancestral Legacy?

The Ancestral Legacy is a visual mystery novel game with horror and thriller elements. It uses an interactive messenger format where your choices influence the story and lead to different outcomes.

### What are the main features of this game?

Key features include a mystery that keeps you guessing, a story that changes with your choices, unique horror visuals, distinctive characters, unlockable achievements, and various endings. The game also boasts witty conversations to keep you engaged.

### Is this game free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases may enhance the experience or provide additional content, though the core story is accessible.

### What platforms is The Ancestral Legacy available on?

While the provided data doesn't specify exact platforms, it is described as a mobile application, suggesting availability on iOS and Android devices. Users can contact the developer for specific compatibility information.

### Who would enjoy playing The Ancestral Legacy?

This game is ideal for fans of horror games, story games, thriller games, and mystery games. It's also suited for those who enjoy visual novels, text-based games, and interactive fiction where player decisions have a significant impact on the narrative.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2022-04-11

- Correct typos
- Minor bug fixes

### 1.0.5 — 2022-04-08

- Apply localization
- Minor bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2022-02-16

No release notes.

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