First of all, spoilers. This is such a great game that I can't do it justice without mentioning some very minor spoilers, all of which is stuff you can find on the Steam description itself.

All Ashes and Illusions is a dark visual novel about a man's struggle to grow up. Born into the ghettos of Indra, Yuel's mother is killed in a drive-by from a rival gang. For him, a tragedy. But for most, just another woman lost to the game. Yuel must swallow his sorrow, for fear of earning his gang's ire.

With no homies to turn to, he throws his life away into the game. Meeting a shawty named Safiya, the two of them hit it off. She did promise to stay with him, after all – and, single-minded to a fault, Yuel is determined to see this promise fulfilled at any cost.

I want to end this review with an inspiring quote from the main character:
"Once you understand it's dodge and hit, then you realize that the game ain't s**t." - Yuel Shakur.

First of all, spoilers. This is such a great game that I can't do it justice without mentioning some very minor spoilers, all of which is stuff you can find on the Steam description itself. All Ashes and Illusions is a dark visual novel about a man's struggle to grow up. Born into the ghettos of Indra, Yuel's mother is killed in a drive-by from a rival gang. For him, a tragedy. But for most, just another woman lost to the game. Yuel must swallow his sorrow, for fear of earning his gang's ire. With no homies to turn to, he throws his life away into the game. Meeting a shawty named Safiya, the two of them hit it off. She did promise to stay with him, after all – and, single-minded to a fault, Yuel is determined to see this promise fulfilled at any cost. I want to end this review with an inspiring quote from the main character: "Once you understand it's dodge and hit, then you realize that the game ain't s**t." - Yuel Shakur.