Lux-Pain is a visual novel adventure game developed by Killaware for the Nintendo DS, originally released in Japan in 2008. The game follows an investigation-driven narrative in which the player uncovers hidden threats through gameplay mechanics tied to reading and revealing concealed information. As a visual novel-style title, it places significant emphasis on story, dialogue, and character interactions, with players progressing by examining their surroundings and piecing together an unfolding mystery. Published in Japan by Marvelous Entertainment, the title later reached North American audiences through Ignition Entertainment and European players via Rising Star Games, both in 2009. The game sits within a subgenre of DS adventure titles that blend static visual presentation with interactive discovery, appealing to players drawn to narrative-focused handheld experiences.
Lux-Pain is set in the historical Kisaragi City, a town plagued by mysteries from small mishaps to murders - with no logical explanation as to why these events occur. It seems "Silent", a worm born through hate and sadness, has infected humans and forced them to commit atrocious crimes. Atsuki's parents are the victim of such crimes. To avenge his parents, Atsuki goes through a dangerous operation to acquire Lux-Pain in his left arm, a power so strong that it turns his right eye golden when using it to seek and destroy Silent for good.
