Along the Edge

After a personal loss and a breakup, Daphné leaves her old life behind and moves to a remote estate she inherited in the French countryside. There, she takes a teaching job and finds herself caught up in the village’s long-running feud between her family and the powerful Malterres.

The story’s choices shape Daphné’s beliefs about magic and reason, her temperament, relationships, appearance, and eventual path. Decisions are associated with symbolic tendencies, and different combinations can lead to different developments and endings.

Players read illustrated scenes and dialogue, make choices, and follow the estate’s family history, local rumors, and the mystery surrounding its sealed tower. The story also touches on Daphné’s work, her place in the village, and possible romantic relationships; replaying lets players explore other branches.

Players who enjoy the game often praise its hand-painted visuals, choice-driven story, and the way different paths can change Daphné and the outcome. Some also appreciate the rural, mysterious atmosphere and piano music. Reviews are divided on the writing and pacing, while recurring criticisms include the treatment of romantic relationships, choices that some players find less impactful than expected, and the lack of convenient save or replay options.