Hey there, Survivors!
In our last dev note, we talked about what the Pleasure District was like before the explosion of the Memolith—how it came to be, and how Olivia, its central figure, established a system to run it. All of that takes place in the past, relative to when the game begins, and as you play, you’ll uncover more of that story through various in-game elements.
Today, we’re shifting gears to talk about what happened after the disaster. In other words, we’re diving into the present state of the Pleasure District as you’ll encounter it during gameplay. Previously, we shared detailed backstories of each stage. This time, we’re taking a step back to look at how a wave of corruption swept over the entire district!
The Corrupted: Humans Consumed by Darkness
When the pillars that once radiated the Memolith’s light went dark after the explosion, the fallout hit nearly everyone in REMORE. Among those affected are people who haven’t fully turned into monsters but are no longer truly human either—these half-lost souls are known as the Corrupted. They’re hostile to survivors, twisted by darkness, but not yet completely gone...
The Corrupted were just ordinary folk going about their days in the Pleasure District. Some were entertaining clients, others were muscle hired to protect or handle tough tasks, and some were the impoverished doing whatever odd jobs they could find. Since they still retain their human forms, they continue to use the skills and abilities they had in their previous lives. And because their memories and minds are only partially lost, they still have a sense of self-preservation.
For example, if a nearby Rotter takes heavy damage, you might see a Harlot panic and flee, terrified that the one who used to protect her is now vulnerable.
Since these Corrupted haven’t fully transformed, they’re actually hostile toward true creatures. That means you could find yourself in a chaotic three-way fight between survivors, corrupted, and creatures. Depending on your choices, you might even be able to pit the corrupted and the creatures against each other, wiping both groups out in the process.
Creatures of the Pleasure District: Beasts Born from Pure Desire
Of course, not everyone stopped at being simply corrupted. Some were completely consumed by the darkness—twisted beyond recognition into full-blown creatures. As you explore the Pleasure District, you’ll come across plenty of these abominations. Among them are two particularly unique enemy types you’ll only encounter in this area: Petals and Lechers.
Petals are what happens when Harlots are fully overtaken and transformed. Their bodies are adorned with deep red blossoms, resembling the district’s signature crimson lilies. Like their former selves, Petals use charm and seduction to threaten survivors. While they’re not especially tough in terms of raw defense, they can inflict charm status, turning allies against themselves and leading to devastating outcomes if not careful.
That said, their charm can be turned against them and clever survivors might even find ways to get enemies to fight each other.
Lechers are what became of the clients who once visited the Pleasure District—now fully consumed by darkness. These were usually people of high social standing, and their visits to the district were something they had to keep hidden due to the moral and religious shame involved. That’s why they used to cover their faces with red veils when they came.
Now twisted into creatures, these Lechers still wear those veils, frozen in the same act of hiding their shame. They’ve become so enchanted by the illusions of the Pleasure District that when you encounter them, they’re already under the effects of charm—still lost in a dream they never left.
Following the Spreading Branches…
As you fight your way through the Pleasure District, you’ll start noticing strange, unusual branches crawling along the walls and floors. In a place once bursting with crimson lilies, these branches seem to embody the lingering desires that once fueled the district. If you trace them deeper and deeper, they’ll lead you into the heart of the Pleasure District.
The creatures grow more numerous. The darkness thickens. The mist of crimson lilies grows heavy. But if you keep pushing forward—cutting through it all—you’ll eventually come face to face with something unimaginable: a towering darkness. Olivia.
Today, we took a closer look at the twisted remnants you'll face within what remains of the Pleasure District, and the stories buried deep within.
Next time, we’ll introduce a brand-new, never-before-seen threat: the boss fight against Olivia herself!
As always thanks for reading, Survivors!
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