VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Heaven Burns Red, currently available on smartphones, is an RPG with the main scenario written by Jun Maeda, known for titles such as Air and Clannad. The game is unique in the way it combines highly comedic dialogue, reminiscent of bishoujo games of the 2000s, with an emotionally stirring story.
Scar of the Doll is a suspense visual novel originally released for free in 1998. At the time the game was originally released, it was featured in things like Japanese mystery magazines and made quite an impact. A remake version is set to launch this summer for the Nintendo Switch and Steam.
Oblige Of CHAOS is a top-down action RPG where players are free to adventure through its open pixel art world. Oblige Of CHAOS is being made by the solo game developer MaaSA91.
Samurai Maiden is a samurai action game that sees a female high school student and her ninja companions running through the Underworld beneath Honnō-ji. Samurai Maiden is coming to PC (Steam) and consoles this winter.
Project SPS is a 3D action game being developed around the concept of a “Superpower Simulator.” The trailer and screenshots for the game show the protagonist fighting enemies using a variety of superhero style abilities.
WHY I was Born is a 3D action-adventure game that follows a man’s life. The setting is a mixture of the memories of this ordinary man combined with dream-like sequences, with players taking on the role of a ball as they explore.
Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten, a new JRPG being developed by Aquaplus to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Utawarerumono series, is coming to Steam on October 20.
KIKURA is a retro-style shmup with time slowing and invincibility mechanics combined with a Japanese folklore aesthetic. The game takes place in a parallel world from our own called Utsushiyochigai where yokai and gods reside.
Attacker-chan! is a short 2.5D roguelike action game where cute girls fight out-of-control mechs. Players control the game’s protagonist, the blond-haired, blue-eyed Attacker-chan, and advance through the enemy base, all the while battling rampaging robots and avoiding shots from satellite guns.
Return to Shironagasu Island will be coming to the Nintendo Switch with full voice acting on November 17 (JST). Return to Shironagasu Island murder mystery board game was also announced.
Bandai Namco Entertainment has revealed the next development in The Idolmaster series called the MR Project. The project’s full name is the MR -MORE RE@LITY- Project and it aims to expand the activities of the idol characters featured in the series.
Affogato is an RPG that brings together many elements including card-game mechanics, tower defense, and running a café. The game takes place in the city of Arorua which is inhabited by vampires, beasts, spirits, and sorcerers.