Fans of publisher, Aksys Games were treated to a livestream direct a few days ago, which gave viewers a second look at some previously revealed titles and a sneak peek at four upcoming games, all of which, are otome visual novels (from Idea Factory) for the Switch.
In case you missed the excitement (or want a recap), here’s a list of what was shown and links for games you can pre-order now.
Previously Announced Titles
Pups & Purrs: Animal Hospital
Genre: Simulation
Platform: Switch
Release Date: 11/11
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Rico London
Genre: Shooter/Action
Platforms: Switch, Xbox One, PS4
Release Date: Fall 2021
Pre-Order
Olympia Soiree
Genre: Otome Visual Novel (IF)
Platform: Switch
Release Date: 9/9
Pre-Order (w/ Soundtrack/$59.99)
Pre-Order (Standard/$49.99)
Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi
Genre: RPG
Platforms/ Release Dates:
10/28: Xbox One, PS4, Switch
2022: PS5
Pre-Order
Dairoku: Agents of Sakuratani
Genre: Otome Visual Novel (IF)
Platform: Switch
Release Date: 12/2
Pre-Order (w/Soundtrack/$59.99)
Pre-Order (Standard/$49.99)
Variable Barricade
Genre: Otome Visual Novel (IF)
Platform: Switch
Release Date: February 2022
Pre-Order (w/Soundtrack/$59.99)
Pre-Order (Standard/$49.99)
Blazing Strike
Genre: Fighting
Platforms: PS4, PS5, Switch, PC
Release Date: 2022
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Newly Announced Titles
Lover Pretend
Genre: Otome Visual Novel (IF)
Platform: Switch
Release: TBA
Synopsis:
Follow Chiyuki, a college aged woman who, after landing a job on a movie set will have to write about and play the part of a pretend lover without having experienced real love for herself.
Paradigm Paradox
Genre: Otome Visual Novel (IF)
Platform: Switch
Release: TBA
Synopsis:
Play duo roles as an ordinary student and a hero fighting for justice, in this otome visual novel set in a futuristic world, that contains secrets, a hidden enemy, and…handsome men.
Kimi wa Yukima ni Koinegau
[English title pending]
Genre: Otome Visual Novel (IF)
Platform: Switch
Release: TBA
Synopsis:
A girl driven out of her village due to her ability to foretell when a catastrophe will strike, encounters love even in her isolation.
Piofiore: Episodio 1926
Genre: Otome Visual Novel (IF)
Platform: Switch
Release: June 2022
Synopsis:
This full sequel to last year’s hit Piofiore finds Liliana immersed once again in the dangerous Mafia turf wars and intrigues that tear apart the city of Burlone.
Read more about each game on the Aksys Games blog.
See trailers for each title on the Aksys Games YT channel.
You can watch the full “All Aksys” event on Twitch.
Sources: Aksys Games, play asia (pics)
