I always liked reading/playing visual novels on portable systems as it is the best way to play those games for me, and I'm glad that Switch is building such a great visual novels library faster than any other portable before! lets look at some of the most notable releases (info and description are from Nintendo's website) :
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Publisher: Capcom
Languages: Japanese, French, German, Korean, Chinese, English
Size: 2.2GB
Price: 30$
Touch screen support: Yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release date: 9 APR 2019
Description:
"The classic courtroom adventure series that has sold over 6.7 million copies worldwide is finally here. Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection. Solve the intriguing mysteries behind each case and witness the final truth for yourself!"
If My Heart Had Wings
Publisher: MoeNovel
Languages: Japanese, Chinese, English
Size: 3.9GB
Price: 20$
Touch screen support: No
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 5 SEP 2019
Description:
"Aoi Minase returns with shattered dreams to his wind-swept hometown of Kazegaura. There, atop a hill lined with wind turbines, he encounters a wheelchair-bound girl, Kotori Habane, and a beautiful, white glider soaring through the sky.
Together, they decide to revive their school's defunct Soaring Club in order to ride the "Morning Glory", a phantom cloud carried on the wind that blows across Kazegaura.
This is a tale of youth, a tale of boys and girls who loved the sky."
Steins;Gate Elite
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft
Languages: English
Size: 7.0GB
Price: 60$
Touch screen support: No
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 19 FEB 2019
Description:
"Follow a group of young, tech-savvy "lab members" who discover the means of changing the past via e-mail using a modified microwave. Their experiments in pushing the boundaries of time begin to spiral out of control as they become entangled in a conspiracy surrounding SERN, the organization behind the Large Hadron Collider, and John Titor, who claims to be from a dystopian future.
Fully Animated Adventure – Indulge in all the beautiful animation from 24 episodes of the STEINS;GATE anime.
A New Way to Time Leap – Experience the world of STEINS;GATE with this remastered, ultimate version that features newly animated sequences for certain endings.
Branching Storylines – Every choice you make has its own consequence, shifting the worldline closer or farther from reaching 1% divergence, providing a multitude of animated endings."
Steins;Gate 0
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft US
Languages: English
Size: 3.8GB
Price: 30$
Touch screen support: No
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 10 DEC 2019
Description:
"A new story in the critically-acclaimed STEINS;GATE series. From the depths of despair--explore a whole new world line. Your favorite characters return alongside a brand new cast!
STEINS;GATE 0 continues the time travelling theme - but adds artificial intelligence as its central hook.
Help a group of young students bend time to their will and prevent the onset of World War 3.
Beautiful artwork and engaging story for an unforgettable experience.
Tells the story of an 'Alternate Worldline' - what happens if players failed the original story.
Interact with the story using your smart phone - answering (or not!) your phone, and your responses, will determine the outcome to the story."
WorldEnd Syndrome
Publisher: Arc System Works
Languages: English
Size: 4.7GB
Price: 40$
Touch screen support: No
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 2 MAY 2019
Description:
"I wish this world would end...
When you move from a big city to your uncle's mansion in a seaside town called "Mihate", you hope to start a new life. But then you meet five mysterious girls and start to notice strange incidents occurring. Depending on how you spend the summer with your new friends, the world will significantly change..."
Root Letter: Last Answer
Publisher: PQube
Languages: English
Size: 4.6GB
Price: 30$
Touch screen support: No
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 3 SEP 2019
Description:
"The return of the best-selling interactive mystery visual novel! Follow in the footsteps of Aya Fumino, a school penfriend allegedly involved in a tragic murder 15 years ago. Explore the prefecture of Shimane, uncover clues, and use the letters you wrote to each other to track down her childhood friends for questioning. But perhaps these friends, now adults living a peaceful life, will not be eager to let their painful memories resurface… "
Spirit Hunter: Death Mark
Publisher: Aksys Games
Languages: English
Size: 3.8GB
Price: 50$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 31 OCT 2018
Description:
"You have been Marked...
A strange rumor is spreading through the shadows of Tokyo's H City: a mysterious disfigurement, like a grotesque birthmark, has been appearing on the bodies of certain individuals. Anyone who receives the Mark will rapidly die of unknown, horrifying causes.
Deprived of your memories, you arrive at a mansion rumored to protect the bearers of the Mark. As the doors swing open, the countdown to death has already begun..."
Spirit Hunter: NG
Publisher: Aksys Games
Languages: English
Size: 1.0GB
Price: 50$
Touch screen support: No
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 10 OCT 2019
Description:
"Face the nightmares you thought were merely urban legends. Use your wits and trusty flashlight to search for clues to your sister's disappearance. Team up with shady characters to uncover a dark mystery, making deadly decisions just to survive. The choices you make determine your fate and affect the lives of everyone around you.
This chilling companion story to the award-winning Spirit Hunter: Death Mark game brings terror home as fearful spirits invade local streets and parks – even your own home. Experience frightful sounds and stunning environments illustrated by artist Fumiya Sumio. "
AI: The Somnium Files
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft
Languages: Japanese, Chinese, English
Size: 10.2GB
Price: 60$
Touch screen support: No
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 17 SEP 2019
Description:
"In a near-future Tokyo, Special Agent Kaname Date is on the case of a mysterious serial killer. Date must investigate crime scenes as well as dreams on the hunt for clues. "
YU-NO: A girl who chants love at the bound of the world
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft US
Languages: English
Size: 4.9GB
Price: 50$
Touch screen support: No
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 1 OCT 2019
Description:
"Your love awaits beyond the bounds of this world! Play as Takuya, an academy student who discovers the secret to time travel thanks to a mysterious gift from his deceased father. Use the Reflector Device to travel through multiple timelines and gather clues to unlock the truth resting beneath Sword Cape! "
The Grisaia Trilogy
Publisher: Prototype
Languages: Japanese, English
Size: 11.7GB
Price: 60$
Touch screen support: Yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 7 NOV 2019
Description:
"Prologue
A single male student enrolls into Mihama Private Academy, a mysterious school surrounded by tall walls on every side.
His name is Yuuji Kazami.
Tired of being controlled by a sinister destiny, and a "job" that offers him no purpose in life, Yuuji takes some time away to get a taste of the student life.
The only other students enrolled at the school are five girls.
As Yuuji gets to know the girls, and gets used to their unique personalities, he begins to unravel the reasons for their enrollment.
He may not think of himself as anything special, but he may just be the salvation the girls need to save themselves from the darkness that looms over them.
Bound to a past that keeps catching up with him, Yuuji's battle begins as he encounters a series of events that will change the unwritten laws of his world.
This is the story of the six Fruits of Grisaia fighting back against the world... "
Planetarian
Publisher: Prototype
Languages: Japanese, French, Chinese, English
Size: 683MB
Price: 10$
Touch screen support: Yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 31 JAN 2019
Description:
"Summary
Ceaseless rain...
Hit by a biological weapon thirty years ago, Sarcophagus City lingered as a vestige manned only by autonomous fighter drones.
An exhausted man headed inside a building seeking refuge. Long ago, many would have entered this planetarium, to gaze longingly into the stars, to soothe their sorrows, and to find a sense of peace.
In this place of healing, he met a lone girl; a run-down robotic guide who had waited thirty long years for a visitor to come. Her name was Yumemi. Her one wish was for someone to repair the broken projector.
Endless rain...
The man's fleeting days with Yumemi reminded him of days long gone. As he worked tirelessly to fix that which was broken he wondered, what would he wish for when he finally gazed into those artificial stars?
What fate lied before Yumemi?"
Clannad
Publisher: Prototype
Languages: Japanese, English
Size: 5.4GB
Price: 45$
Touch screen support: Yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 4 JUL 2019
Description:
"Step inside a heart-warming tale of love, family, and the ties that bind us all together. With gorgeous visuals and a haunting soundtrack, the classic romantic adventure game comes to Nintendo Switch™!
Immerse yourself in the story and enjoy stunning visuals in full 1080 HD.
All music and selected vocals available in Linear PCM 5.1ch surround sound-compatible AV amplifier system. Connect Nintendo Switch™ to a Linear PCM-compatible speaker system via an HDMI cable for a truly immersive audio experience. (Also compatible with 2-channel sound setups.)
Play using only the touch screen! Play with one hand!
Play in handheld mode with the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con™ controllers attached, or detach them and play with just the touch controls! While in tabletop mode or TV mode, everything can be controlled by one Joy-Con, allowing you to play with only one hand!
Text available in Japanese or English!
Text can be set to either Japanese or English (audio is Japanese only). This includes in-game text, options, and the digital manual. Language settings can be changed at any time.
When set to English, explanations of different aspects of Japanese culture will appear in the "Dangopedia."
Skip forward or rewind the text to experience the story at your own pace."
Raging Loop
Publisher: PQube
Languages: English
Size: 911MB
Price: 30$
Touch screen support: Yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 22 OCT 2019
Description:
"Immerse yourself in a thrilling psychological horror story taking place in the secluded Japanese village of Yasumizu. A heavy mist surrounds the place, preventing everyone from ever leaving. Ancient gods have come back to hunt the villagers down one by one. The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive? A tribute to Japanese folklore Haruaki Fusaishi is a young man freshly arrived to Yasumizu, a remote settlement in a mountainous region of Japan. He will become involved in an ominous local tradition known as the feast. Among the villagers lurks the werewolf, an entity who has sworn to take revenge on everyone. A visual novel with a complex branching story Keep track of all your choices thanks to a comprehensible flowchart. Rewind the story and select other actions to see different outcomes and learn about the characters' motivation. A death may be rewarded with a new piece of information, a Key that will give you access to new paths and bring you closer to the identity of the killer. An extensive new game plus Clear the game to unlock the Revelation Mode and discover the story in a new light. You will see the inner thoughts of the characters and unlock new scenes that will give you more insight about their motivation. An endless spiral of deaths Haruaki Fusaishi will find himself stuck in inextricable loop from which he cannot escape. Conscious of his own fate, he will take advantage of all the knowledge acquired before his tragic deaths."
fault - milestone one
Publisher: Sekai Games
Languages: Japanese, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, English
Size: 1.3GB
Price: 15$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 3 OCT 2019
Description:
"Experience the story of a princess named Selphine and her Royal Guardian Ritona. When a sudden assault devastates their homeland of Rughzenhaide, the two are forced to escape… but somehow end up teleported into an unknown forest full of vegetation they don't recognize. The atmosphere is thick and heavy. There is no sign of life, which is very unusual for such a lush forest. Something is wrong about the land… But they are too startled to notice what.
Who were the attackers and what was their goal?
Where did Selphine and Ritona end up?
Will the two make it home safely?
And more importantly, what has happened to their homeland?"
Our World Is Ended
Publisher: PQube
Languages: Japanese, English
Size: 3.2GB
Price: 60$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 18 APR 2019
Description:
"A world between reality and fiction
Explore a faithful recreation of Asakusa, one of Tokyo's most iconic districts as elements from the game worlds will slowly manifest themselves and threaten to destroy the entire district itself..
Splendid Artwork and Outstanding Visuals
Enjoy stunning visuals and gorgeous CGs drawn in a distinctive and vibrant art style. The detailed environments bring Asakusa to life with a unique atmosphere.
The interactive Selection Of Soul system
When the main character, Reiji gets flustered, the S.O.S (Selection Of Soul) system will be triggered. His emotions will flow onto the screen before vanishing. Quickly react to these options and see how your choices will affect the dialogues."
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
Publisher: Ysbryd Games
Languages: Japanese, English
Size: 565MB
Price: 15$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 2 MAY 2019
Description:
"Welcome to VA-11 Hall-A!
In this world, corporations reign supreme, all human life is infected with nanomachines designed to oppress them, and the terrifying White Knights ensure that everyone obeys the laws.
But, this story is not about those people.
You are a bartender at VA-11 Hall-A, affectionately nicknamed "Valhalla." Although it is just a small bar in downtown Glitch City, it attracts the most fascinating people this side of dystopia. Keep your clients lubricated and you will be made privy to the most interesting stories.
The experience of VA-11 Hall-A offers a branching storyline where your decisions do not depend on traditional choices, but through the drinks you prepare. Get to know your clients, their tastes, and prepare the drink that will change their lives.
Throughout this otherworldly experience, savor the legendary electronic soundtrack by Michael "Garoad" Kelly, while planting your eyes on visuals inspired by old Japanese adventure games for the PC-98 with a modern flourish."
One-Way Ticket
Publisher: Zodiac Interactive
Languages: Japanese, English, Chinese
Size: 991MB
Price: 7$
Touch screen support: Yes (the game doesn't support buttons and is playable handheld only)
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 28 NOV 2019
Description:
"One-Way Ticket is a visual novel loosely based around actual events. A group of men and women, isolated at sea on a long-distance fishing vessel, suddenly find their very humanity at stake as crew members begin turning up dead. "
2064: Read Only Memories Integral
Publisher: MidBoss
Languages: English
Size: 1.6GB
Price: 20.64$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 26 JUL 2019
Description:
"Introducing the ultimate edition of the cyberpunk thriller that has captivated players around the world!
2064: Read Only Memories INTEGRAL features all of the original content featured in previous releases, enhanced and expanded with a host of brand new content and features exclusive to Nintendo Switch™.
When Turing, the world's first sapient machine, teams up with a struggling journalist, the unlikely duo find themselves drawn into the shadows behind the dazzling lights of Neo-San Francisco. The secrets they uncover could shake the very foundations of society, and some powerful people would stop at nothing to keep them quiet.
2064: Read Only Memories INTEGRAL fuses old and new: a classic-style adventure game with lush pixel art and catchy electronic soundtrack, but which explores modern-day issues of individuality, freedom, and identity. Explore a colorful future metropolis, meet fascinating and diverse characters, and get to the bottom of a deadly conspiracy.
Think very carefully about your choices—you never what consequences they will have further down the line!
Features:
- A fascinating, multi-layered storyline with branching pathways and multiple endings based on your choices.
- Play through the new side-story PUNKS, exclusive to Nintendo Switch™!
- HD Rumble brings the experience into the palms of your hands.
- Voice-acted by a star-studded cast including Melissa Hutchison and Dave Fennoy (Telltale's The Walking Dead), Erin Yvette (Oxenfree), Austin Creed (WWE's Xavier Woods), and internet stars Jim Sterling (Jimquisition) and SungWon Cho (ProZD).
- Hang out with your favorite Neo-SF locals in the extended "Endless Christmas" epilogue.
- Exclusive extra features includes 55-page digital artbook, soundtrack, trailers, and more!"
Alternate Jake Hunter: DAEDALUS The Awakening of Golden Jazz
Publisher: Arc System Works
Languages: Japanese, English
Size: 2.4GB
Price: 40$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 23 MAY 2019
Description:
That was one month ago today.
Someone has murdered Saburo's grandfather, Kyosuke, while he was living in New York.
Saburo sets off to New York to sort through the belongings and memories his grandfather left behind.
The nostalgia of the cityscape and reunions with old friends is fleeting, however.
He soon discovers that his grandfather's last word was, 'Daedalus.'
What does it mean?
Why was my grandfather killed?
"Remember, Saburo: tend the orchard of your mind."
Kyosuke's words and teachings on the art of thinking are just distant memories.
And yet, young Jinguji Saburo who is alone in the world, takes up the gauntlet for himself and for his late grandfather!
Coffee Talk
Publisher: Toge Productions
Languages: Japanese, French, German, Korean, Chinese, English
Size: 537MB
Price: 13$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 29 JAN 2020
Description:
Coffee Talk is a game about listening to people's problems and helping them by serving up a warm drink out of the ingredients you have in stock. It is a game that depicts lives as humanly as possible, while having a cast that is more than just humans.
Immerse yourself in the stories of alternative-Seattle inhabitants, ranging from a dramatic love story between an elf and a succubus, an alien trying to understand humans' lives, and many others modern readers will find strongly echo the world around them.
The game features:
WILL: A Wonderful World
Publisher: CIRCLE Entertainment
Languages: Chinese, English
Size: 1.2GB
Price: 15$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 17 OCT 2018
Description:
There was an urban legend. Write your troubles down on a note. Hold it in your hand at midnight and pray. "God, please help me…" Then God will hear your plea and change your fate.
A young girl wakes up, groggy and in an unknown room. A talking dog appears before her and she becomes startled by his revelation: They are gods and it is their duty to change the fate of any humans that ask for their help. Letters appear in the mail and with pen in hand she begins her job.
Dive deep into the story and learn about those that seek out your help but, remember, changing someone's fate will affect others. Experience each story, edit letters and solve puzzles; perhaps the young girl's memory will return, but what will she learn about herself and her mission?
WILL: A Wonderful World features a fantastical tale and cast. A quiet nerd stuck in a hopeless, one-sided crush. An impoverished artist who's lost all hope and contemplates suicide. A rookie police officer who burns with justice and hopes for his first big case. A young woman desperately chasing her dream against all odds. Even a stray cat who would be satisfied with some dried fish to eat! You must guide their fates, find the links between the storylines and find the best path for all of those in need.
Eliza
Publisher: Alliance
Languages: English
Size: 426MB
Price: 15$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 10 OCT 2019
Description:
After abandoning her high-powered tech career and a mysterious three-year absence, Evelyn Ishino-Aubrey resurfaces working as a proxy for a virtual counseling app called Eliza. Her job consists solely of reading a script provided to her in real-time by an AI, leaving her no autonomy over what she says. Is Eliza a technological marvel that brings therapy to those who otherwise couldn't access it? Or is it an ineffective replacement and another vector for technology companies to gain control over our lives and humanity?
As she reconnects with people from her past and gets to know the ordinary people of Seattle who use Eliza for counseling, Evelyn finds herself caught in the middle between differing sides of the argument— and as she begins to question everything about her past life and future purpose in the world, it becomes clear she must confront the turmoil and darkness inside.
• A thought-provoking story told in the form of a visual novel from an award-winning indie team.
• Follow Evelyn's journey through a present-day Seattle brought to life with beautiful hand-painted art.
• Get to know Eliza's clients and the employees of Skandha, the technology giant behind it, with over a dozen fully-voiced characters and powerful performances from a highly regarded cast.
• An evocative, ambient original score by the composer for Infinifactory, SHENZHEN I/O, Opus Magnum, and EXAPUNKS.
• Is AI-driven counseling better than nothing? Is it worse than nothing? What responsibilities come with technical skills? Consider your own answers to these questions and more.
• Counseling sessions getting a little too real? Relax with Kabufuda Solitaire, a new take on solitaire using Japanese kabufuda cards.
Little Busters! Converted Edition
Publisher: Prototype
Languages: Japanese, English
Size: 4.1GB
Price: 45$
Touch screen support: Yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 23 APR 2020
Description:
When he lost his parents as a child, protagonist Riki Naoe was plunged into despair.
However, someone was there to lend him a helping hand—Kyousuke Natsume, the leader of a group of youths who called themselves the "Little Busters."
Through many happy hours spent with the Little Busters, slowly but surely, Riki's pain and loneliness began to fade.
Now, we fast-forward a few years to the present—
While Riki and the other Little Busters have remained friends through the years, they now face brand new obstacles—job hunting, university applications, and thinking about their future!
Painfully aware that he only has a little more time left with his friends, Riki suggests they do all the things they won't be able to do in future.
One day, having seemingly taken this to heart, Kyousuke blurts out a sudden declaration.
"We're forming a baseball team. The team name will be... Little Busters!"
Death Come True
Publisher: IzanagiGames
Languages: Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, English
Size: 5.4GB
Price: 16$
Touch screen support: Yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 24 JUN 2020
Description:
"A completely new science fiction mystery, in full-length live-action movie format, from genius creator of the "Danganronpa" series, Kazutaka Kodaka.
Player controls are simple and straightforward: just swipe to look around and tap to make a selection. Even if you are a beginner, you can enjoy the game as if you were watching a movie.
The protagonist acts as you make choices in each scene, moving the story forward.
What ending awaits you after you've made your choices?"
Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue
Publisher: PQube
Languages: English
Size: 5.6GB
Price: 30$
Touch screen support: Yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 21 AUG 2020
Description:
" Welcome to a world where people fly freely through the power of anti-gravity shoes. Become a coach for players who race in the sky and make the acquaintance of four charismatic girls. Follow their adventures as you all grow closer in this emotional story of hope, love and sportsmanship."
Grisaia Phantom Trigger 01&02
Publisher: Prototype
Languages: Japanese, Chinese, English
Size: 2.5GB
Price: 20$
Touch screen support: yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 25 JUN 2020
Description:
"After Yuuji Kazami and the gang's battle to the death several years ago, new girls unite at Mihama Academy, which has been reinstated as a 'specialist training school'. The characters enter a new chapter in this renewed series that takes place in the same world as The Fruit of Grisaia! This thrilling story that unfolds at the reborn Mihama Academy will undoubtedly excite not only those who have played previous releases, but those who are new to the series as well! "
Grisaia Phantom Trigger 03
Publisher: Prototype
Languages: Japanese, Chinese, English
Size: 1.9GB
Price: 15$
Touch screen support: yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 22 JUL 2020
Description:
"Several years after Yuuji Kazami and his friends fought for their lives in a fierce battle, a new generation of heroines gather at Mihama Academy, which has been reinstated as a 'specialist training school'.
Taking place in the same world as The Fruit of Grisaia, new characters bring an exciting fresh take in the third story of this brand new series!
This thrilling story, which unfolds at the reborn Mihama Academy, will undoubtedly excite not only those who have played previous releases, but those who are new to the series as well!".
Grisaia Phantom Trigger 04
Publisher: Prototype
Languages: Japanese, Chinese, English
Size: 2.3GB
Price: 15$
Touch screen support: yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 17 SEP 2020
Description:
"Kumashiro Megumi (Gumi), recently transferred from St. Aile's International School, has been training hard together with Rena and Maki – now fully recovered from their injuries. With the help of her mentor, Tohka, she's shaping up to be a fine sniper.
Just as one new student settles in, another has her sights set on joining the girls in Class A, Mihama's elite combat unit. Her name? Sengoku Taiga. Haruto, the team's handler, has one condition for Taiga's transfer: that Chris serves as her supervising officer.
The two seem an unlikely pair at first, but after spending some time with little Taiga, Chris soon finds a way to see things from her perspective.
It's at that moment that the nation is suddenly rocked by a terror attack on an unprecedented scale. Chris rushes to the scene, aware of what's at stake, but paying no heed to the dangers ahead.
Just as she did, once before.
"This is even worse than we could've imagined..."
The death toll keeps on rising, but SORD are stuck watching helplessly from the sidelines. What destiny awaits Chris, Taiga... and Mihama Academy?
"Oh, right... I must have died..."
Clutching to memories of her long-dead mother, she too prepares for an eternity of slumber..."
Tomoyo After -It's a Wonderful Life- CS Edition
Publisher: Prototype
Languages: Japanese, English
Size: 1.5GB
Price: 35$
Touch screen support: yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 10 SEP 2020
Description:
"Experience the full story of the budding romance between CLANNAD heroine Tomoyo Sakagami and protagonist Tomoya Okazaki in Tomoyo After -It's a Wonderful Life- CS Edition.
Yuichi Nakamura, known for his acclaimed performance as Tomoya in the CLANNAD animated series, lends his vocal talents to complete the cast of this emotional tale.
Also includes the extensive dungeon-crawling RPG minigame "Dungeons & Takafumis" for countless hours of extra playtime! "
Robotics;Notes Elite
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft US
Languages: English
Size: 4.3GB
Price: 35$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 13 OCT 2020
Description:
"Join the Robot Club and help save the world in ROBOTICS;NOTES ELITE!
Play as Kaito Yashio, one of the last two members of Central Tanegashima High's Robot Research Club. He kicks back and relaxes as his counterpart, the reckless club leader Akiho Senomiya, strives to complete their giant robot in order to keep the club from being disbanded. But Kaito's days of relaxation end with the discovery of the mysterious Kimijima Report. It contains instructions involving locations all across the island—and warns of a conspiracy targeting the entire world.
Mystery in Tanegashima - Travel the island of Tanegashima and use the PhoneDroid to unlock the secrets sealed away by Ko Kimijima.
The Story You Want to Tell - Branching storylines allow you to pursue the endings you wish to see with each character.
A Dream Worth Fighting For - Only you can help the Robot Club pursue its dream of building a life-size Gunvarrel!"
Robotics;Notes DaSH
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft US
Languages: English
Size: 6.2GB
Price: 35$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 13 OCT 2020
Description:
"Return to Tanegashima and continue the Science Adventure series in ROBOTICS;NOTES DaSH!
The island of Tanegashima is preparing for the Summer Festival. Through Nae Tennouji, an acquaintance from JAXA, Kaito Yashio is introduced to Itaru Hashida from the STEINS;GATE series. Itaru claims to be taking a tour of the island, but as time goes on he starts acting rather strangely... Meanwhile, unsettling incidents begin to occur all around them; harbingers of an event that will again plunge the world into chaos."
Grisaia Phantom Trigger 05
Publisher: Prototype
Languages: Japanese, Chinese, English
Size: 2.3GB
Price: 15$
Touch screen support: yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 19 NOV 2020
Description:
"A few weeks have passed since SORD successfully resolved the Kitaoka University terrorist incident - albeit with some sacrifices - when Murasaki's older sister Yuuki returns to Japan and returns to Mihama Academy.
Being more sociable and capable than her sister, Yuuki immediately befriends the other students and builds a trusting relationship with them.
"There's no reason for me to be at Mihama anymore..."
As Murasaki starts questioning her raison d'etre, she reminisces about the time when she first met Haruto.
A few years earlier...
Lamenting his lack of experience, he had come to her village hidden deep in the mountains in search of new skills.
He got to know the Ikoma sisters better and kept up with his training. As he seeks out the village's "secret art", a sudden tragedy befalls them.
"I'll never forgive you...!!"
"It's okay... Don't worry... I'm not... going anywhere... I'm here with you..."
"I'm stumped... It's exactly as she said - and there's no way to cut a phantom..."
"Come on. Chin up... Show me your courage..."
Their fateful meeting was also the beginning of a tragic story..."
Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition
Publisher: Sekai Games
Languages: English
Size: 7.7GB
Price: 46$
Touch screen support: yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 26 NOV 2020
(Steam description)
"The year is 2030. Business is as usual in the isolated research city of Rokumei–that is until several explosions suddenly go off in the nuclear research facility known as "LABO." The city sends in "Sirius," an elite rescue squad, to deal with the situation. But the situation only gets worse when LABO's nuclear reactor melts down, sending the facility into lockdown–with members of Sirius and survivors still trapped inside. With lethal radiation leaking everywhere and not enough anti-radiation medication to last until lockdown lifts, the survivors make more and more grim discoveries. In their struggle for survival, in a deathtrap full of fire and radiation, they learn that doubt is their greatest enemy, and trust their greatest asset.
The story of Root Double features two different protagonists: Watase Kasasagi, a rescue squad captain who has lost his memories in the hours after the incident, and Natsuhiko Tenkawa, a student piecing together the clues in the six days before. The only key to survival lies in the player's hands with the Senses Sympathy System (SSS). Unlike traditional visual novels, Root Double does not have clear cut "choices," but rather, the game uses SSS to allow the player to manipulate the story based purely upon emotion. Your emotions projected upon the characters, particularly your trust in them, shape the progression of the story. Only with effective use of this system and completion of both protagonists' stories can the player piece together the truth and hope to discover a way out of the facility."
fault milestone two side: above
Publisher: Phoenixx
Languages: Japanese, German, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Chinese, English
Size: 1.2GB
Price: 15$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 3 DEC 2020
Description:
"With their new friend Rune, Selphine and Ritona renew their journey to their homeland, but suddenly they encounter Merano, the leader of a mysterious group that attacked Rughzenhaide.
They manage to escape and arrive in the new land of Biscanta, but they get into unexpected trouble-----
Will Selphine and Ritona be able to return to their hometown of Rughzenhaide?
This is the second installment in the series that follows the girls' journey."
Gnosia
Publisher: PLAYISM
Languages: Japanese, Chinese, English
Size: 495 MB
Price: -
Touch screen support: No
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 4 MAR 2021
Description:
"The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they'll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eradicate each person in the vicinity from the universe, one victim at a time.
The crew of a drifting spaceship, facing off against a mysterious and deadly threat known as the "Gnosia" and having no idea who among them is really the enemy, formulate a desperate plan for survival. The most suspicious among them will be put into "cold sleep" one by one, in an effort to completely rid the ship of Gnosia.
However, it is almost impossible to tell whether each person put into cold sleep was really Gnosia – or simply a poor, unfortunate scapegoat, sacrificed by the Gnosia for their own survival. Can the humans emerge victorious? Or is mankind doomed...?"
Root Film
Publisher: PQube
Languages: English
Size: 4.8GB
Price: 40$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 19 MAR 2021
Description:
"Root Film is a thrilling adventure game with visual novel elements. Follow Rintaro Yagumo as he is selected to be the director for the rebooted "Shimane Mystery Drama Project", a TV series which was cancelled for an unknown reason 10 years ago. His excitement for this amazing opportunity is quickly curbed when a horrible murder interrupts their location scouting process.
Follow him and a cast of unique and memorable characters as they are drawn deeper into a thrilling mystery. Become your own detective as you unravel the truth through investigative gameplay mechanics, adding a new layer onto the visual novel formula. "
The House in Fata Morgana: Dreams of the Revenants Edition
Publisher: Limited Run Games
Languages: English
Size: 3.2GB
Price: 40$
Touch screen support: yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 9 APR 2021
Description:
"A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. 'The House in Fata Morgana' is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.
This version includes three games and more:
1: The House in Fata Morgana: the main storyline.
2: A Requiem for Innocence: a prequel shedding light on the origins of Fata Morgana's terrible curse.
3: Reincarnation: a sequel featuring the central cast members reincarnated in the present day. *The part including voices*
4: Other additional short stories. "
WORLD END ECONOMiCA
Publisher: Sekai Games
Languages: Japanese, English
Size: 4.6GB
Price: 30$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 22 APR 2021
Description:
"In the far future on the moon, humans have begun to colonize it. A young boy named Haru has been chasing his wildest dream. His dream is to stand where no man has stood before, and in order to do so he needs capital, a ludicrous amount of capital. What better place to get that amount of capital by using the stock market? There are two key rules that govern the stock market.
The first rule: Never take a loss.
The second rule: Never forget the first.
Only those who follow these rules are able to obtain enormous wealth...
Finally, the 3 episodes of WORLD END ECONOMiCA are collected in one game, allowing you to enjoy the entire story!"
Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir
Publisher: Nintendo
Languages: English
Size: 2.0GB
Price: 35$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 14 MAY 2021
Description:
"Solve a murder mystery surrounding a wealthy Japanese family
Hunt for clues, talk to suspects, and explore the Japanese countryside after tragedy strikes the wealthy Ayashiro family. Filled with suspense, this tale follows an amnesia-stricken detective trying to unravel his own past amidst the horrors of a harrowing murder investigation. Play at home, on the go, or in your favorite reading nook—only on the Nintendo Switch™ system."
Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind
Publisher: Nintendo
Languages: English
Size: 1.9GB
Price: 35$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 14 MAY 2021
Description:
"Interrogate suspects and hunt for clues to piece together chilling conundrums plaguing a high school in Japan. Suspense (and a little bit of horror) ensues as you try to free students from their nightmare. Play at home, on the go, or in your favorite reading nook—only on the Nintendo Switch™ system. Can you figure out who the culprit is...before it's too late?"
Clannad Side Stories
Publisher: Prototype
Languages: Japanese, English
Size: 1.4GB
Price: 40$
Touch screen support: yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 20 MAY 2021
Description:
CLANNAD Side Stories is an anthology of sixteen short stories penned by the scenario writers of the original CLANNAD visual novel.
Featuring episodes set both before and after the events of CLANNAD, this collection is fully voiced by a stellar cast and brought to life by the gorgeous illustrations of acclaimed artist GOTO-P.
World's End Club
Publisher: NISA
Languages: Japanese, French, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, English, Italian, Spanish, Korean
Size: 8.1GB
Price: 40$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 28 MAY 2021
Description:
"Renowned game writers Kotaro Uchikoshi and Kazutaka Kodaka return with a brand-new game that's easy to dive into and full of twists and turns. This charming and vivid story of friendship and mystery will captivate new and experienced players alike!
The "Go-Getters Club," a group of misfit students from all over Japan, find themselves trapped in a strange theme park during a class trip. In order to unravel the mystery of their circumstances and find an escape, they must take part in a "Game of Fate" that will test their bonds of friendship! With colorful visuals, charming characters, accessible gameplay, and a compelling story, this is an experience you will never forget!"
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*Notable Japanese releases not announced for the west on Switch right now:
*Otome games:
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*Upcoming VNs for Switch in the west:
Those are some of the most notable releases on the system, in addition to those some titles in Japan haven't been released in the west yet (like Higurashi, Summer Pockets and Dies Irae), and some cool titles are confirmed for the system like The House in Fata Morgana, Anonymos;Code, and Little Busters!
Being a Nintendo system, it is exceeding my expectations in having so many quality visual novels in less than 3 years. I'm playing AI The Somnium Files and after that I'll start reading Raging Loop.
So, what do you think of the visual novels situation on the platform so far? what is your favorite visual novel on Switch? share your memories and experiences!
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Publisher: Capcom
Languages: Japanese, French, German, Korean, Chinese, English
Size: 2.2GB
Price: 30$
Touch screen support: Yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release date: 9 APR 2019
Description:
"The classic courtroom adventure series that has sold over 6.7 million copies worldwide is finally here. Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection. Solve the intriguing mysteries behind each case and witness the final truth for yourself!"
If My Heart Had Wings
Publisher: MoeNovel
Languages: Japanese, Chinese, English
Size: 3.9GB
Price: 20$
Touch screen support: No
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 5 SEP 2019
Description:
"Aoi Minase returns with shattered dreams to his wind-swept hometown of Kazegaura. There, atop a hill lined with wind turbines, he encounters a wheelchair-bound girl, Kotori Habane, and a beautiful, white glider soaring through the sky.
Together, they decide to revive their school's defunct Soaring Club in order to ride the "Morning Glory", a phantom cloud carried on the wind that blows across Kazegaura.
This is a tale of youth, a tale of boys and girls who loved the sky."
Steins;Gate Elite
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft
Languages: English
Size: 7.0GB
Price: 60$
Touch screen support: No
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 19 FEB 2019
Description:
"Follow a group of young, tech-savvy "lab members" who discover the means of changing the past via e-mail using a modified microwave. Their experiments in pushing the boundaries of time begin to spiral out of control as they become entangled in a conspiracy surrounding SERN, the organization behind the Large Hadron Collider, and John Titor, who claims to be from a dystopian future.
Fully Animated Adventure – Indulge in all the beautiful animation from 24 episodes of the STEINS;GATE anime.
A New Way to Time Leap – Experience the world of STEINS;GATE with this remastered, ultimate version that features newly animated sequences for certain endings.
Branching Storylines – Every choice you make has its own consequence, shifting the worldline closer or farther from reaching 1% divergence, providing a multitude of animated endings."
Steins;Gate 0
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft US
Languages: English
Size: 3.8GB
Price: 30$
Touch screen support: No
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 10 DEC 2019
Description:
"A new story in the critically-acclaimed STEINS;GATE series. From the depths of despair--explore a whole new world line. Your favorite characters return alongside a brand new cast!
STEINS;GATE 0 continues the time travelling theme - but adds artificial intelligence as its central hook.
Help a group of young students bend time to their will and prevent the onset of World War 3.
Beautiful artwork and engaging story for an unforgettable experience.
Tells the story of an 'Alternate Worldline' - what happens if players failed the original story.
Interact with the story using your smart phone - answering (or not!) your phone, and your responses, will determine the outcome to the story."
WorldEnd Syndrome
Publisher: Arc System Works
Languages: English
Size: 4.7GB
Price: 40$
Touch screen support: No
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 2 MAY 2019
Description:
"I wish this world would end...
When you move from a big city to your uncle's mansion in a seaside town called "Mihate", you hope to start a new life. But then you meet five mysterious girls and start to notice strange incidents occurring. Depending on how you spend the summer with your new friends, the world will significantly change..."
Root Letter: Last Answer
Publisher: PQube
Languages: English
Size: 4.6GB
Price: 30$
Touch screen support: No
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 3 SEP 2019
Description:
"The return of the best-selling interactive mystery visual novel! Follow in the footsteps of Aya Fumino, a school penfriend allegedly involved in a tragic murder 15 years ago. Explore the prefecture of Shimane, uncover clues, and use the letters you wrote to each other to track down her childhood friends for questioning. But perhaps these friends, now adults living a peaceful life, will not be eager to let their painful memories resurface… "
Spirit Hunter: Death Mark
Publisher: Aksys Games
Languages: English
Size: 3.8GB
Price: 50$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 31 OCT 2018
Description:
"You have been Marked...
A strange rumor is spreading through the shadows of Tokyo's H City: a mysterious disfigurement, like a grotesque birthmark, has been appearing on the bodies of certain individuals. Anyone who receives the Mark will rapidly die of unknown, horrifying causes.
Deprived of your memories, you arrive at a mansion rumored to protect the bearers of the Mark. As the doors swing open, the countdown to death has already begun..."
Spirit Hunter: NG
Publisher: Aksys Games
Languages: English
Size: 1.0GB
Price: 50$
Touch screen support: No
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 10 OCT 2019
Description:
"Face the nightmares you thought were merely urban legends. Use your wits and trusty flashlight to search for clues to your sister's disappearance. Team up with shady characters to uncover a dark mystery, making deadly decisions just to survive. The choices you make determine your fate and affect the lives of everyone around you.
This chilling companion story to the award-winning Spirit Hunter: Death Mark game brings terror home as fearful spirits invade local streets and parks – even your own home. Experience frightful sounds and stunning environments illustrated by artist Fumiya Sumio. "
AI: The Somnium Files
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft
Languages: Japanese, Chinese, English
Size: 10.2GB
Price: 60$
Touch screen support: No
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 17 SEP 2019
Description:
"In a near-future Tokyo, Special Agent Kaname Date is on the case of a mysterious serial killer. Date must investigate crime scenes as well as dreams on the hunt for clues. "
YU-NO: A girl who chants love at the bound of the world
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft US
Languages: English
Size: 4.9GB
Price: 50$
Touch screen support: No
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 1 OCT 2019
Description:
"Your love awaits beyond the bounds of this world! Play as Takuya, an academy student who discovers the secret to time travel thanks to a mysterious gift from his deceased father. Use the Reflector Device to travel through multiple timelines and gather clues to unlock the truth resting beneath Sword Cape! "
The Grisaia Trilogy
Publisher: Prototype
Languages: Japanese, English
Size: 11.7GB
Price: 60$
Touch screen support: Yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 7 NOV 2019
Description:
"Prologue
A single male student enrolls into Mihama Private Academy, a mysterious school surrounded by tall walls on every side.
His name is Yuuji Kazami.
Tired of being controlled by a sinister destiny, and a "job" that offers him no purpose in life, Yuuji takes some time away to get a taste of the student life.
The only other students enrolled at the school are five girls.
As Yuuji gets to know the girls, and gets used to their unique personalities, he begins to unravel the reasons for their enrollment.
He may not think of himself as anything special, but he may just be the salvation the girls need to save themselves from the darkness that looms over them.
Bound to a past that keeps catching up with him, Yuuji's battle begins as he encounters a series of events that will change the unwritten laws of his world.
This is the story of the six Fruits of Grisaia fighting back against the world... "
Planetarian
Publisher: Prototype
Languages: Japanese, French, Chinese, English
Size: 683MB
Price: 10$
Touch screen support: Yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 31 JAN 2019
Description:
"Summary
Ceaseless rain...
Hit by a biological weapon thirty years ago, Sarcophagus City lingered as a vestige manned only by autonomous fighter drones.
An exhausted man headed inside a building seeking refuge. Long ago, many would have entered this planetarium, to gaze longingly into the stars, to soothe their sorrows, and to find a sense of peace.
In this place of healing, he met a lone girl; a run-down robotic guide who had waited thirty long years for a visitor to come. Her name was Yumemi. Her one wish was for someone to repair the broken projector.
Endless rain...
The man's fleeting days with Yumemi reminded him of days long gone. As he worked tirelessly to fix that which was broken he wondered, what would he wish for when he finally gazed into those artificial stars?
What fate lied before Yumemi?"
Clannad
Publisher: Prototype
Languages: Japanese, English
Size: 5.4GB
Price: 45$
Touch screen support: Yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 4 JUL 2019
Description:
"Step inside a heart-warming tale of love, family, and the ties that bind us all together. With gorgeous visuals and a haunting soundtrack, the classic romantic adventure game comes to Nintendo Switch™!
Immerse yourself in the story and enjoy stunning visuals in full 1080 HD.
All music and selected vocals available in Linear PCM 5.1ch surround sound-compatible AV amplifier system. Connect Nintendo Switch™ to a Linear PCM-compatible speaker system via an HDMI cable for a truly immersive audio experience. (Also compatible with 2-channel sound setups.)
Play using only the touch screen! Play with one hand!
Play in handheld mode with the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con™ controllers attached, or detach them and play with just the touch controls! While in tabletop mode or TV mode, everything can be controlled by one Joy-Con, allowing you to play with only one hand!
Text available in Japanese or English!
Text can be set to either Japanese or English (audio is Japanese only). This includes in-game text, options, and the digital manual. Language settings can be changed at any time.
When set to English, explanations of different aspects of Japanese culture will appear in the "Dangopedia."
Skip forward or rewind the text to experience the story at your own pace."
Raging Loop
Publisher: PQube
Languages: English
Size: 911MB
Price: 30$
Touch screen support: Yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 22 OCT 2019
Description:
"Immerse yourself in a thrilling psychological horror story taking place in the secluded Japanese village of Yasumizu. A heavy mist surrounds the place, preventing everyone from ever leaving. Ancient gods have come back to hunt the villagers down one by one. The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive? A tribute to Japanese folklore Haruaki Fusaishi is a young man freshly arrived to Yasumizu, a remote settlement in a mountainous region of Japan. He will become involved in an ominous local tradition known as the feast. Among the villagers lurks the werewolf, an entity who has sworn to take revenge on everyone. A visual novel with a complex branching story Keep track of all your choices thanks to a comprehensible flowchart. Rewind the story and select other actions to see different outcomes and learn about the characters' motivation. A death may be rewarded with a new piece of information, a Key that will give you access to new paths and bring you closer to the identity of the killer. An extensive new game plus Clear the game to unlock the Revelation Mode and discover the story in a new light. You will see the inner thoughts of the characters and unlock new scenes that will give you more insight about their motivation. An endless spiral of deaths Haruaki Fusaishi will find himself stuck in inextricable loop from which he cannot escape. Conscious of his own fate, he will take advantage of all the knowledge acquired before his tragic deaths."
fault - milestone one
Publisher: Sekai Games
Languages: Japanese, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, English
Size: 1.3GB
Price: 15$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 3 OCT 2019
Description:
"Experience the story of a princess named Selphine and her Royal Guardian Ritona. When a sudden assault devastates their homeland of Rughzenhaide, the two are forced to escape… but somehow end up teleported into an unknown forest full of vegetation they don't recognize. The atmosphere is thick and heavy. There is no sign of life, which is very unusual for such a lush forest. Something is wrong about the land… But they are too startled to notice what.
Who were the attackers and what was their goal?
Where did Selphine and Ritona end up?
Will the two make it home safely?
And more importantly, what has happened to their homeland?"
Our World Is Ended
Publisher: PQube
Languages: Japanese, English
Size: 3.2GB
Price: 60$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 18 APR 2019
Description:
"A world between reality and fiction
Explore a faithful recreation of Asakusa, one of Tokyo's most iconic districts as elements from the game worlds will slowly manifest themselves and threaten to destroy the entire district itself..
Splendid Artwork and Outstanding Visuals
Enjoy stunning visuals and gorgeous CGs drawn in a distinctive and vibrant art style. The detailed environments bring Asakusa to life with a unique atmosphere.
The interactive Selection Of Soul system
When the main character, Reiji gets flustered, the S.O.S (Selection Of Soul) system will be triggered. His emotions will flow onto the screen before vanishing. Quickly react to these options and see how your choices will affect the dialogues."
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
Publisher: Ysbryd Games
Languages: Japanese, English
Size: 565MB
Price: 15$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 2 MAY 2019
Description:
"Welcome to VA-11 Hall-A!
In this world, corporations reign supreme, all human life is infected with nanomachines designed to oppress them, and the terrifying White Knights ensure that everyone obeys the laws.
But, this story is not about those people.
You are a bartender at VA-11 Hall-A, affectionately nicknamed "Valhalla." Although it is just a small bar in downtown Glitch City, it attracts the most fascinating people this side of dystopia. Keep your clients lubricated and you will be made privy to the most interesting stories.
The experience of VA-11 Hall-A offers a branching storyline where your decisions do not depend on traditional choices, but through the drinks you prepare. Get to know your clients, their tastes, and prepare the drink that will change their lives.
Throughout this otherworldly experience, savor the legendary electronic soundtrack by Michael "Garoad" Kelly, while planting your eyes on visuals inspired by old Japanese adventure games for the PC-98 with a modern flourish."
One-Way Ticket
Publisher: Zodiac Interactive
Languages: Japanese, English, Chinese
Size: 991MB
Price: 7$
Touch screen support: Yes (the game doesn't support buttons and is playable handheld only)
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 28 NOV 2019
Description:
"One-Way Ticket is a visual novel loosely based around actual events. A group of men and women, isolated at sea on a long-distance fishing vessel, suddenly find their very humanity at stake as crew members begin turning up dead. "
2064: Read Only Memories Integral
Publisher: MidBoss
Languages: English
Size: 1.6GB
Price: 20.64$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 26 JUL 2019
Description:
"Introducing the ultimate edition of the cyberpunk thriller that has captivated players around the world!
2064: Read Only Memories INTEGRAL features all of the original content featured in previous releases, enhanced and expanded with a host of brand new content and features exclusive to Nintendo Switch™.
When Turing, the world's first sapient machine, teams up with a struggling journalist, the unlikely duo find themselves drawn into the shadows behind the dazzling lights of Neo-San Francisco. The secrets they uncover could shake the very foundations of society, and some powerful people would stop at nothing to keep them quiet.
2064: Read Only Memories INTEGRAL fuses old and new: a classic-style adventure game with lush pixel art and catchy electronic soundtrack, but which explores modern-day issues of individuality, freedom, and identity. Explore a colorful future metropolis, meet fascinating and diverse characters, and get to the bottom of a deadly conspiracy.
Think very carefully about your choices—you never what consequences they will have further down the line!
Features:
- A fascinating, multi-layered storyline with branching pathways and multiple endings based on your choices.
- Play through the new side-story PUNKS, exclusive to Nintendo Switch™!
- HD Rumble brings the experience into the palms of your hands.
- Voice-acted by a star-studded cast including Melissa Hutchison and Dave Fennoy (Telltale's The Walking Dead), Erin Yvette (Oxenfree), Austin Creed (WWE's Xavier Woods), and internet stars Jim Sterling (Jimquisition) and SungWon Cho (ProZD).
- Hang out with your favorite Neo-SF locals in the extended "Endless Christmas" epilogue.
- Exclusive extra features includes 55-page digital artbook, soundtrack, trailers, and more!"
Alternate Jake Hunter: DAEDALUS The Awakening of Golden Jazz
Publisher: Arc System Works
Languages: Japanese, English
Size: 2.4GB
Price: 40$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 23 MAY 2019
Description:
That was one month ago today.
Someone has murdered Saburo's grandfather, Kyosuke, while he was living in New York.
Saburo sets off to New York to sort through the belongings and memories his grandfather left behind.
The nostalgia of the cityscape and reunions with old friends is fleeting, however.
He soon discovers that his grandfather's last word was, 'Daedalus.'
What does it mean?
Why was my grandfather killed?
"Remember, Saburo: tend the orchard of your mind."
Kyosuke's words and teachings on the art of thinking are just distant memories.
And yet, young Jinguji Saburo who is alone in the world, takes up the gauntlet for himself and for his late grandfather!
Coffee Talk
Publisher: Toge Productions
Languages: Japanese, French, German, Korean, Chinese, English
Size: 537MB
Price: 13$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 29 JAN 2020
Description:
Coffee Talk is a game about listening to people's problems and helping them by serving up a warm drink out of the ingredients you have in stock. It is a game that depicts lives as humanly as possible, while having a cast that is more than just humans.
Immerse yourself in the stories of alternative-Seattle inhabitants, ranging from a dramatic love story between an elf and a succubus, an alien trying to understand humans' lives, and many others modern readers will find strongly echo the world around them.
The game features:
- Tales of people from an alternative-Seattle, a city where elves, orcs, mermaids, and many other fantasy races live together with humans in a modern world we will all find familiar
- Branching storylines, where the branches are determined not by the dialogue options you choose, but from how you serve your café customers
- 90's anime-inspired pixel art visuals and chill vibes-inducing color palette help to immerse you in the game's world
- Selection of jazzy and lo-fi music to accompany the late night warm drinks and conversations
- An experience to make you think, feel, and rest both your body and your soul
WILL: A Wonderful World
Publisher: CIRCLE Entertainment
Languages: Chinese, English
Size: 1.2GB
Price: 15$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 17 OCT 2018
Description:
There was an urban legend. Write your troubles down on a note. Hold it in your hand at midnight and pray. "God, please help me…" Then God will hear your plea and change your fate.
A young girl wakes up, groggy and in an unknown room. A talking dog appears before her and she becomes startled by his revelation: They are gods and it is their duty to change the fate of any humans that ask for their help. Letters appear in the mail and with pen in hand she begins her job.
Dive deep into the story and learn about those that seek out your help but, remember, changing someone's fate will affect others. Experience each story, edit letters and solve puzzles; perhaps the young girl's memory will return, but what will she learn about herself and her mission?
WILL: A Wonderful World features a fantastical tale and cast. A quiet nerd stuck in a hopeless, one-sided crush. An impoverished artist who's lost all hope and contemplates suicide. A rookie police officer who burns with justice and hopes for his first big case. A young woman desperately chasing her dream against all odds. Even a stray cat who would be satisfied with some dried fish to eat! You must guide their fates, find the links between the storylines and find the best path for all of those in need.
Eliza
Publisher: Alliance
Languages: English
Size: 426MB
Price: 15$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 10 OCT 2019
Description:
After abandoning her high-powered tech career and a mysterious three-year absence, Evelyn Ishino-Aubrey resurfaces working as a proxy for a virtual counseling app called Eliza. Her job consists solely of reading a script provided to her in real-time by an AI, leaving her no autonomy over what she says. Is Eliza a technological marvel that brings therapy to those who otherwise couldn't access it? Or is it an ineffective replacement and another vector for technology companies to gain control over our lives and humanity?
As she reconnects with people from her past and gets to know the ordinary people of Seattle who use Eliza for counseling, Evelyn finds herself caught in the middle between differing sides of the argument— and as she begins to question everything about her past life and future purpose in the world, it becomes clear she must confront the turmoil and darkness inside.
• A thought-provoking story told in the form of a visual novel from an award-winning indie team.
• Follow Evelyn's journey through a present-day Seattle brought to life with beautiful hand-painted art.
• Get to know Eliza's clients and the employees of Skandha, the technology giant behind it, with over a dozen fully-voiced characters and powerful performances from a highly regarded cast.
• An evocative, ambient original score by the composer for Infinifactory, SHENZHEN I/O, Opus Magnum, and EXAPUNKS.
• Is AI-driven counseling better than nothing? Is it worse than nothing? What responsibilities come with technical skills? Consider your own answers to these questions and more.
• Counseling sessions getting a little too real? Relax with Kabufuda Solitaire, a new take on solitaire using Japanese kabufuda cards.
Little Busters! Converted Edition
Publisher: Prototype
Languages: Japanese, English
Size: 4.1GB
Price: 45$
Touch screen support: Yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 23 APR 2020
Description:
When he lost his parents as a child, protagonist Riki Naoe was plunged into despair.
However, someone was there to lend him a helping hand—Kyousuke Natsume, the leader of a group of youths who called themselves the "Little Busters."
Through many happy hours spent with the Little Busters, slowly but surely, Riki's pain and loneliness began to fade.
Now, we fast-forward a few years to the present—
While Riki and the other Little Busters have remained friends through the years, they now face brand new obstacles—job hunting, university applications, and thinking about their future!
Painfully aware that he only has a little more time left with his friends, Riki suggests they do all the things they won't be able to do in future.
One day, having seemingly taken this to heart, Kyousuke blurts out a sudden declaration.
"We're forming a baseball team. The team name will be... Little Busters!"
Death Come True
Publisher: IzanagiGames
Languages: Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, English
Size: 5.4GB
Price: 16$
Touch screen support: Yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 24 JUN 2020
Description:
"A completely new science fiction mystery, in full-length live-action movie format, from genius creator of the "Danganronpa" series, Kazutaka Kodaka.
Player controls are simple and straightforward: just swipe to look around and tap to make a selection. Even if you are a beginner, you can enjoy the game as if you were watching a movie.
The protagonist acts as you make choices in each scene, moving the story forward.
What ending awaits you after you've made your choices?"
Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue
Publisher: PQube
Languages: English
Size: 5.6GB
Price: 30$
Touch screen support: Yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 21 AUG 2020
Description:
" Welcome to a world where people fly freely through the power of anti-gravity shoes. Become a coach for players who race in the sky and make the acquaintance of four charismatic girls. Follow their adventures as you all grow closer in this emotional story of hope, love and sportsmanship."
Grisaia Phantom Trigger 01&02
Publisher: Prototype
Languages: Japanese, Chinese, English
Size: 2.5GB
Price: 20$
Touch screen support: yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 25 JUN 2020
Description:
"After Yuuji Kazami and the gang's battle to the death several years ago, new girls unite at Mihama Academy, which has been reinstated as a 'specialist training school'. The characters enter a new chapter in this renewed series that takes place in the same world as The Fruit of Grisaia! This thrilling story that unfolds at the reborn Mihama Academy will undoubtedly excite not only those who have played previous releases, but those who are new to the series as well! "
Grisaia Phantom Trigger 03
Publisher: Prototype
Languages: Japanese, Chinese, English
Size: 1.9GB
Price: 15$
Touch screen support: yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 22 JUL 2020
Description:
"Several years after Yuuji Kazami and his friends fought for their lives in a fierce battle, a new generation of heroines gather at Mihama Academy, which has been reinstated as a 'specialist training school'.
Taking place in the same world as The Fruit of Grisaia, new characters bring an exciting fresh take in the third story of this brand new series!
This thrilling story, which unfolds at the reborn Mihama Academy, will undoubtedly excite not only those who have played previous releases, but those who are new to the series as well!".
Grisaia Phantom Trigger 04
Publisher: Prototype
Languages: Japanese, Chinese, English
Size: 2.3GB
Price: 15$
Touch screen support: yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 17 SEP 2020
Description:
"Kumashiro Megumi (Gumi), recently transferred from St. Aile's International School, has been training hard together with Rena and Maki – now fully recovered from their injuries. With the help of her mentor, Tohka, she's shaping up to be a fine sniper.
Just as one new student settles in, another has her sights set on joining the girls in Class A, Mihama's elite combat unit. Her name? Sengoku Taiga. Haruto, the team's handler, has one condition for Taiga's transfer: that Chris serves as her supervising officer.
The two seem an unlikely pair at first, but after spending some time with little Taiga, Chris soon finds a way to see things from her perspective.
It's at that moment that the nation is suddenly rocked by a terror attack on an unprecedented scale. Chris rushes to the scene, aware of what's at stake, but paying no heed to the dangers ahead.
Just as she did, once before.
"This is even worse than we could've imagined..."
The death toll keeps on rising, but SORD are stuck watching helplessly from the sidelines. What destiny awaits Chris, Taiga... and Mihama Academy?
"Oh, right... I must have died..."
Clutching to memories of her long-dead mother, she too prepares for an eternity of slumber..."
Tomoyo After -It's a Wonderful Life- CS Edition
Publisher: Prototype
Languages: Japanese, English
Size: 1.5GB
Price: 35$
Touch screen support: yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 10 SEP 2020
Description:
"Experience the full story of the budding romance between CLANNAD heroine Tomoyo Sakagami and protagonist Tomoya Okazaki in Tomoyo After -It's a Wonderful Life- CS Edition.
Yuichi Nakamura, known for his acclaimed performance as Tomoya in the CLANNAD animated series, lends his vocal talents to complete the cast of this emotional tale.
Also includes the extensive dungeon-crawling RPG minigame "Dungeons & Takafumis" for countless hours of extra playtime! "
Robotics;Notes Elite
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft US
Languages: English
Size: 4.3GB
Price: 35$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 13 OCT 2020
Description:
"Join the Robot Club and help save the world in ROBOTICS;NOTES ELITE!
Play as Kaito Yashio, one of the last two members of Central Tanegashima High's Robot Research Club. He kicks back and relaxes as his counterpart, the reckless club leader Akiho Senomiya, strives to complete their giant robot in order to keep the club from being disbanded. But Kaito's days of relaxation end with the discovery of the mysterious Kimijima Report. It contains instructions involving locations all across the island—and warns of a conspiracy targeting the entire world.
Mystery in Tanegashima - Travel the island of Tanegashima and use the PhoneDroid to unlock the secrets sealed away by Ko Kimijima.
The Story You Want to Tell - Branching storylines allow you to pursue the endings you wish to see with each character.
A Dream Worth Fighting For - Only you can help the Robot Club pursue its dream of building a life-size Gunvarrel!"
Robotics;Notes DaSH
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft US
Languages: English
Size: 6.2GB
Price: 35$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 13 OCT 2020
Description:
"Return to Tanegashima and continue the Science Adventure series in ROBOTICS;NOTES DaSH!
The island of Tanegashima is preparing for the Summer Festival. Through Nae Tennouji, an acquaintance from JAXA, Kaito Yashio is introduced to Itaru Hashida from the STEINS;GATE series. Itaru claims to be taking a tour of the island, but as time goes on he starts acting rather strangely... Meanwhile, unsettling incidents begin to occur all around them; harbingers of an event that will again plunge the world into chaos."
Grisaia Phantom Trigger 05
Publisher: Prototype
Languages: Japanese, Chinese, English
Size: 2.3GB
Price: 15$
Touch screen support: yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 19 NOV 2020
Description:
"A few weeks have passed since SORD successfully resolved the Kitaoka University terrorist incident - albeit with some sacrifices - when Murasaki's older sister Yuuki returns to Japan and returns to Mihama Academy.
Being more sociable and capable than her sister, Yuuki immediately befriends the other students and builds a trusting relationship with them.
"There's no reason for me to be at Mihama anymore..."
As Murasaki starts questioning her raison d'etre, she reminisces about the time when she first met Haruto.
A few years earlier...
Lamenting his lack of experience, he had come to her village hidden deep in the mountains in search of new skills.
He got to know the Ikoma sisters better and kept up with his training. As he seeks out the village's "secret art", a sudden tragedy befalls them.
"I'll never forgive you...!!"
"It's okay... Don't worry... I'm not... going anywhere... I'm here with you..."
"I'm stumped... It's exactly as she said - and there's no way to cut a phantom..."
"Come on. Chin up... Show me your courage..."
Their fateful meeting was also the beginning of a tragic story..."
Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition
Publisher: Sekai Games
Languages: English
Size: 7.7GB
Price: 46$
Touch screen support: yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 26 NOV 2020
(Steam description)
"The year is 2030. Business is as usual in the isolated research city of Rokumei–that is until several explosions suddenly go off in the nuclear research facility known as "LABO." The city sends in "Sirius," an elite rescue squad, to deal with the situation. But the situation only gets worse when LABO's nuclear reactor melts down, sending the facility into lockdown–with members of Sirius and survivors still trapped inside. With lethal radiation leaking everywhere and not enough anti-radiation medication to last until lockdown lifts, the survivors make more and more grim discoveries. In their struggle for survival, in a deathtrap full of fire and radiation, they learn that doubt is their greatest enemy, and trust their greatest asset.
The story of Root Double features two different protagonists: Watase Kasasagi, a rescue squad captain who has lost his memories in the hours after the incident, and Natsuhiko Tenkawa, a student piecing together the clues in the six days before. The only key to survival lies in the player's hands with the Senses Sympathy System (SSS). Unlike traditional visual novels, Root Double does not have clear cut "choices," but rather, the game uses SSS to allow the player to manipulate the story based purely upon emotion. Your emotions projected upon the characters, particularly your trust in them, shape the progression of the story. Only with effective use of this system and completion of both protagonists' stories can the player piece together the truth and hope to discover a way out of the facility."
fault milestone two side: above
Publisher: Phoenixx
Languages: Japanese, German, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Chinese, English
Size: 1.2GB
Price: 15$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 3 DEC 2020
Description:
"With their new friend Rune, Selphine and Ritona renew their journey to their homeland, but suddenly they encounter Merano, the leader of a mysterious group that attacked Rughzenhaide.
They manage to escape and arrive in the new land of Biscanta, but they get into unexpected trouble-----
Will Selphine and Ritona be able to return to their hometown of Rughzenhaide?
This is the second installment in the series that follows the girls' journey."
Gnosia
Publisher: PLAYISM
Languages: Japanese, Chinese, English
Size: 495 MB
Price: -
Touch screen support: No
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 4 MAR 2021
Description:
"The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they'll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eradicate each person in the vicinity from the universe, one victim at a time.
The crew of a drifting spaceship, facing off against a mysterious and deadly threat known as the "Gnosia" and having no idea who among them is really the enemy, formulate a desperate plan for survival. The most suspicious among them will be put into "cold sleep" one by one, in an effort to completely rid the ship of Gnosia.
However, it is almost impossible to tell whether each person put into cold sleep was really Gnosia – or simply a poor, unfortunate scapegoat, sacrificed by the Gnosia for their own survival. Can the humans emerge victorious? Or is mankind doomed...?"
Root Film
Publisher: PQube
Languages: English
Size: 4.8GB
Price: 40$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 19 MAR 2021
Description:
"Root Film is a thrilling adventure game with visual novel elements. Follow Rintaro Yagumo as he is selected to be the director for the rebooted "Shimane Mystery Drama Project", a TV series which was cancelled for an unknown reason 10 years ago. His excitement for this amazing opportunity is quickly curbed when a horrible murder interrupts their location scouting process.
Follow him and a cast of unique and memorable characters as they are drawn deeper into a thrilling mystery. Become your own detective as you unravel the truth through investigative gameplay mechanics, adding a new layer onto the visual novel formula. "
The House in Fata Morgana: Dreams of the Revenants Edition
Publisher: Limited Run Games
Languages: English
Size: 3.2GB
Price: 40$
Touch screen support: yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 9 APR 2021
Description:
"A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. 'The House in Fata Morgana' is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.
This version includes three games and more:
1: The House in Fata Morgana: the main storyline.
2: A Requiem for Innocence: a prequel shedding light on the origins of Fata Morgana's terrible curse.
3: Reincarnation: a sequel featuring the central cast members reincarnated in the present day. *The part including voices*
4: Other additional short stories. "
WORLD END ECONOMiCA
Publisher: Sekai Games
Languages: Japanese, English
Size: 4.6GB
Price: 30$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 22 APR 2021
Description:
"In the far future on the moon, humans have begun to colonize it. A young boy named Haru has been chasing his wildest dream. His dream is to stand where no man has stood before, and in order to do so he needs capital, a ludicrous amount of capital. What better place to get that amount of capital by using the stock market? There are two key rules that govern the stock market.
The first rule: Never take a loss.
The second rule: Never forget the first.
Only those who follow these rules are able to obtain enormous wealth...
Finally, the 3 episodes of WORLD END ECONOMiCA are collected in one game, allowing you to enjoy the entire story!"
Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir
Publisher: Nintendo
Languages: English
Size: 2.0GB
Price: 35$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 14 MAY 2021
Description:
"Solve a murder mystery surrounding a wealthy Japanese family
Hunt for clues, talk to suspects, and explore the Japanese countryside after tragedy strikes the wealthy Ayashiro family. Filled with suspense, this tale follows an amnesia-stricken detective trying to unravel his own past amidst the horrors of a harrowing murder investigation. Play at home, on the go, or in your favorite reading nook—only on the Nintendo Switch™ system."
Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind
Publisher: Nintendo
Languages: English
Size: 1.9GB
Price: 35$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 14 MAY 2021
Description:
"Interrogate suspects and hunt for clues to piece together chilling conundrums plaguing a high school in Japan. Suspense (and a little bit of horror) ensues as you try to free students from their nightmare. Play at home, on the go, or in your favorite reading nook—only on the Nintendo Switch™ system. Can you figure out who the culprit is...before it's too late?"
Clannad Side Stories
Publisher: Prototype
Languages: Japanese, English
Size: 1.4GB
Price: 40$
Touch screen support: yes
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 20 MAY 2021
Description:
CLANNAD Side Stories is an anthology of sixteen short stories penned by the scenario writers of the original CLANNAD visual novel.
Featuring episodes set both before and after the events of CLANNAD, this collection is fully voiced by a stellar cast and brought to life by the gorgeous illustrations of acclaimed artist GOTO-P.
World's End Club
Publisher: NISA
Languages: Japanese, French, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, English, Italian, Spanish, Korean
Size: 8.1GB
Price: 40$
Touch screen support: -
Save Data Cloud: Yes
Release Date: 28 MAY 2021
Description:
"Renowned game writers Kotaro Uchikoshi and Kazutaka Kodaka return with a brand-new game that's easy to dive into and full of twists and turns. This charming and vivid story of friendship and mystery will captivate new and experienced players alike!
The "Go-Getters Club," a group of misfit students from all over Japan, find themselves trapped in a strange theme park during a class trip. In order to unravel the mystery of their circumstances and find an escape, they must take part in a "Game of Fate" that will test their bonds of friendship! With colorful visuals, charming characters, accessible gameplay, and a compelling story, this is an experience you will never forget!"
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*Notable Japanese releases not announced for the west on Switch right now:
- Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou
- Dies Irae ~Amantes Amentes~
- Summer Pockets
- Memories Off: Innocent Fille for Dearest
- Umineko no Naku Koro ni Saku (upcoming)
- Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon (upcoming)
- Summer Pockets: Reflection Blue (upcoming)
*Otome games:
- Code: Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth
- Code: Realize ~Future Blessings~
- The Men of Yoshiwara: Ohgiya
- The Men of Yoshiwara: Kikuya
- The Charming Empire
- Destiny's Princess: A War Story, A Love Story
- Pub Encounter
- The Amazing Shinsengumi
- Ayakashi Koi Gikyoku
- Gakuen Club
- Iris School of Wizardy
- Kitty Love
- Nightshade
- Enchanted in the Moonlight
- Star Crossed Myth: The Department of Wishes
- Star Crossed Myth: The Department of Punishments
- Collar x Malice
- Akash: Path of the Five
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*Upcoming VNs for Switch in the west:
- World's End Club (more of an adventure game, this one)
- The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
- The Silver Case 2425
Those are some of the most notable releases on the system, in addition to those some titles in Japan haven't been released in the west yet (like Higurashi, Summer Pockets and Dies Irae), and some cool titles are confirmed for the system like The House in Fata Morgana, Anonymos;Code, and Little Busters!
Being a Nintendo system, it is exceeding my expectations in having so many quality visual novels in less than 3 years. I'm playing AI The Somnium Files and after that I'll start reading Raging Loop.
So, what do you think of the visual novels situation on the platform so far? what is your favorite visual novel on Switch? share your memories and experiences!
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