Charade Maniacs for Switch coming west this summer
Fully localized for the first time in English.
Idea Factory International will release the Switch version of otome visual novel Charade Maniacs both physically and digitally this summer in the west, the publisher announced. It will feature Japanese voice-overs with English subtitles.
Charade Maniacs first launched for PS Vita on August 9, 2018 in Japan, followed by Switch on September 16, 2021, and iOS and Android on October 27, 2022.
In the west, the physicals edition will be available in both standard and Limited editions. The contents of the Limited Edition, as well as the pre-order date, will be announced at a later time. Pre-orders for either edition will include an exclusive trading card. Wishlisting is available now via Iffy’s Online Store (North America, Europe).
Here is an overview of the game, via Idea Factory International:
About
A mysterious figure abducts Hiyori Sena, transporting her to a strange world with nine other abductees and welcomes them to a world called Arcadia.
Everyone must act out “dramas” for a chance to escape, all whilst avoiding the trappings of a traitor.
Conduct your own investigations to search for clues—and find romance along the way!
From the writer of Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly, Uta Amamiya, and the illustrator of Norn9, Teita. Whose hand will she take at the end?
Key Features
- Take The Stage With Nine Romanceable Costars! – Looking for someone to practice lines with? There are nine potential love interests! But with a traitor on the loose, who can you really trust? Make the right choice to take part in a total of up to nine routes.
- Flip The Script and Navigate Your Choices – Select your position in the story as you progress and keep track of where stories branch off with a handy Flowchart feature. Don’t miss any part of the drama!
- Look Out for the Traitor! Who Can it Be? – Work together with your costars to uncover clues and deepen your relationship with your love interests. You might even bring out some repressed feelings from your costars! But keep an eye out for anything suspicious.
- Cue the Music! – Set the tone of the scene with a standout soundtrack from renowned music collective Tokyo Logic. Unlock tracks to listen to on the music player as you progress.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.