PQube will release MAGES.-developed romance visual novel SINce Memories: Off the Starry Sky for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam in the west, the publisher announced. Release timing was not announced, but Amazon lists a September 24 release date.
SINce Memories: Off the Starry Sky is the latest entry in the long-running Memories Off series, and first launched for PlayStation 4 and Switch on September 16, 2021 in Japan and Asia, followed by PC on December 16, 2021.
Here is an overview of the game, via PQube:
About
Grieving the death of his brother, Junya is confronted by a mysterious girl who utters the words, “you should have been the one to die.” Plagued by his tragic past, yet surrounded by those that want to help him, Junya begins renovating a traditional Japanese manor house, a task so large he can not tackle it alone.
SINce Memories: Off the Starry Sky is a successor to the celebrated Memories Off, series. Set 10 years after the Memories Off series and in a modern setting, a familiar coming-of-age visual novel full of growth, love, and healing.
Key Features
- Uncover the Mystery – As you rebuild the Hojo manor, uncover the tangled past and the truth behind Junya’s brother’s death and the mysterious girl who blames you.
- Branching Routes – Explore different character routes as you foster relationships both old and new, with the five heroines, Chihaya, Hinata, Chunyu, Yuriko, and Azusa.
- Character Designs by U35 – Phenomenal artwork from U35, acclaimed character designer, bringing exquisite production values and unique character creations.
- A Memorable Story – Scenario writing by Tsukasa Tsuchiya, Hiro Akizuki, Rio Izumi, Decocool, Moe Gungu, and Chiyo Yakaku—whose credits include the likes of Steins;Gate 0, Fate/Zero, and the Atelier series.
- Voiced Characters – Fully voiced in Japanese, bringing the characters personalities and interactions to life, allowing you to immerse and experience their raw emotion and heartfelt reactions.
- Exceptional Soundtrack – Notable for his work on Steins;Gate, Chaos;Head, and the Memories Off series, Takeshi Abo has produced a moving soundtrack which transform this visual novel into a cinematic experience.
Multiple Character Routes to Explore
Junya Mizumoto, a university student is mourning the loss of his brother from a tragic accident only a year prior, when he encounters a mysterious girl who tells him he should have been the one to die, before disappearing.
Carrying the weight of those terrifying words alongside the memories of his brother, Junya finds himself taking on an unexpected project with his childhood friend, Chihaya Hojo. The Hojo manor, a traditional Japanese house, needs renovating and it’s Junya’s first big job to undertake. But it is a job he cannot undertake alone.
Featuring an Exceptional Soundtrack
SINce Memories brings together breathtaking artistry and incredible production values, along with a stellar soundtrack to create a wonderfully memorable story. While grieving his brother’s death, Junya encounters a vivid cast of characters – each bringing with them their life’s trials and tribulations for you to explore and resolve.
Exquisite Character Design
Build and nurture your relationship with the women in Junya’s life as he works to restore the Hojo manor, and uncover the truth of what happened to his brother, and why that mysterious woman uttered those fateful words.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View a set of screenshots at the gallery.