Here is an overview of the game, via Spike Chunsoft:
■ About
SHUTEN ORDER is a multi-genre adventure game created through a collaboration between DMM GAMES and Too Kyo Games, led by Kazutaka Kodaka (best known for the Danganronpa series). SHUTEN ORDER allows players to experience five different game systems within a single game, including stealth action horror and multi-perspective visual novel systems.
Publishing for the Steam version will be handled by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. and the Nintendo Switch versions in North America and Europe will be handled by Spike Chunsoft, Inc.
■ Story
“Happy New End…Have a good end”
“168 remaining until the end of the world…” Humanity is approaching its end.
In a world steeped in despair and chaos, a strange religious organization called Shuten Order emerges, yearning for the end of humanity. The group rapidly gains followers, eventually forming a small nation state called Shuten. Then one day, someone murders the Founder.
Following their death, the Founder is resurrected as Rei Shimobe (protagonist), by a miracle known as “the Power of God.” However, the resurrection is incomplete—their memories are gone, and their life limited to a mere four days.
Two self-proclaimed “angels”, God’s messengers, arrive and declare to the protagonist that to achieve true resurrection, they must overcome “God’s trial”: identify and kill their murderer.
Thus begins a high-stakes, four-day hunt for the truth, with their own life and the fate of the world at stake.
■ Characters
Protagonist: Rei Shimobe
Founder of the Shuten Order who was resurrected in a “temporary body.” All memories prior to being murdered were lost. “Rei Shimobe” is a temporary name to hide their identity as the Founder. Disguised as a detective to find the murderer within the given time limit: dawn, four days from now…
Angel: Himeru
One of the two self-proclaimed “angels,” God’s messengers. Seemingly, their role is to guide Rei…? Impatient and prone to panic, she is the driving force that compels Rei to move forward when reluctant. For some reason, she has clear malice and hatred toward Shuten.
Angel: Mikotoru
One of the two self-proclaimed “angels,” God’s messengers. Seemingly, their role is to guide Rei…? Calm, knowledgeable, and highly analytical, he steadily guides Rei. However, he deflects when asked questions that get to the core of the matter.
Minister of Justice: Kishiru Inugami
Head of the Ministry of Justice, which administers the law. A free spirit who often says random things and acts spontaneously. He is a knowledgeable and flexible thinker, unrivaled when it comes to resolving disputes. Also known as the “Ghost White Arbitrator.” Addicted to legal drugs.
Minister of Health: Yugen Ushitora
Head of the Ministry of Health, which is in charge of medical care. Also the director of Shuten General Hospital, a medical institution under his control. Known as the “Gatekeeper to the Afterlife” because of his proven medical skills. He appears to be hearty and compassionate, but pathologically meticulous. He loves his younger sister.
Minister of Science: Teko Ion
Head of the Ministry of Science, which controls all aspects of science and technology. Though charmless in both words and action, he is a genius with an unmeasurable IQ, and in charge of designing most of the country’s technology. Also known as the “Prodigy.”
Minister of Education: Honoka Kokushikan
Head of the Ministry of Education, which is in charge of education and information. Nicknamed the “Conjurer of Words” for her ability to manipulate information and confuse the public. Many things about her, including her true face, are shrouded in mystery. She’s typically quiet, but there are rumors about her ambition to become the next Founder…
Minister of Security: Manji Fushicho
Head of the Ministry of Security, which maintains public order. Short tempered and aggressive. Particularly hostile to heretics (enemies of the order) and is known as the “Queen of Heretic Hunting.” Wishes for peace in this country more than anyone and tries to protect it.
■ Multi-Genre Adventure: Five Different Game Systems
The suspects are five ministers who control the Shuten Order’s government. Depending on who you suspect, both the storyline and game system can diverge 5 different ways.
During investigations and interviews, use the “Snapping” feature to closely analyze suspicious statements and intriguing objects. Piece together evidence and make brilliant deductions to find the murderer.
Ministry of Health: Extreme Escape Adventure
A dark and unnerving 3D maze… Intellectual puzzles that obstruct exploration and kill indiscriminately if left unsolved… Immoral rules that pit participants against each other. Sometimes, fighting is needed, and other times, teamwork, in order to survive this death game and escape from the mysterious locked space.
Ministry of Science: Multi-Perspective Visual Novel
A visual novel adventure featuring differing points of view and differing agendas. Make use of the flowchart and survive to the end of a scenario filled with multiple chronologically branching routes.
Ministry of Education: Romance Adventure (?)
After being poisoned by Honoka Kokushikan, the protagonist Rei is led to a certain school and meets three girls calling themselves “Kokushikan.” To unmask the real Honoka—who has the antidote—increase each girl’s Affection and make a successful confession of love.
Freely explore a 3D map while evading and hiding from the wandering killer, Nephilim. Deal with numerous gimmicks with one goal in mind: survive.
■ Digital Deluxe Edition ($64.99)
Set includes:
Game
SHUTEN ORDER Visual Art Book
SHUTEN ORDER Mini Soundtrack
*Neither the Visual Art Book nor the Mini Soundtrack is available for individual purchase.
Note: All images for illustration purposes. Design, content, and names subject change without notice.
■ Nintendo Switch Exclusive Pre-Order Bonus
Pre-order SHUTEN ORDER (digital or Digital Deluxe Edition) and receive a Tookyo Games original digital novel supervised by Kazutaka Kodaka, “Before the Murders – case: Manji Fushicho” which serves as a prequel to the main game.
Original Digital Novel Synopsis
Set five years before the events of the main game, this novel tells the story of Manji Fushicho, before she became Minister of Security. She is captured by heretics and subjected to a brutal “awakening test.” At the end of this harsh trial, she makes a decision. This is the origin of the woman who would eventually become feared as the “Queen of Heretic Hunting.”
