Free-to-play visual novel Haru to Kaiya from virtual singer Harusaruhi announced for PC
Due out on August 20 in Japan.
Publisher KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO and developer Entergram have announced Haru to Kaiya, a free-to-play horror visual novel starring virtual singer Harusaruhi. It will launch for PC via Steam on August 20 in Japanese. An English release was not announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
An adventure game where you aim to escape a storied mansion with a mysterious girl named Haru who you meet there.
Story
The protagonist heads for a mansion in the mountains after receiving a message requesting aid from Yukie, who they’ve felt indebted to since middle school. There, they are awoken by a girl named Haru at the entrance, then gradually come face-to-face with the terrifying truth behind the mansion…
System
Features a fully-voiced story and a high sense of freedom / immersion with how you can search rooms in any order you want. Also comes with multiple endings that branch off based on hints you find while searching for a way out of the mansion and choices you make regarding said hints.
Characters
- Haru (voiced by Harusaruhi) – A woman that waited at the mansion the protagonist wakes up in. Bears somewhat of a resemblance to Yukie. Cheerful and kind, she’s uncomfortable with others learning her shortcomings.
- Toriru (voiced by Sakuya Momono) – A black cat found in the mansion with Haru. Apparently had an owner, judging by the collar.
- Protagonist – A college student not good with people, but consequently never forgets a debt to those who treat him kindly. Lives an ordinary life.
Controls
- Left Click/Enter: Next Page.
- Right Click/Space: Hide window.
- Ctrl: Skip.
- Auto / Save buttons: Can use by left clicking the appropriate buttons.
Staff
Watch the announcement teaser trailer below.