Spike Chunsoft will release retro-style visual novel STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam in the west, the publisher announced.
STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space first launched for PC on October 28, 2011 in Japan.
In Japan, the PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Switch versions of STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space will come included with the physical edition of STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT as an early purchase bonus.
Spike Chunsoft said it will announce details on how to obtain STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space in the west at a later date.
Here is an overview of the game, via Spike Chunsoft:
About
STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space is an adaptation of the title originally released in 2011 for Windows XP / Vista / 7. This is the first time it will be available for game consoles and distributed on Steam. Inspired by the premise of “What if STEINS;GATE were recreated on a PC from the 1980s?”, the title captures the look and feel of an 8-bit PC adventure game while becoming fully compatible with both software keyboards and USB keyboards for modern gaming platforms.
Utilizing Text Parser Gameplay from the Early Days of Adventure Games
Take on the role of Rintaro Okabe and explore the streets of Akihabara alongside your fellow lab members in pursuit of the IBN 5100, which has once again been stolen. Instead of the choice-based gameplay common to modern visual novels, STEINS;GATE Octet of Shifting Space recreates the text parser gameplay that defined adventure games of the 1980s. Advance the story by freely entering English commands. Use your imagination and deduction skills to discover the right actions and uncover the path forward.
Classic Screen-Drawing Visuals
Early adventure games rendered their graphics by drawing each line then filling the image with color. The game faithfully recreates this classic screen-drawing process. Even the anticipation of watching graphics gradually appear on screen captures the charm of a bygone era. Players who prefer a faster pace can skip the drawing animation at any time with the press of a button.
Graphics Modes Inspired by Classic PCs
Graphics modes capture the nostalgic charm of vintage hardware by recreating the capabilities of PCs from the 1980s. Players can enjoy everything from classic 8-color digital RGB graphics to visuals inspired by green monochrome monitors. The sound experience is equally authentic, recreating the FM synthesis and PSG sound chips used by classic PCs. Even differences in hardware specifications, such as three FM channels plus three PSG channels, have been recreated to deliver an authentic listening experience. The music was personally handled by Composer Takeshi Abo.
In related news, Spike Chunsoft announced it will release a Digital Deluxe Edition of STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT. It will include a copy of the game, digital visual book, digital soundtrack, and footage from the “STEINS;GATE 15th LIVE: ONE WORLD” live event (with English subtitles).
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on August 20 in Japan. The Xbox Series and PC versions will launch on the same day in the west, while the PlayStation 5, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and Switch versions will launch on October 29.
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