A romantic visual novel LIVE HISTORY: Ren Dystopia Publisher Idea Factory International has announced that it will launch worldwide on September 5 for PC via Steam. It will support Japanese audio and English, Japanese and traditional Chinese subtitles.
LIVE HISTORY: Ren Dystopia It was first released in Japan on September 24, 2020 for the PlayStation 4.
The worldwide PC release will also feature the localization of two audio dramas, Natsumi Encounter and Origami Friendship, and the short novel Ren Masques, exclusive to the Deluxe Edition.
The Digital Deluxe Edition includes:
- Digital art collection (13 pages)
- Character art collection
- Rough art collection
- Two audio dramas in Japanese and drama script in English and Traditional Chinese (PDF)
- “The Natsumi Encounter”
- “Origami Friendship”
- Official soundtrack (27 tracks)
- Short novel in Japanese, English and Traditional Chinese
Both the standard and deluxe editions will be available at a 15 percent discount for the first week of release.
Game review via Idea Factory International:
About
LIVE HISTORY Fujimi Fantasia is a popular light novel series from Bunko. It was adapted into a television anime series of the same name, the fourth and most recent installment—LIVING HISTORY IV— Released in 2022.
Written by Koushi Tachibana and illustrated by Tsunako, this next generation boy-meets-girl story has become a huge hit both in Japan and abroad, selling over six million copies worldwide!
story LIVE HISTORY It begins thirty years after the Earth suffers from cosmic earthquakes. These disasters are triggered by the emergence of mysterious entities known as Spirits. One day, an ordinary student named Shido Itsuka encounters a Spirit disillusioned with humanity. Shido's sister, Kotori, reveals to him that she has the unique ability to seal Spirit powers.
But the method is surprising. To seal a Spirit's powers, he must meet her and make her fall in love with him!
Shido decides to do everything he can to protect the world and save them. He confronts the Spirits candidly as he solves the various challenges that come his way.
The story
A newly emerging spirit named Natsumi ends up at the crossroads of the Deus Ex Machina Industry. Shido protects Natsumi from the Deus Ex Machina Industry and manages to seal away her powers.
After the transformation and inversion caused by Origami, Shido manages to reshape the world to protect it, eventually sealing Origami away.
Enemies may still lurk, but Shido and his friends enjoy the peace they've earned through their ordeal.
After an ordinary evening with friends, Shido has an unusual dream. He hears a mysterious voice coming from the shadows.
The next morning, Shido wakes up to find a unique bowl decorated with snake patterns under his pillow.
Thinking it might be a joke, Shido asks the owner of the container. But when I try to open it…
Key Features
- Another history, another destiny – The LIVE HISTORY universe expands with the latest game installment officially localized in English for the first time, featuring a new original story with more than a dozen returning characters and an all-new original game character, Ren.
- Seal Spirits And Wishes – With nine routes and over 15 endings, your choices affect Shido's ability to save the world! Make the right decisions to help Shido fulfill his soul's wishes, and maybe run into some old friends along the way! But be careful. Make the wrong choices and it's game over!
- A Visual Celebration of the Visual Novel – Acclaimed artist Tsunako returns with unparalleled character portraits brought to life with breathing movements, facial expressions, swaying clothes and hair.
- Learn Lore and more! – Whether you're new to the series or looking for an update LIVE HISTORY lore, the in-game Library is designed for you! Read character profiles and brush up on terminology to better prepare yourself for Shido's journey!
Check out the new character screenshots in the gallery.