Mystery Visual Novel Root Film Gets Western Release Date

British publisher PQube and Kadokawa Games announced today a new release window for the mystery visual novel Root Film. Check out the announcement trailer below:

The game will release for PS4 and Nintendo Switch in the first quarter of 2021. A physical limited edition has also been announced including a 100-page art book featuring environmental scenery art, character illustrations, and more.

Set in the Shimane prefecture, Root Film is based around the reboot of a mysteriously cancelled TV series Shimane Mystery Drama Project. Take the role of 23-year-old Rintaro Yagumo as his excitement for an amazing casting opportunity is quickly curbed, when a horrible murder interrupts their location scouting process.

Follow him and a cast of memorable characters illustrated by character designer Taro Minaboshi as they are drawn deeper into the thrilling mystery of Root Film. The game blends the masterful storytelling Kadokawa Games is known for with newly built upon interactive features.

The Intuition mechanic allows players to acquire keywords during in-game conversations. Once activated, Intuition reveals words on screen that are essential to investigations and confrontations.

After collecting enough keywords, you can confront suspects in Max Mode to resolve a mystery. In this fighting-game like face-off, it is essential that enough evidence has been collected beforehand to choose the correct conversation options from a selection screen.

Experiment with the zapping mechanic to reveal the perspective of two characters at the same time. Experiencing events from two different viewpoints is an essential tool to find out the truth about Shimane Mystery Drama Project!

Root Film will release for PS4 and Nintendo Switch in the first quarter of 2021. Get the game when it comes out in your region with our PSN cards or Nintendo eShop gift cards below:

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