Aksys has announced four new otome game titles they will be localizing in 2022 for the Nintendo Switch!
Piofiore no Banshou - Episodio 1926 -
“The sequel to Piofiore: Fated Memories.
Episodio 1926 -BURLONE-
The story is set in Burlone, a city in South Italy, shortly after WWI.
Autumn, 1925. The events that occurred in Burlone have settled down, and the protagonist, Liliana, enjoys a brief reprieve in peace.
In the following year, 1926. Having overcome the clash of the Burlone mafia with her lover, the protagonist is once again dragged into conflict. What are the troubles that await the mafia, who are struggling against the tides of time?
Episodio 1926 -ALTERNATIVA-
The incident in 1925 ended, but death of the mastermind was not confirmed.
In the following year, 1926. Burlone seems to have regained peace.
However, the Burlone mafia face plots of the government, the church, as well as a new enemy. Once again, they join hands to deal with the situation.
As the key to the solution, the protagonist acts with them once again.
Episodio 1926 -HENRI-
Some time after the finale of the incident of 1925.
The two left Burlone and lived peacefully in France. However, due to a certain incident, they had to return to Burlone.
This is a tale of how these two who care for each other become lovers.”
Paradigm Paradox
“ The year 25XX. A world where mankind can only live in isolated colonies.
The protagonist, at student at the academy, was bored of the drudgery of everyday life. A day-to-day untouched by gossip about “Heroes” and “Vermin,” the enemy of mankind, or the good-looking guys at the academy.
One night, she slipped out of the dormitory and fell upon colony-invading Vermin, landing herself in a dangerous situation! However, four girls appeared and repelled the Vermin with miraculous abilities.
In the aftermath of the event, the protagonist decides to work as a Hero, leading a busy life as both a student and champion of justice. But why is it that she has more opportunities to talk to the good-looking guys everyone is talking about…?
What is their secret…? And what is the enemy’s true identity…? “
Lover Pretend
“Protagonist Chiyuki lives alone and spends all of her time studying for university and doing part-time work. She has two dreams in life. The first is to become a scriptwriter, which was a dream her deceased mother also wanted to be. The second is to find her father who she never met.
She learns from the clues left behind by her mother that she was writing a drama script just before she was born. At the same time, she begins working as an assistant to a scriptwriter for a film that the sons of the drama staff are making.
Chiyuki tries looking for information while working her new job, but in a twist of events ends up cast in the role of their love interest…? This is a fake love role, not true love. Can Chiyuki draw up a script about fake lovers, while not knowing anything about falling in love herself?“
Kimi wa Yukima ni Koinegau (English title pending)
“The first year of the Kyoho era. The land was ruled by the eighth shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune. In the city of Edo, incidents caused by monsters are becoming more and more frequent, and the townspeople are both uneasy and discontent.
The Tokugawa shogunate establish the ‘Oniwaban’ to maintain public order and secretly crack down on the monsters. And so the seasons passed—to year 11 of the Kyoho era.
A girl who possesses a special power was living in a village far from Edo. Wherever she sees a “black thread,” disaster is sure to follow. The villagers, disturbed, drove her away into the snow-covered recesses of the mountains.
A young man who calls himself an Oniwaban appeared before her…this is the story of the encounter between a girl and “non-humans,” and finding love.“
There are also three more previously announced games from Aksys still set to be released this year / early next year! They are all available for pre-order for the Nintendo Switch for USD$49.99.
Olympia Soiree (September 9th, 2021)
“Her entire clan wiped out years ago, Olympia has been isolated for much of her life. Now she must travel to Tenguu Island - the only person who can perform a ritual that will restore the Sun to a land enveloped in darkness.
The heads of each district (red, blue, yellow) lead a society governed by rigid class structures. Able to travel between the districts, Olympia discovers their wonders and weaknesses. She also finds an entire underground group of shunned “colorless” individuals who she becomes determined to help.
If she can find a mate who will help her continue her lineage and save the world before it is destroyed, she will reveal to that special someone her heart and her true name.”
Dairoku: Agents of Sakuratani (December 2nd, 2021)
“Ever since she could remember, Akitsu Shino has had the ability to see what others could not: spirits, apparitions, and indescribable creatures.
As an adult, this talent leads her to join a secret government agency: the occult action department. Her assignment is with the sixth special preventions office, and her job is to monitor the powerful beings who travel between her world and the worlds beyond.
From her office in Sakuratani, a town in a different dimension, agent Shino meets several otherworldly individuals with vastly different personalities and abilities: a nine-tailed Fox spirit, mischievous Oni, and more. Part gatekeeper, part travel guide, she does her best to get to know these entities and keep them from getting into interdimensional trouble. “
Variable Barricade (February 2022)
“A member of a prestigious family and heir to a Fortune, Hibari learns that her eccentric grandfather is determined to find her a husband. He arranges to house her in a luxurious villa along with four handsome, hand-picked bachelors and her private butler.
As her suitors try to win her hand by any means necessary, Hibari endures endless everyday trials and temptations. Has her Grandpa chosen poorly, or could there be more to these fellows than first meets the eye?
Through all of this, Hibari has two important goals: frighten off each of these marriage candidates, and absolutely refuse to fall in love.“
You can watch the trailers for all of these upcoming games here!
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