News Round-Up for the Week of September 7

Get your visual novel news here for the week of September 7th!

Featuring release dates for Highway Blossoms and Eternal Torment, a limited run for PS Vita, and a handful of new EVN Kickstarter launches.

Highway Blossoms: Next Exit Gets Release Date

The DLC for the yuri visual novel from Studio Élan and Studio Coattails continues the story of Amber and Marina. It launches on PC via Steam and itch.io on September 25th.

Eternal Torment Release Date Announced

MangaGamer announced the launch of Liquid’s 18+ title Eternal Torment ~An Immortal Girl’s Dance of Disgrace~. It will release on their online store on October 1st for the retail price of $44.95. The game will be uncensored and feature full voice acting from the female cast.

Root Double to Receive a Limited Run of Physical Copies

eastasiasoft, in conjunction with localization company Sekai Games and original developer Regista, announced they will be offering physical limited editions of Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition for PlayStation Vita. Production will be limited to 2000 units, and preorders opened with online retailer Playasia September 10th. As of writing, pre-orders are still available.

Nekopara Vol. 4 Gets Release Date

A specific release date for the next entry in the popular visual novel franchise was announced by NEKO WORKs and Sekai Project. The game will come to PC via Steam on November 26th.

Kickstarter Launches This Week

Perfect Gold

Ends: September 29th, Funded

A coming-of-age yuri visual novel from Yangyang Mobile, Perfect Gold is the story of two friends, one a student of alchemy and the other an elemental magician, who escape detention in order to celebrate the Sunflower Festival. A demo is available on Steam.

The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass

Ends: October 9th, Funded

This thriller from Trinitite Team traps 8 people in a building where a rare gemstone is being exhibited and forces them to solve the mystery of their strange circumstances.

Venus: Improbable Dream

Ends: October 7th

From Borealis, this compassion- and empathy-focused slice-of-life visual novel centers around music, friendship, romance, and mental health. A demo is currently available on itch.io.

You can read our review of the demo here.

Reborn in Sin

Ends: October 8th

This erotic fantasy visual novel from aphrodisia follows the story of an angel cursed and cast away from the Otherworld as they struggle to survive in the unknown mortal plane and romance a trio of monster girls. A demo is available on Steam and itch.io.

Silver Blue

Ends: October 20th

In this 15+ boys’ love game from Bun Bo Soup, Cyan lives with no memories before the day Gui took him in at 10 years old. When Gui disappears, however, his quest to find him leads to even more mysteries about his real identity. A demo is available on itch.io.

Ashe Thurman