Root Letter: Last Answer is an upcoming enhanced edition to 2016 mystery visual novel where the player is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the disappearance of a young girl 15 years earlier. Ahead of it’s release, PQube and Kadokawa Games have released a new trailer showcase the interactive aspects of the game.
The trailer shows a lot of what you would likely expect to see. Looking for clues, interacting with characters/suspects, ect. However it also seems to display multiple aesthetic choices, like the ability to switch from the hand drawn anime style, or pictures of live-action actors.
In addition to the trailer it was also announced that there would be a special Day One Edition, which would include a 100 page artbook featuring previously unreleased images.
Root letter: Last Answer will launch for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 August 30th. You can now pre-order the digital version on the Switch eShop. Checkout the press release below for more info:
RootLetter: Last Answer’s interactive elements showcased in new Gameplay Trailer
This game is more than a visual novel!
PQube (London, UK) – August 13th, 2019 – In preparation for the upcoming launch of RootLetter: Last Answer, PQube and developer Kadokawa Games highlight the interactive elements of the thrilling visual novel. Players expecting a solely passive experience will be surprised: RootLetter: Last Answer is a captivating mix between a visual novel and an investigative adventure game!
RootLetter: Last Answer concludes the story of Aya Fumino in an enhanced version with new features on August 30th in Europe and September 3rd in North America for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. The pre-orders for the digital version are now available on the eShop.
The Day One Edition, which includes a beautiful 100 pages artbook with unreleased works, will be available on August 30th in Europe and at a later date in North America.
1. Travel across the picturesque Shimane Prefecture
On your mission to find out what happened to your former pen-pal Aya, you have to visit her hometown and erstwhile friends. Each location and person you encounter is an important puzzle piece that you will need to figure out the mystery around her death. Which area will you investigate first?
2. Find clues and manage your inventory
When visiting the iconic locations of Shimane, keep an eye out for clues and items! You can uncover them with the Magnifying Glass tool, which will be important to progress in the story and can be used as leverage when confronting Aya’s former friends and acquaintances.
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