Visual novel highlights week Oct 23 – Oct 29, Eiyu*Senki and Blackberry Honey released

It’s the end of the month, and you all know what that means! That’s right, game releases. Last week brought us plenty of expected and unexpected released of English titles. Find them all in the update below.

As for the Japanese titles, we have an update on Asa Project’s upcoming title, as well as some release date updates and trials for the November games. Also, don’t forget to update your October game(s) with the latest patches.

As per usual, the news has been split between English Visual Novels, Japanese Visual Novels, and Nukige games specifically.

English visual novels

Eiyu*Senki now available

JAST USA has now released strategy game visual novel Eiyu*Senki. A game set in a fictional past which bears resemblance to real world history. You’ll play as the leader of “Zipang” as you conquer the rest of the world. Featuring a whole array of (mainly) female troops you can add to your army.

The release was followed by two patches so far. The latest being patch 1.02. Download it over at the official website here.

Winged Cloud’s Legends of Talia: Arcadia released

Winged Cloud has now released the recently announced kinetic novel “Legends of Talia: Arcadia”. A short game in which the story follows the story of a legendary knight called Arcadia, who has fought many battles throughout her life.

If you’re interested, the game is currently available at a 25% launch discount here.

Ebi-hime’s Blackberry Honey released

But there’s more releases this week. Ebi-hime latest kinetic novel Blackberry Honey was released on Steam last week.

Short English title news

  • Winged Cloud also released a free to download Halloween special called “Sakura Halloween” (Link).
  • Vifth Floor’s visual novel “VOID” will also be released in a couple of hours.
  • The second Clockwork Ley-Line game is now 87% complete (Source).
  • Mangagamer opened the pre-orders for the second chapter of Kuroinu (NSFW).
  • Hapymaher is also fully translated and 90% edited.
  • Mangagamer will also be attending Anime NYC next month. Maybe with some new announcements.

Kickstarter

  • Vysoko Anime started a small campaign for cyberpunk visual novel Crystal Chameleon.
  • A new group started a campaign for slice of college life visual novel Undeclared: Higher Education.

Japanese visual novels

Asa Project opens website for Kari Gurashi Ren’ai

Asa Project’s new title was already mentioned in last week’s update. But now they’ve also opened the website for said title, Kari Gurashi Ren’ai. At the website we get to see the main visual for the game, featuring 4 heroines. Although other than the character introduction pages, they only have a story and world page available.

Kari Gurashi Ren’ai will have a story written by Youka Nanoka, Amato, and Kotogawa Kon. All writers who also worked on the brand’s previous title, Suki to Suki to de Sankaku Ren’ai. It’s not much different with the artists, where we have Fuyuichi Monme, Yuuki Rika, and Yuunagi Seshina.

An exact release date has yet to be determined, but the target is set around next spring.

Short Japanese title news

  • Candysoft’s new sub-brand Hachimitsu Soft is working on a game called HarmonEy.
  • Akabei Soft is working on another title called Shoujo to Toshi no Sa, Futamawari. Release in January.
  • Minori’s Trinoline Genesis has been dated to January 26.
  • Azarashi Soft has also set the release date for Aikagi After Days to January 26.
  • Saga Planets released a trial for Kin’iro Loveriche.
  • Torte Soft released a trial for Abnormal Lovers.
  • Samoyed Smile released a trial for Yoru Meguru, Bokura no Maigo Kyoushitsu.
  • Moonstone Cherry published the OP for Imouto Paradise 3 (Youtube).
  • Giga published the OP for Soi Kano (Youtube).

Gold status

  • Akabei Soft’s Maho x Roba -Witches Spiritual Home- reached gold status.
  • Crystalia’s Kizuna Kirameku Koi Iroha also reached gold status.
  • Cube’s Yurauka also reached gold status.
  • Ensemble’s fandisc for Omoi o Sasageru Otome no Melody is also ready for release.
  • Prekano’s Azayaka na Irodori no Naka de, Kimi Rashiku reached gold status.

Patches

  • NekoNeko Soft released patch 1.01 for Ruri no Kasane.
  • Alcot Honey Comb released patch 1.01 for Kanojo wa Tenshi de Imouto de.
  • Curefull Base released patch 1.1 for Tsugihagi Make Peace.
  • Harukaze released patch 1.01 for Nora to Oujo to Noraneko Heart 2.

Nukige (External NSFW links)

  • Wendybell has a new game coming up called Katekyo Shichao.
  • Interheart Glossy is working on a title called Hitozuma Netori-ya.
  • Fairytale opened the website for Natsu Ecchi 2.
  • Hexenhaus opened the website for new game Catch Up Love.
  • Atelier G/H released a trial for Kyonyuu Shoujo no Pet.
  • ZION released a trial for Saimin Soku Yari Gakuen: Seiso Kaichou.
  • Waffle released a trial for Kyonyuu Fantasy 3 if.

Final word

We do our best to find all items that might interest you as a visual novel fan. Still, if you feel like there’s anything missing in this post, feel free to contact us on twitter or through our contact page. Next week’s post should be on schedule as usual.