Nekoneko Soft and Overlap Launch Visual Novel 'Koi Shikarubeki' on Steam
The release marks publisher Overlap's entry into game publishing with a visual novel brand aimed at overseas audiences, and brings together veteran creator Tomo Kataoka and studio Nekoneko Soft for a compact, era-specific story.
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Nekoneko Soft's 'Koi Shikarubeki ~Mayoiga Kara no Tegami~' releases on Steam on July 10. It is the first title under Overlap's new visual novel brand OVERLAP GAMES. The scenario is by Tomo Kataoka, known for 'Narcissu' and 'Mizuiro,' with character drafts by Werkbau. The story is set in 1972 rural Japan and follows protagonist Naoto Matsuda as he enters a forbidden mountain and reunites with the heroine Susu.
Overlap, a publisher known for book IPs, launched its visual novel brand OVERLAP GAMES with 'Koi Shikarubeki ~Mayoiga Kara no Tegami~' as the debut title. The game is developed by Nekoneko Soft and written by Tomo Kataoka, creator of 'Narcissu' and 'Mizuiro.' Producer Tadashi Kamioka said the brand was named with overseas expansion in mind, as adventure games are commonly called visual novels abroad. The story is set in 1972, an era Kamioka said made it easy to build a legendary narrative because topics like UFOs were still discussed seriously. The protagonist Naoto Matsuda ignores a local curse legend and enters the forbidden mountains, where he meets the heroine Susu at an old shrine. The game releases on Steam on July 10.
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