Spike Chunsoft to Release Steins;Gate: Octet of Shifting Space
The release marks the first time the text-parser adventure has been available on consoles and Steam, bringing a retro gameplay style to a modern audience.
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Spike Chunsoft announced during its Anime Expo panel that it will release Steins;Gate: Octet of Shifting Space, an adaptation of the 2011 PC graphic adventure, for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, PS5, and PC via Steam. The company also revealed a Digital Deluxe Edition for Steins;Gate Re:Boot and detailed its new Gamma Worldline story route.
Spike Chunsoft announced at Anime Expo on Friday that it will release Steins;Gate: Octet of Shifting Space, an adaptation of the original 2011 Windows PC graphic adventure, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The game uses a text parser system instead of choice-based menus, requiring players to type English commands to advance the story. It features 8-color digital RGB graphics and sound replicating FM synthesis and PSG chips. Composer Takeshi Abo is handling the music. The company also revealed a Digital Deluxe Edition for Steins;Gate Re:Boot, which includes a digital visual book, soundtrack, and footage from the STEINS;GATE 15th LIVE - ONE WORLD - event with English subtitles.
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