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The Life And Suffering

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Announced
free distribution on Steam from July 18 to July 24 at 2:00 AM · 2026-07-17
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Nintendo Switch port planned for July 23 · 2026-07-17
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The game normally sells for 2,050 yen. · 2026-07-17
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The game supports Japanese text display. · 2026-07-17
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A strict class system divides people into nobles, clergy, and commoners. · 2026-07-17
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Players control Sir Brante, born as a commoner to a noble father and a commoner mother. · 2026-07-17
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Choices affect the plot and available endings. · 2026-07-17
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The protagonist has a system of four lives: he can die and be revived up to three times, but a fourth death is permanent. · 2026-07-17
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Traits such as decisiveness, sensitivity, and endurance level up through player actions, unlocking story branches. · 2026-07-17
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The free distribution coincides with the upcoming release of a new entry in the series, 'The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian', scheduled for July 20 on Steam. · 2026-07-17

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Jul 17

Narrative RPG 'The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante' Free on Steam Through July 24

Publisher 101XP is distributing the narrative RPG 'The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante' for free on Steam from July 18 until July 24 at 2:00 AM. The game, developed by Sever and Schisma Games, normally sells for 2,050 yen. It supports Japanese text display. The story is set in the fictional Alkune Empire, where a strict class system divides people into nobles, clergy, and commoners. Players control Sir Brante, born as a commoner to a noble father and a commoner mother. The narrative follows his life from birth through childhood, adulthood, and death, with choices affecting the plot and available endings. The protagonist has a system of four lives: he can die and be revived up to three times, but a fourth death is permanent. Traits such as decisiveness, sensitivity, and endurance level up through player actions, unlocking story branches. The game has received approximately 8,000 user reviews on Steam, earning an 89% positive rating ("Very Positive"). The free distribution coincides with the upcoming release of a new entry in the series, 'The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian', scheduled for July 20 on Steam. A Nintendo Switch port of 'The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante' is also planned for July 23.