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Publisher MAGES. has released a prologue movie for its upcoming occult adventure game, Shikai. Scheduled for release this winter on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, the title explores supernatural phenomena that defy scientific explanation.
The game features a development team known for the Science Adventure series, including STEINS;GATE and CHAOS;CHILD. Ryo Yasumoto, who worked on STEINS;GATE 0, serves as the scenario writer, while Takeshi Abo, known for the STEINS;GATE series, handles the music.
The narrative centers on a ghost story titled The House with the Red Roof. The prologue video showcases fragmented phrases like chained deaths and lingering gazes, suggesting how these elements coalesce into a singular mystery. The game is designed to involve the player in the haunting, with the story triggered by the titular ghost story.
The prologue features the opening theme song performed by Kanako Ito. While the current video obscures some lyrics, the full version will be revealed in a future opening movie. The game is rated CERO D for ages 17 and up, with pricing currently unannounced.
