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Rain98 is a visual novel set in Tokyo during 1998, featuring a protagonist who travels back in time to meet a woman named Reina Amehara. The narrative centers on their shared desire to end the world, a goal rooted in their mutual depression regarding the state of society. The game draws thematic inspiration from Heisei-era works like Serial Experiments Lain, reflecting the economic stagnation and anxiety of that period.
The gameplay experience includes interactive elements such as lighting a cigarette in a stylish sequence and entering a name, which can unexpectedly trigger a game over achievement. The developer has also incorporated various minigames, including segments described as legally distinct versions of DDR, Tamagotchi, and Tekken, adding variety to the visual novel format.
The reviewer notes that the demo provides about an hour of content, while the full game is expected to run for approximately three hours. The narrative explores how characters from different historical contexts reconcile their inability to accept their material conditions, which the reviewer finds to be a smart premise for a time travel story.
The reviewer expresses a positive initial impression of the demo, finding the aesthetic and thematic tone compelling. According to the Steam page, the full version of Rain98 is currently scheduled for release by the end of the year.
