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Stuttgart, 27th January 2021 – ININ Games is excited to announce the boxed, physical release for Nintendo Switch of the much acclaimed Sekai Project Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition one of Japan’s greatest graphic novel adventure games will be released this week, Friday 29th January 2021.

Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition is both genre innovative and extends the boundaries of what is a truly epic graphic novel that many have heralded as one of the finest crime thrilling stories gamers can experience.

Set in 2030 in a combined city and research hub, the residents are unable to interact with the outside world without permission from the local government. After an accident at an institute in the city, one of the game’s two protagonists, Watase Kasasagi, is sent in as part of a rescue team; the other, a high school student named Natsuhiko Tenkawa, happens to be in the institute at the time of the accident.

At the start of the game, there are two story scenarios for the player to choose from. Each scenario is told from a different character’s perspective in which the player assumes the role of; You must search for survivors, make the right choices, build your relationships, and regain your memories as you try to stay alive. An essential component in the game is the “Senses Sympathy System” (“SSS”) and throughout the game, the player is given a chance to adjust their impressions (“Senses”) of the characters (including the characters that they are taking the role of) using sliders.

Features:

• Beautiful artwork reworked in full HD.
• Directed by Ever17 Creator Takumi Nakazawa.
• Hours and hours of story that dynamically changes based on your choices.
• Unique gameplay (Senses Sympathy System) sets it apart from conventional visual novels.
• Mature serious storyline.
• Fully voiced in Japanese by famous voice actors.
• High replayability requires replaying to see all possible story outcomes.
• Two storyline branches – one before the crime and one after the crime.

Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition offers up so much and presents a huge and unsurpassed detailed visual graphic novel!

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November 26th, 2020 – Sekai Games is pleased to announce that Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition is released today on the Nintendo Switch eStore.

It’s Different, it’s Compelling, it’s Root Double
Best described as a visual novel, it conveys a breathtaking adventure that offers gamers a unique and scintillating experience, which has already been described as unique! Its dramatized plot and interaction between the in game characters together with the gripping storylines will captivate fans of this genre! Highly engaging, with an emotional story, 40 endings and in excess of 50 hours of gameplay Root Double offers a mature storyline, unique gameplay – Senses Sympathy System – which sets it apart from conventional visual novels. Fully voiced in Japanese by famous voice actors and directed by world renowned Ever17 Creator Takumi Nakazawa and displayed in full HD, the look of the game has a distinguished and polished ambience.

The year is 2030. Business is as usual in the isolated research city of Rokumei–that is until several explosions suddenly go off in the nuclear research facility known as “LABO.” The city sends in “Sirius,” an elite rescue squad, to deal with the situation. But the situation only gets worse when LABO’s nuclear reactor melts down, sending the facility into lockdown–with members of Sirius and survivors still trapped inside. With lethal radiation leaking everywhere and not enough anti-radiation medication to last until lockdown lifts, the survivors make more and more grim discoveries. In their struggle for survival, in a deathtrap full of fire and radiation, they learn that doubt is their greatest enemy, and trust their greatest asset.

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November 17th, 2020 – Sekai Games is excited to announce that Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition’s release on Nintendo Switch eStore has been confirmed for November 26th 2020 and is available to pre-order with a 20% discount now until release.  Heralded around the world as a groundbreaking adventure game in the visual novel genre, Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition on Nintendo Switch sees the game presented in its most complete, highest quality form featuring one of the best, mature stories ever envisioned for a visual novel. No fan service here, all that matter is survival!

After its phenomenal success on other platforms, Nintendo Switch gamers can now experience for themselves how Root Double is something unique, breathtaking and truly inspirational.

Interactive, Thrilling, Emotional – Genre beater!

Developed by Yeti & Regista and directed by Ever17 creator Nakazawa Takumi, Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition follows the events of a nuclear meltdown at a research facility from two different points of view. The acclaimed game features a highly engaging and emotional story with 40 endings and exceeds 50 hours of gameplay. All investigation routes present superb value for a crime thriller that is one of the most interactive and thrilling visual novels of all times. A comprehensive ‘Quick Save‘ system ensures that you can quickly jump into the game at any time and choose a different route if you have reached one of the story endings.

Features:

• Beautiful artwork reworked in full HD.
• Directed by Ever17 Creator Takumi Nakazawa.
• Hours and hours of story that dynamically changes based on your choices.
• Unique gameplay (Senses Sympathy System) sets it apart from conventional visual novels.
• Mature serious storyline.
• Fully voiced in Japanese by famous voice actors.
• High replayability requires replaying to see all possible story outcomes.
• Two storyline branches – one before the crime and one after the crime.

Survive and React

Leaving an unknown amount of survivors inside the reactor at the verge of exploding, the rescue team is sent in to figure out the situation and save the ones left inside. Unfortunately the leader of the rescue team is suffering from amnesia, which makes the situation even more complicated. The player will uncover the events that have led to this disaster. Combining the stories of the different characters and experiencing every twist and turn is the only way to uncover the truth of what happened that fateful day.

Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition has become one of the highest rated and most successful visual novel adventures of all time that combines thrilling story twists and visceral action and imagery unlike any other in the genre.

Experience the masterpiece from Nakazawa Takumi for yourself in the ultimate edition of the game featuring the highest quality art and sound the game has ever seen, portable or on your big screen tv!

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October 15th 2020 – ININ Games is happy to announce the preorder start of the limited editions of Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition! All three limited editions are available for Nintendo Switch only at the Strictly Limited Games Partner Store. The pre-order of the retail edition will be available soon after.

Interactive, Thrilling, Emotional

Developed by Yeti & Regista and directed by Ever17 creator Nakazawa Takumi, Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition follows the events of a nuclear meltdown at a research facility from two different points of view. The acclaimed game features a highly engaging and emotional story with 40 endings and exceeds 50 hours of gameplay. All investigation routes present superb value for a crime thriller that is one of the most interactive and thrilling visual novels of all times. A comprehensive ‘Quick Save‘ system ensures that you can quickly jump into the game at any time and choose a different route if you have reached one of the story endings.

All editions encompass an extensive list of unsurpassed highlights which include:

• Beautiful artwork in full HD
• Directed by Ever17 Creator Takumi Nakazawa
• Hours and hours of story that dynamically changes based on your choices
• Unique gameplay (Senses Sympathy System) sets it apart from conventional visual novels.
• Mature serious storyline
• Enjoy on the go or on your TV, perfect for a visual novel
• Fully voiced in Japanese by famous voice actors
• High replayability requiring replay to see all possible story outcomes
• Two storyline branches – one before the crime and one after the crime.

About the game

Leaving an unknown amount of survivors inside the reactor at the verge of exploding, the rescue team is sent in to figure out the situation and save the ones left inside. Unfortunately the leader of the rescue team is suffering from amnesia, which makes the situation even more complicated. The player will uncover the events that have led to this disaster. Combining the stories of the different characters and experiencing every twist and turn is the only way to uncover the truth of what happened that fateful day.

Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition has been a best selling visual novel worldwide for several years.

A game that marks new ground for its genre!

The Limited Edition features:

• Game
• Mini Artbook
• Reversible Variant Cover
• Individually Numbered

The Limited Edition is available for €49.99 and limited to 2.500 copies worldwide.

The Collectors Edition features:

• Game
• Mini Artbook
• Reversible Variant Cover
• Individually Numbered
• CE Box
• 2 Disc Soundtrack
• Mini Shikishi
• 2 Poster
• 9 Sticker
• 9 Character Cards
• Artbook
• Yuuri Standee

The Collector’s Edition is available for €79.99 and limited to 3.000 copies worldwide.

The Dakimakura Collector’s Edition features everything from the Collector’s Edition plus a reversible Dakimakura (body pillow sheet) with fan favorite character designs of Yuuri and Tachibana by industry legend Mikeou (D.C. II).

The Dakimakura Edition is available for €119.99 and limited to 999 copies worldwide.

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