9 R.I.P getting English release on Switch in the west
Posted on April 17, 2024 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch
Idea Factory is localizing 9 R.I.P for English release in the west, the company just confirmed. It’s scheduled to arrive in 2024.
9 R.I.P is a supernatural otome visual novel. It did come to Switch last June, but only in Japan.
Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know:
In this town, there is a long-standing rumor about people being spirited away… They also say that people with lots of anxiety or those who are struggling are more likely to get spirited away.
You think you’ll be okay…?In the beginning of autumn, during her second year of high school, that’s what Misa Isshiki, was told by her best friend, causing her heart to skip a beat.
I’ll be fine, I don’t really believe in any of that stuff anyway.
That’s right… She doesn’t believe in that kind of thing… It’s just… Her life had been filled with so much stress, all related to what her future would hold…
That’s when an eerie voice reached out to her…
Why don’t we take a look and see what you should do with your life! Let’s put you on the right path…
And that’s when all the strange things around Misa began to happen…
Key Features
- Over Our Dead Bodies – School Ghost Stories, Urban Legends, the Other Realm, and the Spirit World. Get spirited away to an alternate reality or uncover tragic and thrilling truths in the real world, offering a unique mix of horror and romance with 8 romance options to explore.
- Nightmare on Otome Street – For those wanting something a little spookier in their Otome, the School Ghost Stories route sees you trapped in a school where you hear whispers of gruesome murders having occurred. The presence of ghosts won’t make this any easier. Can you survive, and maybe even find romance in the face of horror?
- Insane in the Membrane – Being in a realm filled with ghosts and evil spirits will have an effect on you. Throughout the game, your choices will impact not only your affection with the characters you meet with the Love Catch system, but your psyche as well. Making the wrong choices can lead to insanity and even change you into something else entirely.
- Drop Dead Gorgeous – Witness rich environments and alluring characters designs. Beloved character artist from Cupid Parasite, Yuuya, stuns again with gorgeous visuals.
Take a look at a trailer for 9 R.I.P below.
Official Trailer
The title will be getting a limited edition via the IFI NA and European online stores. The contents of the limited edition plus the pre-order date, will be revealed later. Those who purchase either the standard version or limited edition at the IFI online stores will also receive an exclusive trading card.
