Root Letter: Last Answer confirmed for the west

Root Letter: Last Answer is coming west. The mystery visual novel’s localization, which was recently outed by a rating in Australia, has now been officially announced. PQube will be publishing the game in both North America and Europe.

Here’s an overview of Root Letter: Last Answer, along with the first English trailer:

15 years have passed since your correspondence with your pen friend Aya Fumino. While you moved on with your life, a confession of murder left in her last letter now resurfaces. Travel to Aya’s hometown and discover what happened to her. Her friends may know the truth but none of them seem willing to let you delve into the past. Are they responsible for her disappearance?

A visual novel bestseller

With over 500 thousand copies of the original sold in the west, the mystery story is one of the most successful visual novels of all time.

A fully interactive experience

Follow the leads given in Aya’s letters to track down her long-time friends. Use your items and the information found during the investigation to make them reveal the truth.

Live-action mode: A new way to enjoy the story

Turn on the live-action mode from the title screen at any time in the game to see Shimane’s locations and residents come to life.

The complete Root Letter experience

In addition to several UI improvements, Root Letter: Last Answer adds new epilogues that concludes the story around Aya Fumino.

Iconic character design and soundtrack

Players who prefer the animated version of the game will enjoy the beautifully detailed artwork by the masterful character designer Minoboshi Taro and the atmospheric soundtrack by composer Takashi Nitta.

A western release date for Root Letter: Last Answer has not yet been announced.

Source: PQube PR