Description
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Title: Arcade Spirits
Genre: Visual Novel, Dating Sim, Indie
Developer: Fiction Factory Games
Publisher: PQube
Release Date: February 12, 2019
Overview:
“Arcade Spirits” is an engaging visual novel set in an alternate timeline where the catastrophic video game crash of 1983 never happened. It’s the year 20XX, and arcades are still the pinnacle of gaming culture. You step into the shoes of a new employee at the Funplex, a vibrant and bustling arcade full of unique characters and customers. Your journey involves navigating through your work life, making choices that shape your character, relationships, and the future of the arcade itself.
Gameplay:
Character Customization: Begin by creating your character from scratch. Customize pronouns, hairstyle, skin tone, hair color, eye color, and more. This customization is reflected throughout the game in both gameplay and artwork, ensuring a personalized experience.
Role-Playing Choices: Your decisions affect how your story unfolds. Choose how you want to develop your personality traits like Quirky, Steady, Kindly, Gutsy, or Basically. These choices influence your interactions and relationships with other characters.
Narrative Depth: The game features an intricate narrative where every decision matters. Manage crises at the arcade, build relationships, and strive to find romance or friendship among seven romanceable characters. Each character has their own unique story and interaction style, making every playthrough potentially different.
Features:
Identity Identifier System (IRIS): This in-game system tracks your relationship with characters and your personality development, adding a layer of strategy to your choices.
Inclusivity: Designed with inclusivity in mind, players can opt for platonic relationships or romance, with options to customize your gender identity, ensuring that the game resonates with a broad audience.
Retro-Futuristic Aesthetics: The visual style combines retro pixel art with futuristic elements, celebrating the arcade culture while offering a fresh take on visual novel aesthetics.
Soundtrack: Enjoy over 50 minutes of electronic synth-wave music composed by Greg Mirles, perfectly complementing the game’s setting and mood.
Accessibility: Includes features like self-voicing for screen reader users, making the game more accessible.
Story:
Your new job at the Funplex introduces you to a cast of colorful characters, from the passionate game enthusiast to the quirky arcade mascot. As you work, you’ll uncover the potential for romance or deep friendships, manage arcade events, and even deal with personal crises. Each choice you make can lead to different outcomes, affecting not just your relationships but also the survival and reputation of the Funplex.
Reception:
User Reviews: With a ‘Very Positive’ rating on Steam, players appreciate the game’s writing, character development, and its nostalgic yet fresh take on arcade culture.
Critical Acclaim: GameGrin awarded it 90/100, praising its intricate writing and distinct art style, while GameSpace gave it a similar score for its loving homage to arcade culture and good storytelling.
Additional Content:
Soundtrack & Artbook: Available as additional content, enhancing the player’s experience with the game’s music and artwork.
Compatibility:
Platform: PC via Steam
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
WindowsmacOSSteamOS + Linux
MINIMUM:
OS *: Windows XP
Processor: 1 GHz Intel or AMD Processor
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX or OpenGL compatible card
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 100 MB available space
RECOMMENDED:
OS *: Windows Vista or above
Memory: 1 GB RAM
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