Kyoto, Japan - August 22nd, 2023 - We are pleased to announce that room6 Co., Ltd. is releasing the Steam version of the graphic novel ghostpia: Season One on August 22nd, 2023, at 4:00 PM (Japan time.) ghostpia: Season One is a visual novel characterized by warm, storybook-like visuals adorned with glitch-and-noise effects. The story takes place in a snowy town inhabited by immortal "ghosts." The introduction of Yoru, a new ghost, sets off a chain of events in the stagnant life of a lonely girl named Sayoko. ghostpia does away with quick-time events and branching paths, pouring all of its resources into a single, thoroughly enhancing scenario. Please enjoy the story of these adorable characters, a story which is kind but intense, cruel but cute, as well as lonely and sometimes violent.
Furthermore, we are releasing the original soundtrack from ghostpia: Season One. It includes the main theme "Ghost," which captures a nostalgic atmosphere, the Japanese-style tones of "Ninja," and the city pop vibe of "City," which embellishes the ending of each episode. Players will be able to fully enjoy each of the tracks composed by the popular contemporary composer Hiromu Takano.
At the same time, we are also releasing ghostpia: Season One Art Book, an art book full of illustrations and other portrayals from the world of ghostpia in PDF format. It contains artwork from the game itself, as well as unique early character-design concepts, and even some internal development documents. The art book serves as a comprehensive resource that allows you to delve even deeper into the world of ghostpia: Season One while immersing yourself in the story of Sayoko and her companions.
*Please note that this book contains spoilers for the game. We recommend only viewing it after you have played through the whole of ghostpia: Season One.
Isolated from the world by snow, a town lies barren near a terminal station.
There lies a town where ghosts flood the streets at night.
But they aren't really ghosts. They are immortal. Unable to die, with their never-ending lives, they took to referring to themselves like that.
They say this is an ideal town. A true utopia for ghosts.
"But is it really? Can you really call this place a utopia?"
This is Sayako, and that is her plight.
For you see, Sayako is the only one in town who doesn't truly belong there.
All the while she is sharing a room with the mysterious new face, Yoru.
More than anything in the world, Sayako longs to return to her hometown.
To set off beyond the unfathomable vast desert of snow, beyond where nobody has ever gone.
To the home she can only dream is out there.
To be able to remember what she has forgotten: the thing she holds the dearest.
That is her dream.
"In my dreams, I can get out. In my dreams, I can fit in."
Key links:
Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2192620/ghostpia/
Trailer: https://youtu.be/9W_vHW3WIZg
Press kit:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/sz3ai1unuhvk50lwm3va8/h?dl=0&rlkey=5405uee7fpipgirac73lmr508
Website: https://ghostpia.xyz/
Publisher website: https://www.room6.net/
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About room6
room6 Inc. is a Japanese developer and publisher of indie games based in Demachiyanagi, Kyoto. The company focuses on development, porting, and publishing of games designed for smartphones and consoles such as Nintendo Switch. Recent game releases include Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX, UNREAL LIFE, World for Two, 7 Years From Now, and GenEi AP: Empty Heart. Future releases include From_., Kitsune: The Journey of Adashino, Recolit, Machina of the End, and Horizon.
About Chosuido
Chousuido is a development unit made up of four people. Since 2011, we have been creating "Denshi Novel" mobile games, allowing users to enjoy novels accompanied by illustrations and music on smartphones. Our portfolio includes works such as the Morikawa Sora no Rule and Vampire Hunter HIROSHI series, '99 - Kyofu no Daiou to Houkago no Megami, Botsuneta Dori no Kimi to Boku, Sakura Yuna no Joukyou, and more.