Rain98
C#4R4CT3R🎮 Adventure
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Rain98 is a lo-fi psycho-thriller romance adventure game set in late '90s Tokyo, drawing inspiration from iconic '90s anime such as "Perfect Blue" and "Ocean Waves." Players are immersed in a cozy yet melancholic apartment room alongside Reina Amahara, whose voice is brought to life by Rio Tsuchiya. Together, they embark on a mysterious ritual that holds the power to either safeguard or destroy the world, with the narrative deeply exploring relationship dynamics within the unique atmosphere of the era.
The gameplay of Rain98 extends beyond conventional game endings, aiming to leave a lasting emotional impact. It incorporates daily life activities characteristic of late '90s Tokyo, designed not as simple mini-games, but as interactive elements that organically connect to character psychology, the story's narrative tone, and the thick, dark, rainy ambiance. These interactions are crafted to deepen player immersion and understanding of the game's world and characters.
Developed by C#4R4CT3R, an indie publisher from Tokyo, Japan, Rain98 has garnered significant anticipation, accumulating over 45,000 Steam wishlists. The development team has expanded the game's scope based on valuable player feedback gathered from events like BitSummit, PAX East, and Tokyo Game Show, ensuring a high-quality and impactful experience. The game offers extensive language support, including full Japanese audio, and subtitles in English, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Indonesian, Latin American Spanish, Thai, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, and Turkish.