I/O is a Japanese science fiction visual novel produced by Regista. It was released for the PlayStation 2 on January 26, 2006 in Japan and was released on PC on August 29, 2008 in Japan. I/O was written and directed by Takumi Nakazawa, the writer and director for KID's infinity series, such as Ever17. Other well-known members of the staff include Romeo Tanaka, the writer of Cross Channel, and dojin musician Onoken. While never released officially outside of Japan, an English fan translation has been completed.
Set in a near future Japan, the game centers on a number of girls who get caught up in a mysterious killing spree. You play as one of four main characters, selecting your alter ego at the start of the game. Gameplay revolves around dialog sequences, as you attempt to unravel the mystery. The story changes based on your selection, so you'll be able to replay the title at least four times.
April 26th, 2032 A.D. - Megalopolis Tokyo - 00:12 in the morning
A total lunar eclipse occurs for the first time in 3 years. Even though it's supposed to be a simple astronomical phenomenon, it soon sets off a series of unexpected events. Unexplainable mysteries, terrorist incidents, and network crime surge as if in unison. The truth mixes with lies, as if the world is awake but still sleeping. Something has begun. Somewhere no one can see. Something no one knows about.
This is a story of the chance meeting and tragic parting of the young men and women living in this world. Players get to play the game from 4 different points of view:
Route A - Hinata, a youth who has lost his sister and himself.
Route B - Ishtar, a freelance programmer and leader of a hacker team.
Route C - Ishtar, but seems a bit different from the Ishtar in Route B....
Route D - He, a man completely shrouded in mystery.
And thus..
"The beginning is the end, and the end is the beginning"
CHARACTERS:
Hinata Aoi (Route A)
Ishtar (Route B)
Ishtar (Route C)
He (Route D)
Sakuya Kawahara
Mutsuki Aoi
Masami Shinozuka
Enlil
Lem
Yayoi Amane
Ea
Mika Ayase
Kosuke Miyata
The Limited Edition comes with an artbook, a rubber bracelet, and a solar powered flashcard.
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
SF mystery adventure of boys and girls who while being caught up in the mystery and phenomena mystery case, we are at the mercy of The Curious Case of fate. A different story each of the four main character expands, the truth is gradually revealed with each passing story mystery various studded. Converge in a surprising form the mystery that has been with countless Clearing the scenario all ....
FEATURES:
- First person perspective.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- SCIFI, Futuristic, Mystery & Fantasy themes.
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