Memories Off 5: Togireta Film is a Japanese romance visual novel developed by KID and published by CyberFront for the PlayStation 2 console. It was released on October 27, 2005 and is the fifth game in the Memories Off series. A port for the PlayStation Portable handheld developed and published by 5pb. was released on January 29, 2009. A sequel named Memories Off 5: Encore was released for the PlayStation 2 on July 12, 2007. Its PlayStation Portable port was released on September 17, 2009. The gameplay of Memories Off 5 follows linear plot line, which offers different pre-determined scenarios and events, and focuses on the appeal of the five female main characters.
The story of Memories Off 5 has been adapted into novels and a one-episode anime OVA has also been released. Memories Off 5: Encore has also been adapted into a novel.
The gameplay of Memories Off 5 requires minimal interaction from the player as much of the time is spent in reading the text that appears in the bottom of the screen. The text that is displayed represents either the dialogue between the characters or the inner thoughts of the protagonist. Once in a while, the player will be presented will arrive at a "decision point". The game pauses at this point and lists some choices for the player to pick. Based on the choices that are selected, the plot will progress in a specific direction. There are five main plot lines in the game, each corresponding to one of the main female characters. The player will have to replay the game multiple times to experience all of the endings.
The player takes on the role of Haruto Kawai, the protagonist of Memories Off 5. Haruto is a university student and a member of the Chihaya University Movie (CUM) society (Chihaya University Movie). Yusuke Hina is a close friend of Haruto's. He was in the process of completing the planning for a film he thought of when he died in an accident one year prior to the events of the game. Asuka Hina is a senior high school student and the sister of Yusuke. Mahiro Sendo (???? Sendo Mahiro?, voiced by: Nana Inoue) is an acquaintance of Yusuke's and is at odds with Haruto and the other members of the CUM society as she claims to be responsible for Yusuke's death.
Kazuki Mishima is a friend of Haruto's and is a member of the CUM society. Shuji Ozu is another friend of Haruto's and is also a member of the CUM society. He has feelings for Asuka. Ayumu Kise is a new member of the CUM society and also a character from Memories Off: Sorekara, the previous game in the Memories Off series. Miumi Sawarabi is a cousin of Haruto's who also happens to be a classmate and close friend of Asuka's. Mizuho Amamiya is the manager of the fast food restaurant that Haruto and Asuka works at. Shin Inaho is Haruto's neighbour.
Memories Off 5 was first released for the PlayStation 2 in regular and limited editions on October 27, 2005. The limited edition includes a special book and an original drama CD.
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
5th popular romance adventure "Memories Off" series! By the death of Yusuke Nichi-mei rival, Kawai spring hero who has a dream of filmmaking, will not see the passion for a dream friend. I met a girl named killed him, when the thought irreplaceable in the spring who dwells, film break begins around quietly ....
FEATURES:
- First person perspective.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Romance & Anime themes.
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