Routes is an adult game originally produced by Leaf for the PC. It was the fourth volume in the Leaf visual novel Series, and was released in 2003, six years after the third, To Heart. The CD-ROM version was released on 28 February 2003, whereas the DVD version, which contained additional CGs, was released on 28 November 2003.
A remake of the game was released by Aquaplus on 25 January 2007, for the PlayStation 2 and the PlayStation Portable. The remake for PlayStation 2 was entitled RoutesPE (Routes PE in Japan) while the PlayStation Portable port of the remake was named Routes PORTABLE in Japan. The new version had voice acting and was no longer rated 18+.
Yuasa Satsuki is featured as a partner character in Aquapazza: Aquaplus Dream Match, a fighting game developed by Aquaplus with characters from various Leaf games.
PLOT:
The story takes place in 21st Century Japan (approximately at the end of April 2010). The main character Nasu Souichi is a perfectly ordinary high school student, who tries to do as little as possible everyday, and sleeps though most of his classes, only ever to be woken up by his friend Yuasa Satsuki. They believe they are living in a peaceful time, where no large wars are occurring.
However, these peaceful days are destroyed, when a number of large ships disappear at sea, almost instantly, and with no explanation as to why. A strange woman named Lisa Vixen suddenly appears and attacks Souichi... however Souichi also has his share of secrets.
CHARACTERS:
- Nasu Souichi: The protagonist of the story. He looks like nothing more than a normal high school student, however he is actually the best agent in the world. He keeps the fact that he is an agent a secret to all those around him. The plot of the story begins when he investigates the large ship disappearance event.
- Yuasa Satsuki: Souichi's strong willed classmate. In order to find something she was looking for, she moved out into the city and is living alone, whilst her parents live in a Shinto Shrine. She enjoys cooking. She and Souichi are constantly arguing over trivial things.
- Fushimi Yukari: A good friend of Souichi and Satsuki, she is a hardworking, gentle girl. She believes that the fighting between Souichi and Satsuki is just a sign of how well they get along.
- Lisa Vixen: The mysterious woman that attacked Souichi. She has blond hair and blue eyes, a truly beautiful woman.
PLAYSTATION 2 VERSION:
Routes PE is a PlayStation 2 port of the Windows game Routes. While Windows version contains adult content, such content has been removed from this port. However, this port has a lot of additional content as well as several other modifications of original PC version.
Unlike PC version, this port features full voice-acting, including that of the player's character. The opening movie and song have been added, existing story scenario has been slightly altered and expanded, new CG event and a new character have also been added.
PSP release, known as Routes Portable has all the new content included in the PS2 release, with exception that in-game unlockable CG and BGM galleries are not included.
The Limited Edition of Routes PE includes a material fanbook and allows swapping savegames with Routes Portable back and forth [specific to the limited edition].
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
Porting visual novel-type adventure of the popular "Routes" in the PC! The realization of the full voice there was a demand from many users, add new characters and new OP movies, such as a new CG! Go to sudden change to the non-routine by a mysterious crime daily classmates and hero who had spent a mediocre student life, that disappeared one after another ... large ships.
FEATURES:
- First person perspective.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Romance & Anime themes.
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