A masterpiece of sound novels, "428 In Blockaded Shibuya" is back on PS4/PC after 10 years! To be released on September 6.

Spike Chunsoft announced that "428 In Blockaded Shibuya" for PS4/PC will be released on September 6 (Thursday).

428 In Blockaded Shibuya" is a sound novel that was originally released in 2008 for the Wii. It has been called a masterpiece of sound novels due to its unique gameplay and playing experience. The game has since been developed for a wide variety of platforms, including PS3, PSP, and smartphone applications. To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the original version, a PS4/PC version will be released on September 6 (Thursday)!

The game is a sound novel set in Shibuya, depicting a day in the life of several main characters and the people surrounding them in a rich variety of situations. Players will be able to progress through parallel scenarios from the viewpoints of the main characters, who are in different positions, and will be asked questions such as "What should I do next? What should I think about? and "What should I think about? These choices not only directly affect the protagonist's scenario, but also have a significant impact on the future of other characters. The game offers a dramatic story in which casual actions can push someone else into a corner or save someone else's life, just like in the real world.

The game's introduction trailer has also been released, which introduces the game and its features.


■Drama unfolds from the perspectives of multiple protagonists
The drama can be enjoyed from multiple angles, switching between the perspectives of the main characters in various positions: the man who once led Shibuya's largest team, a rookie detective, a hot-blooded freelance writer, a virus expert, and a stuffed cat .......

■A realistic story unfolds every five minutes.
One person's actions affect those around him or her, and the story branches out in a variety of ways.

Bonus scenarios that were popular in the original version are also included!
Two bonus scenarios, hidden elements of the original version, are included. One is written by mystery writer Takemaru Abiko and the other by TYPE-MOON.

[Product Information
428 In the Blockade of Shibuya
∙ Platform: PlayStation®4 / PC (Steam, DMM.com)
Release date: September 6, 2018 (scheduled)
・Price:
 PlayStation®4 (packaged version / download version): 4,104 yen (tax included)
 PC (Steam, DMM.com): 3,960 yen (including tax)
Genre: Sound novel
Players: 1 player
CERO: C (for ages 15 and up)

CERO: C (for ages 15 and up) ©Spike Chunsoft Co.

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