Key's Masterpiece "Crying Game" Revived in Full Voice! Switch "Kanon" released today!

Kanon" for Nintendo Switch is out today, April 20. Screenshots and more are now available.

⇒The origin of " Key" is coming to Switch/ Nintendo Switch "Kanon" will be released on April 20, 2023! Many screenshots are now available!


Kanon" is the debut work of hit maker Key, creator of "AIR," "CLANNAD," and "Summer Pockets," which first appeared as PC software in 1999.

It was a big hit in a new genre called "weibi-ge" (crying game), adding an element of emotion to the romance adventure game genre. The game was subsequently released on Dreamcast, PS2, PSP, and various other consoles, and was adapted into an animated TV series twice.

This classic love adventure about a small miracle that happens in a northern town is now available on Nintendo Switch after 16 years since the PSP version (part-voiced) as a home console port, and 21 years since the PS2 version as a full-voiced version. The game was finally released today.





Features of the Nintendo Switch version

◆Fully voiced by a splendid voice cast (the main character's voice is only used in some parts)
The five attractive heroines are played by Yui Horie, Mariko Kunifuda, Masayumi Iizuka, Akemi Sato, and Yukari Tamura. The main character is played by Tomokazu Sugita (in some parts only), and the sub characters are voiced by Tomoko Kawakami, Ayako Kawasumi, Yuko Minaguchi, Maaya Sakamoto, Tomokazu Seki, and Hiroshi Kamiya, all of whom are very popular voice actors, adding a realistic feel to this gem of a story.

◆The highest resolution in the ported lineup & reworked CG coloring
The Nintendo Switch version supports the highest HD resolution (1280 x 720 pixels) in the ported lineup. Event CG is recorded at 1280 x 960 pixels and can be scrolled up and down.
In addition, the coloring of the CG has been readjusted to match the coloring of the Nintendo Switch, allowing players to enjoy even more beautiful graphics.

◆Touch screen operation
The game can be played not only in portable mode with the Joy-Con set in the console, but also with the Joy-Con removed, as it fully supports touch screen operation. This enhances portability.

One-handed play is also possible.
In Table Mode and TV Mode, the right Joy-Con can be used for all controls, allowing for one-handed play.

Nintendo Switch Lite compatible
A separate Joy-Con is required for the above "one-handed play".

Game System

Kanon" is a romance adventure game in which the player selects the choices that appear in the story as he or she progresses through the game.
Although the prologue part immediately after the start of the game is the same, the game starts to branch out from the beginning, leading to an emotional ending for each of the five heroines.

Comfortable functions to make playing more enjoyable
In addition to the fast-forward and fast-reverse functions, the game is equipped with various functions to make play more comfortable, including the following

The Nintendo Switch's auto sleep setting can be disabled in auto mode and movies.
A function to jump to choices that have already been read.
Jumping to messages selected in the backlog
The ability to fast-forward from a saved data loading point.
Ability to change the display position of choices (bottom or center)
Voice volume adjustment for each character
Adjustment of time in auto mode

Story

A snowy winter day.
On a bench in front of the station, I met my cousin, Mizuse Nayuki, for the first time in seven years.
It was the town where Nayuki and her aunt lived, who welcomed me with open arms when I had suddenly decided to move to a new place.
It is also the town of my memories where faint memories of my childhood remain. ......
In this town covered with deep snow, I will encounter a small miracle with five girls. ......

[Title information]
■"Kanon

Official website: #
Genre: Love Adventure
Release date: Thursday, April 20, 2023
Price:
Package version : 5,720 yen (tax included)
　Download version : 5,000 yen (including tax)
Compatibility: Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch Lite
Compatible controller: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Supported play mode: TV mode / Table mode / Portable mode
Voice: Full voice (the main character's voice is only used in some parts)
CERO rating: B classification (for ages 12 and up)
Content Icon: Love / Language / Other
Character Design / Original Drawing: Itaru Higami
Scenario: Naoki Kuya / Associate Asae
Music: Shinji Orito / OdiakeS / Associate Asae


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