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Falsely accused Akira enters a lethal fighting contest in ruined Tokyo, where choices shape his relationships and branching fate.
Released 25 Feb 2020
Shape Akira's Bonds
Survive Toshima's Bloodsport
Uncover Vischio's Secrets
Akira’s life has been defined by violence, but that won’t be enough to save him when he’s forced to play a deadly game. Will the bonds you forge in this stunning visual novel lead to his salvation, or to his ruin?
Developed by Nitro+CHiRAL · Published by JAST
In a Japan devastated by war, Akira competes in Bl@ster, a street-fighting contest, but its victories leave him numb. After he is falsely accused of a crime, he is offered a chance to regain his freedom by entering Igra, a lethal competition in Toshima, a district controlled by the syndicate Vischio.
This is a branching visual novel: players read the story and make decisions at key moments as Akira encounters Toshima’s factions and residents. Choices influence his relationships and which character route the story follows, while the routes explore different consequences of his struggle to survive and challenge Vischio.
The story has multiple endings, and some routes are only available after completing earlier ones. Playing through the routes reveals more about Toshima, its characters, and the forces behind the conflict. The game features Japanese voice acting and English text.
Players who enjoy the game often highlight its bleak, immersive setting, the cast’s distinct personalities, and the way separate routes reveal more of the story. Some also praise Akira’s development, the voice acting, artwork, and soundtrack. Reactions to the writing vary: reviews criticize uneven emotional development, plot gaps, and repeated shared scenes, while several also object to content removed from the Steam version.
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 16 |
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| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
