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A New Sieg journalist who can briefly inhabit others in the past investigates a murder, pursues leads, and chooses a romance.
Released 30 Jul 2021
Leap Through Borrowed Bodies
Rewind to Save Limbo
Investigate New Sieg
A new visual novel from the legendary eXtend! Mixing dangerous romance with murder mystery, BUSTAFELLOWS is a steamy noir mystery that will make you shiver but ask for more!
Developed by NIPPON CULTURAL BROADCASTING EXTEND INC. · Published by PQube
In the fictional city of New Sieg, Teuta is a freelance journalist with the ability to leap a short time into the past by inhabiting another person. After witnessing a lawyer’s murder, she uses this power to try to save him and gather information while working alongside a close-knit group of men with varied, often dangerous professions.
The story unfolds as a visual novel, with dialogue, choices, mystery-solving, and occasional puzzles. Teuta’s time-leaping ability lets her act through other people to change events, but each leap is brief and depends on whose body she inhabits.
Choices lead into five romance routes, selected through a questionnaire, with different endings for each. Completing the routes unlocks additional stories and later chapters that expand the overarching mystery.
Players who enjoy BUSTAFELLOWS often single out the main cast’s lively, close-knit dynamics, Teuta’s personality, and the distinct appeal of the romance routes. Art, animation, Japanese voice acting, and emotionally affecting story moments also receive praise. Reactions to the writing and romance are mixed: some find the mystery engaging, while others describe the personal routes as short or rushed and the plot as uneven or underexplained. Several players also criticize the PC controls and interface.
Arrive in New Sieg, a beautiful fictional town. Step into the shoes of a strong, smart and gifted journalist in this romantic adventure. You play the part of a young woman with the ability to leap in the past for a very short period in the bodies of others, which you use for data collection and helping people. After witnessing the murder of a crooked lawyer – she goes back in time in an attempt to save him. Thus, the journey begins as our protagonist goes back in time in the body of another person and tries to warn Limbo. It's up to you to figure out how to save him!
Unravel mysteries and solve puzzles
Take the lead and choose your destiny
Romance 5 dangerous fellows, each with an unlockable side story
Unlock different endings
Experience a unique interactive gameplay
Meet guests characters from Side Kicks!
Navigate through gorgeous visuals and polished animations
Listen to a complete Japanese voice cast, including KENN, Yoshimasa Hosoya & more
Will all routes lead to romance? Which happy ending awaits you? Play to find out!
Teuta - the protagonist (the name can be changed)
A 21 years-old freelance journalist working in New Sieg. She witnessed the murder of her brother when she was younger and became a reporter for her to serve justice. She has a mysterious ability that allows her to leap in the past for a very short period in the bodies of others, and uses it to help people and collect data. She is a bright and cheerful woman with a positive personality. Although she is a reporter, she is not skilled at taking pictures.
Limbo Fitzgerald - A Crooked Lawyer
A 27 years-old Lawyer. Limbo is known for advocating in court for even the toughest criminals. Although he is called a crooked lawyer, he is extremely skilled, and he is popular in the city and is seen as a hero. He abides by the law in his own standards and serves justice. Born into an extremely wealthy family, Limbo is soft-hearted.
Shu - A hitman that silently eliminates hitmen
He is 28 years old. Shu is a heavy smoker who makes a living as a bounty killer by eliminating other hitmen. He is a top-class martial artist and specialised in long-range sniping. The best sniper in town, he has no other goals in life apart from executing those on the list left behind by his foster parents and mentor.
Helvetica - A professional in changing people's appearance
A 26 years-old plastic surgeon. Popular in New Sieg, he loves beautiful things and constantly rates passer-by women based on their looks. Highly confident in his skills, he believes that people can be reborn by changing their natural features.
Mozu - An autopsy Specialist
At only 25 years old, Mozu is the chief of the autopsy department and work with the police forces. He is often misunderstood as apathetic and indifferent towards others. His way of thinking is usually from a medical point of view, which sometimes creates unexpectedly fun situations. Mozu talks to corpses and it is rumoured that he dissects animals as a hobby. He likes riding bicycles.
Scarecrow - A Self-proclaimed Underground Boss
A 22 years-old cyber-geek and computer hacker who is famous on the internet for hacking, money laundering, stealing, etc. Thanks to his abilities and connections, he is a self-proclaimed underground boss.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
