WORLD END ECONOMiCA episode.01

Set 16 years after humans begin colonizing the Moon, the story follows Hal, a young man determined to reach a place no one has reached before. He needs a vast amount of money to pursue that dream, and turns to the stock market to raise it.

Hal's trading ambitions bring him into contact with Lisa and Hagana, whose lives and abilities become entwined with his plans. The story moves from establishing the characters and lunar society toward a stock-trading competition.

This is a linear visual novel told through dialogue and internal monologue, with no player choices affecting the story. Its reading-focused narrative also explains financial concepts as Hal navigates markets and tries to build his capital.

Some reviewers praise the story and character development, especially the way the trading contest builds toward a compelling later stretch. Others enjoy the unusual economics-focused setting and find the financial explanations accessible. These positives are tempered by recurring complaints about a slow opening, the protagonist, and English translation errors.