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Press release:
PQube (London, UK) – March 20th, 2023.
The London-based (the UK) video games publisher PQube and Japan-based indie games developer Chosuido, are today very happy and excited to announce that their lo-fi anime-styled VN “ghostpia” is coming to PC (via Steam) and the Nintendo Switch (via the Nintendo Eshop) in Q2 2023.

“In my dreams, I can get out. In my dreams, I can fit in”

‘ghostpia’ is an immersive visual novel following Sayoko, the only foreigner in town. She is sharing a room with a mysterious girl Yoru but wants to go back to her hometown. She crosses the empty snowy desert searching, does this home exist? Can she remember what she has forgotten? All she can do is dream.

Kinetic gameplay – No branching routes or quick-time events, ‘ghostpia’ is designed for you to sit back and sink into the storyline, enjoying it like a movie
Dynamic Visual Novel – Explore a story filled with movement, animation and beautiful sounds that elevates the traditional visual novel experience. Full of intense emotion and themes of friendship, loneliness, and an endless revival
Beautiful soundtrack and sound effects – the gentle music crafts the atmosphere of this snowy ghost town, drawing you into its world
A dazzling Lo-fi aesthetic – picture book styled illustrations and the option to turn glitch effects on or off
An isolated town – separated from the world by snow, this is a town where immortal “ghosts”, people who are unable to die, reside
Lovable Characters – ‘ghostpia’ is filled with strange and interesting characters, from the protagonist Sayoko to the mysterious Yoru
Coming West for the First Time – Originally released on mobile and web browsers only in Japan
A story of friendship – the struggles of friendships are the core of ‘ghostpia’, as Sayoko struggles to accept people into her life
A brand-new version of the game – with new music, higher resolution illustrations and more complex animations
Includes the complete five episodes of ‘ghostpia’ Season One
‘ghostpia’ is coming to Steam and Nintendo Switch this year!

A UTOPIA… FOR GHOSTS?

They say this is an ideal town, a true utopia for ghosts…but is it really? Can you really call this place a utopia? More than anything Sayoko longs to return home, but that may prove harder than it seems. With forgotten memories to recover and a mysterious girl to investigate Sayoko has her hands full.

LO-FI PICTURE BOOK AESTHETIC

‘ghostpia’ is a visual novel with a vibrant lo-fi aesthetic that looks like a picture book, inspired by nostalgia and adorned with glitches and noise. Follow Sayoko’s captivating story as she searches for answers in this isolated town, surrounded by a vast desert of snow and unable to fit in with the ghostly atmosphere.

Enjoy a rich cinematic experience with 100% pure narrative gameplay to fully immerse yourself in ghostpia’s deep story.

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About PQube
PQube is a leading international creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment. The company’s teams worldwide are committed to publishing games they love by working closely with development partners and reaching consumers globally on all major gaming platforms. PQube manages a rich portfolio of brands including Kitaria Fables, Potion Permit, Tormented Souls, Cat Quest, New Super Lucky’s Tale, BlazBlue, Gal*Gun, White Day, Kill La Kill, Nexomon: Extinction, Guilty Gear and many more. Visit: pqube.co.uk to find out more.