The Real Faces of VTuber
Summary
"The Real Faces of VTuber" is a text-based adventure mystery game themed around VTubers and set in a courtroom. Players take on the role of a prosecutor investigating the murder of an entertainment company's CEO.
Description
Set in a fictional VTuber agency, the story unfolds with the CEO's mysterious death in his office. Suspicion falls on six employees who had access to the keys. Adding to the mystery, three claim to be the actual person, the "Nakanohito", behind the agency's virtual idol, "Kuripa", using their alibi of live streaming at the time of the crime. Who's lying? Identifying the true "Nakanohito" is crucial to crack the case.
A Courtroom Debate Game with a Prosecutor as the Protagonist
The game divides into 'Investigation' and 'Court Trial' phases. Players, wielding the prosecutor's authority, can summon suspects to the district prosecutor's office to unravel the case, scrutinize the contradictions in testimonies, direct the investigation's focus, and decide on the prosecution based on collected evidence. In court, players need to cooperate with the prosecution's witnesses and point out the inconsistencies in the defense witnesses' testimonies to achieve victory. The game has three different endings, hinging on the player's deductive prowess.
Blending VTuber Culture to Craft Dual Mysteries
of guessing both the criminal and the "Nakanohito". Through the process of investigation, players gain insights into the real world of VTuber operations, including the dynamics between 'Illustrator moms' and 'Modeler dads', the complex relationships between talent managers and VTubers, and issues like fanatical fans and cyberbullying. What is the murderer’s motive? Players will discover as they delve deeper.
The Most Suitable Fictional VTuber for Mystery Games
In the game, the fictional VTuber "Kuripa" originates from the first computer virus "Creeper", which was harmless to computers, only replicating the text: "I'm The Creeper, Catch Me If You Can." This famous line not only echoes the concept of an elusive Virtual YouTuber but also fits the theme of a mystery game. What happens when you catch Kuripa? That's for the players to find out.
Factsheet
Publisher / Developer
Lilien Games
Website
Store Page
Official Trailer
Game Genre
Visual Novel,
Mystery & Detective,
VTuber, Court Argument
Released date
2024.Q4
Languages
English, Japanese,
Traditional Chinese,
Simplified Chinese
Platforms
PC‧Steam(Windows)
Average Play Time
5 - 7 hours
Press / Business contact
liliengames@gmail.com
