Kodoani.com – PQube confirmed on Thursday, following its initial announcement in December, that it will release a new visual novel by MAGES., Iwakura Ariain the West in 2025. The game will be available digitally and physically on Nintendo Switch and digitally on PC via Steam.
With illustrations designed by Hyakunen and Fumi Nakada, Iwakura Aria offers a deep story with nine different endings, taking players on a journey to explore complex relationships and family mysteries. and the desire for personal freedom.
The story takes place in Japan in the 1960s, a period when the country was experiencing a post-war economic boom. In this context, a young girl named Ichiko, who seems to be forgotten by society, finds a life-changing opportunity when she accepts a job as a maid for the Iwakura family. However, life in the Iwakura family is more than just an ordinary job. This family hides many secrets, including those surrounding the heiress Aria. Ichiko quickly finds herself drawn into another world full of unknowns inside this mansion.
During their journey, Ichiko and Aria face expectations and pressures from family and society. They gradually lose themselves in trying to fulfill the roles that others have prescribed. But can they find themselves and gain control of their lives? The fateful meeting between two girls may be the key to freeing them from invisible constraints.
Iwakura Aria is a touching story that reflects the inner desires and struggles of two young people, while also portraying a unique slice of time. The game launched on Nintendo Switch in Japan on June 27.
