Continuing their commitment to the Hakuoki visual novel brand, Aksys Games have confirmed that Hakuoki: Stories of the Shinsengumi (Aka. Hakuoki Junsouroku) will be released across North America from the 6th May 2014. While no PAL region release has been planned to date, as a PlayStation 3 game it should be import friendly.
Hakuoki: Stories of the Shinsengumi tells the tale of Chizuru, a young woman who finds herself fighting alongside the infamous Shinsengumi as competing factions war for control of Japan. In the midst of all this bloodshed and chaos, will Chizuru find love?
A Limited Edition release of the game has also been recently confirmed, with more details on it available HERE.
Some promoted features of the game include:
More Than Just One Story – This choose-your-own-path game offers players a chance to choose one of six possible love interests. Playing through the main game unlocks the “Stories of the Shinsengumi”: Several additional events that add roughly 20 hours of content.
A Modern-Day Tale – Playing through “Stories of the Shinsengumi” can also unlock more content, including a series of short stories written specifically for this game about the Hakuoki cast in a modern-day Japanese high school!
Media Gallery – Get up close and personal with your favorite scenes from main game and the “Stories of the Shinsengumi” added content!
Available DLC – Download Hakuoki’s massive art gallery archives and view your favorite characters in a variety of outfits. If you’re desperate for more adventures, there will be DLC side stories to scratch that itch as well!
Engage the Characters – Watch your favorite characters come to life as they converse with you with expressions!
