In September 2018, Japanese developer Ninetail kicked off a crowdfunding campaign to bring their 2012 visual novel / SRPG VenusBlood FRONTIER to western markets in English. It was successful, raising ¥23,606,140 of a ¥16,665,000 goal. Keeping faithful to their delivery timeline down to the month, Ninetail together with JAST USA have released the title onto their online store as an Adults Only version with mature themes and uncensored visuals, in addition to an all-ages friendly edition on Steam (which is due to be released very soon).
VenusBloof FRONTIER seeks to seamlessly blend SRPG gameplay and narrative to “immerse players in an epic struggle between the Demons and Gods”. In this game you take on the role of the demon Prince Loki, who sets out to conquer Yggdrasil. During your journey, you must use crafty strategies and underhanded tactics to take down the other demon heirs and goddesses who stand in the way of your conquest. Will you be able to gather allies and rule your expanding empire benevolently, or mercilessly crush any who would stand in your way? Will you befriend captured Goddesses or brainwash them to be your loyal servants? In total, players should expect approximately 50 hours of content with 15 main and side-characters to recruit.
The Story of VenusBlood Frontier International
…Gods in heaven, demons on earth, and a giant floating continent inhabited by humans.
The continent is known as the “Floating Continent of Yggdrasil” is also considered a floating miniature garden of the gods. It is a place where the human survivors of the great war live, the continent closest to the realm of the gods. The Dark Lord Surt who has his eyes set on that continent said this to his heirs:
“The one who brings me the Heart of Yggdrasil said to be safeguarded by the goddesses on the Floating Continent of Yggdrasil shall be the heir to my throne. As long as you get your hands on the Heart of Yggdrasil, I will not question your methods or your past transgressions. You are free to make alliances between yourselves, sabotage, or even ‘remove’ your fellow heirs as you would any obstacle. Kill and rampage as you wish, and prove to me your strength and worth!”
To become the Dark Lord means you will stand above and at the very top of every demon. If corrupting the goddesses said to be as beautiful and elegant as a flower in full bloom will be the key that leads to him gaining the throne, he saw no reason not to participate.
Promoted Features
Build Your Army: Create your own divisions, building armies with unique synergies to overwhelm your foes!
Build and Upgrade your Base: Make full use of your conquered lands and develop them!
Battle and Conquer Yggdrasil: Build your forces and capture enemy territory before finally launching an assault on the capital city in order to take over the goddess’ country!
Intimacy/Corruption Training: Friendship, or domination? Will you befriend the captured goddesses, or will you corrupt them, turning them into loyal servants who answer to your every whim?
Law and Chaos: Harmony or Pandemonium? Depending on your choices, story progression changes… As well as the ultimate ending to your ambition.
Multiple Endings: Virtuous, Corrupted, Mindbroken… Decide, and lead the goddesses towards a new FRONTIER! Do you opt to maintain peace, and settling down with your most beloved heroine…Or do you opt to throw the world into chaos, ruling as the new Supreme Ruler and keeping all the women to yourself?
