Over the last few years, western visual novel localiser and publisher MangaGamer have been re-releasing 07th Expansion’s Higurashi no Naku Koro ni sound novel series chapter-by-chapter as Hou editions. Despite having already released English versions in the past, this enhanced version includes a multitude of changes including the original Japanese soundtrack, improved English translation and new character artwork.
With seven chapters already behind them, MangaGamer has released Higurashi When They Cry Chapter 8: Matsuribayashi via their official website and Steam.
This chapter brings the mystery of the sound novel to an end. While the main antagonist has been unveiled to readers, It is now do or die for Rika, Keiichi and their friends as they work against threats new and old to break free of the relentless cycle leading to their death. As the curtain rises one final time, the mysteries around Hinamizawa will be answered.
Higurashi When They Cry Chapter 8: Matsuribayashi is available at a standard retail price of $7.95 USD as a standalone chapter, and is now available via the MangaGamer Online Store and Steam.
