Idea Factory International reveal that otome visual novel Sympathy Kiss will release on February 27, 2024, and Limited Edition contents have finally been revealed. Pre-orders are currently available now for the Standard Edition as well.
Sympathy Kiss is a new story that comes from Lover Pretend director Hiroe Aoki and illustrator Fujirito. Akari Amasawa starts a new job as an Estario mobile app designer, but she’s not passionate enough to work and fulfill her dreams. When Estario starts to fall behind in the competition, Akari and her co-workers must give it their all in order to prevent the app from shutting down. She will end up finding true love in the process in this new otome visual novel.
Sympathy Kiss Limited Edition Contents
Sympathy Kiss will release on February 27, 2024 for Nintendo Switch with a Standard Edition and a Limited Edition. The Sympathy Kiss Standard Edition is available to pre-order now for $49.99 at the IFI Online Store and participating retailers. Moreover, Limited Edition contents were revealed. Pre-orders for the Limited Edition are coming soon.
- Official Hardcover Art Book
- Audio Drama & Official Soundtrack
- Company Travel Tumbler
- Estario Stationary Set
- Reversible Cover Sleeve
- Collector’s Box
- Exclusive Trading Card
Lastly, here’s an overview of the visual novel’s important features, via Idea Factory International:
- #POV: You Are A Modern-Day Office Worker in Japan – Explore your career opportunities and work with up to six love interests. See through the eyes of a Japanese career woman and experience full immersion in a contemporary workplace setting where the fantasy can be found in the breakroom.
- Call or text if you need me! – Increase productivity, or dabble in some friendly office banter by maintaining contact with romanceable characters using the RiNG system. Respond to text messages and take fully-voiced calls from your favorite love interests.
- Wear Your Emotions On Your Sleeve – Some decisions require you to express how you feel through the Emotion Select system. Pick from two of a total of five emotions: Happy, Angry, Troubled, Sad, and Indifferent. Your selected emotions can influence future conversations. Your love interests will always remember to consider your emotions.
- A Happy Worker Is A Productive Worker! – Use the Love/Work system when making decisions to balance your work life and social life. Increase your Work Points or Love Points with each decision by choosing whether you will prioritize your career or romance. This will influence the outcome of your route and the ending.
