Idea Factory International announced that players will be able to pre-order otome visual novel Sympathy Kiss starting January 24. Fans who choose to opt for a digital copy may benefit from a limited-time launch discount.
In Sympathy Kiss, heroine Akari Amasawa starts a new job as an Estario mobile app designer, but she’s not passionate enough to work and fulfill her dreams. Estario starts to fall behind in the competition, so Akari and her co-workers must give it their all in order to prevent the app from ending service. She will find the meaning of true love in the process.
Sympathy Kiss Physical and Digital Edition Pre-Order
Those wanting a physical Standard or Limited Edition of Sympathy Kiss may make their pre-order starting January 24 at the IFI Online Store. Limited Edition contents include:
- Official Hardcover Art Book
- Audio Drama & Official Soundtrack
- Company Travel Tumbler
- Estario Stationary Set
- Reversible Cover Sleeve
- Collector’s Box
- Exclusive Trading Card
The digital version of Sympathy Kiss will be available to pre-order starting February 20 at 6:00 a.m. PST with 10% pre-order discount. A 10% launch discount will also be available from February 27 to March 12, 2024 at 11:59pm PST.
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.
