Idea Factory International announced digital pre-orders for otome visual novel Sympathy Kiss are available now for Nintendo Switch with a special limited-time discount. In addition, new Sympathy Kiss trailers will be released in the coming days to introduce various characters.
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 Digital Pre-Orders
Pre-orders for the digital version of Sympathy Kiss are available now in the Nintendo eShop with a 10% discount, which lasts until March 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PST. While waiting for the game’s launch, fans can get some insight into Usui in the latest character trailer.
Watch the new trailer below.
Fans can expect five new trailers at the following times:
- February 22: Tainaka Gameplay Trailer (10:00 a.m. PST)
- February 23: Yoshioka Gameplay Trailer (10:00 a.m. PST)
- February 24: Kobase Gameplay Trailer (10:00 a.m. PST)
- February 25: Minato Gameplay Trailer (10:00 a.m. PST)
- February 26: Saotome Gameplay Trailer (10:00 a.m. PST)
Physical Edition Pre-Orders
Sympathy Kiss launches on February 27 for Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders for the physical Standard Edition of Sympathy Kiss are available now in the IFI Online Store for $49.99. The Limited Edition is also available to pre-order now for $94.99. 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
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.
