Astrolabe Games and Space Colony Studios’ sci-fi visual novel Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is now available for PC via Steam as a Steam Deck verified title. The game will be available on February 20 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
Built on the optimized Ren’Py 8.X engine, Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog has been tuned for each platform to ensure full compatibility. Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is Steam Deck verified with cloud saves enabled. In short, the game is optimized for both home and portable play.
Additionally, Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog supports English, French, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language options. Those wanting more from the game’s universe may purchase optional DLC, such as the 22-track original soundtrack and a 15-page digital art book.
Watch the launch trailer below:
Lastly, here’s an overview of the new visual novel, courtesy of Astrolabe Games:
Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is a visual novel adventure in the spirit of classic PC-9800 titles. Featuring a fully-colored palette as well as vintage green screen options, Space Colony Studios strives to create an “era-accurate” game that exudes retro vibes in every way, from the text to the visual effects.
With over 300,000 words of text, the game delivers an immersive narrative experience that draws players into a classic 80s sci-fi adventure. As the Jovian patrol ship ventures into the depths of space, players will find themselves unraveling a gripping mystery. With rich branching storylines, engaging pacing, vibrant characters, and a distinctive artistic style, Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog offers a journey that feels straight out of a retro sci-fi classic with modern features.
