Algorithm Prescription Visual Novel Gets a Free Steam Demo

Shochiku Games has released a free demo for Algorithm Prescription, a new “Romance x Suspense” visual novel coming soon to PC via Steam. The demo for Algorithm Prescription offers a different story from the main game to give fans a preview of what’s to come.

Featuring character designs by illustrator Hakuseki, Algorithm Prescription is told from a third-person perspective, allowing players to fully engage in the relationships between the protagonist and other key characters. The setting Xenoria, the world’s first fully AI-managed metropolis. Although living conditions are optimized per resident, the city isn’t entirely clean and free of turmoil. Koh, who was transferred to a hospital’s PR department, struggles with trauma as his past. He’s joined by Cocoro, the protagonist and employee at the hospital.

Here’s an overview of the Algorithm Prescription demo, via Steam:

The demo version offers an extra story completely separate from the main game’s story.

The story is told from Koh’s point of view. Please enjoy this opportunity to catch a glimpse of the everyday relationships between the heroine and her potential love interests!

Koh voiced by Akira Sekine

The demo version story is told from her POV. Born and raised in Xenoria, she recently transferred to the PR department at Xenoria Hospital. Past experiences have made it difficult for her to share her opinion with others.

Cocoro not voiced (name customizable)

An intern at Xenoria Hospital. She helps Koh put together the PR brochure. She is the protagonist of the main story.

Shu voiced by Toshinari Fukamachi

An esteemed psychiatrist at Xenoria Hospital. He spent some time with Cocoro on Sea Roar Island when they were young. He doesn’t seem happy that she’s now at Xenoria Hospital.

Tachibana voiced by Haruki Ishiya

A cleaner who seems cursed(?) never to grow old. He is fond of Cocoro, and spends his time repaying her kindness as her neighbor. He is searching for a way to unlock the curse so they can experience the flow of time together.

Akuto voiced by Shunichi Toki

An enigmatic figure who uses playful flirtation to charm and mislead at every turn. He’s known Shu since their college days, and appears interested in Shu’s childhood friend, Cocoro. Originally from Xenoria, he knows a lot about AI, but is shrouded in mystery.

Takafumi voiced by Yuji Kameyama

A doctor who is a mentor to Cocoro and Shu. One of the few who is aware of the turning point that led to Xenoria being completely controlled by AI. He was highly motivated as a student, but these days his motto is “Everything in moderation.”

Leon voiced by Kohei Amasaki

An engineer who lives with Tachibana next door to Cocoro. Leon met Cocoro in college after he was admitted early through an accelerated program, and she saved him from the isolation he felt as a young student. He’s worshipped her as a goddess ever since.

Night voiced by Soichiro Hoshi

Akuto’s personal secretary. Akuto took him in when he was young, and gave him his name as well. His duties are varied, and also involve serving as a bodyguard and attending to Akuto’s every need.