π§ PLEASE DO NOT PIRATE THE HUNDRED LINE: LAST DEFENSE ACADEMY ON APRIL 24TH π§
WHY THO? β‘οΈ Kazutaka Kodaka has said on many occasions that this is literally make or break for TooKyo Games due to production issues and the resulting debt while making it. The company did not have money for ports or for additional languages, or physical versions in some areas. Additionally, he will likely leave the game industry if it doesn't sell. I suppose that final bit could be a joke, but I'd rather not risk it.
In short: to pirate The Hundred Line is not sticking it to Bethesda's spaghetti coding or EA's nonsensical manufacturing line of Sims DLC, but rather an indie studio.
But we're all short on money these days and shit's expensive. I understand. I get by on an income of lint and those mint chocolates you can eat at the Olive Garden. So while I ultimately can't control what you do, random citizen, I've provided alternate means to pirating on this post.
β‘οΈ "I would like to try the game before buying it."
Here is the Steam demo.
Here is the Switch demo.
Both provide about 5ish hours of gameplay, both story and tactical modes, and it should be enough for you to make a decision.
β‘οΈ "I would like to play the actual game."
Digitally, you can get it on Steam or on the Switch, as stated.
(Good news: it'll also be compatible with the Switch 2!)
Physical copies will be sold in the US and Japan. (Unsure on China.) Take a look online or at your local retailer! There's even a spectacular pre-order package with eggstras.
You can also try joining a Steam Family with a friend who owns a copy of the game. Of course, you'll have to sort-of take turns playing it, but it's better'n nothing.
If you're really desperate, see if you're qualified for a short-term pay-over-time plan from Paypal etcetera. I don't recommend it, but I assume we're all adults here. Make your own financial decision!
β‘οΈ "I don't mind if I just experience the game."
Have a friend stream it for you over Discord or another platform! Pool money if you must to purchase one (1) person the copy.
There's also no restrictions on streams and no restrictions on spoilers, so...
...your favorite Let's Players or streamers might be glomming onto the game ASAP, if you don't mind waiting a bit.
You can also politely ask/suggest that your fave content creators, if they're small enough that they still listen to individual fans, play or stream the game. (Don't be annoying, though, and make sure they're into games like this first.)
β‘οΈ "I would like a physical copy."
See the third bullet under "I would like to play the actual game."
There is sadly no official physical copy for Europe as of writing, so I would look at the other sections if you're over yonder. I believe you can import into Europe, though.
You might also be able to flash a cartridge or USB or CD or something of the digital version if you already own it please. (Don't make a cartridge of it if you didn't buy the game, like. That's defeating the point.) I don't quite know how this works, but I'm putting it here anyway.
β‘οΈ "You're a bootlicker/I am owed this content/sorry Kodaka but I'm built different/Danganronpa sucks and this will too/I'm not giving money to a [racist implication about Japanese culture]."
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