PC-98-Inspired Yuri Visual Novel If You Stay Launches Free On Steam This October
YukimiSoft has announced that if you stay, its PC-98-inspired yuri visual novel, will launch as a free release for PC via Steam this October.
Set during the winter of 1999, if you stay follows Fumiko, a former student council president whose life falls apart after she’s outed by her closest friend. The fallout damages her home life, friendships, and future plans, leading her to leave her small hometown behind for a one-way trip to Tokyo with hopes of becoming an idol.
Before she leaves, Fumiko receives a late-night call from her girlfriend, Mika, who asks to see her one last time. The two spend their final hours together, and players will guide their conversations through branching dialogue that ultimately determines whether their relationship survives.
Each playthrough contains roughly 10,000 words and centers on adolescent drama, nostalgia, and the emotional consequences of being seen for who you are. Dialogue choices provide additional insight into Fumiko and Mika’s relationship while leading to one of two endings, each with its own CG artwork and conclusion.
The game features handcrafted 16-bit pixel art inspired by classic PC-98 Japanese visual novels while supporting modern resolutions. Its soundtrack, composed by William Gomez, recreates the sound of the YM2608 audio chip found in NEC’s PC-98 computers, matching the game’s retro presentation.
if you stay will be available for PC via Steam as a free download this October.
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