News Roundup: Week of October 4

Azur Lane: Crosswave Gets DLC

The action visual novel from Idea Factory got five new character DLCs. Each pack features one main character, support ships, and additional story. They’re available on PS4 and Steam.

If My Heart Had Wings Gets English Physical Release on Switch

Developed by Pulltop with a physical release from eastasiasoft, the romantic comedy will release physically with improved localization and additional routes. Preorders are open via PlayAsia.

Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Heart of the Forest Sees Release

From Walkabout and Different Tales, this story-based horror game set in the World of Darkness mythos combines the TTRPG’s game mechanics with visual novel gameplay. It’ll be available on Steam and GOG.com on October 13th.

Robotics;Notes Double Pack Game Collection Coming to PlayStation 4 and Switch

SpikeChunsoft recently released a trailer for a collection including the games Robotics;Notes Elite and Robotics;Notes DaSH. The collection for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch will launch in North America on October 13th and in Europe on October 16th. Both games will also launch for PC via Steam on October 13th.

Horror Visual Novel Iwaihime to Receive English Release

ShiraVN and DMM Games announced the horror adventure visual novel written by the creator of the When They Cry series will be released in English and Chinese on PC via Steam on October 23rd. A demo is currently available on the Steam page.

Kickstarter Launches This Week

Kosmos Connection

Ends: November 4th

With a focus on connections and perspective, Kosmos Connection from Thetau Games is described as two games in one: a college-aged slice-of-life story and an integrated sci-fi tale all in one.

A demo is available on itch.io and Steam.

Cooking Companions

Ends: November 5th

A psychological horror dating sim from Deer Dream Studios set deep in the forests of the Tatras Mountains and featuring Eastern European folklore.

A demo is available on Steam.

Alpha Hole Prison

Ends: November 27th

In this 18+ game from Y Press Games, the makers of To Trust an Incubus, Earthling Miguel Santos has been sentenced to life in a notorious space prison. Can he survive on his charms and gain a powerful ally?

Play the demo on itch.io and Steam.