Thrilling Visual Novel Iwakura Aria Arrives on Nintendo Switch

PQube and MAGES. have just revealed some exciting news for visual novel enthusiasts: Iwakura Aria is set to make its debut on the Nintendo Switch.

The story dives into a post-war Japan, a time of rapid economic growth, where a young girl finds herself slipping through society’s cracks. Clinging to the hope of a brighter future, she becomes a maid in the mysterious Iwakura household. But this family harbors secrets, especially concerning its heir, Aria. As Ichiko enters this enigmatic world within the mansion, she becomes entangled in a web of mystery.

Lost amidst others’ expectations, Aria and Ichiko struggle to find their true identities. Their journey begs the question: who truly owns their lives? To regain control, they will need courage and determination. Mysteriously, their encounter might be the catalyst they need to discover their hidden strengths. Set in the summer of 1966, this tale explores how one summer could shape the destiny of the Iwakura family and their new maid.

The publishers have highlighted several fascinating features of the game:

• Heart Pounding Revelations: As Ichiko, the game’s lead character and the Iwakura mansion’s maid, players will unravel chilling secrets while drawing closer to Aria’s fate.

• Change the Future: With the possibility of discovering nine unique endings, your decisions will play a vital role in altering the future and shaping the protagonist’s life more than three decades later.

• Unlock Secrets: Navigate the mansion’s various rooms using the map to uncover hidden truths about the characters.

• Ichiko’s Sketchbook: Ichiko’s detailed sketches capture what fascinates her, often revealing hints about the sinister nature of the mansion.

• Renaissance Dream: The story is beautifully brought to life through art by illustrator Hyakunen and graphic designer Fumi Nakada, using painterly illustrations and cut-out frames that merge into immersive scenes.

• Gripping Connections: Strong emotions, from friendship to love, weave through the mansion, creating intense suspense with each unfolding chapter.

Slated for a worldwide release in 2025, Iwakura Aria will be available both as a physical copy and digitally via the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch.

Stay tuned for the Iwakura Aria trailer to get a sneak peek into this captivating world.