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❤ Gameplay Overview

The game puts players in the role of protagonist Sakiyama Youji, challenging them to navigate a narrative-driven experience focused on storytelling and character development rather than traditional gameplay mechanics.

❤ Choice Mechanic

At key moments, the game presents players with a binary decision to respond with either "Reason" or "Instinct", substantially altering Youji's reactions and the unfolding events. This choice system lies at the heart of the gameplay, representing Youji's internal struggle between logic/restraint and primal urges/desires. The consequences of these choices are not always immediately clear, adding an element of unpredictability to the player's decision-making.

❤ Branching Narrative

The Reason/Instinct choices made by the player directly shape the branching storylines and multiple endings. There are six unique endings total - four tied to the character Tetsuo, and one each for Makoto and Zenya. This branching structure encourages multiple playthroughs as players seek to uncover the various outcomes and deepen their understanding of the characters and story.

❤ Pacing and Progression

The pacing is deliberately slow and deliberate, mirroring the protagonist's declining mental and physical state. Progress is primarily text-driven, with occasional CG illustrations and musical cues enhancing the storytelling. A complete playthrough can take approximately 5-7 hours, depending on the player's choices.