Overview
Cynical Honey presents "Ending Bell Chimes Before: Chapter.2," the highly anticipated sequel to their visual novel series. This installment continues the "happiness" themed youth ensemble drama, offering a multi-scenario experience where player choices significantly shape the narrative and daily life. Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, the game features full voice acting for all characters except the protagonist, dramatic presentation, and this time, even incorporates real-world locations like Kyoto during a school trip.
Highlights
- Multi-Scenario Choices: Engage in a choice-driven adventure where different paths and even the same choices under varying conditions can lead to unique scenarios and endings.
- Free Time Map Movement: On days without main objectives, players can explore the map and spend time with characters, unlocking sub-stories that reveal their charm and can influence the main plot.
- Completionist Goals: Aim for full completion by discovering all TIPS, scenarios, and endings, with a gallery mode available to revisit event CGs.
Who It's For
This game is perfect for fans of visual novels and choose-your-own-adventure titles who enjoy emotional, character-driven stories with a focus on youth, romance, and slice-of-life elements. Players who appreciate branching narratives and the satisfaction of uncovering all possible outcomes will find plenty to explore.
Game Info
Developed and published by Cynical Honey, "Ending Bell Chimes Before: Chapter.2" is a 2D, text-based adventure game released on August 31, 2023. It supports Japanese language and is available for purchase on Steam, with Family Sharing enabled. The game offers a rich narrative experience with multiple branching paths and replayability.
