Overview
"Senri no Kifu: Modern Shogi Mystery" is a captivating visual novel adventure that delves into the intense world of professional shogi players. Developed by Mista Stories and published by KEMCO, this game offers a unique narrative experience, moving beyond the typical visual novel framework to immerse players in the intricate lives and struggles of those who dedicate themselves to the game of shogi.
It's a story-rich experience that explores the pressures, dedication, and hidden dramas within the modern shogi world.
Highlights
- This title is a single-player adventure game with a strong emphasis on story and player choice, presented in a visual novel format.
- It features contributions from notable figures in the gaming industry, including scenario writer Hidehisa Miyashita and composer Noriyuki Iwadare.
- The game boasts the involvement of real-life professional shogi players, including supervision by 9-dan Takahashi Michio and co-supervision by 3-dan Kagawa Manami, adding an authentic touch for fans.
Who It's For
This game is perfect for players who enjoy deep narratives, mystery elements, and the visual novel genre. Fans of shogi will find a particular appeal in the authentic portrayal of the professional world and the inclusion of real players.
Even those new to shogi might find themselves drawn in by the engaging story and the included shogi classroom content, designed to make learning the rules fun.
Game Info
"Senri no Kifu: Modern Shogi Mystery" is an adventure game that uses shogi as its thematic backdrop. While it explores the lives of shogi players and the world surrounding the game, it does not feature actual shogi gameplay.
The experience is interactive, allowing players to influence the unfolding story. The game supports Steam Achievements and Steam Cloud, with partial controller support available.
It was released on February 26, 2020, and is available in Japanese.
