1997 (NSP, XCI) ROM

1997: An anime-style detective visual novel unravels the enigmatic mysteries of Kuznetsk city. This visual novel, set in 1997, follows the lives of ordinary teenagers as they confront the concealed truths of their seemingly familiar hometown.

“Soldier, heading to Kuznetsk? I can drop you at the road’s edge, but I can’t venture inside; it’s off-limits. The place is peculiar, you see. A few years back, there was an incident, and now they monitor every visitor closely.

I deliver goods to the local market weekly with a government-issued pass. But honestly, there’s something eerie about it – like it’s frozen in time, trapped in amber.

And that eerie lake nearby, they call it ‘Darkness’ or something. No one dares swim there, even in the scorching summer; the locals believe it’s cursed.” Featuring top-tier voice acting talent, this game immerses players in an original storyline with anime-style graphics.