It was announced by PQube that the Tokyo School Life visual novel will receive an exclusive physical release here in the West. While the digital version is available for the PC and Nintendo Switch, the physical version will only be for Nintendo Switch.
The physical version of the game is being sold through Video Games Plus for $39.99. Pre-orders are open and the game is set to release on July 30. However, you will need to act fast as quantities are limited to 5,000 copies. Once they are sold out, digital will be your only option for owning this game.
There hasn’t been any mention if there will be special physical or digital bonuses with this edition. So far, it just means you’ll own a Switch cart of the game. Video Games Plus describes Tokyo School Life as follows:
Find your highschool sweetheart
Meet and befriend Karin, Aoi and Sakura: three charming girls who attend the same school and dorm as you, spend lunch breaks together and get to know them.
YAYOI Karin:
Karin is a spirited girl who works hard to fulfil her dream of becoming an idol. At first, she may appear hostile but she is known to be very warm and kind to those who are close to her.
HAZUKI Aoi:
Aoi is a cheerful and bright young girl who enjoys the company of others. Despite her rather small stature along with her cute appearance, Aoi is a fiercely strong girl who practices karate throughout her free time.
MINATSUGI Sakura:
Sakura is both kind and friendly. Since she was a child, Sakura has been suffering from an illness, she loves to spend her time in the school library where she can lose herself in the pages of her books, far away from her real-world affliction.
Fully animated and voiced characters
Characters are brought to life thanks to a splendid art style and a talented Japanese voice cast. The girls are rendered in a smooth animation style and change their expression as you interact with them. Never before has a visual novel been this immersive!
Level up your Japanese!
Boost your Japanese skills whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner. In addition to English, Tokyo School Life lets you display the text in kana, romaji and even in kanji! It is the perfect opportunity to learn vocabulary and study Japanese sentence constructions in a fun and engaging way!
Your choices will affect the outcome
As you progress through the story, you will get to know more about Karin, Aoi and Sakura. Select the best answers to befriend one of them and perhaps with the right words, your love for you dream girl will be reciprocated.
If you are interested in pre-ordering, you can do so at the following link: https://www.videogamesplus.ca/tokyo-school-life-vgp-exclusive-switch-free-shipping-p-26783.html
A trailer for the visual novel was released which you can view below:
