Kikokugai: The Cyber Slayer

Kikokugai: The Cyber Slayer (鬼哭街 -The Cyber Slayer-) is a Japanese cyberpunk visual novel by Nitroplus. It's Nitroplus' third game, and the script is written by Gen Urobuchi.

Kikokugai: The Cyber Slayer
鬼哭街 -The Cyber Slayer-
GenreAction, Dystopia, Drama, Cyberpunk
Video game
DeveloperNitroplus
PublisherNitroplus
GenreVisual novel
PlatformWindows PC
Released
  • JP: March 29, 2002
Video game
Kikokugai -Reichin Rinrinshan-
DeveloperNitroplus
PublisherNitroplus
GenreVisual novel
PlatformWindows PC
Released
  • JP: May 27, 2011

The game was remade in 2011 with enhanced graphics, a new theme song, and character voices added.

The 2011 version is also rated for ages 15 and up instead of the original game's 18+ rating.[1][2]

Plot

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Kikokugai takes place in Shanghai, in a dystopian future of organized crime and cyborg assassins.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ 井上和彦・田村ゆかりら出演! サイバーパンク武侠片『鬼哭街』フルボイス&一般対象作品となって発売決定! (in Japanese). 2011-03-23. Retrieved 2013-03-12.
  2. ^ a b 仇は5人――魔都上海に再び剣鬼が舞い戻る! この物語、人呼んで『鬼哭街』!! - 電撃オンライン (in Japanese). Dengeki Online. 2011-04-09. Retrieved 2013-03-12.
  3. ^ "Pre-AX Roundup: Coming Attractions". JAST USA. 2011-06-27. Archived from the original on 2013-09-12. Retrieved 2013-03-12.
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