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Steins;Gate studio unveils new occult visual novel 'Seeker Eye' based on in-house ghost story, launching this winter

Summary

On August 27, MAGES announced their new visual novel Seeker Eye (Japanese: Shikai). Known for the Science Adventure series including Steins;Gate, the studio is now taking a 'non-scientific' route, drawing inspiration from an internal ghost story. The game promises a suspenseful and eerie narrative centered on occult themes. It is scheduled for release this winter, with platforms yet to be announced, but given MAGES' history, it is likely to appear on consoles and PC. This departure from their signature science-themed works makes the announcement particularly intriguing. It showcases the studio's creative range and may signal the beginning of a new franchise. For fans of visual novels and supernatural tales, Seeker Eye stands out as a promising title backed by the studio's proven storytelling expertise. The news also reflects a broader industry trend of Japanese developers revisiting traditional ghost stories, catering to growing audience interest in culturally rooted horror narratives.

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