Visual Novel Developer Frontwing Releases Long-Awaited Sci-Fi Visual Novel "ISLAND" on Steam
Tokyo, Japan – August 24, 2018 The English-language version of beloved sci- fi visual novel ISLAND has been released on Steam by Tokyo-based visual novel developer Frontwing. The title features an intricate story with branching paths, and a sophisticated flowchart system for navigating the various routes. The price at release for the game is $39.99, with a 10% discount for the launch week. Release on other platforms is currently under consideration.
The Steam store page for ISLAND can be found at the following URL:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/857450/ISLAND/
ISLAND was originally released in Japan in 2016 and has become one of Frontwing's best-selling and highest-rated titles. A PS Vita port of the game was released by developer Prototype in 2017, with a PS4 port following in 2018. The game has also received an anime adaptation directed by Keiichiro Kawaguchi of feel, inc., currently airing in Japan and streaming in English on Crunchyroll.
The story of ISLAND revolves around Sanzenkai Setsuna, a young man who awakes on the shore of Urashima with no memory of his past. During the game, players explore Setsuna's relationship with three girls on the island, Rinne, Karen, and Sara. As he uncovers the hidden secrets of Urashima's past - and future - Setsuna must fight against fate to protect that which he treasures most.
A Kickstarter campaign offering physical English-language copies of both the
game and anime adaptation is currently underway. Among the campaign's
stretch goals is an English-language release of the PS4 port of ISLAND, as well
as a full English translation of a brand-new artbook. The campaign is open until
October 2018 and has a funding goal of $50,000. The campaign page can be
accessed from the following URL:
https://www.Kickstarter.com/projects/Frontwing/972926759
The English localization of ISLAND was overseen by Frontwing's experienced in-house localization team, in collaboration with freelance translator Meru and editor DxS. The English release of the game has been hotly anticipated among western fans since its announcement at Anime Expo 2016. Frontwing is currently commemorating the English release with a series of comments from the production staff and localization team, through posts on their social media accounts.
About Frontwing
Frontwing is a developer of Japanese visual novels. Since the company's
founding in 1999 as a bishojo games developer and the release of Frontwing's
first title, "Canary' (Canaria: Kono Omoi o Uta ni Nosete) in August 2000, we
have published a number of titles in the visual novel genre. From school life
love stories to hardcore adult games, as well as titles which utilize 3D computer
graphics, our creations cover a diverse range of genres. Our products, as well
as the characters they feature, have come to represent the world of bishojo
games. Frontwing marked its first venture into the overseas market May 29,
2015, with the English release of 'The Fruit of Grisaia' on Steam. Since then,
we have self-published the Grisaia: Phantom Trigger series, the Corona
Blossom series, Momoiro Closet, and more. Further localized titles are in
the works, including simultaneous English releases of new upcoming Frontwing
games.
