Sure thing, let me dive into this spiraling tale about, well, an impending apocalypse and some bizarre game storyline. Hold onto your hats, folks.
So, here’s the scoop, or at least what I gathered after a too-long digging session into Spike Chunsoft and their wild releases. They’ve cooked up this thing called Shuten Order. And, yeah, it’s gonna be a digital-only gig. Weird, right? It’s dropping on the Switch — but only if you’re chilling in Europe or North America. Asia? No idea, sorry, maybe next time.
Partnering up for this madness is EXNOA, the brains (or chaos agents?) behind DMM Games, joined at the hip with Tookyo Games. You might remember them from some other out-there ideas. Leading this merry band is Kazutaka Kodaka. Name dropping might be cliché, but dude’s the Danganronpa maestro, if that rings any bells. The game itself is a mix of… well, everything. Sneaky horror bits, visual novel vibes — it’s like they threw genres into a blender.
Flash forward to “168 remaining until the end of the world.” Cliché countdown, I know, but get this: humanity, on its last leg, and in sweeps this kooky cult, Shuten Order, wishing for a curtain call on human life. They pulled in followers like a vacuum and before you know it, poof! A tiny nation-state formed. Enter drama — their beloved leader gets the axe (figuratively, I mean).
Then, get this, the founder pops back to life as Rei Shimobe, but memories? Gone, like poof. Oh! And, they’ve got a pitiful four days to live. Not a week, not even a work week, four days. In waltz these two “angels” (how original, right?) proclaiming Rei’s gotta tackle “God’s trial” to earn a proper do-over. Sounds simple? No? Didn’t think so.
Mark your calendars, or maybe don’t — could be a waste if you’re still counting down to the end of times — the digital shelves are stocked on September 5, 2025.
Here’s the quirky cast:
Rei Shimobe, voice by Mitsuki Saiga — they’re the poor soul dragged back into this mess.
Next up, we have Kishiru Inugami, their resume reads: Minister of Justice. You won’t miss him, the guy can’t shut up. Legal beagle with a wild streak, spitting out random gems like a chaotic philosopher, earning him the funky title “Ghost White Arbitrator.”
Yugen Ushitora’s in charge of health — not just the Band-Aid variety. Hospital honcho, or as whispers tell it, “Gatekeeper to the Afterlife.” Might wanna keep your distance, but rumor has it he’s a softy for his sis.
In the science corner, Teko Ion, brainiac extraordinaire, though charisma? Nada. But don’t let his bluntness fool you — genius drips from his every pore, earning him the tag “Prodigy.”
Cracking the whip on education is Honoka Kokushikan. She’s whispering sweet nothings to the public ear, warping words, and skepticism is the least you’ll feel. Some murmur about her plotting for the Founder’s chair, but hey, who’s gossiping?
Manji Fushicho keeps the peace, using the term loosely. Her short fuse is famous, they call her “Queen of Heretic Hunting,” if that tells you anything. Peace champ with a punch, she’s dead set on keeping her beloved land intact.
And then — oh, here’s a curveball — a duo of angels. Himeru, contrary to angelic stereotypes, is a nervous ball of not-really-divine energy harboring a mean streak against Shuten. Her counterpart? Mikotoru. Bit of a paradox, calm but dodges questions like a seasoned politician.
So, not sure if anyone reading this is making it to the end without a chaos headache, but that’s the rundown. Now, if you’ve any lingering curiosity about why someone might dream this stuff up, join the club. I’m as baffled as you are.
