Japan’s Edo Period was drawing to a close. The shogunate, who’d held power in the country for more than 200 years, found itself challenged by the imperial court, and by several domains who had chaffed under shogunal rule.
In this midst of this political unrest, an organization rose to prominence: The Shinsengumi. Originally formed to protect the street of Kyoto from masterless samurai, they came to represent the last, tragic bastion of the honor-bound samurai culture that had defined much of Japan’s history.
In Hakuoki, a young woman by the name of Chizuru comes to Kyoto in search of her missing father, and soon encounters danger and the Shinsengumi in quick succession. When it becomes clear the Shinsengumi are also searching for her father, Chizuru is put under their protection.
But odd things are afoot in Kyoto—possibly even supernatural things. Can Chizuru navigate this maze of mortal danger and political intrigue? Amidst so much mystery and death, can she find romance?
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Japan’s Edo Period was drawing to a close. The shogunate, who’d
held power in the country for more than 200 years, found itself
challenged by the imperial court, and by several domains who had
chaffed under shogunal rule.
In this midst of this political unrest, an organization rose to
prominence: The Shinsengumi. Originally formed to protect the street
of Kyoto from masterless samurai, they came to represent the last,
tragic bastion of the honor-bound samurai culture that had defined
much of Japan’s history.
In Hakuoki, a young woman by the name of Chizuru comes to
Kyoto in search of her missing father, and soon encounters danger
and the Shinsengumi in quick succession. When it becomes clear the
Shinsengumi are also searching for her father, Chizuru is put under
their protection.
But odd things are afoot in Kyoto—possibly even supernatural
things. Can Chizuru navigate this maze of mortal danger and political
intrigue? Amidst so much mystery and death, can she find romance?
FEATURES
North America’s First Otome Game : Experience a
historical fantasy adventure while pursuing a relationship
with one of several male love interests in a game
specifically created for a female audience—the first of its
kind localized for North America.
Experience a New Kind of Adventure: Enjoy a visual
novel filled with beautiful illustrations and changing
character portraits. Examine character biographies, check
your story progress, and replay scenes you’ve already
watched.
Track the Romance and Corruption Levels of Your
Companions: Each choice you make during your
adventures with the Shinsengumi will affect the Romance
and Corruption levels of your possible partners.
Chose Your Own Fate with Multiple Endings: The story
is told through the eyes of Chizuru Yukimura, but the player
will be presented with a number of decisions she must
make. The result of these choices will determine Chizuru’s
ultimate fate, and the fate of the men of the Shinsengumi.
Big in Japan: Hakuoki has spawned console games,
anime and toys in Japan: This game introduces players to
the exciting, expanding word of Chizuru’s Shinsengumi.
