Publisher: PQube
Developer: MAGES.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam)
Release Date: August 14, 2025 (West), June 27, 2024 (Original)
Price: $35.99 (eShop sale price till 8/14), $39.99
PQube and MAGES. have confirmed that Iwakura Aria, their original suspense visual novel, will officially launch in the West on August 14, 2025, for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.
Originally released in Japan in 2024, Iwakura Aria follows Ichiko, a young maid who takes a job at the mysterious Iwakura mansion and becomes entangled in the haunting secrets of its residents, particularly the enigmatic Aria.
What to Expect from Iwakura Aria
- Heart-Pounding Revelations: Play as Ichiko, whose quiet new life takes a dark turn as she unravels the sinister truths behind Aria and the Iwakura estate.
- Multiple Endings: The game features nine different endings shaped by your choices, with far-reaching consequences even decades later.
- Mansion Exploration: Use a room-by-room map system to piece together clues and uncover the truth.
- Sketchbook System: Ichiko’s hand-drawn illustrations serve both as narrative flavor and as subtle hints hidden in plain sight.
- Painterly Aesthetic: The story is presented with elegant collage-style visuals by illustrator Hyakunen and designer Fumi Nakada.
- Emotional Suspense: Friendship, love, and tension blend together to drive the narrative between the women of the mansion.
Whether you’re new to visual novels or a fan of atmospheric slow-burn thrillers, Iwakura Aria promises a deeply emotional journey packed with mystery and intrigue.
