TOKYO — 15 Sept., 2022 — fault – StP – LIGHTKRAVTE, the latest entry in the cinematic sci-fi-meets-fantasy visual novel series with more than 500,000 copies sold from developer ALICE IN DISSONANCE and publisher Phoenixx, goes back to the beginning to telling its origin story today for Nintendo Switch.
The fault series returns with its first full release since fault – milestone two side: above, which released on console in 2020. Take in a story that combines cinematic flair and style combined with a compelling novel-length script, and sets the stage for the events in the other fault games.
Experience the story of Khaji, a young boy who seeks to leave his mundane life on the family orchard behind and chase his dreams of becoming a respected painter in the kingdom of Rughzenhaide – regardless of his level or artistic talent. Khaji runs into familiar characters to longtime fault fans and new faces who will challenge both his skills and beliefs, as he becomes drawn into a world where magic and science coexist.
fault – StP – LIGHTKRAVTE can be enjoyed by both longtime fans and newcomes alike with a story that takes placefive years before the events of fault – milestone one. For those new to the series, the Switch version contains a dictionary feature designed to help explain established terms, characters, and plot points and get newcomers up to speed and into the world as quickly as possible.
Previous fault enthusiasts can enjoy meeting familiar characters and discover more about their origins and how they became the series stalwarts beloved by fans, such as seeing the origins of Ritona before she became the princess’ guardian.
“fault – StP – LIGHTKRAVTE serves as a way for us to give new fans a way to both have an easy point to jump into the series while experiencing the thrill of something new alongside our existing fault community,” said Munisix, Director, ALICE IN DISSONANCE. “And we know that our existing community will revel in some of the surprises that this prequel has in store.”
fault – StP – LIGHTKRAVTE is now available for Nintendo Switch.
For more information on the fault series, visit the official fault website, follow ALICE IN DISSONANCE on Twitter, and join the official ALICE IN DISSONANCE Discord server.
About ALICE IN DISSONANCE
Established by creative director Munisix, ALICE IN DISSONANCE created the acclaimed cinematic visual novel series fault, selling more than 500,000 copies worldwide to date across four titles. Under the visual art direction of illustrator Hare Konatsu, ALICE IN DISSONANCE focuses on highly immersive visual novels inspired by the shōnen manga genre of Japanese storytelling, utilizing a distinctive cinematic camera work style to bring a movie-like experience to their games.
For more information on ALICE IN DISSONANCE, visit the official fault website, follow ALICE IN DISSONANCE on Twitter, join the official ALICE IN DISSONANCE Discord server, and visit the official ALICE IN DISSONANCE Patreon.
About Phoenixx
Established in 2019 by industry veterans, Phoenixx aims to support innovative and creative developers from Japan and around the world. Its mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one creator, one game, and one community at a time.
To learn more, visit the Phoenixx official website, Phoenixx Facebook page, and follow @Phoenixx_inc on Twitter.
