Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog Announced for PS, Switch, & PC this winter, Demo Available (PC-9800 style VN Adventure inspired by 80s Anime/Sci-fi)

[Portodutch]

View: https://twitter.com/ColonyCreations/status/1783545327926046820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1783549152959304119%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es2_&ref_url=



View: https://youtu.be/4D9LXfAyAVo?feature=shared



View: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2118420/Stories_from_Sol_The_GunDog/

 

[salromano]

Here's the general, non-PlayStation-only trailer:


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipyql-xRpcA

Physical release is for PS5 in North America via PM Studios, and for PS5 and Switch in Europe via Meridiem Games.

 

[Portodutch]

Here's the general, non-PlayStation-only trailer:


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipyql-xRpcA

Physical release is for PS5 in North America via PM Studios, and for PS5 and Switch in Europe via Meridiem Games.

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Thanks for the extra info salromano

Demo is also available now on consoles

 

[RPG_Fanatic]

Huh, I will give that demo a try.

 

[Kyrios]

Yeah I saw this demo pop up on the PS Store. I'll give it a go sometime.

 

[mrmoose]

Amazon is 49.99, Best buy is 34.99, what's the retail on this?

 

[Shinobido Heart]

I'm not much for visual novels but I gotta admit that looks pretty cool!

 

[Cali32]

Thanks for the thread! Will be keeping me eye on this one.

 

[Jawmuncher]

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ipyql-xRpcA&pp=ygUQU3RvcmllcyBmcm9tIHNvbA%3D%3D

Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog launches this winter for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC

Science-fiction visual novel Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam this winter, publisher Astrolabe Games and developer Space Colony Studios annou…

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Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is a visual novel adventure in the spirit of classic PC-9800 titles. Featuring a vintage green screen aesthetic, Space Colony Studios strives to create an "era-accurate" game that exudes retro vibes in every way, from the text to the visual effects. As the Jovian patrol ship sails into the darkness among the stars, the players will feel like they are on an adventure in an 80s Sci-Fi as they solve the mystery they find themselves in.

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Physical Edition Details

dditionally, Astrolabe Games announced that it has partnered with PM Studios in North America and Meridiem Games in Europe to release physical editions of Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog. It will be available for PlayStation 5 in North America, and for PlayStation 5 and Switch in Europe.

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[kodax_shc]

Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog Console Announcement (PS4/5 & Switch) / Physical release for consoles / Winter 2024 (Steam version already announced)

https://twitter.com/ColonyCreations/status/1783545327926046820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1783549152959304119%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es2_&ref_url= https://youtu.be/4D9LXfAyAVo?feature=shared https://store.steampowered.com/app/2118420/Stories_from_Sol_The_GunDog/

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[Rosebud]

oh my god I NEED this

 

[Dest]

I like your thread better. However.

Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog Console Announcement (PS4/5 & Switch) / Physical release for consoles / Winter 2024 (Steam version already announced)

https://twitter.com/ColonyCreations/status/1783545327926046820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1783549152959304119%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es2_&ref_url= https://youtu.be/4D9LXfAyAVo?feature=shared https://store.steampowered.com/app/2118420/Stories_from_Sol_The_GunDog/

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[robotnikus]

Looks absolutely amazing 🤩

 

[Elandyll]

I had no idea I'd want something like this.
But... I kinda do.

 

[Harpoon]

Love the idea of this so much, will grab it for sure.

 

[jediyoshi]

That key art is gorgeous

 

[Enduin]

Damn I really wish this was in color like the key art. I absolutely love that style of character in older VNs but I just can't stand the monochrome look. At least in green. If we can change that I might take a look.

 

[Palette Swap]

I love how this looks so much.

 

[St. Elmo's Fire]

The art style is fantastic.

 

[Gavalanche]

That green look is incredible.

 

[BasilZero]

Reminded me of old school gundam

Got it wishlisted

 

[Modest_Modsoul]

Love the art direction & style.

 

[Mandos]

Seems cool, I'm interested

 

[ImpendingFoil]

Looks amazing! Surprised there is a demo so far out in advance.

 

[sn00zer]

What is this? A VN?

 

[tokkun]

I tried out the demo. I like the concept, but not sold on the aesthetic choices. All the intense chiptune music can get a bit fatiguing for a game where you're reading most of the time.

Also not sure the monochrome art is an improvement vs going with the limited palette full color look that is more familiar with PC-98 games.

What is this? A VN?

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No, it's a text adventure game. I mean, people will call anything with reading in it a VN these days, but this is an adventure game.

 

[lvl 99 Pixel]

definitely expected a more literal gun dog

 

[Solid SOAP]

No, it's a text adventure game. I mean, people will call anything with reading in it a VN these days, but this is an adventure game.

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That has me a bit intrigued, actually! Thought this was straight VN

 

[J_ToSaveTheDay]

Man the art in this looks gorgeous but they lose me at the monochromatic look. I understand it is trying to chase a very specific retro platform with the aesthetic but I wish it was full color.

 

[JCG]

I remember seeing this game before, liking the style but eventually forgetting about it. Still looking nice so far.

 

[CutieYuri]

Wow, I love the look of this from the trailers and screenshots. I will keep an eye out for the full release!

 

[The Spoony Hou]

Damn, it sucks that this game is in black and white. All of the pc98 games I've seen are in color.

 

[secretanchitman]

This seriously looks badass, wishlisted on Steam!

 

[Oreiller]

I'm so in.

 

[cursed beef]

Looks incredible. Here's hoping the story lives up to the art

 

[Qikz]

EDIT: Ignore me I might've been wrong.

Later PC98 models were all colour but the oldest ones might've been green and black.

 

[tokkun]

Man the art in this looks gorgeous but they lose me at the monochromatic look. I understand it is trying to chase a very specific retro platform with the aesthetic but I wish it was full color.

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Was there really a specific platform like this?

It says it's going for PC-98 in the description of the Youtube trailer, but even PC-9801 supported 8 colors, and models supported more colors by the time of the 90s art style they are using.

Also with the music, maybe you could do that stuff with the hardware of the era, but it sounds more like the 2000s chiptunes style than what was produced back then, IMO.

Feels more like a "retro mashup" of stuff from different eras, but maybe there was a specific platform like this that I'm not aware of.

 

[TitanicFall]

The audio frequently has this annoying sound that makes it sound broken. Not sure if it's a bug or by design but I tapped out quickly.

 

[Jawmuncher]

EDIT: Ignore me I might've been wrong.

Later PC98 models were all colour but the oldest ones might've been green and black.

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Believe so, Travis Strikes Again did something similar as well