I’m here to introduce you to the game that needs no introduction. DRAMAtical Murder is among the most famous BL visual novels in the English-speaking world already, even though its official English release is only arriving now.
DRAMAtical Murder — DMMD for short — is a gorgeously bright cyberpunk story about Aoba, a young man whose life is upended after he starts getting strange messages on his wrist phone.
This game grabs the player by the brain and heart and doesn’t let go, with incredible music and unforgettable visuals. The story may surprise some players with how dark it can become at times, beneath the glorious pop visuals, but anyone who’s played earlier Nitro+CHiRAL titles such as Togainu no Chi – Lost Blood – or sweet pool will know that these intense moments are a mark of the brand.
Each of Aoba’s love interests stands out as a unique and memorable figure in the game’s cast. There’s Koujaku, Aoba’s womanizing childhood friend, who works as a local hairdresser and wields a large samurai sword. He’s happy go lucky on the surface, but is that the real truth?
Noiz is a local information dealer and hacker, who spends his time playing the popular virtual reality game Rhyme. He seems like a brat, but is he hiding a dark secret about himself?
Mink leads the notorious criminal gang Scratch. It seems that he’ll do anything to achieve his goals, but why is he so driven? Can Aoba break through and reach the man’s real self?
Clear may be the most enigmatic of the four, hiding his face behind a gas mask and speaking in incomprehensible riddles. Why is he devoted to Aoba? Can he unlock some of the mystery surrounding the island where they live?
The rest of the cast is as wonderful as the four I’ve outlined above, with fantastic characters to meet and secrets to uncover.
Pre-order DRAMAtical Murder today — you’re in for the ride of your life.
