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PQube announce Archetype Arcadia visual novel

PQube announce Archetype Arcadia visual novel

Written by Ross Locksley on 27 Jun 2023



PQube have announced a new visual novel. Archetype Arcadia, to be released October 24th on Playstation 4, Playstation 5 and Nintendo Switch.

From the Press Release:

PQube are happy to announce that new dark sci-fi visual novel 'Archetype Arcadia' is coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 & Nintendo Switch!

A deadly disease has wiped out most of humanity causing nightmares, manic episodes, and eventually death. Take on the role of Rust, an older brother and one of the few remaining humans that must step into a VR-world where the answers to the missing populace and the disease that caused it, seem to lie.

Announcement Trailer:

  • A Dark Sci-Fi Story - Take on the role of a brother desperate to save his sister afflicted with a deadly disease, across eight nail-biting chapters.

  • Vibrant Artwork - Step into a post-apocalyptic world brought to life with striking artwork that makes the experience truly immersive.

  • Experience the Story Through Different Lenses - See the story's events unfold through different peoples perspectives. Piece together different parts of the bigger picture. Is our main character a reliable narrator, or can he too be mistaken?

  • Powerful Memories - Memories become powerful weapons in this Virtual World. Experience tragic and moving moments of the past in order to battle onwards.

  • Gruesome Boss Battles - Bosses hold special memory cards which pave a path to Rust's answers, but their overwhelming power may prove challenging to defeat!

  • Key Choices - There are many options to choose from, each leading to different outcomes, but beware of the Bad Endings!

  • 'Archetype Arcadia' is coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on October 24th, 2023! 

Ross Locksley
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Ross founded the UK Anime Network waaay back in 1995 and works in and around the anime world in his spare time. You can read his more personal articles on UKA's sister site, The Anime Independent.


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