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Aoba's vibrant cyberpunk world is one of contrasts: high-tech virtual reality battles versus street gang turf wars, ultra-exclusive luxury resorts and tiny junk shops. The choices you make will shape the path of Aoba's journey into the dark secrets lurking beneath the glossy sheen of the city.
DRAMAtical Murder is a lgbtq+, visual novel and romance game
developed by Nitro+CHiRAL
and published by JAST.
Released on April 06th 2021 is available only on Windows
in 4 languages: English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 4,639 reviews of which 4,453 were positive and 186 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 16.79€ on Steam.
The Steam community has classified DRAMAtical Murder into these genres:
LGBTQ+
Visual Novel
Romance
Anime
Choices Matter
Multiple Endings
Cyberpunk
Story Rich
2D
Gore
Dark
Singleplayer
Adventure
Violent
Psychological Horror
Dating Sim
Otome
Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for DRAMAtical Murder:
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| English | |||
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| Traditional Chinese | |||
| Japanese |
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10
- Processor: Core i5
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512MB VRAM, PixelShader 4.0
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 6 GB available space
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After completing everything the game has to offer (and yes, I did install the NSFW patch to restore censored content), I can confidently say DRAMAtical Murder is probably the best game I'd never recommend anyone. It has a great story, it is extremely original, and most of the characters are great. It explores extremely heavy and profound themes bordering on the philosophical and encompasses a wide variety of genres such as the rare urban sci-fi and horror, all bundled together with a subtle coat of BL of course. The art is mostly good, although some CGs suffer from unfortunate cases of "yaoi proprortions" but you can tell the game has pretty high production value especially thanks to its phenomenal soundtrack, and also because almost every single ending has a different song for the credits that was tailor-made for this game specifically. However, some parts of the game have aged poorly and make it extremely difficult to abstract DRAMAtical Murder from its nature of a porn game for non-con fetishists, which isn't bad per se, but it makes it difficult to recommend it to a broader audience, hence why I said it's "the best game I'd never recommend anyone." It is undoubtedly a pillar of BL visual novels, and if you're interested in that, you should definitely try it out. Personally, I've been playing the sequel Re:Connect and I'm having a blast, if you want more content from your favorite characters, you should check that out as well.
before purchasing the game BIG warning that the steam port IS censored, and the censoring ends up removing a good chunk of the story; so i sugguest either buying the nsfw patch off of jast or finding a sneaky link who can give you the patch files for free, or you could just do a little sailing of the seven seas and get the full game off somewhere else; overall though peak experience, and i highly sugguest playing
My introduction to DRAMAtical Murder actually began long before I played it. Back in 2012, when I went to my first Comic Con, the character merchandise was everywhere — keychains, posters, art prints — all showcasing the game’s vibrant, striking character designs. Even without knowing the story, the aesthetic alone made a lasting impression. At the time, I was also probably too young to play it, and on top of that, the game itself was not easily accessible, especially outside Japan. For years, DRAMAtical Murder existed for me only through seeing fanart and merch pop up occasionally at Cons and through social media. When I finally experienced the game itself, it reached the expectation those early designs had created. The narrative blends cyberpunk atmosphere, emotional depth, and stylistic flair in a way that feels both distinctive and memorable. Each route offers its own tone and thematic focus, making the overall experience rich and varied and I'm glad there's both the censored and uncensored versions now available (the uncensored patch can be purchased from JAST's website as an add on to the Steam version if you want it). Among the cast, Clear remains my favourite character. His gentle demeanour, unique mannerisms, and the emotional resonance of his story make his route especially impactful. Mink is my least favourite out of the main characters, for reasons that will become clear to you once you've played through his route. However, when it comes to pairings, my favourite dynamic is unquestionably Koujaku and Aoba. Their shared history, emotional complexity, and the gradual unfolding of their relationship create a compelling and heartfelt arc. Not to mention I'm just a sucker for the childhood friends to lovers trope and Koujaku's route ticked all the boxes for me. Overall, DRAMAtical Murder is a visually distinctive, engaging experience. Finally being able to play it after years of limited accessibility has made the experience all the more satisfying, and it’s easy to see why the game — and its characters — have remained so beloved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
DRAMAtical Murder is currently priced at 16.79€ on Steam.
No, DRAMAtical Murder is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 16.79€ on Steam.
Yes, DRAMAtical Murder received 4,453 positive votes out of a total of 4,639 achieving an impressive rating of 9.24.
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DRAMAtical Murder was developed by Nitro+CHiRAL and published by JAST.
Yes, DRAMAtical Murder is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, DRAMAtical Murder is not playable on MacOS.
No, DRAMAtical Murder is not playable on Linux.
No, DRAMAtical Murder is not playable on Steam Deck.
No, DRAMAtical Murder is not playable on Steam Machine.
No, DRAMAtical Murder does not support VR.
DRAMAtical Murder is a single-player game.
No, DRAMAtical Murder does not currently offer any DLC.
No, DRAMAtical Murder does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, DRAMAtical Murder does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, DRAMAtical Murder is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for DRAMAtical Murder.
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44
Developer
Nitro+CHiRAL
Publisher
JAST
Release
06 Apr 2021
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