Aquaplus has announced that a remake of the classic visual novel ToHeart is in development. The original game, which has been popular among fans since its release, will be updated with modern graphics and gameplay improvements.
This news follows the recent announcement of other related projects and releases, highlighting a renewed interest in the ToHeart franchise. The new voice cast features Kana Ichinose as Akari and Hina Yomiya voicing multiple characters. However, players will still have the option to experience the story with the original voice cast.
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The game revolves around the protagonist, who interacts with various characters, mainly female classmates, each with their own unique stories and backgrounds. The player makes decisions that can lead to different endings with these characters.
ToHeart is a Japanese visual novel developed by Leaf and originally released in 1997 for Windows PCs. It later saw releases on several other platforms, including the PlayStation and Sega Dreamcast. It is considered one of the pioneering visual novels that helped popularize the genre. Its character-driven narrative and multiple storylines have influenced many subsequent visual novels.
Utawarerumono: ZAN, another game published by Aquaplus will also be coming next year to PC via Steam. Tune in on the “AQUAPLUS Festival” event on November 9, 2024 as they will celebrate their 30th anniversary and will be providing additional information about the remake.