Frontwing and Good Smile Company have brought their latest visual novel, Cocoro, to Steam. The title, which centers on a boy returning to a ruined, AI-ravaged city, is available for purchase with a 20% discount active for 12 days following the launch. A free demo is also accessible for those looking to sample the narrative before committing to the full version.
The story follows Hinata, who returns to the abandoned city of Tsukumo during summer break, only to encounter a humanoid girl in a botanical garden who harbors a dream of becoming human. The production features a notable creative team, including writer Asta Konno—who previously worked on the acclaimed ATRI: My Dear Moments—and character designs by Akio Watanabe, widely recognized for his work on the Monogatari series. The opening theme, "Signal," is performed by Runa Mizutani of Nanosize Mir.
Beyond the Steam release, the game is also available in Japan through DMM Games and DLsite. The project features a robust voice cast, including Hina Yomiya as the titular Cocoro, alongside Maaya Uchida, Hikaru Tōno, Yasuaki Takumi, Riona Imaizumi, and Shūta Morishima. Given the creative overlap with the team behind the well-regarded ATRI, which of these staff members' previous contributions are you most interested to see influence the tone of this new setting?
