I’ve played some great games that use in-game smartphone mechanics; for example, I love 2017’s A Normal Lost Phone. Waiting for Reply brings this type of gameplay to a visual novel format as you interact with the world through your smartphone. Use apps to send messages, check emails, take photos, and look up the weather. Believe it or not, these tools will uncover the story and shape your journey.
The game begins on a Saturday morning at Tokyo Station. Ritsuka and Sakurako agreed to meet, but Sakurako didn’t show up. Ritsuka assumes she forgot the meeting place and texts her before boarding the train alone. In Sakurako’s reserved seat is a stranger named Aoi, who looks just like Sakurako! As Ritsuka considers the situation and Aoi cries in Sakurako’s seat, the train departs… and their unexpected journey begins.
Here is a short trailer for Waiting for Reply:
Waiting for Reply’s key features, stated on the game’s Steam page, are:
- A short but emotional story-driven experience.
- Unique gameplay mechanic: interact through a smartphone interface.
- Send messages and receive replies that shape the story.
- Use your phone’s camera to capture meaningful moments.
- Check emails and weather forecasts that affect narrative choices.
Developed by Paochanz, Waiting for Reply has been announced for PC via Steam.
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