Nagai Industries has just quietly announced the upcoming launch of the narrative adventure/simulation game inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is a slice of life in a convenience store in Japan circa 1993.
Have you ever experienced just how convenient a Japanese convenience store is? It’s open practically all the time, has friendly staff, and serves fried chicken and desserts any time of the day. But what’s it like being a worker?
In inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories, you play as Makoto Hayakawa – a college student who helps out her aunt behind the counter during a break from her studies. Choices matter as your actions will help shape the community, where the essence of the game takes the Japanese concept ichi-go ichi-e, which means one time, one meeting.
Key features include:
- A relaxing, narrative-driven experience focused on character stories and dialogue interaction;
- A diverse cast of characters with their own distinct personalities, buying habits, and little quirks that make each encounter memorable;
- A variety of accessible mini-games, carefully recreating a store clerk’s daily routine (restock products, make phone calls, scan goods, and checkout your customers);
- An authentic, beautifully-rendered konbini with a nostalgic feel of the early 1990s;
- A branching storyline with multiple dialogue options, offering deep conversational experience;
- An ASMR sound designed to compliment your playtime with sensations of calm and solace.
According to the press information, inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is one year away from release and is expected to be released in Q1 2025.
