Overview

Hifuu Fragment is a unique secondary creation visual novel game that draws inspiration from the "Hifuu Club" series by Shanghai Alice Gen'rakudan. Set in a future where a high-speed underground train connects Kyoto and Tokyo in just 53 minutes, the game begins before the fateful meeting of characters Maellyberry Hurn and Usami Renko.

Players will experience their initial encounters and embark on a journey to piece together fragmented memories.

The core gameplay revolves around the "Fragment" system, a mechanic inspired by the "ANOS series" by Goushi Kaisha Jitensha Sogyo. This system elevates the game beyond a traditional visual novel by requiring active player participation.

Instead of simple dialogue choices, players collect textual "fragments" throughout the story. These fragments can then be combined to form keywords, which are crucial for unlocking new narrative paths and advancing the plot.

This approach means that simply reading through the story won't suffice; players must strategically use the fragments to progress, making for a more engaging and puzzle-like experience.

The ultimate goal of Hifuu Fragment is to achieve the completion of "Rendaino Yako ~ Ghostly Field Club," a significant event within the Hifuu Club lore. The game features branching narratives, but notably, it does so without traditional dialogue options.

Players must carefully consider which keywords to set at key moments to influence the story's direction and uncover its secrets. For those who find themselves stuck, the game offers a tiered hint system, providing more in-depth guidance than in-game clues.

Highlights

  • Unique Fragment System: Collect and combine textual fragments to create keywords that drive the narrative and unlock branching paths, offering a gameplay experience distinct from traditional visual novels.
  • Hifuu Club Inspired: A secondary creation game based on the popular "Hifuu Club" series, set before the events of "Rendaino Yako ~ Ghostly Field Club."
  • Engaging Puzzle Elements: Progress requires strategic use of collected fragments to solve narrative puzzles, rather than relying on simple choice-making.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for fans of the "Hifuu Club" series, players who enjoy visual novels with added gameplay mechanics, and those who appreciate narrative-driven puzzle experiences. If you like games that challenge you to think and piece together clues, Hifuu Fragment will likely appeal to you.

Game Info

  • Developer: シカクゲームズ (Shikaku Games)
  • Publisher: Phoenixx Inc.
  • Genre: Adventure, Indie, Visual Novel, Puzzle
  • Release Date: July 16, 2021
  • Platform: PC (Steam)
  • Modes: Single-player
  • Languages: Japanese, Simplified Chinese