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🕵️Detective Fest Participation Announcement

[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Recollection is currently taking part in Detective Fest.[/p][p]This news post is intended as a simple record of our participation,
along with a previously released announcement video.[/p][p]Development toward the full release is ongoing.
If the project interests you, adding it to your wishlist would be a great support.[/p][p][/p][p]SHEROK's Case ;Recollection on Steam[/p]

New Year Message, Language Support Policy, and Store Page Update

[p][/p][p]Happy New Year, and thank you for your continued support of Recollection.[/p][p]In 2026, development will continue with the highest priority placed on completing the game and improving its overall quality.[/p][p]Along with this New Year’s message, we would like to share an update regarding our language support policy and recent changes to the store page.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]■ Language Support Policy[/h3][p]Going forward, English will be the primary official supported language for Recollection.[/p][p]After reviewing our development workflow and communication load over the past year,
we have decided to streamline language support in order to prioritize:[/p]
  • [p]Translation accuracy[/p]
  • [p]Consistency of updates and information[/p]
  • [p]Focused use of development resources[/p]
[p]Please note that Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) localization is being considered for a future update.[/p][p]This policy change is intended to help us focus on development and quality improvement.
It does not affect the development or availability of the Japanese version.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]■ Store Page Update[/h3][p]Ahead of Steam Detective Fest, the Recollection store page has been updated to better reflect the current state of development.[/p]
  • [p]Updated game description[/p]
  • [p]Revised estimated playtime[/p]
  • [p]Clarified AI usage disclosure[/p]
[p]If you are interested, we would be grateful if you could take a look.[/p][hr][/hr][p]Thank you again for your continued support.
We hope you look forward to what’s coming in 2026.[/p][p]— Developer Wataru mitani(@gamitiveofmiya)[/p]

Now Featured in the Steam Next Fest! 🌸

SHEROK’s Case ; Recollection is now officially featured in the Steam Next Fest (October 2025)!
[p][/p][p]🔍 Featured in: Steam Next Fest (October 14–20, 2025)[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]

🎥 Official English Trailer now available!
Watch on YouTube:
👉 https://youtu.be/PM7gifM8K7c
SHEROK’s Case ; Recollection is now featured in Steam Next Fest (Oct 13–20).
Play the free demo and join the mystery!
[/p][p][/p][p] Experience the story of consultant detective Sharok Holmes and her assistant Yukihime in this emotional visual novel of logic and empathy.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p] 🔍 Play the free demo during the festival and uncover the mystery behind their first case.[/p][p] → Play the Demo on Steam[/p][p][/p][p] Thank you for your support, and stay tuned for the full release!
[/p][p]/SHEROKs_Case_Recollection[/p][p][/p][p]🕵️‍♀️ Now live on Steam until Oct 20 — discover the story where Reason meets Emotion.[/p]

SHEROK's Case ; Recollection Demo — Now Available!

SHEROK's Case ; Recollection Demo is Now Available!
[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We’re excited to announce that the demo for SHEROK's Case ; Recollection is now live on Steam!
This demo allows you to experience Chapters 1 through 3, introducing you to the world of Sherok, a private consulting detective, and Watōjima, the mysterious girl who appears at her side.[/p][p]With expressive Live2D animation, branching dialogue choices, and an atmospheric soundtrack, this demo offers a first look at the mystery × yuri visual novel experience we’re building.[/p][p][/p]
What’s Included in the Demo
  • [p]Playtime: approx. 20–30 minutes[/p]
  • [p]Full use of Live2D animation and dialogue choice system[/p]
  • [p]Introduction to Sherok and Watōjima’s story and atmosphere[/p]
  • [p]A glimpse of the larger mysteries and relationships to come in the full game[/p]
[p]This is just the beginning—the full release will expand into multiple cases, branching storylines, and deeper character arcs.[/p][p][/p]
Coming Soon: Steam Next Fest
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We’re also happy to share that SHEROK's Case ; Recollection will be featured in Steam Next Fest: October 2025 (Oct 13–20).
If you enjoy the demo, please add the full game to your wishlist and look forward to the event![/p][p]👉 \[Add to your Wishlist!][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Thank you for checking out our demo. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts and impressions![/p]

Recollection at TGD9: New Demo, AI Assistant CERES & More!”

[p]“Visual artwork featuring Sharok, CERES, and Watojima from SHEROK’s Case ; Recollection – prepared for the Tokyo Game Dungeon 9 demo showcase.”[/p][p][/p][p]Hello! I'm Wataru Mitani (aka Miya) from the indie team GAMITIVE.
We’re excited to announce that SHEROK’s Case ; Recollection will be showcased at Tokyo Game Dungeon 9 (TGD9) on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025.
A playable demo will be available for visitors to experience the atmosphere of the game firsthand![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p]
🎮 Event Info
[p] Event: Tokyo Game Dungeon 9 (TGD9)
Date: Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 – 12:00 to 17:00
Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center, Hamamatsucho Hall (4F)
Booth: GAMITIVE (Booth 4Q-3)
What’s on display: Playable demo, wishlist bonus giveaways, and more![/p][p][/p][p]third-party event[/p][p]東京ゲームダンジョン9 | Tokyo Game Dungeon 9[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p]
💡 Highlights & Upcoming Features
[h2]🧠 Meet CERES, Our AI Development Assistant[/h2][p] The development of Recollection is supported by CERES, a unique AI assistant based on ChatGPT.
CERES is a secretary-type AI with a strong focus on empathy and emotional understanding — which also makes her an excellent multilingual translator.
From translation support to progress management, this collaboration with an AI assistant has become a major behind-the-scenes experiment for this project.[/p][p][/p][h2]🌐 Multilingual Support in Progress[/h2][p] Thanks to CERES, the full release is planned to support the following languages by default:
Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
Additional languages — Korean, Spanish, French, and Russian — are planned to be added via updates.[/p][p][/p][h2]🏙️ Spinoff Story ‘SHEROK’s Wandering City’ Coming Soon![/h2][p] As part of CERES’s demo showcase, a free spinoff novel series titled SHEROK’s Wandering City will be released ahead of the main game.
It’s a standalone visual novel where SHEROK and WATOJIMA explore a mysterious town overflowing with emotions.[/p][p][/p][h2]🗓 Upcoming Milestones[/h2]
  • [p]Late July: Launch of the Wandering City spinoff series[/p]
  • [p]Early August: Considering participation in Next Fest (Autumn)[/p]
  • [p]By 2026: Official release of Recollection planned
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[hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Thank you for your continued support of SHEROK’s Case ; Recollection![/p][p]
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