Revival Reset

Revival Reset is a visual novel set in central Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. In July, just before summer break, shy and pessimistic high school student Yuuma Takise meets Belb, a strange creature who can float, pass through walls and make things appear from thin air. Belb asks Yuuma to search for a game cartridge, whose contents become central to the story.

Yuuma and his classmates

Yuuma is an ordinary senior high school student, but his extreme shyness and poor communication skills have left him disliked by his classmates. His only hobby is playing video games, usually alone at home or occasionally at a local arcade. After his younger, more sociable sister visits, Yuuma becomes involved with his classmate Ayaka Kirisaki. A worn piece of paper he finds during the visit sets their fates in motion.

The story

The game follows Yuuma’s story through to its conclusion, where the events can be understood in full. It has a slow start and is focused on its story rather than its graphics or sound. The protagonist’s shy, pessimistic personality is central to the experience, and the game is approximately 8–10 hours long.