Aniplex Presents Two Visually Stunning Games at Taipei Game Show - Venture to the Vile and Hookah Haze
Tokyo, Japan 23rd January 2024 - Aniplex Inc, a Japanese animation and games company, is pleased to share two visually stunning games, Hookah Haze and Venture to the Vile. The development team will be present at Taipei Games Show 2024.
Meetings with the development team can be arranged upon request at Ukiyo Studios Booth A01 in the Indie House area. Remote interviews are also possible during or after Taipei Game Show. For early access reviews, game codes can be made available upon request.
All media assets can be accessed here.
Enter The Haze
Protagonist Toru Sumiki loses the will to live after being diagnosed with a fatal illness. At his doctor’s insistence he attempts to make the most of his time left and starts a job as the manager of a hookah lounge. Through work he meets three unique girls with cheerful facades that belie problems and past trauma within. In a dimly lit room and through the smoke of shisha, what will Toru finally discover about his new friends?
Check out the trailer here!
Gameplay Features
- Develop your own unique house blends of hookah by experimenting with tobacco types and preparation methods
- Master the basics of hookah preparation. Expert heat management will help the girls warm up to you
- Build deep relationships with a lovable cast of characters. Get to know their personalities, quirks and help them heal from their past experiences
- Update your Hookah social media to attract different customers, make sure to reply to them too!
Hookah Haze was first announced during the Live Premiere segment of Indie Live Expo 2023 Winter. Development behind the game is being done by an all-woman team. Hookah Haze is sure to be a hit amongst fans who love cozy games and talking simulations with a subtle yet sensual allure.
Welcome To The Vile
Venture to the Vile is a spooky 2.5D Metroidvania set in the strange town of Rainybrook, which has been overrun by a mysterious entity known as the Vile. Absorb the Vile’s powers, fight your way through treacherous grounds that were once your home. Will you save the town and find your missing friend Ella — or will you give in to the monster you've become?
Enjoy dynamic gameplay in a world full of puzzles to solve. Unlock new abilities as you explore Rainybrook and come face to face with some rather peculiar townsfolk and their requests. Day/Night cycles and dynamic in-game weather will create new settings and side quests depending on the conditions!
Check out the trailer here!
Game Information
| Hookah Haze | Venture to the Vile |
|---|---|---|
Genre | Visual Novel, Life Simulation | Metroidvania |
Number of players | Single player | Single player |
Platforms | PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch | PC (Steam), Playstation 4, Playstation 5 |
Release Date | 2024 | 2024 |
Developer | ACQUIRE Corp. | Studio Cut to Bits |
Publisher | Aniplex Inc. | Aniplex Inc. |
In addition to these games, Aniplex will be co-hosting Acquire Game Show 2024, in partnership with Acquire Corp. Below is information on the full stage show, including a developer showcase on Hookah Haze as the main event.
Stage Event Information
Name: Acquire Game Show 2024
Date: January 28th 2024
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Event Highlights:
- A talk between Octopath Traveller game director, Keisuke Miyauchi and Masashi Takahashi, a producer from Square Enix
- Early live showings of upcoming Acquire titles Scars of Mars and C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield alongside their producers
- An Aniplex x Acquire developer showcase on Ancient Weapon Holly and the newly announced Hookah Haze
If you’re a content creator or media and would like to schedule a meeting to cover either of these games, please contact pr@ukiyostudios.com so we can schedule you in. Interviews can be done in-person at Taipei Game Show or remotely. For early access reviews, game codes can be made available upon request.
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About Aniplex Inc.
Based in Tokyo, Japan, Aniplex Inc. is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) and a leading anime content distributor and production company. Aniplex, Inc. is known for planning and production of animation-based visual and musical works, planning and development of games, release and distribution of packaged products, production and distribution of theatrical works, program sales, merchandise licensing, planning, production, and sales of figures and goods, operation of the EC shop ANIPLEX+, stage events, and more.
About Ukiyo Studios
Ukiyo Studios is an Australia-Japan-based business development company that supports game developers and publishers with their external needs. We operate behind the scenes and help our clients with the “business side of things” so they can better focus their time and resources on development.
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