Varlet Set to Launch on Consoles

FURYU Corporation has some thrilling news for RPG lovers out there: they’re launching the high school adventure titled "Varlet" on August 26 for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. You won’t want to miss this!

Welcome to Kousei Academy, where you’ll step into a unique world as this school is the first to fully embrace "Johari," a cross-reality virtual reality system. This dynamic platform isn’t just for casual info digs or shopping sprees—it’s also your go-to for socializing and messaging. While it sounds fantastic on the surface, it has fueled a growing craving for validation among its users. Before long, a chilling urban legend takes root—whispering tales that users who become too obsessed might find themselves lost within eerie “Glitches.” What are these you ask? Otherworldly rifts where, once trapped, users risk being swapped with lurking monsters that take their place back in reality, all without anyone noticing a thing.

Our hero soon stumbles upon the shocking truth behind this legend as they uncover that some students have already fallen victim, replaced by these sinister creatures. This realization propels them to action. Tasked as part of the Student Support Services (SSS), a group determined to safeguard the academy, it’s up to the players to forge alliances, nurture friendships, and take a stand against this looming peril. But be warned, traversing the intricate web of relationships has its own pitfalls, and getting too close to too many friends might stir unforeseen issues.

The game offers much to explore and battle, with nuanced storytelling that cleverly navigates the intricacies of teenage friendships and virtual networking gone awry. Bringing together strategic gameplay with emotional depth, "Varlet" challenges players not just with combat but with interpersonal dilemmas—or as some might say, the real battles lie within.