Hi everyone, it’s Janette here. I’m trying to get more news content on our site especially for notable new releases. Today we have a game I’ve been excited for, Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog, releasing today. It’s a visual novel that looks like science fiction anime from the 90’s meets Alien or The Thing. Read the press release below.

About the Game

Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is a visual novel adventure in the spirit of classic PC-9800 titles. Featuring a fully-colored palette as well as vintage green screen options, Space Colony Studios strives to create an "era-accurate" game that exudes retro vibes in every way, from the text to the visual effects. 

With over 300,000 words of text, the game delivers an immersive narrative experience that draws players into a classic 80s sci-fi adventure. As the Jovian patrol ship ventures into the depths of space, players will find themselves unraveling a gripping mystery. With rich branching storylines, engaging pacing, vibrant characters, and a distinctive artistic style, Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog offers a journey that feels straight out of a retro sci-fi classic with modern features.

Highlights from the Launch Trailer

The newly released launch trailer offers a thrilling look at the game's core gameplay, plot highlights, and gorgeous pixel animations. From intense space battles to heartfelt crew interactions, the dynamic visuals and evocative soundtrack heighten anticipation for the game's release.

Multi-Platform Support and Portable Optimization

Built on a highly-customized and optimized Ren'Py 8.X engine, Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog has been finely tuned for each platform to ensure a seamless experience. The game is also Steam Deck Verified with Cloud Save enabled, offering smooth gameplay on PC & Steam Deck, PlayStation 5/4, and Nintendo Switch. Whether players prefer console immersion or on-the-go gaming, Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is optimized for both home and portable play.

Multilingual Support and Additional Content to Enjoy

To bring this epic space adventure to a global audience, the developers and publishing team have worked tirelessly alongside linguists from around the world to present Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog in multiple languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean (console versions).

For players looking to immerse themselves even further in the game's universe, optional DLCs will be available, featuring a 22-track original soundtrack and a 15-page digital art book.

Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog is out now for PlayStation®5, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch alongside a special boxed Starship Edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in Europe.  

Check out the final trailer here.