Side Kicks! [Limited Edition]

(サイドキックス！)

Platform: PlayStation® Vita (PS Vita™)
Developer / Publisher: Acquire
Region: Japan
Product code: QEGM-00002
Genre: Otome / Visual Novel / Crime / Romance
Release year: 2017

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🕵️ What kind of game is it?

Side Kicks! is a crime-themed otome visual novel set in a modern American city inspired by California. Unlike traditional historical or fantasy otome games, it focuses on:

• Police investigations

• Criminal cases

• Team-based storytelling with adult characters

Romance develops alongside crime-solving and character-driven drama.

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📖 Gameplay overview

• Visual novel format

  • Read story text, make dialogue and investigation choices

• Multiple character routes

  • Each focused on a different male lead

• Investigation elements:

  • Gathering clues

  • Interviewing characters

• Fully voiced in Japanese (except protagonist)

⚠️ Entirely Japanese-language, with substantial dialogue.

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🎁 Limited Edition contents

Box includes:

• 🎮 PS Vita Game: Side Kicks!

• 📘 Booklet

  • Character and setting information

• 🎭 Drama CD

  • Original voice-acted side story

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🌍 Region & compatibility

• PS Vita consoles are region-free

• This Japanese Limited Edition works on all PS Vita systems worldwide

• A Japanese PSN account may be required only for:

  • Updates

  • DLC (if any)

• Physical cartridge plays without restriction

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⭐ Why it’s notable

• Unique modern crime setting among otome titles

• More mature tone and cast compared to typical otome games

• Strong reputation for writing and character depth

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📌 Who should consider it?

• Otome fans looking for a non-fantasy, modern setting

• Players interested in crime and investigation stories

• Collectors of PS Vita limited editions

• Readers comfortable with Japanese