April 8th

About

April 8th follows three high school students in modern Japan after a murdered body turns up during cherry blossom season. What starts as a local news story spirals into a hunt for a serial killer as they dig into the town’s dark secrets. Players read branching narratives while accessing an in-game encyclopedia filled with character notes and location details. The visual novel format mixes dialogue choices with investigative elements, letting you cross-reference clues and piece together the truth. The game stands out with real-time progress bars and cryptic tips from an unseen narrator that shift how you approach each decision. Set against a quiet town’s unsettling undercurrents, the story leans into social media’s role in spreading fear, mirroring how quickly rumors can blur reality. With over 15 hours of content and a runtime stretching past 20 for completionists, it balances atmospheric tension with the slow burn of a mystery where every detail matters.

Storyline

Set in modern-day Japan, the story follows three high school girls as they uncover the terrifying secrets of a serial killer and the mysteries lurking behind the gruesome crimes. The game offers more than just a reading experience—it provides a rich, immersive world through supplementary references and an in-game encyclopedia that delves into the characters, locations, and events. These features help players explore the story from multiple angles, enhancing the depth of the narrative. It also includes unique systems like real-time progress tracking and scenario commentary from a mysterious guide, offering a sense of strategy and progression that goes beyond a typical visual novel. -Prologue- In April, when cherry blossoms flutter through the air, a gruesome discovery is made—a blood-soaked corpse in a quiet town. The news spreads like wildfire across TV, the internet, and social media. The reason? This wasn’t the first time such a horrific event had occurred. What once felt like a distant story seen only on screens now has "something" lurking dangerously close to them.