I/O Revision II

About

I/O Revision II is a sci-fi mystery visual novel set in a near-future Tokyo where a rare lunar eclipse triggers a wave of bizarre events. Players follow a cast of young characters as their lives intersect amid rising crime, digital sabotage, and unexplained phenomena. The story weaves personal dramas with broader conspiracies, balancing intimate dialogue with cryptic plot twists. Choices and branching narratives shape how relationships unfold against a backdrop of societal collapse and hidden truths. The PC port adds new character sprites, extended visual scenes, and bonus artwork compared to its original release. While its 2008 release date means the presentation feels dated, fans of cerebral storytelling and atmospheric pacing often highlight its layered script and melancholic tone. The game’s central theme, how individual fates intertwine with global chaos, resonates through its nonlinear structure, though its slow-burn approach may not suit all players.

Storyline

Monday, April 26, 2032 AD. 00:12 AM. Megalopolis Tokyo. A total lunar eclipse occurs for the first time in 3 years. Even though it's supposed to be a simple astronomical phenomenon, it soon sets off a series of unexpected events. Unexplainable mysteries, terrorist incidents, and network crime surge as if in unison. The truth mixes with lies as if the world is awake but still sleeping. Something has begun. Somewhere no one can see. Something no one knows about. This is a story of the chance meeting and tragic parting of the young men and women living in this world. And thus... "The beginning is the end, and the end is the beginning"