New Game! The Challenge Stage!

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New Game! The Challenge Stage! casts you as Aoba Suzukaze, an employee tasked with building DLC for a chaotic RPG project. The game splits into two halves: Training Parts and Adventure Parts. In Training, experienced coworkers mentor you, each imparting distinct skills that shift your character stats. Adventure Parts advance the story through dialogue-heavy scenes where your choices shape relationships. Answers to coworkers and friends influence dynamics that carry over into later chapters. The second half shifts to episodic character stories tied to bonds you forged earlier, unlocking romantic and friendship paths based on prior decisions. The game leans into its anime roots with visual novel pacing and branching narratives. While not a mainstream title, it has a dedicated following for its roleplay depth and multiple endings. Players who enjoy relationship-driven stories and branching dialogue may find its 15+ routes and replay value compelling. Release in 2017 saw mixed reviews but a cult audience on Vita and PS4.