Routes

About

Routes follows Nasu Souichi, a high school student content to nap through classes until his friend Satsuki and a sudden global mystery drag him into the unknown. Set in modern Japan, the story unfolds as massive ships vanish without explanation, drawing Souichi into a web of sci-fi intrigue after encountering Lisa Vixen, an enigmatic woman with her own agenda. Players navigate dialogue choices that shape interactions and uncover secrets, balancing mundane school life with escalating supernatural events. The game blends grounded character moments with sudden twists, creating a tone that feels both intimate and bizarre. As part of Leaf's influential visual novel series, it helped define the genre's potential for mixing everyday drama with speculative fiction. Its mix of deadpan humor, eerie plot turns, and underdeveloped yet compelling mysteries has kept it discussed in niche circles over two decades later.