Scandal

About

Scandal is a visual novel adventure set in a tangled web of celebrity culture and hidden crimes. You follow Saki Kitazawa, a freelance photojournalist haunted by her father’s legacy, as she stumbles into a dangerous story involving a rock star’s secret relationship. Her investigation spirals when her photos accidentally document a murder, drawing threats from criminals and blurring lines between allies and enemies. The narrative unfolds through branching choices, voice acting, and episodic reveals, with outcomes shaped by trust and deception. The game stands out for its moody, cinematic style courtesy of Production I.G, known for anime like Ghost in the Shell. Though largely forgotten outside niche circles, it earned praise for its tense storytelling and moral ambiguity. With minimal combat and maximal intrigue, it caters to players who prefer dialogue-driven mysteries over action. Its 2000 release date and PS2 exclusivity make it a relic, but the plot’s twists and character dynamics hold up for fans of slow-burn narratives.

Storyline

This is a sequel to the popular "YaruDora" series. The main character, Saki Kitazawa, is a scoop cameraman, currently working on a contract basis at a small production. Her profession is greatly influenced by her father (now missing), who used to be a famous press corps. One day, she receives a scandalous information on a famous rock musician, Jill Sauzer. She then manages to slip into Jill's celebrity party and takes some shots of his scandalous acts with his secret girlfriend. However, it turns out that some of the photos she took of Jill and his girlfriend, have captures some important scenes of a crime. Since then, Saki is aimed as the target of the criminal Haejima. As days go by, not only Saki, but her friends, roommate and other acquaintances start to get involved in the crime scenes. Saki is now unaware of who is still her friend and her enemy. Would Saki ever be able to find out the truth behind the photos?