Side Kicks!

About

Side Kicks! casts you as Inori, a newly recruited member of a quirky police task force in the fictional California city of Sakrada. Your team tackles a rising drug crisis using unconventional methods while balancing personal dynamics and case-solving. Each of the five potential love interests has distinct talents and quirks, from a hacker who never speaks to a profiler with silver-tongued charm. Dialogue choices and relationship-building drive the story forward as you navigate criminal investigations and interpersonal connections. The game stands out for its mix of crime-solving and romantic storytelling, with branching paths that affect both plot outcomes and character bonds. Each playable partner's backstory ties into the main mystery, creating a layered narrative. Originally released in 2017 for PlayStation Vita, it remains a niche pick for those seeking a story-driven otome experience with a mystery twist.

Storyline

Side Kicks: a newly established special investigation bureau within the Sakrada Police Force, located in California, designed to heighten the security of Sakrada City with their unique style of thinking and individual skill. Currently seeking additional members. A city in California, USA — Sakrada. In recent years, the spread of a highly addictive drug, ‘Lipcode’, has been causing several issues in the sunny, quiet city located on the West Coast. In order to control cases like this, the Sakrada Police Force established a new organisation — a special investigation bureau made up of members with unique styles of thinking and their idiosyncratic skills, known as the Side Kicks. Chika, who has exceptional athletic talent. Hibari, the profiler who possesses a way with words. Shishiba, the quiet hacker prodigy. Rico, gifted with photographic memory. Tatewaki, the leader in charge of the four. The special investigation bureau has become well-known in the city for its ground-breaking investigation methods that are unlike anything ever seen before. One day, the heroine Inori is scouted as a new member of Side Kicks. The skill she possesses…is the mysterious ability of clairvoyant dreams.