Design Factory

Design Factory at a Glance

Design Factory is a Japanese studio founded in 2001 that has operated from 2004 through 2023. They have released 35 games in total, though they serve only as the developer for every single one of these titles. Their catalog spans several decades with 14 releases in the 2000s and a slightly larger output of 17 games in the 2010s. The studio has slowed its pace recently with just four titles coming out in the 2020s so far. The company focuses heavily on visual novels, which make up 32 of their 35 releases. They also have a smaller presence in adventure games with nine titles, while sport and simulator genres account for only two games each. Their work is primarily tied to handheld and home consoles from the mid-2000s era. PlayStation 2 holds the most titles with 13 releases, followed closely by the PlayStation Vita with 10. The Nintendo Switch has become their most active modern platform with nine games, while the PlayStation Portable accounts for six. They have very few mobile or PC releases, with only three Android and iOS games each, and two on Microsoft Windows. Quality trends for Design Factory are quite strong based on available data. Out of 35 games listed, only three have received ratings on IGDB, yet all three fall into the great category with scores of 80 or higher. Their highest-rated title is Radiant Tale from 2022, which holds a score of 85. They also released Lover Pretend in March 2021 and Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms in 2016, both earning 80 points. Recent activity shows they continue to publish new versions of older franchises, such as Wand of Fortune R for Nintendo Switch in May 2023 and various editions of Radiant Tale and Café Enchanté. The data suggests a consistent ability to deliver highly rated content within their specific genre niche, even if their total volume has decreased in the last few years.

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