Visual novel fans will be happy to know that pre-orders for Manga Gamer’s first ever otome game, OZMAFIA!!, are now live! Not only that but the release date, which had been slated for some time early this year, has now been confirmed as April 29, 2016! Forget the April showers; this Poni-Pachet otome is sure to keep you happily indoors whilst you ignore the last few downpours!
Once upon a time, a girl and her beloved pet dog were swept away to a magical land by a tornado.
With a witch’s silver slippers upon her feet, the girl set out for a city of emeralds to meet a great wizard and ask him to send her home.
Along the way she made some unusual friends who joined her on her journey as they too had requests to make of the great wizard.
The path may have been fraught with many trials, but eventually the small party made their way to the city of emeralds and their wishes granted by the great wizard.
You may think you know how the story ends, but what if the girl hadn’t felt that there was ‘no place like home’…?
This Wizard of Oz-inspired visual novel features a wealth of character routes and personalities. The story will of course include the three biggest names in the Oz world: Lion, Scarecrow and Tin woodman, but with some big twists! The lion is anything but cowardly, the scarecrow is frighteningly calculative and the tin woodman is largely more than he seems! Oh, and if you thought the names matched the appearances, then you are in for a shock! There are ten handsome bachelors and one beautiful bachelorette who are expecting you, the player, to show them what true love really is! With so many stories to uncover and characters to get to know, OZMAFIA!! has implemented an interesting system which calls on love triangle routes and outside routes. Try not to break too many hearts, Miss Casanova! The replay value of this game is high, with each route having at least two endings, bonus images on completion and a hidden ending that will only unlock after every ending has been collected!
The Girl With No Memories: Fuka. The heroine of the story. She has no memories from before she awoke, not even of her own name. Famiglia Oz takes her in, saving her from a sword-waving man. She’s a cheerful, optimistic girl who’s honest to a fault.
The Courageous Lion: Caramia. The don of famiglia Oz. Kind and magnanimous, he’s beloved by the townspeople. He invites our hapless protagonist to live at the Oz estate. He carries two pistols, but his greatest weapon is the undying loyalty of his subordinates.
The Sly Scarecrow: Kyrie.
The consigliere of famiglia Oz. Don’t let his gentle demeanor fool you; he’s a calculating man with a heart black as soot. He is universally recognized as a sadist. While he’s a crack shot with anything he puts his hands to, he prefers not to dirty his own hands if at all possible, especially when others are so easily manipulated.
The Taciturn Tin Woodsman: Axel.The brusque caporegime of famiglia Oz. Generally speaking, he lacks personal interests and would prefer to follow orders rather than act of his own initiative. He carries a shotgun, but he’s more likely to swing it as a club than to actually pull its trigger.
Little Red Sniper-Hood: Scarlet.
One of famiglia Grimm’s caporegimes. He’s level-headed, polite, and conscientious. He has no interest in the constant conflicts, and would prefer to solve disputes with words rather than combat. The sniper rifle he always carries on his shoulder never seems to see use. In fact, it seems to weigh him down in ways far beyond its size…
The Stern Puss in Boots: Pashet.
The don of famiglia Boots. A knight with a strong sense of justice, she’s stern and serious about everything. She leads her famiglia as a disciplined army. The sword she wears at her waist is just like her: steely, keen, and unyielding.
The Hedonistic Proprietor: Dorian Gray.
Manager of the brothel on Oscar Wilde Street. An elegant and decidedly ’adult’ man, he values pleasure above all else and lives only for the present. As the custodian of the town church, he also acts as a priest.
The Happy Masochistic Prince: Alfani.
The most popular male prostitute at the brothel, Oscar Wilde. He has a beauty that enthralls both men and women alike. He’s a natural-born masochist, but as a service-minded fellow, he’s equally capable at sadism should the client ask. While he has absolutely no skills outside the bedroom, he’d gladly risk his life to protect his friends.
The Devoted Sparrow: Manboy.
The concierge of the brothel Oscar Wilde. Faithful and sincere, he has the full confidence of Dorian Gray, caring for the proprietor’s affairs whether they be financial, personal, or deadly.
The Masked Doctor: Robin Hood.
He’s the town’s only doctor, running Sherwood Clinic for the benefit of the people. Contrary to his mysterious appearance, he’s a rather simple man. He treats everyone equally, regardless of famiglia affiliation or social status. He rarely goes out into town except on house calls, eschewing personal entertainments to remain at the clinic.
The Big Bad Wolf: Caesar.
The leader of the band of outlaws, the Wolf Gang. Cruel and cunning, he has no qualms about hurting people with his two swords. He’s the first one to discover our heroine, and is very persistent about capturing her.
The Pure-Hearted Pacifist: Soh.
A member of the Wolf Gang and Caesar’s right-hand man. A strange companion to the scary Caesar, he’s a kind, cheerful, and affable young man. He sets up shop in the center of town on the weekends, running a café so he can share the joy of cooking with everyone else.
OZMAFIA!! has an all ages rating and will be partially voiced in Japanese. Although originally released for the PS Vita in Japan, the English version will only be available for the PC. You can find out more about the game via the official website here. Make sure to get your pre-orders in! This fantastical, mafia adventure is not something you want to miss!
I'm a big fan of otome games and visual novels. I adore manga, especially when there’s some BL thrown in, and now and then you’ll probably find me reading some yuri. I collect the odd figma, play on my PS Vita, 3DS or PC when I’m able, and watch whatever anime I find interesting at the time with a nice cup of tea. Follow on Twitter: @MissCuppa
