Introduction

Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo, the mind-bending visual novel developed by MYU and published by Dank Hearts, explores teenage trauma in a new demo coming to Steam Next Fest on Feb. 24, 2024. The upcoming demo offers the first two chapters of the full release, new puzzles, and three exploration segments. In the first and second chapters, players will explore protagonist Zena’s arrival into eerie, unfamiliar territory; then, they must face her fears as mental anguish turns into hazardous hallucinations.

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Welcome to Noise Scramble City

Six teens find themselves lost in Noise Scramble City, a mind-bending metropolis manifesting their past traumas as “Noise“—mystifying mirages in the physical realm. Explore the Tokyo-esque cityscape and solve puzzles to break the mental chains of this perplexing alternate reality. Every brain-teasing struggle carries a clue to overcoming the next obstacle—maintain a sharp memory and draw upon past experiences to unlock the path forward.

Discover the Truth

Uncover the mysterious beginnings of Noise Scramble City by engaging with the Spectre, the town’s eccentric and enigmatic feline guide. Unravel the truth behind each teenager’s predicament—every puzzle solved reveals a potential path to freedom from this mental labyrinth. Guide each protagonist as they confront manifestations of their troubled histories. Overcome Zena’s stubbornness, Itsuki’s jealousy, Honoka’s paranoia, Kaito’s self-doubt, Hiyori’s vanity, and Soto’s codependency to unearth the root of their struggles and break free from the labyrinthine city for good.

Launch and Availability

Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo’s debut demo will be available during Steam Next Fest from Feb. 24 – March 1. The full game will launch on PC via Steam in 2025. For more information, wishlist it on Steam.

ーOfficial Press Release