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Update 2: List of Switch VNs:

Released only with Japanese language:
- Rei-Jin-G-Lu-P (08/03/17)
- J.B. Harold: Murder Club (08/10/17)

Announced with English translation:
- Song of Memories
- Necrobarista

Announced without English translation (for the moment):
- Anonymous;Code
- Ao no Kanata no Four Rhythm
- J.B. Harold: Manhattan Requiem
- Steins;Gate Elite
- Okuri Inu

Update: 2 new titles announced.

The classic 'Murder Club' remastered to launch next week in Japan. It's a port of a IOS version .

Source:
Famitsu

A 3D cinematic visual novel, Necrobarista, announced too.

Source: Gematsu

Original: Nintendo Switch being an ideal console to play VNs, it was a matter of time until they'll arrive.

Japan is getting next month the first one. Rei-Jin-G-Lu-P.
It's a port of a smartphone game with PS4 and Vita versions too.

Rei-Jin-G-Lu-P is a horror game based on the "Werewolf" (or "Mafia") game concept where the werewolf hides among a group of people who must discover his or her identity. The main character, Haruaki Fusaishi, gets lost and arrives in Yasumizu Village, and every time he dies he wakes up again at the same point in time. Players solve the mysteries behind strange events and tragedies regarding the "Underworld Banquet" murder ritual and a hidden werewolf. The game has multiple endings.

No news about localization.

Today, it has announced other game. Song of Memories.

Developer Pure Wish announced that their love adventure visual novel Song of Memories is headed Westward in Fall 2017 for PS4, as well as a PC and Switch version later.

In addition to a new novel that revolve saround its heroine Fuuka Kamishiro, Pure Wish announced that they're working on bringing Song of Memories to North America and Europe sometime this fall on PlayStation 4.

The company also announced that the game is getting a port on PC and Nintendo Switch, with both versions supporting Japanese, English, and French languages.

Thanks region free.

Song of Memories is a love adventure game, it has a good sci-fi touch with a story that has everything from a strange virus that turn people violent and lose their humanity,to a a strange smartphone app that featured a group of five girls who speak directly to the protagonist, Minato Kamishiro, who is told to call for help if he ever needs to be protected.

Source: Siliconera

Edit:

They announced another one a few months ago, Anonymous;Code from 5pb.

Anonymous;Code, the 2027 Nakano-set hacker crusade story and Chiyomaru Shikura's latest new project, is coming to Switch in addition to the previously announced PlayStation 4 and PS Vita platforms.

Platforms: PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Switch
Release Date: To be announced

Source : Gematsu

Now, we have to wait to see how these games work with Switch audience.

 

[killatopak]

art on the first one looks nice. kinda like kof.

 

[LordKano]

They announced another one a few months ago, Anonymous;Code from 5pb.

 

[Toadthemushroom]

I hope Steins;Gate Elite makes it to Switch. I'll happily buy it on Vita if it doesn't, but it'd be nice to have a version that can be played in loads of different setups, including with the Joy-Con detached and the Switch held like a tablet.

 

[ggx2ac]

The Japanese Vita audience had to go somewhere...

 

[chrono01]

I'm interested in "Song of Memories" for sure.

 

[TheMoon]

Murder this fucking gif right now.

 

[Pundere]

Finally the Switch will become the Vita successor we've all been waiting for

 

[Richie]

Murder this fucking gif right now.

So it stops having vita?

 

[KratosEnergyDrink]

Are these visual novels always looking like soft porn?

 

[BGBW]

Noice.

*Rubs thighs vigorously*

 

[unrealist]

Vita means life .. in another form

 

[ArtificialIntelligence]

A Steins;Gate complete edition would be perfect

 

[cireza]

They announced another one a few months ago, Anonymous;Code from 5pb.

This.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

A horror mystery game and anime tiddy love. It truly is the first step to getting vita's library.

 

[Hours Left]

The first game sounds interesting, and I like the art style.

 

[TheMoon]

A horror mystery game and anime tiddy love. It truly is the first step to getting vita's library.

And naturally the anime tiddy game is the one getting localized and the interesting one isn't.

 

[Korigama]

A Steins;Gate complete edition would be perfect

That's essentially what Steins;Gate Elite is supposed to be (an enhanced remake with major revisions and expansions, not that they've bothered saying anything about what any of those things are supposed to be, and likely won't until next week at the earliest). Not that any platforms were actually announced for it.

Are these visual novels always looking like soft porn?

Given how common (but not guaranteed) it is for VNs to have porn in them in PC releases before cleaner versions are ported to consoles/portables, it's not much of a surprise.

 

[RoboGeorgeForeman]

Rei Jin G Lu P sounds pretty interesting, but I'm not so sure about the other one. The trailer just seemed to be focused on a boob animations, which while titillating, doesn't really make me want to buy a game (but I'll be there day one for cute character designs). If they show off some cool story stuff later on I might change my mind.

 

[malikhaing_bayag]

Vita devs need to go somewhere. Now i hope they bring House in Fata Morgana to Switch too!!

 

[kami_sama]

And naturally the anime tiddy game is the one getting localized and the interesting one isn't.

Yeah, it's a shame.
But the more games, the merrier, tho.

 

[Fix-It Felix. Jr.]

I'm sure they will do well too, which will encourage other vn devs to follow suit. I'm excited! Both those titles sound good, hopefully the first one will get localized at some point.

 

[H13]

Now VN on handheld can easily be enjoyed and accessible by more people around the world.

 

[PaulExcellent]

And naturally the anime tiddy game is the one getting localized and the interesting one isn't.

HEY NOW, HOLD ON
Let the tiddy game prove itself before assuming. Shame on you for doubting it without giving it a chance.

 

[Retro Edge]

Retail versions?

 

[RoboGeorgeForeman]

HEY NOW, HOLD ON
Let the tiddy game prove itself before assuming. Shame on you for doubting it without giving it a chance.

If it were interesting I'd assume they'd have shown more than just that. Plus I'm more of a hometown man.

 

[Funyarinpa]

VITA MEANS LIFE

 

[The Hermit]

SWITCH MEANS LIFE

Ftfy

 

[JonnyDBrit]

Now VN on handheld can easily be enjoyed and accessible by more people around the world.

It's definitely the ideal platform on which to expand their market. A Switch can be taken anywhere, and quickly opened up - perfectly for breezing through a small bit of a VN not unlike a book. Plus they're not exactly demanding on horsepower, and so should run comfortably fine in even handheld mode.

 

[Emouse]

kyo kusanagi is that you

 

[KNT-Zero]

These are visual novels, sure. On the west, tho.... I digress.

 

[FStubbs]

And naturally the anime tiddy game is the one getting localized and the interesting one isn't.

The third one looks interesting too.

But yeah, it sucks the worthless game is the one coming over.

 

[PantsuJo]

Lmao

 

[petran79]

But now people will be ashamed to play Switch in public

 

[sinonobu]

Hoping for Switch port of Shin Hiyarigami

 

[nogoodnamesleft]

Murder this fucking gif right now.

.

 

[KtSlime]

But now people will be ashamed to play Switch in public

Privacy Filter https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B071V7MPDS/

 

[muteki]

The Vita 2 we deserve.

 

[MilkLizard]

That gif I refuse to quote needs to die. Now!!!

 

[Mephala]

Would have been better if she was holding joycons.

I like VNs so I'm happy some are coming to the switch. I'll look into this when I actually get the switch.

 

[AlexFlame116]

I'll buy Song of Memories if it also comes to Switch in America! All I saw was a western PS4 announcement.

Murder this fucking gif right now.

That gif I refuse to quote needs to die. Now!!!

Keep your hands away from the GIF! Back! Back I say!

 

[Shizuka]

I'm really hoping that all visual novels released for the Switch can be playable in the tablet mode, without any controller or joy con.

 

[Weebos]

Let this gif outlive us all.

 

[Brawly Likes to Brawl]

"Have I made you proud, Father Vita?"

 

[andymcc]

the vita's final niche getting scooped up on.

 

[StereoVsn]

It makes absolute sense since Vita is pretty much dead and there is still an audience for these games that has to go somewhere.

As Switch install base increases, some of the better AVNs might even have some legs.

 

[Orb]

God that first one sounds rad, I want that so bad. I love the "whodunnit" genre but theres not much out there, and the one big one imo went to shit.

 

[Redrable]

-

 

[Kusagari]

Oh man...

Switch really is about to become the new Vita.

 

[holysan]

May I ask what's wrong with the GIF on first post? Don't have much knowledge of either anime or handheld.

Switch is the new Vita