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  • Summary: Humanity is approaching its end. In a world steeped in despair and chaos, a strange religious organization called Shuten Order emerges, yearning for the end of humanity. The group rapidly gains followers, eventually forming a small nation state called Shuten.

    Tragedy strikes during the
    Humanity is approaching its end. In a world steeped in despair and chaos, a strange religious organization called Shuten Order emerges, yearning for the end of humanity. The group rapidly gains followers, eventually forming a small nation state called Shuten.

    Tragedy strikes during the grand festival celebrating their nation’s founding - the leader of the Shuten Order is murdered. Soon after, the protagonist awakens with no memory, greeted by two self-proclaimed "angels". They reveal a shocking truth: the protagonist is the murdered Founder, revived by divine power. However, the resurrection is incomplete - their memories are gone, and their life limited to a mere four days.

    To survive, the protagonist must overcome "God's trial": identify and kill their murderer.

    With the clock ticking, the protagonist, given the alias Rei, dives into the tumultuous city as a detective. The suspects? Five ministers of the Shuten Order. There's no time to investigate them all. Choices must be made, and the pursuit of truth demands sacrifice.

    Who killed the Founder? For what reason? Can the mission be fulfilled before time runs out?
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  1. Jan 12, 2026
    80
    Both this game and The Hundred Line can be called some of the most ambitious visual novel games, but for different reasons. Here we have an expertly told non-linear story, set in a well built world, that while not flawless, succeeds in achieving its lofty goals.
  2. Jan 7, 2026
    70
    Each chapter is dealt with through different gameplay mechanics, where players will find elements of puzzle games, stealth action, or criminal investigation along with the usual dialogues and plot choices. It's Shuten Order's biggest and most creative asset, but it also falls short of expectations as these gameplay mechanics are not explored as extensively as they could, and the game's somewhat fragment structure can lead to finding out what's going to happen too soon. Nonetheless, its solid plot, full of unexpected twists, and intriguing characters are well worth a good look.