A new psychological horror adventure game with a peculiar premise has launched on digital platforms this week. H9:ORIGIN, developed by Ge-saku and published by WorldMap, centers on a notoriously poorly-received 1990s dating sim concealing encrypted data and a decades-old mystery. Early promotional materials for the title have already garnered over one million views on social media, signaling meaningful interest in the unique interactive narrative and unconventional gameplay mechanics.
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The psychological horror adventure game H9:ORIGIN, developed by the independent team Ge-saku and published by WorldMap, a brand under Japanese company Try System, is now available on platforms including DLsite and DMM. The release has already garnered significant attention, with promotional videos exceeding one million views on social media, according to reports from GameBiz.
H9:ORIGIN centers around a discontinued dating sim from the late 1990s, described by the developers as a notoriously poor-quality game. However, a portion of the original game’s data remains encrypted, sparking a central mystery. Players will unravel the truth behind this encryption through a unique gameplay mechanic: “baseball fist” (a form of strip-based rock-paper-scissors).
Gameplay and the Central Mystery
The game is structured around two core components. The “game section” involves five rounds of “baseball fist” against members of the “Heartbeat Striking Fist Club,” each round featuring unique mechanics and potential glitches. Meanwhile, the “novel section” unfolds the story of the original Heartbeat Striking Fist development team and the events surrounding its cancellation, gradually revealing the truth behind the game’s secrets. This blend of gameplay and narrative is indicative of a growing trend in interactive storytelling.
Game Details
H9:ORIGIN is a single-player psychological horror visual novel currently available for purchase on DLsite, DMM, and WorldMapStore for 980 Japanese Yen (approximately $216 USD). The DLsite version is priced at 990 Japanese Yen (approximately $218 USD). A launch discount is currently in effect through December 13th. The game supports Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese languages. The developers note that the DLsite version has been adjusted to comply with platform guidelines, resulting in some alterations to in-game content.
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