【STEINS;GATE】A Masterpiece Science Adventure That Was Also Adapted into an Anime—Now Experience It All on Nintendo Switch! Includes 3 Titles Covering the Main Story and Spin-offs! STEINS;GATE: Divergencies Assort Is Here!

Whether your heart races at the mention of “Steins;Gate (The Door of Stone of Fate)” or you’ve only vaguely heard of it, now is the perfect time to dive into “STEINS;GATE: Divergencies Assort” on Nintendo Switch. This package bundles together three titles—“STEINS;GATE 0,” “My Darling's Embrace,” and “Linear Bounded Phenogram”—offering an experience akin to traveling across worldlines. Both the sequel that touches the core of the story and the spin-offs that reveal surprising sides of the characters offer emotional experiences distinct from the main story.

Honestly, playing visual novels in front of a TV for long hours can be a bit taxing. But with the Switch, that issue is perfectly solved. In handheld mode, you can play while lying in bed; in tabletop or TV mode, you can switch depending on your mood or environment, seamlessly blending the game into your daily life. What’s more, this is the series’ first appearance on a Nintendo platform. The new controls and the world of Steins;Gate make an unexpectedly perfect match. The appeal of the science adventure genre is now shining brighter than ever.

When you first start playing, you might feel the characters are too quirky! But strangely enough, you’ll soon come to love those quirks. Rintarou Okabe’s self-proclaimed “mad scientist” persona, his interactions with Kurisu (aka Christina), and his daily life with the lab members all start with comedic banter that will make you laugh, eventually leading into deeply moving drama. Among them, “My Darling's Embrace” is a legendary game that offers a glimpse of their more genuine selves. The exquisite balance of comedy and romance is simply irresistible.

One of the appeals of this package is that each of the three titles depicts the worldlines from different perspectives. “STEINS;GATE 0” explores a possible future after the main story, “Linear Bounded Phenogram” follows the story from multiple characters’ viewpoints, and “My Darling's Embrace” delivers a full dose of romantic comedy. Each of these complements the others, together forming a grand chronicle. With numerous branching routes, if you use online resources to complete them all, you can enjoy up to two months’ worth of gameplay. It’s a true culmination of the “science adventure” genre—something you can love long and deep.

“Too over-the-top,” “Seems complicated”—if you have those preconceptions, just try one title first. Before you know it, you’ll be hooked on the characters and too curious about the ending to sleep. This deluxe 3-title set is welcoming to newcomers and even more delightful for longtime fans. On top of that, it even includes a special booklet—a generous bonus. If you’re hesitating, now is the time to jump in.

The choice to change fate is in your hands.