A solitary island floating in the southern sea—at its center lies ”Desire,” a research facility completely isolated from the outside world. What kind of research is being conducted here, and for what purpose? Everything is shrouded in a veil of secrecy, as outsiders are rarely allowed even to approach. The moment you start the game, an atmosphere lingers as if whispering, ”Something is definitely hidden here,” quietly stimulating the player’s curiosity. Set against such an unsettling backdrop, ”DESIRE remaster ver.” is an adventure game that offers more than a simple story; it lets players feel as though they are stepping right into the heart of an unfolding incident.

The defining feature of this work is its structure, where you progress through the story by controlling two different protagonists. One is Albert, a journalist, and the other is Makoto, a technical director working at the research facility. One seeks the truth from the outside, while the other senses something wrong from within. By alternately controlling these characters with contrasting perspectives, the same events begin to take on completely different meanings, which is truly fascinating. There are many moments where you realize, ”So that’s what was happening behind the scenes,” allowing you to enjoy the sensation of large puzzle pieces finally clicking into place. Reconstructing a truth that cannot be seen from a single viewpoint by using multiple perspectives is the true essence of this game.

In Albert’s story, the protagonist centers on his visit to Desire as a journalist for an assignment. At the facility he entered with excitement for an interview rarely permitted, he encounters Tina, a girl who has lost her memory. It is no exaggeration to say this meeting is the beginning of everything, and from there, the situation quickly spirals into chaos. A series of bombings, a mysterious entity pursuing the girl, and inexplicable occurrences within the facility. From Albert’s perspective, a tense progression unfolds as if watching a suspense film, and the player, despite being a reporter on assignment, find themselves swept into the center of the incident before they know it.

On the other hand, Makoto’s story is depicted from her perspective as a technical director working inside Desire. She harbors strong doubts about the dangers of the research being conducted at the facility and continues to plead with the director, Professor Stella, to stop the research. However, her advice is not accepted, and the research proceeds regardless. In the midst of this, the existence of an agent who has infiltrated the facility is revealed, and the situation becomes even more tense. Makoto’s story highlights internal affairs and the perils of the research that were invisible from the outside, developing a drama with a psychological weight different from Albert’s chapter.

One of the reasons DESIRE became a huge topic at the time was its unique ”Multi-Site System.” This is a game design where you understand the full picture of the story by following events on the same timeline from multiple viewpoints. The structure, where Albert and Makoto’s actions proceed in different locations yet eventually converge into one grand truth, feels like reading a complexly intertwined mystery novel. Spending time wondering, ”What is behind this event?” or ”How does this look from another perspective?” is an irresistible experience for adventure game fans.

This remastered version features improvements tailored to the modern play environment while preserving the charm of the original. New CGs by character designer Nao Tajima have been added, and the original drawings from the Sega Saturn version have been beautifully colored in high resolution, making the visual expression significantly more refined while maintaining the atmosphere of that era. Furthermore, features to enhance ease of play have been introduced, such as route navigation to guide your next destination and shortcuts for re-selecting commands. Vibration effects and animation have also been added to event scenes, conveying the drama’s realism even more strongly.

”DESIRE remaster ver.” is not just a game where you read a story. The fun of this work lies in the experience of getting closer to the truth bit by bit while switching between the perspectives of the two protagonists. A research lab on a lonely island, a girl with no memory, dangerous research, and the presence of an infiltrator. All these mysterious elements will make you feel as if you yourself are chasing the truth behind the story. If you are looking for an adventure game that you can truly immerse yourself in, this title is a perfect candidate. Please experience for yourself how a story that begins on a quiet stage eventually leads to a grand truth.