Revive...: Sosei | October 28, 1999

REVIVE... 〜蘇生〜

 "Revive...: Sosei" is an adventure game for the Dreamcast, released by Data East on October 28, 1999.

It is a sequel to Do-Koku Soshite... and was later ported to Windows. The basic system is similar to the previous game, but the difficulty is significantly higher, and there are more grotesque scenes.

The game is set in a "research facility" where the protagonist and six girls, along with several others, are trapped. The goal of the game is to solve various traps set in the facility, uncover the hidden truth, and escape. This installment features high freedom, with little limitation on where items can be used, and when attempting to disarm traps, there are different reactions. The items that lead to progress are not predetermined.

The game adopts a new system called TDS (Trap Divergent Story), where the story branches depending on the items used and methods of disarming, allowing for different story developments with each playthrough. You can click on various places on the screen to examine them more closely. If important points are clicked, the screen expands for more detailed investigation. As the protagonist progresses, they disarm traps with the items they find.

The game is known for its lavish voice cast and features an "emotion level" system for each character, making the conversations feel more realistic. There are over 20 different endings.

Character design and original artwork were handled by Umetsu Yukinori. Initially, the game was planned to be titled Do-Koku 2: The Tragic Corridor.

Story:

The protagonist lived in a small coastal town with his younger sister, Ogawa Ki-Haru. There is no blood relation between them. She lost her mother in an accident when she was five and was taken in by the protagonist's family. For Ki-Haru, who sees the protagonist as a brother, peaceful daily life should have been a source of comfort. However, that peace is shattered when she receives a letter claiming that her biological mother, who was thought to be dead, is still alive. She leaves home in search of her. The protagonist, after hearing from his childhood friend, Mizutani Nao, about the strange rumors surrounding a marine development research institute, decides to go there to bring Ki-Haru back.

Characters:

• Akizuki Minoru:
  The protagonist and player character. Name can be changed. A third-year student at Hoshigaoka High School.

• Ogawa Ki-Haru (Voice: Yukino Satsuki)
  Birthday: July 6. Blood type: A. Zodiac: Cancer.
  The protagonist’s adopted sister. She shares a grade with the protagonist and Nao but is in a different class. She lost her mother at a young age and was taken in by the protagonist. She is close friends with Nao.

• Mizutani Nao (Voice: Iizuka Mayumi)
  Birthday: May 18. Blood type: O. Zodiac: Taurus.
  The protagonist’s childhood friend and classmate. She is the captain of the basketball team. A tomboyish and confident girl, secretly in love with the protagonist.

• Hodaka Yutsuki (Voice: Tange Sakura)
  Birthday: November 21. Blood type: B. Zodiac: Scorpio.
  A second-year student at Hoshigaoka High School, one grade below the protagonist. A shy and tearful girl, excellent at swimming, and ranked nationally in freestyle events.

• Kasahara Misumi (Voice: Nagashima Yuko)
  Birthday: November 3. Blood type: O. Zodiac: Scorpio.
  An office worker at the marine development research institute who handles reception. She is always smiling but somewhat clumsy. Originally from Kyoto, and cousin to Yutsuki.

• Takano Reiko (Voice: Netani Michiko)
  Birthday: September 3. Blood type: AB. Zodiac: Virgo.
  An unofficial new researcher at the marine development research institute. She is strong-willed and dislikes interference in her private life. Her glamorous figure is emphasized by her clothing.

• Hojo Chihiro (Voice: Minami Naomi)
  Birthday: December 25. Blood type: Unknown. Zodiac: Capricorn.
  Granddaughter of Hojo Yoshikane. A taciturn and unfriendly middle school girl who is reluctant to open up to others. It seems she does not attend school.

• Fujisawa Aoi (Voice: Konishi Hiroko)
  Birthday: February 2. Blood type: Unknown. Zodiac: Aquarius.
  A mysterious woman discovered in a capsule in the "Specimen Storage Room" at the research institute. She is suffering from a severe illness.

• Hojo Yoshikane (Voice: Sakai Osamu)
  Chihiro's grandfather, former director of the marine development research institute. A warm and gentlemanly appearance.

• Mizutani Ryozo (Voice: Sawaki Ikuya)
  Director of the marine development research institute. Nao's father.

• Kanda Takumi (Voice: Morikawa Toshiyuki)
  An employee of the marine development research institute. Known for his sharp eyes and long hair.