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Machi is a 1998 Chunsoft sound novel for the Sega Saturn, notable for interweaving live-action stories about eight protagonists in Tokyo's Shibuya district.
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What kind of game is Machi for the Sega Saturn?
Machi is a 1998 sound novel developed by Chunsoft for the Sega Saturn. It is an interactive movie that relies heavily on reading text and viewing live-action footage to progress the story.
How does the gameplay in Machi actually work?
The gameplay involves interweaving the live-action stories of eight different protagonists over a span of several days. Players switch between characters, reading their perspectives and making choices that affect the overlapping narratives.
Where does the story of Machi take place?
The game's narrative takes place entirely in Tokyo's Shibuya district. The developers used live-action video of real locations in Shibuya to ground the overlapping narratives in reality.
Was Machi ever released outside of Japan on the Sega Saturn?
No, Machi was exclusively released in Japan in 1998 and has never received an official English localization. It remains a cult classic primarily known to fans of Japanese adventure games.
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