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Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds

Updated v1.0 + 2 DLC

Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds is a historical fantasy visual novel set during Japan's Bakumatsu period. You play as Chizuru Yukimura, a young woman who travels to Kyoto searching for her missing father and becomes involved with the Shinsengumi, a special police force. Your choices influence the narrative, leading to branching storylines and multiple endings as you romance one of twelve samurai characters.

Adventure Visual Novel
Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds
Release Date:
Platform:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Developer:
Idea Factory
Publisher:
Design Factory / Idea Factory International
About this game

Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds Overview

In this historical fantasy visual novel, you play as the young Chizuru, determined to find her father amidst the drama of Kyoto in the Bakumatsu period. Romance the famous samurai of the Shinsengumi as you uncover their dark secrets and come face to face with the mysteries of your past. In this text adventure, choose from a variety of narrative choices and branching storylines that unlock 30 different endings.

This remastered telling of the beloved, visual novel Hakuoki series that was first developed and released in 2008 focuses on the story set in Kyoto, the first part in a two-part series. Now, you can experience new characters, love interests, and episodes in the world of Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds with updated graphics for PC in English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese!

Key Features:

  • 12 Handsome Bachelors – Fall in love, and choose one of 12 bachelors (including 6 new bachelors in this installment) as your love interest. Discover multiple branching storylines and write your own history, as these warriors battle for your heart in this historical fantasy!
  • Over 80 Hours of Romance – With over 30 different endings, immerse yourself in dramas of romance, friendship, and betrayal. Your decisions affect your relationships, so be sure to keep track of your narrative choices to navigate away from bad endings–and win over his heart!
  • Beauty at Your Fingertips – Fluid animation and vibrant art breathes life into this climatic era in Japan’s history! Then, view all of the art in a gorgeous photo gallery.

Note: English game saves cannot be loaded into a Japanese language version of the game, and vice versa.

*Language options: Select the language to use with the left / right keyboard or gamepad keys, or the mouse wheel.

Can Your PC Run It?

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • System: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel i5 1.8 GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible video card
  • DirectX: DirectX 10
  • Storage: 27 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Windows compatible sound card
Easy Install and Play

Instructions

  1. Click the download button. You can also select a previous version if available.
  2. You’ll be redirected to Vidgazoo. Wait 5 seconds, then directly click the button or copy the link.
    • Make sure you have a supported download client installed (it’s free here) before downloading.
  3. Once the download process reaches 100%, locate the downloaded files.
    • Get ready for installation and make sure you have enough disk space for the game.
  4. To Install DRM-free Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds:
    • Run or double-click setup_hakuoki_kyoto_winds_********.exe to launch the installer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. Once the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.

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