Recently announced for both Playstation 4 and PS Vita, Kadokawa Games has detailed their upcoming adventure title Root Letter Trophies. The title is the first in a planned series with the player investigating the disappearance of their pen pal, who hadn't contacted them in 15 years. Kadokawa Games has given a description in line with some artwork:
The truth is endless sorrow.
The first title of the series “Kadokawa Game Mystery.” A collection of adventure games that explore human drama, featuring local Japanese culture and history.
Root Letter is set in the Shimane prefecture, a land with a rich history and beautiful nature.
The player will engage an adventure to solve the mystery of Fumino Aya, a pen pal friend from high school who disappeared after leaving a mysterious letter. A letter delivered 15 years later…
In Fumino's letter she names seven classmates who will be the key for the player to discover what caused Fumino's disappearance. A short trailer has been released along with a handful of screens showing various locations:
Root Letter is yet to receive an official release date but is due for both Playstation 4 and PS Vita worldwide next Spring.