A new edition of the acclaimed visual novel *Phantom: PHANTOM OF INFERNO NITRO ARCHIVE* will arrive on Steam on September 4th. The announcement, made by Nitro Plus and Nitro Origin, confirms the relaunch of the title that marked the studio’s beginnings in 2000. Still without a defined price for the Brazilian market, the game will offer support for English, Japanese and simplified Chinese languages.
The arrival on Steam celebrates Nitroplus’ debut work in the PC format, keeping intact the content of the Windows version released in 2013. The game’s dubbing will be kept exclusively in Japanese, preserving the original sound experience for fans.
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Originally released in 2000, *Phantom: PHANTOM OF INFERNO* was Nitroplus’ first work and played a crucial role in the studio’s consolidation in the visual novel scene. The game’s relevance is remarkable, having laid the foundations for the developer’s future successes.
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Since its debut, the narrative has received several adaptations on different platforms, such as DVD-PG, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360 and PC. An anime version, titled *Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom*, was also shown in 2009, further expanding the story’s universe.
The new *NITRO ARCHIVE* version brings together the complete experience of the 2013 edition, enhancing it with additional elements from the animated adaptation. This includes new episodes that enrich the plot, updated illustrations for a modern aesthetic and the maintenance of the original cast of voice actors, providing even greater immersion.
The journey of two killers into the criminal underworld
The visual novel’s central plot follows the journey of a young Japanese man who travels alone to the United States and finds himself unexpectedly entangled in the activities of the mysterious criminal organization known as Inferno.
After an incident that leads to the loss of his memories, the protagonist undergoes rigorous training to become a professional assassin. He works alongside Ein, codenamed Phantom, recognized as the organization’s most lethal weapon.
While improving his combat skills and carrying out the missions assigned by the group, the main character is drawn into a complex tangle of conspiracies, betrayals and conflicts between various mafias and criminal organizations.
Important characters in the story
The plot of *Phantom: PHANTOM OF INFERNO* features a striking cast of characters:
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- Zwei (Reiji Azuma) – protagonist of the narrative
- Ein / Phantom – the young assassin of the Inferno organization
- Claudia McCunnen
- Cal Devens
- Mio Fujieda
- Scythe Master
- Lizzie Garland
- Raymond McGuire
- Isaac Wisemel
All character dialogue is dubbed in the original Japanese version.
Gen Urobuchi’s early work
One of the notable aspects of the relaunch is the involvement of screenwriter Gen Urobuchi. *Phantom: PHANTOM OF INFERNO* represents the first major work by Urobuchi, who would later become renowned for his work on titles such as *Puella Magi Madoka Magica*, *Fate/Zero* and *Psycho-Pass*.
The game adopts a cinematic narrative approach, inspired by film noir classics. It delves into themes such as criminal organizations, intricate conspiracies and intense action sequences involving firearms.
Launch details
*Phantom: PHANTOM OF INFERNO NITRO ARCHIVE* is scheduled for release on September 4th, exclusively for PC via the Steam platform. The game interface will be available in English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese, and the voice acting will remain in Japanese.