Happinet Announces Lost Museum Visual Novel With Rika Suzuki Scenario
Japanese publisher Happinet has announced the upcoming visual novel Lost Museum -Echoes of the Chromageists-, revealing details about its unique premise and creative team. The title is scheduled for release following its showcase at Tokyo Game Show 2026, where a playable demo was presented to attendees.
The game follows protagonist Vince as he enters an otherworldly realm called the Lost Museum to find his missing brother. He encounters Chromageists, beings with object heads that embody emotions from paintings, and uses a magic pen to recover their lost memories through point-and-click exploration and puzzle-solving mechanics.
Veteran writer Rika Suzuki is handling the scenario, while character designs are created by Wit One and the development team. Producer Honoka Ohara noted that the concept aims to inspire players to visit art museums, drawing inspiration from artists like Van Gogh.
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- Publisher
- Happinet
- Scenario Writer
- Rika Suzuki
- Producer
- Honoka Ohara
- Character Designer
- Wit One
- Genre
- Visual novel
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- #Happinet
- #Interview
- #Lost Museum
- #Rika Suzuki
- #Tokyo Game Show 2026
- #Visual Novel
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