Harukanaru Toki no Naka de (2000)

Developer: Ruby Party
Publisher: Koei Tecmo Games
Platforms: PlayStation, Game Boy Advance
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A gentle, emotionally rich journey through historical fantasy where building romantic bonds and unfolding drama take center stage.

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About

Harukanaru Toki no Naka de is the first installment in the Haruka series, the starting title for the second and longest Neoromance IP. It is the game which receives the most outside coverage and spin-offs within the series. Yasuhiro Misawa is the main composer for the game.

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