Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi for Nintendo 3DS announced

Written by Brandon Hofer on April 25, 2013

Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi News: Aksys Games reveals it is bringing over the popular Hakuoki series to the U.S. on the 3DS.

Aksys Games revealed earlier today that the visual/otome title Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi, part of the critically acclaimed Hakuoki series, will be coming to the US.

Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi, the visual/otome game part of the critically acclaimed Hakuoki series, will be coming to the US, announced publisher Aksys Games. Bringing the hit Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom to the Nintendo 3DS, Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi also utilizes the Nintendo 3DS’s native 3D capabilities.

The game includes new story content and gives players the chance to take a photo with their favorite characters from Hakuoki. For those unaware the Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi premise is below:

“At a time when shogunate and imperial forces clashed for supremacy over Japan, Chizuru travels to Kyoto in search of her missing father. She runs into the Shinsengumi, a band of samurai warriors sworn to protect the shogun. Chizuru soon learns that they, too, are looking for her father. What awaits them is more than just your typical missing person’s case, as they face off against imperial soldiers and the supernatural. But in the midst of all this madness, will sweet and innocent Chizuru find love?”

Some of the key features for Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi will include:

An Epic Tale of Love and Horror - Learn about Chizuru and her many companions, as well as the secrets and political intrigue behind the Shinsengumi and the mystery of her missing father.
Six New Storires - Learn what happens in between major events, and gain a bit of insight into the minds of the characters. These side tales give new meaning to other events in the story.
Photo/Movie Gallery - As you progress through the game, unlock a myriad of photos and movies from important moments in the story.
Photo Booth Fun! - Get your friends and pose with your favorite characters in a variety of themes and backgrounds inspired by “purikura” - Japanese photo sticker booths. Create some unforgettable pictures!

No release date for Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi has been given as of yet. Will you pick up the game for the Nintendo 3DS when it does launch?