Dear me, I was… Announced by Arc System Works

From the title alone, Dear me, I was… already sounds like it will tug on the heartstrings. Throw in the gorgeous art of Taisuke Kanasaki (Another Code: Recollection, Hotel Dusk: Room 215), and we’re in for a treat! Arc System Works announced the adventure game following a young girl’s everyday life exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Check out the beautiful rotoscoped art in action in the teaser trailer below:

Dear me, I was… gives Kanasaki’s art a painterly look and brought to life with rotoscoping. The game fits right in with his previous games. Along with Taisuke Kanasaki as the Art Director, he is joined by Maho Taguchi as Director and Ryohei Endo as Producer.

While the details are sparse at the moment, here is how Arc System Works describes Dear me, I was…:

Dear me, I was… is an interactive adventure that lets you enjoy a story woven with beautiful visuals, fusing the vibrant watercolor style of Taisuke Kanasaki with rotoscoping technology. The lifelike characters are sure to deeply move your heart.

In this story, you will relive the life of a certain woman. Experience joy, sorrow, and growth through her ordinary and humble life. Witness the story she weaves in a life interconnected with others.

Dear me, I was…will launch digitally for Switch 2 sometime this summer. You can keep an eye on the game over at the official website, or stay tuned to RPGFan as we learn more!

Source: Gematsu