The Shell Part II: Purgatorio
Detective visual novel connecting a postwar curse to a prewar murder
Innocent Grey · Published by Shiravune · Released Apr 18, 2024
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 95% of 694
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 100% of 13 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 9
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- 1 year ago
- Jan 31, 2025
What is The Shell Part II: Purgatorio?
Set across prewar and postwar Japan, this detective visual novel has you read through connected investigations that lead to multiple endings. Private detective Reiji Tokisaka looks into a rumored curse tied to an old murder while continuing his search for a kidnapped girl.
For you if...
- +you like dark mysteries that take time to unfold
- +you enjoy following different perspectives across two eras
- +you want a story with multiple endings
Not for you if...
- −you prefer action to reading a long story
- −you want a lighthearted story without disturbing themes
- −you want to reach every ending without a guide
What players say
95% of 694 reviews are positive · 100% of 13 in the last 30 days
Players praise the writing and the way mysteries across different time periods come together. Some find the opening slow or say a guide is needed to reach every ending. Others object to cuts to gore and sexual content in the base game.
Screenshots and trailer
The Shell Part II: Purgatorio system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel Core i series
- Graphics
- Intel HD Graphics
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- DirectX
- Version 9.0
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel Core i series (without CULV)
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce 8000 or AMD Radeon HD 2000 +
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- DirectX
- Version 9.0
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Playable
- Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Text only: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
