Black Sheep Town -

is a dense, multi-perspective visual novel released on September 15, 2022, by developer BA-KU. Written by Renya Setoguchi —known for the nihilistic masterpieces Swan Song and Carnival —it is a meticulously crafted "sound novel" that favors literary depth over traditional game mechanics. Atmosphere and Setting: The Living City

: The population includes "mutants" with psychic or physical enhancements that come with heavy prices: BLACK SHEEP TOWN

: Possess psychic abilities but suffer from severe physical malformations. is a dense, multi-perspective visual novel released on

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The story is set in , a fictional, Hong Kong-inspired metropolitan labyrinth where the police hold no power and crime is the primary currency. The world-building is so immersive that reviewers often describe the city itself as the main character.

: The town is ruled from the shadows by the YS mafia alliance . The narrative begins with a wedding that serves as a powder keg for the city’s brewing instability.

The novel utilizes a "zap" system, allowing players to jump between the perspectives of an expansive ensemble cast. This creates a mosaic of the town’s daily life, from mafia leaders and doctors to low-level criminals and social misfits.