One of the things that I learned about Idea Factory’s Mary Skelter series is that it’s a part of a bigger collaboration between Compile Hearts, Dengeki Bunko, and Dengeki PlayStation that consists of gamers, novels and magazines. The game side of this collaboration is reaching a climax as IF announced the final chapter in the Mary Skelter series, Mary Skelter Finale, at New Game Plus Expo 2.0 for the PS4 and the Nintendo Switch this Fall 2021.
Some of the key features of the game include the following:
- Zap and Explore – “Zap” between 6 groups of characters to dive deeper into their individual stories and relationships. Doing so will also allow you to coordinate puzzle-solving through dungeons filled with unforgivable traps, hidden gimmicks and treasures.
- Infectious Insects and Cruel Nightmares – During battle, Nightmare larvae known as “Insectmare” may appear! These pests will latch on to a player’s screen, obstruct the view of battle, disable battle commands, and give players negative condition ailments. Seemingly invincible monsters known as Nightmares still lurch through each dungeon floor, so stay sharp!
- Dive in the Depths of the Trilogy – Discover more about the Mary Skelter universe with the help of the three light novels that are included digitally in-game! Will Jack, Alice, and the rest of the crew escape the clutches of a living Jail and live happily ever after?
- Nightmare Déjà vu – Mary Skelter Finale includes all of the event scenes from Mary Skelter: Nightmares and Mary Skelter 2! With the BEFORE STORY option, newcomers can catch up on the story before tackling the series finale, and veterans can sit back and relive the epic story of Mary Skelter!
One of the more intriguing things about the game is the addition of digital versions of three light novels that were never previously released in the West (not that I know of at least). If reading a physical books is more your style, then the limited edition of the game is up your alley. The limited edition will include
- Mary Skelter Finale Game (Switch or PS4)
- Collector’s Box
- Steel Game Case
- Official Hardcover Art Book
- 3 Disc OST (Includes tracks from the entire Mary Skelter trilogy!)
- Hardcover Novel Box Set (Includes 3 novels!)
- Exclusive Trading Card
Mary Skelter Finale is set to release this Fall 2021 on the PS4 and the Nintendo Switch.
