Pub Encounter
Released Apr 2016
"Pub Encounter" is a romance game where you can fall in love with one of several middle-aged men.
83% positive · 312 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $17.99
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Evaluation
Pub Encounter launched on April 12, 2016 as a complete visual novel / romance game featuring five fully written character routes. The developer issued two small bug-fix patches in the days immediately following launch (April 13 and April 18, 2016) and has not posted any further updates since. The only DLC ever released is an Original Soundtrack pack (February 12, 2020), which is a supplementary music product rather than additional story content. No expansions, new routes, or future content have ever been announced. The game was clearly shipped as a finished, self-contained product, and the developer has made no communications suggesting anything further is planned.
Evidence
Second and final bug fix patch, correcting a screenshot issue. No further developer posts after this date.
Store description presents the game as a complete romance visual novel with five fully written character routes and no mention of planned additional content.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Dogenzaka Lab
Achievements
15
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
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This app contains content typically considered mature, such as frequent nudity, or sexual content.
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- What is "Pub Encounter"?
It's a romance game where you can fall in love with one of several middle-aged men. All of them are experienced in life and have their own stories to tell. They may not be young, but they can love as deeply and passionately as anyone.
- The Story
After a rough day at work, you decide to walk a different way home to try and improve your mood. Walking down an unfamiliar street, you stumble across a bar named Audire that seems like it has a nice atmosphere. Unsure of what to expect, you open the door and find a group of high-class older men. What awaits you at Audire?
- The Guys
Yuze Ryunosuke
Focuses on his job a little too seriously. Because of certain events in his past, he's uncomfortable around women.
Arashiro Mamoru
Always in a good mood, but has a mysterious air to him. He's a gentleman who isn't afraid to go on the offensive to get what he wants.
Kodama Hideaki
Charming, but a bit of an airhead. If there's a woman around, he naturally winds up next to her. More cunning than he looks.
Hodo Yorihisa
A seemingly gentle man who has a way with words. Treats life like a game.
Toyoizumi Soichiro
A calm gentleman who's good at listening. Normally he's just an observer, but once you get to know him...
- This Game is for You if...
you want to fall in love with a handsome guy.
you like romance novels, romance manga, and romantic TV dramas.
you like romance games.
you want to know what it's like to love an older man.
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Character design : Yat (わいあっと)
Scenario : HUNEX CO.,LTD.
This app contains content typically considered mature, such as frequent nudity, or sexual content.
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- What is "Pub Encounter"?
It's a romance game where you can fall in love with one of several middle-aged men. All of them are experienced in life and have their own stories to tell. They may not be young, but they can love as deeply and passionately as anyone.
- The Story
After a rough day at work, you decide to walk a different way home to try and improve your mood. Walking down an unfamiliar street, you stumble across a bar named Audire that seems like it has a nice atmosphere. Unsure of what to expect, you open the door and find a group of high-class older men. What awaits you at Audire?
- The Guys
Yuze Ryunosuke
Focuses on his job a little too seriously. Because of certain events in his past, he's uncomfortable around women.
Arashiro Mamoru
Always in a good mood, but has a mysterious air to him. He's a gentleman who isn't afraid to go on the offensive to get what he wants.
Kodama Hideaki
Charming, but a bit of an airhead. If there's a woman around, he naturally winds up next to her. More cunning than he looks.
Hodo Yorihisa
A seemingly gentle man who has a way with words. Treats life like a game.
Toyoizumi Soichiro
A calm gentleman who's good at listening. Normally he's just an observer, but once you get to know him...
- This Game is for You if...
you want to fall in love with a handsome guy.
you like romance novels, romance manga, and romantic TV dramas.
you like romance games.
you want to know what it's like to love an older man.
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Character design : Yat (わいあっと)
Scenario : HUNEX CO.,LTD.
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