X-note

Released Jan 2015

X-note is a blend between Visual Novel and Dating Sim. Follow the story of Essi as she pursues the truth of her mother's death.

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All announced content has been released

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Evaluation

X-note is a self-contained visual novel / dating sim that launched on January 16, 2015. The store description presents a complete, finite experience: a fixed 30-day story structure, 3 romance routes, 40+ illustrations, and 9 endings — all the hallmarks of a game shipped as a finished product with no ongoing content cycle intended. The developer's post-launch activity confirms this. A July 2, 2015 update addressed minor bug fixes and a proofreading pass, and noted the release of a companion title (Area-X) on Steam. A June 6, 2017 post announced the completion of a brand-new game (Dragon Essence - Color My World -) after six years of production — neither post hints at additional content planned for X-note itself. There are no DLC listings, no roadmap, no season pass, and no developer statement suggesting further content. The game launched as a complete package and has received only minor maintenance since. The last developer communication referencing X-note in any capacity dates to July 2, 2015, and the studio's attention has clearly moved on to new projects.

Evidence

Developer announced the completion of an entirely new game (Dragon Essence - Color My World -), indicating studio focus had moved on from X-note with no further content planned for it.

news post · Jun 6, 2017 source development ending

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Developer posted a minor bug fix and proofreading update shortly after launch, and announced a companion title (Area-X). No additional content for X-note was mentioned.

news post · Jul 2, 2015 source content shipped

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Media

Details

Developer

Zeiva Inc

Publisher

Zeiva Inc

Achievements

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Platform

Windows

Controller

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Steam Deck

Unsupported

Players

Single-player

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About this game

X-note is a blend between Visual Novel and Dating Sim. Follow the story of Essi as she pursues the truth of her mother's death. The game spans 30 days, of which you can train Essi's psychic abilities, explore the school, collect notes, and make choices to determine her fate.

STORY

Ten years ago, Essi's mother died in a strange accident. She left a USB flash drive with a locked folder called "X-note". Unable to understand the purpose of it, Essi continued living her life as a normal junior high school student. However, Essi is hardly normal, for she possesses power beyond normal humans.

Essi's quiet life was interrupted by a sudden visit by a young man named Yuon. He asked her to investigate a murder case and a mysterious disappearance in the Xen Institute, a school deeply connected to Essi's mother. Tempted by the possibility of unlocking "X-note" and solving her mother's mysterious death, Essi decided to take his request. However, what awaited her there was a lot more than what she could possibly imagine…