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About CROSS†CHANNEL: Steam Edition
CROSS†CHANNEL: Steam Edition is the first official English localization of the visual‑novel cult classic. It follows eight members of Gunjo Gakuin’s Broadcasting Club as they return from a disastrous field trip to find the school completely deserted.
The story unfolds over a repeating week, with the club’s sole remaining member trying to finish a massive broadcast antenna. Players navigate tension, rebuild friendships, and explore multiple routes across more than twenty hours of gameplay.
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Story premise
The game is set at Gunjo Gakuin, a school for youths deemed unfit by the government. After a field trip, the Broadcasting Club discovers they are the only living people left in the school.
The narrative centers on eight club members, their strained relationships, and the effort to complete a broadcast antenna that might reach other survivors.
- Observe each character’s dialogue for clues about their past connections.
- Compare early‑game interactions with later scenes to notice how tensions evolve.
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Time loop structure
The story is described as a “loop” tale where the same week repeats for eternity. This mechanic underpins the multiple routes and the twenty‑plus hours of gameplay.
Each loop allows the player to make different choices, leading to varied outcomes and deeper understanding of the characters.
- Take notes on decision points to track how routes diverge.
- Replay earlier loops with new choices to uncover hidden scenes.
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Broadcast antenna goal
Club president Misato Miyasumi works alone on a massive broadcast antenna on the rooftop. Completing it is the central objective for reaching possible survivors.
The antenna project is presented as the club’s summer project and the main reason the characters keep gathering.
- Focus on scenes where Misato assembles the antenna to gauge progress.
- Watch how other members react to the antenna work for narrative hints.
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Multiple routes
The game offers multiple routes, allowing players to experience different storylines based on their choices. Over twenty hours of gameplay are available through these variations.
Each route explores distinct character dynamics and reveals new facets of the looping week.
- Select different dialogue options in each playthrough to unlock alternate routes.
- Use the route variety to compare how each character’s perspective changes.
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Steam platform features
CROSS†CHANNEL: Steam Edition supports single‑player mode, Steam Achievements, and Family Sharing. These features are integrated without affecting the core narrative.
The game runs on Windows via Steam, with no official support for macOS or Linux.
- Check the Achievements list to see which story milestones are tracked.
- Family Sharing lets another account play without purchasing a separate copy.
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