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About The Forest of Drizzling Rain
The Forest of Drizzling Rain ships with two distinct builds: the original 2013 freeware release and the rebuilt Full Ver. (2022). Both are included in one product and can be selected from the launcher at startup without extra cost. Full Ver. runs on Windows and macOS, while the original version is Windows‑only.
The story follows college student Shiori Kanzaki as she investigates Azakawa Village after finding an old photograph. The game offers multiple endings, a new daytime chapter, additional characters, and a special Taking Spirit scenario, all presented in a horror‑filled adventure.
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Version selection and platform support
The bundle contains Full Ver. (2022) and Original Ver. (2013). Full Ver. supports Windows and macOS, whereas Original Ver. is limited to Windows. The launcher lets you choose which version to start, and the description recommends the newer build for first‑time players.
Both versions share the core narrative, but Full Ver. adds visual polish, extra endings, and a new chapter. Choosing a version depends on your operating system and whether you want the expanded content.
- Open the launcher at startup and verify the selected version before beginning.
- If you are on macOS, select Full Ver. because the original version lacks macOS support.
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Story premise and multiple endings
Shiori Kanzaki discovers an old photograph of Azakawa Village, visits the village, and meets museum curator Kotaro Suga, who urges her to leave. As she explores, a hidden truth emerges, leading to several possible conclusions.
Full Ver. expands the ending pool with more routes, including early‑game bad endings, late‑game routes, and a special scenario unlocked by achieving every ending.
- Observe early dialogue choices; they can direct you toward specific ending paths.
- Consider replaying to experience the special scenario after collecting all endings.
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Added chapter and free‑roam village
Full Ver. inserts a new chapter between the first and second halves of the original game. During this segment you can freely walk around Azakawa Village in daylight, talk to colorful villagers, and try a fishing minigame.
The description notes that daytime activities may influence Shiori’s nighttime conversations with Suga, adding a subtle cause‑and‑effect layer without changing core gameplay.
- Spend time chatting with villagers to gather possible hints for later scenes.
- Try the fishing minigame for a change of pace from exploration.
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New characters and the Taking Spirit scenario
Full Ver. introduces characters and storylines not present in the original manga or novels. Among these is the Taking Spirit scenario, which deepens the tragic history haunting Azakawa Village for centuries.
These additions provide fresh narrative material for returning players while preserving the horror atmosphere established in the 2013 release.
- Listen closely to new characters; they often hint at hidden lore.
- Explore the Taking Spirit scenario to understand the village’s deeper tragedy.
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Supported languages and family sharing
The game offers Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese language options, allowing a broad audience to experience the story in their preferred language.
It also lists Family Sharing as a feature, indicating that the platform’s sharing system can be used with this title, though the game remains single‑player.
- Select your preferred language in the settings before starting a playthrough.
- Check that Family Sharing appears in the feature list if you plan to share the game with household accounts.
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