Shuffle!

''For the anime  adaptation, please go to Shuffle! (anime). ''

Shuffle! is a Japanese visual novel developed by Navel. It was originally released as an adult game for PC on January 30, 2004. The game was translated into English in 2009 by MangaGamer.

An all ages Playstation 2 port entitled, "SHUFFLE! ON THE STAGE", was announced and released on October 30, 2009, containing routes for Mayumi Thyme and Kareha.

A expanded version of the visual novel titled Shuffle! Essence+ was released in 2009 and it contains routes for new heroines.

Gameplay
The gameplay mostly consists of reading and listening to the conversations provided. Every now and then, a "Please Select Your Destiny" event will occur, giving the player multiple choices on how to respond. At a certain point in the visual novel, a translucent image of the destined character appears when the day changes indicating who Rin has fallen in love with after which the multiple-choice events become almost nonexistent. Near the end of the game, two sex scenes will occur.

The PlayStation 2 version varies from the PC version as all the sex scenes are removed and the player may follow two new storylines: Mayumi Thyme's and Kareha's. Additionally, Kareha's younger sister Tsubomi makes her first appearance in the PS2 version during Kareha's path.

Story
Ten years ago, the gateway to the Realm of the Gods and the Realm of the Demons was opened. Soon afterwards, the gods and the demons began migrating to our world. Now there are places where gods, demons and humans all study together, such as the school, Verbena Academy. Rin, a normal high school guy who is the envy of guys because he lives with and be pampered by the sweet, beautiful Kaede. It’s just a day like any other when two new transfer students show up in class: Sia, Princess of the Gods and Nerine, Princess of the Demons. Now Rin’s luck is about to change, for he has been chosen to take one of their hands in marriage. Whether down the hall, next door or from another realm, girls seem to be everywhere.

Original Heroines

 * Kaede Fuyou
 * Asa Shigure
 * Primula
 * Nerine
 * Lisianthus

Added Heroines

 * Mayumi Thyme (PS2)
 * Kareha (PS2)

Fan Book
See:Shuffle! Visual Fan Book

The physical copy of Shuffle came with a fan book, filled with art by the official artists and information about the characters. These are a few of the g rated scans.

Music
See Also: Shuffle! Original Soundtrack


 * Opening Theme:
 * Mirage Lullaby by YURIA (PC)
 * ORIGINAL! by Yuria (PS2)


 * Insert Song: In the Sky by Miyuki Hashimoto (Nerine's ending theme)


 * Ending Theme: SCRAMBLE! by YURIA