Robotics;Notes DaSH is the sequel to Robotics;Notes, developed by MAGES. and Chiyomaru Studio. It was released on January 31, 2019 in Japan for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. It was later released in English on October 13, 2020 for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam alongside its prequel, Robotics;Notes Elite.
The game was written by Tooru Yasumoto and Naotaka Hayashi, with story planning by Chiyomaru Shikura. The opening song, “Avant Story,” was sung by Zwei, and the true ending song, “Even a person like me,” was sung by Kanako Itou. The normal ending song, “Trust,” was sung by Yumi Matsuzawa. Additionally, the game features an insert song titled “aNubis,” sung by Konomi Suzuki.
Steam players are recommended to use this fan improvement patch; it introduces many translation and quality-of-life improvements, such as mouse support.
The story takes place half a year after the events of Robotics;Notes, in 2020. Kaito Yashio returns to the island of Tanegashima on vacation to reunite with his friends. On the same ferry is Itaru Hashida, one of the main characters from Steins;Gate, who’s also there to see the festival… or so he claims.
As Tanegashima prepares for a summer festival celebration, mayhem is on the horizon. It seems the young saviors of the world will need to step up to the plate once again to protect what’s dear to them…
Characters
Kaito Yashio
The once-addicted gamer has retired from his Kill-Ballad hobby, choosing to focus on his studies instead. After the events of Robotics;Notes, Kaito moved to Kagoshima—in DaSH, he returns to Tanegashima for the festival.
Akiho Senomiya
After the events of the original game, Akiho has been in a somewhat strained relationship with Kaito. She currently works part-time at a restaurant in Tanegashima. Her love for robots is as strong as ever.
Itaru Hashida
A mysterious newcomer who arrived at Tanegashima on the same ferry as Kaito. A self-proclaimed “perverted gentleman,” Daru came to the island to enjoy the festival… or so he clams. Whatever could his true motives be?
Frau Koujiro
The genius creator behind Kill-Ballad is still an @channel lingo slinger and a perverted programmer. When she and Daru interact, sparks will fly…
Junna Daitoku
After graduating, Junna was hired at the Space Candy company. Her overwhelming responsibilities toward her family and her job keep her constantly busy.
Airi Yukifune
The girl that underwent ten years of cold sleep has been freed, and she now lives with the Yashio family. Though she is technically 24, she still has the mind and body of a 14-year-old.
Subaru Hidaka
Subaru has largely recovered from the crippling injury he received during the events of the original story. Once Akiho graduated, Subaru assumed the role of Robotics Club president.
Nae Tennouji
A young, enthusiastic worker at JAXA that’s helping out with the festival. Contrary to her childhood self, Nae is now quite familiar and friendly with Daru—she initially acts as a bridge between him and the cast.
In October 2020, Spike Chunsoft released an official localization for Robotics;Notes DaSH on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. You can read our review of the game here. You can find our guide for the game here.
Knowledge of Chaos;Head, Steins;Gate, and Robotics;Notes is recommended to fully understand DaSH’s story.
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