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Air
By Key, released 1 Jan 2000
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation Portable
- visual novel
- romance adventure game
What it is
AIR is a visual novel from Key, with a choice-driven story centered on familial love and characters’ emotions. The story branches according to player choices, leading to different endings. This version also includes the side story “First Sky Chapter” in visual novel format, retouched HD visuals, adjusted CG coloring, and full voice support. Text is available in Japanese, English, or Simplified Chinese, while audio is Japanese only; language settings can be changed at any time. Touch gestures can be used on a tablet PC or Steam Deck. The listed Steam features include single-player, achievements, full controller support, Steam Input API support, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. The listed platforms are Microsoft Windows and PlayStation Portable, while the Steam platform listing names Windows. Key is the developer and VISUAL ARTS the publisher. The supplied release information lists the year as 2000 and a date of January 1, 2000; the Steam release date is March 5, 2025.
What players like, and what they don't
- Choices lead to different story endings
- Includes the “First Sky Chapter” side story
- Offers Japanese voice support
- Supports Steam Cloud and full controller input
- Audio is available only in Japanese
- Steam platform listing names Windows
- Touch gestures are specified for tablet PC or Steam Deck
Who it suits
It suits visual novel players looking for a choice-driven story with multiple endings and a familial-love theme. Japanese audio is available, with text options in Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese.
AIR brings a branching visual novel story together with an included side story, HD visuals, and full voice support. Players should note that the audio is Japanese only, while text is available in three languages.
