visual novel
Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness
By 5pb. Inc., released 1 Jan 2017
- Microsoft Windows
- cyberpunk video game
What it is
Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness is a cyberpunk visual novel from 5pb. Inc. set in a society that measures people’s psychological states. Its system uses a Crime Coefficient to represent a person’s potential for criminal behavior, while detectives work to keep order. Enforcers pursue suspects, drawing on their own criminal backgrounds to understand them; Inspectors supervise and direct the work, bringing judgment to investigations. The story follows Division 1 detectives Nadeshiko Kugatachi and Takuma Tsurugi as they face cases where victims may become criminals and the truth can shift. Choices have consequences as the characters try to uphold justice while confronting troubling parts of humanity. The game is single-player and supports Steam Achievements, Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, and partial controller support. It is listed for Windows, with a release date of April 24, 2017.
What players like, and what they don't
- Single-player visual novel
- Steam Cloud support
- Steam Achievements and Trading Cards
- Partial controller support
- Family Sharing support
- Listed for Windows only
- Controller support is partial
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player visual novel focused on detectives, psychological crime measures, and consequential choices. Windows players can use partial controller support.
Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness centers its story on detective work in a society that quantifies psychological states. Its single-player format and partial controller support are clearly listed for Windows.
