An audio only visual novel from Iizuka, played entirely through sound. The experience is unique, the plot poignant and immersion total. A bold curiosity worth discovering.
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Category
Visual Novel1 player12+
Description
The player listens and interacts with a dramatic narrative without visuals in this unique Warp audio game for Dreamcast. Published by Warp, released in Japan in September 1999. Unique audio game with no visuals and immersive sound narration, dramatic love and regret story, innovative purely auditory experience. Japanese edition.
Real Sound - Kaze no Regret review
1/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Bland"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Stripped of all images, this interactive tale by Kenji Eno makes sound its only means of expression. Voices, sound effects and delicate music weave a radio drama of rare evocative power. This daring choice, conceived also for blind players, remains an absolutely unique sonic experience.
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Very easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,95 GB📅09/09/1999
Published by Warp
Real Sound - Kaze no Regret (Dreamcast) price, value & rarity
Is Real Sound - Kaze no Regret still worth playing in 2026?
A radical experience by Kenji Eno at Warp, Real Sound drops all imagery to tell a story of love and regret through sound, voice and music alone. The player listens and steers the narrative at chosen moments, in a novel audio approach also designed for blind players. The endeavour keeps an emotional force and a singularity few games have matched since. For someone curious about gaming experiments or a fan of audio storytelling, this Japanese title keeps a unique aura.
