Celebrating the 1st anniversary of the Steam version of 'Enjoy Family Restaurant”! I will try my best to give a presentation to people who have not played the game and say, ``Why don't you try it now?''

Today (August 1, 2024), the Steam version of the visual novel game "Enjoy Family Restaurant" just celebrated its 1st anniversary.

This work is a command selection-type adventure game published by Wakuwaku Games and developed by the game production circle Tsutsuki Wetland. The title has the feel of an escape game in which the player is trapped in the family restaurant ``Moon Palace,'' and advances through the game based on hints from conversations with customers.

Although it is a title that has already gained cult popularity among adventure game fans, there may be some people who have been interested in it but have not yet been able to enjoy it.
Therefore, on this memorable 1st anniversary, I would like to do my best to convey the charm of this work to those who have not played it yet.

Enjoy Family Restaurant was distributed on Steam on August 1, 2023. The title was originally released as a free game in 2022, but the Steam version and the Switch version distributed in November 2023 are complete versions with additional elements added.

Well, let's have the courage to introduce "Enjoy your family restaurant"! That's fine, but it's quite difficult to put the charm of this work into words.

Of course, it's easy to list elements that create a hook, like the characters are cute, the world setting is appealing, the music is great, the story is elaborate, etc., but even if you talk about those things, it's important to convey the true charm 100%. I can't.

Probably the more I say, the more it will sound like a lie, so ultimately the quickest way would be to let people play the game, but if I end it there, I won't have a chance to appear, so I'll do my best to introduce it. think.

A fun late night family restaurant experience. There is a unique atmosphere there

So what exactly is the appeal of this work? The best part is that you can feel the atmosphere of spending a late night at a family restaurant through gameplay.



Anyone who has ever gone to a family restaurant alone late at night will probably empathize with you, but family restaurants at that time of day have a unique atmosphere that mixes hustle and bustle and solitude within the leisurely flow of time. That's how I feel.

There was a couple eating with serious expressions on their faces, a group of people mixing drinks at the drink bar, children running around the store even though it was late at night, and an old man eating extremely high-calorie food... When I suddenly looked around, I saw a rather mysterious and chaotic space.

However, even though it's so noisy, I feel lonely somehow. I don't know if it's because I'm here alone, if it's because I suddenly feel lonely in the midst of the crowds of a big city, or if it's because of the darkness outside. Moreover, it's not just that I feel sad; I also feel strangely excited.

People who have never been to a late-night family restaurant may not be able to understand it at all, but there is a ``something'' in this work that resembles the unique space and flow of time.


The game itself is a simple point-and-click adventure in which you progress while talking with other customers who visited the family restaurant ``Moon Palace'' and touring the restaurant.

The guests at Moon Palace are all unique, including a king and a blindfolded guy who knows a lot about history. In real life, it would be difficult to suddenly have a conversation with a stranger, but it's a game, so it's not a problem.

In fact, when I'm at a family restaurant, I don't find myself thinking about the private lives of other customers, like, ``What kind of relationship do these two people have?'' or ``Why is this person eating alone late at night?'' I wonder? In this game, even if you suddenly tell a complicated story, it won't raise any eyebrows, and being able to delve into the circumstances of someone else who was present at a family restaurant is a pleasant experience that can only be found in games, something that would be difficult to do in real life.

He seems to be the king of some country. Why did the king become a family restaurant...?

A blindfolded guy who knows a lot about history. I'm sure there are many people who will be impressed by this kind of guy

An older sister with a dark side. The glass placed there has some kind of meaning

When it comes to family restaurants, spotting the mistakes is essential. The difficulty level is high, there are many problems, and for some reason there are many fish drawn

Also, when it comes to family restaurants, you should definitely check out the food and drink lineup. Let's introduce the lineup of drink bars. These are all rare drinks that you won't find anywhere else.


●Shiroginsui
For a moment, many people mistakenly thought it was mercury! ? It doesn't seem to cause any harm if you drink it, but the images it gives you are so strong that you can't help but be wary. It's actually like free water.

●Apple juice
Ordinary apple juice. While other drinks are unusual, these ordinary drinks are soothing. By the way, I'm an orange juice fan.

●Tears of the moon
A pear-flavored drink that sizzles in your mouth. You can't go wrong with processed foods made with pears! This has a cute name and I would like to try it.

●Glass syrup
Soft, sweet and sour thick lemon water. But am I the only one who imagines a drink contaminated with glass shards from the name? This one is also a little scary because of the name.

●First soup
A complex soup with a fishy and salty taste. It might sound like a bad thing to hear, but it turns out it's surprisingly delicious. Well, even though the soup at a real drink bar isn't that delicious, it's so addictive that you end up drinking it.

●Black liquor
A slightly sweet, mellow and easy-to-drink drink. Although it says it's alcohol, it doesn't seem to contain alcohol, so even children can drink it.

●Penguin Soda
A highly carbonated drink with a meaty flavor. If it tastes like penguin meat, it's in pretty bad taste. The name is cute, but the taste is quite objectionable. But my curiosity is piqued.

Incidentally, Moon Palace also has a coffee maker, but due to various reasons, it is currently out of order. Thinking about it calmly, I feel like not being able to drink coffee at a family restaurant is quite fatal, but let's just put up with it.

It's such a fun yet questionable lineup, but while there are plenty of drinks, there are no food items such as cakes. By the way, there are an infinite number of drinks available, so you can just fill your stomach with drinks.


And, although these drinks have a very important role in this work, I'm going to keep it a secret in what form they will be involved. Although the game is simple and the play time is short at 3 to 4 hours, the satisfaction you get from it is sure to be quite high.

Enjoy two bonus elements after clearing

Let's also introduce the elements after clearing. After clearing this game, two bonus elements will be unlocked: ``Sound Gallery'' and ``Illustration Gallery.'' In this article, I would like to introduce a little bit about "Sound Gallery".

At the beginning, you end up talking about the musical appeal of the song, saying things like, ``If you only talk about the hook elements, you won't be able to convey the true charm.'' However, I really want to tell you how good this "Sound Gallery" is, so please forgive me

　上の画像に可愛らしい置物が7つ写っているが，これはそれぞれが曲に対応しており，クリックすることで曲が流れる仕様になっている。通常時は作中で使用されているオリジナルバージョンの楽曲が流れるが，右下の鍵盤をクリックするとピアノバージョンが流れるという仕掛けが用意されている。

　ゲーム楽曲は本編をプレイしてこそ100％伝わるものだが，この画面のレイアウトの可愛らしさは未プレイの人にも伝わるはず。こういった部分にセンスが光るのも本作の魅力の1つだ。ちなみに本作のサウンドトラックは，通常版・ピアノ版がそれぞれ500円でダウンロード販売されている。

　また宣伝になってしまうが，4Gamerを運営するAetasが2024年11月1日に行う音楽イベント「西美濃八十八人衆 ピアノコンサート」でも，本作の楽曲が演奏される予定だ。

　本イベントは，ゲーム実況集団「西美濃八十八人衆」をフィーチャーしたもので，稲葉百万鉄氏と，がみ氏が実況してきたゲームの音楽を，2人のピアニストが演奏する。
　「ファミレスを享受せよ」の楽曲は全曲が演奏される予定で，単一のタイトルファンでもかなり満足できる内容になっている。当日はオンラインによる配信も予定されているので，本作をプレイして音楽に魅力を感じた人はチェックしてみよう。

※チケットの二次プレリクエスト抽選を8月7日23：59まで受付中


　本作は，ジャンルの性質上，リプレイ性はそこまで高くないのだが，ふと無性に享受したくなることがある……お気に入りの本を何度も何度も読んでしまうようなあの感覚だ。
　享受すればするほど好きになる……。もしかしたら，あなたの一生もののゲームがここにあるかも？　ぜひ読者の皆さんもファミレスを享受してほしい。

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