Aksys Games announced that the Idea Factory developed otome visual novel Collar X Malice will launch in North America and Europe this Summer on PlayStation Vita, with both physical and digital options.

The game follows a policewoman who works in Shinjuki, but the city has become more dangerous after the "X-Day Incident". However, while on the job she mysteriously gets a poisonous collar put around her neck.

Those who were around her at the time were a group of men, who each seem to have guilty features about them. In order to solve the case, she must chose who to trust and seemingly find a much bigger mystery in the making.

The publisher details the game's key features:

  • Many Paths to the Truth – Elements of choice and trust weave together to form a branching narrative leading to multiple unique endings! Weigh your options carefully and follow your instincts in your quest to restore order to the city!
  • Stalked by Death, Bound by Malice – Put your detective skills to the test! The mysterious and deadly collar attached to your neck holds the key to solving a myriad of sinister secrets. Will you crack the case in time?
  • Mind Bending Narrative with Massive Amounts of Gameplay – Collar X Malice offers intriguing characters, brooding visuals and a gripping story full of mystery guaranteed to keep you coming back for more!