{"rewrite":{"id":"r_e05d504ca8da50f9e3cfe1ac","clusterId":"c_6e15f15e1ecb833ee75533e7","slug":"dawn-bell-developer-eyes-smartphone-and-switch-versions","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Dawn Bell Developer Eyes Smartphone and Switch Versions","summary":"USAGI STORE's 2D side-scrolling horror adventure Dawn Bell, released for PC on June 23, may expand to smartphone and Switch. Developer Hanayuki, previously a visual novel creator, said feedback has driven bug fixes and playability improvements, and the team is considering new platforms to reach more players.","whyItMatters":"The developer's stated move beyond visual novels into a new genre, plus the planned platform expansion, signals a deliberate shift in USAGI STORE's output based on player response.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eDawn Bell, the 2D side-scrolling horror adventure from USAGI STORE, is being considered for smartphone and Switch versions, developer Hanayuki said in an interview with Game Spark. The game, released for PC on June 23, follows Rosa, a girl who lost her memories, as she explores a strange old castle with a boy in the same situation.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHanayuki, who handles planning and illustration, said the project came from a desire to work outside visual novels. The side-scrolling format let the team use Live2D skills from their main work. Research into horror titles like Clea and Detention shaped the atmosphere and world-building.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter release, the developer received warm reviews and is now fixing bugs and improving playability. Streaming and monetization are allowed, and over 100 people have already streamed the game.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Dawn Bell dev Hanayuki says the 2D horror adventure may come to smartphone and Switch. PC version is out now for 700 yen.","twitterPost":"Dawn Bell developer Hanayuki confirms smartphone and Switch versions are under consideration. The PC horror adventure is out now.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"USAGI STORE's Dawn Bell may expand beyond PC. Developer Hanayuki told Game Spark that smartphone and Switch versions are being considered, following warm reviews and over 100 streams.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/08/03/170130.html\",\"title\":\"\\\"We've only made visual novels until now, but we wanted to take on a new genre\\\" 2D side-scrolling horror ADV 'Dawn Bell' [Developer Interview]\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4672,"outputTokens":536,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1786303564,"createdAt":"2026-08-09T19:19:58.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-09T19:21:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-09T19:19:58.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_6e15f15e1ecb833ee75533e7","canonicalTitle":"「これまではノベルゲームのみを制作してきたが、新しいジャンルに挑戦したいと思った」2D横スクロールホラーADV『Dawn Bell』【開発者インタビュー】","representativeArticleId":"a_7a05807f84c7a9731bc15bfd","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Dawn Bell\"],\"studios\":[\"USAGI STORE\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-03T08:30:03.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-03T08:30:03.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-09T19:21:45.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/08/03/170130.html","title":"「これまではノベルゲームのみを制作してきたが、新しいジャンルに挑戦したいと思った」2D横スクロールホラーADV『Dawn Bell』【開発者インタビュー】"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Dawn Bell"],"studios":["USAGI STORE"],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}