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2019 · Nippon Cultural Broadcasting Extend · Otome · Visual novel

Bustafellows

Nintendo console exclusive

A new visual novel from the legendary eXtend! Mixing romance with murders and dangerous ikemen, BUSTAFELLOWS is a steamy noir mystery that will make you shiver but ask for more!

Released: 19 December 2019
Platforms: Android Nintendo Switch Windows
Genres: Otome Visual novel
Developers: Nippon Cultural Broadcasting Extend
Publishers: Nippon Cultural Broadcasting Extend PQube
Modes: Single-player
Perspective: First person Text
Themes: Thriller Mystery Romance
Country: Japan
Age ratings: CERO C ESRB M PEGI 16
Languages: English, Japanese
Copies sold: 150,000 as of 2025-01-30
Time to beat: 14hmain story32hcompletionist

About

Bustafellows (stylized as BU$TAFELLOWS) is a 2019 otome game and visual novel developed by Tokyo-based studio eXtend (Nippon Cultural Broadcasting Extend). It was released for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices in Japan, and an English version was released for Nintendo Switch and Microsoft Windows in 2021. A sequel titled Bustafellows Season 2 (stylized as BU$TAFELLOWS season2) was released in 2023 in Japan, and an English version was released in 2025. A third game called BUSTAFELLOWS FULLCIRCLE has been announced.

›Story

Arrive in New Sieg, a beautiful fictional town. Step into the shoes of Teuta – a strong, smart and gifted journalist, in this romantic adventure set in America. After witnessing the murder of crooked lawyer, Limbo, Teuta is destined to save him. With the ability to leap into the past for a very brief moment and take on the body of another - you must find clues, search for data, and help those around you.

Thus, our journey begins. Travel to the past to warn Limbo of his fate and figure out how to save him!

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Bustafellows is a visual novel where the player's decisions determine which route the story takes. Some choices have a time limit attached, and making certain choices grants "memorabilia" that can unlock "extra episodes" for the player to read.

Story

Teuta is a 21-year-old freelance journalist who has the unique ability to briefly time travel to the past by inhabiting other people's bodies. After she happens to witness the murder of "crooked" lawyer Limbo Fitzgerald, she uses her ability to prevent his death and is drawn into the criminal underworld with Limbo and his teammates. There are five male characters that Teuta can enter a romantic relationship with, and the game has multiple endings based on the choices the player makes.