Higurashi: Mei release date announced for 3 September

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Mei / Higurashi When They Cry: Mei has announced their release date for 3 September, so not too long now! Pre-registrations remain ongoing. The game overview, as translated by Gematsu, is as follows:

About

Higurashi When They Cry Mei is a smartphone game based on the popular Higurashi When They Cry created by Ryukishi07. The game’s scenario is a completely new story createe in cooperation with Ryukishi07.

Key Features
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New Characters – New characters will appear in addition to previously established characters. Does tragedy await the girls? Or something other…?

Battle with Various Weapons and Outfits – In battle, characters can be equipped with various equipment and outfits—including certain outfits that fans of the original work will appreciate.

Deep and Rewarding Training Elements – Character training elements are diverse and rewarding. Develop your favorite characters and create the ultimate team.

Cast

Kiichirou Kimiyoshi (voiced by Mayu Sagara)

Miyuki Akasaka (voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro)

Nao Houtani (voiced by Rie Takahashi)

Rena Ryuugu (voiced by Mai Nakahara)

Mion and Shion Sonozaki (voiced by Satsuki Yukino)

Satoko Houjou (voiced by Mika Kanai)

Rika Furude (voiced by Yukari Tamura)

Keiichi Maebara (voiced by Souichirou Hoshi)

Jirou Tomitake (voiced by Tooru Ookawa)

Miyo Takano (voiced by Miki Itou)

Kuraudo Ooishi (voiced by Chafurin)

Kyousuke Irie (voiced by Toshihiko Seki)

Mamoru Akasaka (voiced by Daisuke Ono)

Tamurahime no Mikoto (voiced by Yoshino Nanjou)

Staff

Original Plan Cooperation: Ryukishi07

Script: Kiichi Kanou (AlterCiws)

Theme Song: “Frustration” sung by Ayane, and written and composed by Chiyomaru Shikura

Game Music (Battle): Motoi Sakuraba

Going by images of early gameplay from appmedia, it appears reminiscent of games like Princess Connect Re:DIVE and similar 2D-sprite, side-scrolling battle games.