Ayu Sakata

     I write, edit, proofread, and play test games. This is a (hopefully) current list of what I've had a hand in.

Fading Hearts - Romance/Fantasy/Mystery Visual Novel
   Sakura River
   About: Ryou is an average guy living an average life in high school, but a dark revelation about one of his closest friends will change his life forever. Can he save his friend and solve the mysteries that surround his life, or will he remain ignorant?
   Role: Editor

Vera Blanc - Supernatural Mystery Game
   Winter Wolves
   About: Vera Blanc was a brilliant girl who had the world until she was diagnosed with brain cancer. After undergoing a risky new surgery, she came out alive, but with some unusual abilites including mind reading. Now she uses her newfound powers to solve unusual and supernatural cases that baffle the police.
   Role: Member of the editing team

Jisei - Supernatural Mystery Game
   sakevisual
   About: A young teenager with the ability to relive the death of any corpse he touches is accused of the murder of a woman he's never met. Step into his shoes and investigate the case to clear your name.
   Role: Head writer, Director

Card Sweethearts - Poker Simulation
   Tycoon Games
   About: Billy is out of a job, but he's not out of luck just yet. He finds himself suddenly drawn into the world of poker, but Lady Luck is a fickle mistress and in this town, your luck can turn on a dime. Note: Game contains mature content.
   Role: Member of the writing team

Date Warp - GxB Mystery Game
   Hanako Games and Spiky Caterpillar
   About: Five days ago, Janet left her dormitory to go on a date. Her very first date, with a nice young man with a good reputation. She never came back. What went wrong? Where did she go? And will she ever be seen again?
   Role: Playtester

RE: Alistair++ - Otome dating/stat raising sim
   sakevisual (2010)
   About: Merui is a high school girl with a love for video games and a short temper. When some guy named Alistair steals a rare item from her in her favorite online game, she swears revenge. It's hard to get revenge on someone you've never met, though.
   Role: Head Writer, Scenario Planning

The Flower Shop - Dating/Farming Sim
   Winter Wolves (2010)
   About: Steve is a bored college student with no motivation, no direction, and now...no girlfriend. When his dad sends him to a farm for the summer to "build character," Steve knows it'll be the worst summer ever. But the girls of Fairbrook just might change his mind...and maybe even his life.
   Role: Head Writer

Spirited Heart - Fantasy life/raising sim
   Winter Wolves (2009)
   About: In the kingdom of Aravorn, a young girl with an unknown future is born. Set out as a human, elf, or demon to get a job, earn your keep, learn new skills, please the goddesses, and maybe even hook yourself a husband.
   Role: Localization editor, proofreader

Heileen 2 - Historical Fiction, Supernatural Visual Novel
   Tycoon Games (2009)
   About: Unsurprisingly, this is the sequel to Heileen. Shipwrecked on a deserted island, Heileen is desperate to find a way back to civilization. A strange deck of cards with unusual powers appears to be her key to escape, but do the cards really lead to salvation, or is it all just a trick?
   Role: Localization editor, proofreader

ButaVX: Justice Fighter

ButaVX: Justice Fighter - Cute RPG
   Nekomura Games (2009)
   About: ButaVX has lost his soccer ball! In order to rescue it from the enemy, he must embark on a great journey and find the legendary sword. Join this legendary piglet as he quests for truth, justice, and apples!
   Role: Proofreader, playtester

The Stolen Diamong Ring

The Stolen Diamond Ring - Mystery Visual Novel
   Nekomura Games (2009)
   About: Katherine is invited to her rich friend's private engagement party, but it's hardly a happy affair. An already sour night is made worse when the diamond engagement ring disappears. Hunt for clues, interrogate suspects, keep notes, and find the culprit.
   Role: Editor, playtester

Bionic Heart - Sci-fi Visual Novel
   Tycoon Games (2009)
   About: In the bleak future, nanotechnology researcher Luke Black has a chance encounter with an escaped prototype robot named Tanya. She's incredibly deadly, but the people who are chasing after her are even moreso. Every decision you make counts as you race towards the truth. Twenty-four unique endings.
   Role: Member of the editing team



     There's always more in the works. Stay tuned to my dev blog or twitter to see what else I'm working on.