Game Overview
You see an unfamiliar location. Unfamiliar faces. You have two hours to escape. Awakened in an unfamiliar location, four strangers are forced into a life-or-death situation they must escape within two hours. How did they get there? Who is behind it all? Who can be trusted? …And why does it feel as though some of these strangers may not be strangers after all? Play as Sebastian in this BL/yaoi visual novel as you uncover the truth—no matter the cost.
A branching story: Over 35,000 words (2-3 hours playtime), many endings both good and bad, and a flowchart where you can keep track of your progress through start;again.
Captivating visuals: Original illustrations by 瞬, Tomomochi and Lids will pull you right into the mystery.
Minigames: start;again features a variety of minigames throughout its winding story.
Romance, mystery and comedy: Is there really room for all of these in a death game…?
Installation Instructions
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.com.
- Wait 15 seconds, then click on the “free download” button. Allow the file transfer to complete (note that speeds may be slower with the free plan; upgrading to UploadHaven Pro will increase speeds).
- Once the transfer is complete, right-click the .zip file and select “Extract to Start;again” (To do this you must have 7-Zip, which you can get here).
- Open the folder that you just extracted and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy the game! If you encounter any missing DLL errors, check the Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install all necessary programs.
Download Links
Download the full version of the game using the links below.
🛠 Easy Setup Guide
- Check for missing DLL files: Navigate to the
_Redist
or_CommonRedist
folder in the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and other dependencies. - Use 7-Zip to extract files: If you receive a “file corrupted” error, re-download and extract again.
- Run as Administrator: Right-click the game’s executable file and select “Run as Administrator” to avoid save issues.
💡 Helpful Tips
- Need installation help? Read our full FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide.
- Antivirus False Positives: Temporarily pause your antivirus software during extraction to prevent it from mistakenly blocking game files.
- Update GPU Drivers: For better performance, update your NVIDIA drivers or AMD drivers.
- Game won’t launch? Try compatibility mode or install missing DirectX updates.
- Still getting errors? Some games require updated Visual C++ Redistributables. Download the All-in-One VC Redist Package and install all versions.
❓ Need More Help?
Visit our FAQ page for solutions to frequently asked questions and common issues.
System Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 7
- Processor: 1GHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX or OpenGL compatible card
- Storage: 1 GB available space