Da Capo 3 R is a Windows visual novel and narrative adventure developed by Circus and published internationally by MangaGamer in 2017. Set in a magical world beneath post-war London at the secret Weather Vane academy, the story follows Kiyotaka and his little sister as they enroll in this hidden school of magic and meet a large, colourful cast of students.
Over the course of your journey, daily choices determine who you spend time with, how relationships develop, and which of the multiple story routes and endings you unlock. Richly illustrated with anime-style visuals and accompanied by a soundtrack, the narrative blends slice-of-life moments with fantasy themes, romance, and character growth.
The game features extensive dialogue, branching plotlines with five main heroines, additional side stories, bonus routes, and hidden content that reward replayability. Though relatively simple in mechanics — largely revolving around reading and making decisions — Da Capo 3 R is praised by fans of visual novels for its emotional depth, character writing, and a narrative that unfolds at a measured, engaging pace. It also supports Steam Cloud, Achievements, and Trading Cards.
Features
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Classic anime-style visual novel storytelling.
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Multiple branching routes and endings.
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Romantic and dramatic narrative focus.
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Slice-of-life at a magic academy setting.
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Engaging cast of characters.
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Steam Achievements support.
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Steam Trading Cards included.
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Steam Cloud save support.
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Dialogue-driven choice and consequence.
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Visual presentation with background art and music.
System Requirements
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OS: Windows 7 or later (Steam will require Windows 10+ after 2024).
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Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or better.
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Memory: 512 MB RAM.
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Graphics: 128 MB DirectX 9 compatible GPU.
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Storage: ~4 GB available space.
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Sound: DirectX compatible audio device.
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Input: Keyboard and mouse.
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Other: Steam client required for achievements and cloud.
