This is the first chapter in newest entry When They Cry visual novel series produced by Ryuukishi07. It features HD graphics, more detailed animations, and newly created songs by many of the composers from Umineko, as well as several new additions.

## About This Game
This is the first chapter in newest entry When They Cry visual novel series
produced by Ryuukishi07. It features HD graphics, more detailed animations,
and newly created songs by many of the composers from Umineko, as well as
several new additions. The Steam version is playable in both English and
Japanese.
## Story
Though the world was nearly destroyed during World War III, it was saved from
a nuclear winter by cutting-edge technology. One hundred years later, this
eventually gave rise to the new ultimate military technology, the Gauntlet,
which fascinated children all over the world. In this new era, all existing
military forces would become obsolete, except for the small number of boys and
girls who have what it takes to become a Gauntlet Knight…

The young are supposed to be the main characters in their own eras. But in
reality, they’re nothing but game pieces lined up on the board for those who
are crafty and more experienced. Must these boys and girls be forced to kill
each other as pieces? Who are the pieces, and who are the players? And who
does the players’ bidding? What victory conditions does each person have? Is
it peace? War? Annihilation? Is the foretold tragedy a scheme or a delusion,
the future or reality?

No.
There is no need to resist this tragedy. The job of a game piece is to dance
about within the tragedy’s hand.

What are the rules of the game, you ask? How hard is it? That’s for us to
decide, so it’s none of your concern. All you people need to do is take pieces
and get taken yourselves, entertaining us with the range of your emotions.

Are you listening? You don’t want to misunderstand your position. You aren’t
my opponent. You’re merely a piece that exists for my amusement. In this next
game, I won’t give you the privilege of being a player!

*This game includes flashes that can potentially trigger seizures for people
with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.

## Mature Content Description
The developers describe the content like this:
This title features mature content that may not be suitable for all
audiences, including occasional coarse language, mild sexual references,
visual depictions of blood, and written descriptions of abuse, mutilation, and
death.

Ciconia When They Cry – Phase 1: For You, the Replaceable Ones