Baroque Syndrome is an adventure-RPG originally released in 2000 for PlayStation and mobile platforms. The game has largely remained Japan-exclusive over its two-decade lifespan, but developer and publisher Sting has recently discussed the possibility of bringing it to Western audiences through localization. In a recent interview, Sting highlighted Steam's growing importance to their publishing strategy and touched on the challenges of bringing their back catalogue to new platforms, including potential Nintendo Switch releases. While no localization has been confirmed, the conversation suggests the studio is actively weighing options for making their older titles more accessible globally.
via RPG Site
We chat with Japanese developer and publisher Sting about its self-publishing efforts, challenges, PC ports, the importance of Steam, the possibility of localizing Baroque Syndrome, Switch physical releases, coffee, and more.