--- title: "Area-X" description: "In the far future, people live 1000 meters deep underground. Technology is abundant, but life is a constant struggle. An organization sought to end this by send" image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/92/77692.jpg" --- # Area-X ![Area-X](https://t.vndb.org/cv/92/77692.jpg) **Developer:** Zeiva Inc **Release date:** Jun 16, 2013 **Platform:** Windows, Website **Language:** English **Rating:** 7.5/10 (159 votes) ## Description In the far future, people live 1000 meters deep underground. Technology is abundant, but life is a constant struggle. An organization sought to end this by sending people back in time to recover lost natural resources. Elcia is one of those people. As a Time Negotiator, it's her job to travel across various dimensions and negotiate with people of the past. However, in a strange twist of fate, Elcia accidentally stumbled upon an unknown dimension known as "Area-X" during her very first mission. Following its discovery, more bizarre incidents and conspiracies awaited her one after another—all of this eventually led to discovering the uncanny nature of the world and how it all ties to Elcia's very own mysterious past... ## Characters ### Elcia You play as Elcia, the Time Negotiator, as she travels through time meeting various people to recover the lost natural resources of the past. During her first trip, she stumbled upon an unknown dimension called "Area-X". It became her mission to find out what it really is. Little is known about Elcia's past, other than she grew up with Belph and Irina. Strong and capable - charismatic and easy-going, Elcia makes friends easily, but very few know what she really is thinking. [from [url=http://www.zeiva.net/otome/area_x_cast_belph.html]official site[/url]] - **Gender:** Female - **Hair:** Blond, Waist Length+, Straight, Spiky Bangs - **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult - **Clothes:** School Uniform, Dress, Hat, Boots, Pantyhose, Futuristic Suit - **Role:** Hero, Daughter, Full Sister, Childhood Friend, Employee, Coworker, Psychic, Older Sister - **Engages in:** Cooking, Teasing, Sarcasm, Self-sacrifice, Time Travel, Dimensional Travel - **Subject of:** Disaster, Death, Genetic Research, Resurrection, Flirting - **Eyes:** Amber, Tareme - **Personality:** Carefree, Outgoing, Stubborn, Mischievous, Violent, Sharp-tongued ### Belph Elcia's operator and childhood friend - the man may look like a gentleman, but he's definitely not one. Watching people suffer is one of his favorite pastimes. Belph will help you throughout the game by giving you his advice. He can be found in the Future. [from [url=http://www.zeiva.net/otome/area_x_cast_belph.html]official site[/url]] - **Gender:** Male - **Hair:** Blond, Waist Length+, Straight, Spiky Bangs - **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult - **Eyes:** Blue, Hosome - **Personality:** Lazy, Mischievous, Sharp-tongued - **Role:** Nephew, Childhood Friend, Employee, Coworker - **Engages in:** Sarcasm - **Clothes:** Futuristic Suit ### Ferim The being who transcends time - otherwise known as the Time Manager. Stoic, unearthly, and above all mysterious. One can't help to wonder what is creeping under that hood. Other than certains things, he expects you to figure everything out on your own. He can be found in Area-X. [from [url=http://www.zeiva.net/otome/area_x_cast_belph.html]official site[/url]] - **Gender:** Male - **Hair:** Blue, Short, Straight, Eye Covering, Parted to Side - **Body:** Pale, Young-adult - **Eyes:** Blue, Tsurime - **Clothes:** Hood, Cloak - **Personality:** Secretive, Stoic, Mysterious - **Engages in:** Dimensional Travel - **Role:** Non-human - **Subject of:** Shared Body ### Livan The private artist who is working for aristocrat - Livan is polite and soft-spoken. A perfect gentleman if only he doesn't compare everything to paintings. Livan is your most reliable ally and will readily lent you a hand whenever you are in need. He can be found in the Middle Ages. [from [url=http://www.zeiva.net/otome/area_x_cast_livan.html]official site[/url]] - **Gender:** Male - **Hair:** Blue, Short, Straight, Eye Covering, Spiky Bangs - **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult - **Items:** Sword - **Engages in:** Swordsmanship, Cooking, Murder, Self-sacrifice, Time Travel, Dimensional Travel, Painting - **Role:** Orphan, Boyfriend, Childhood Friend, Painter - **Eyes:** Amber, Tareme - **Clothes:** Hat, Cloak, Beret - **Personality:** Secretive, Friendly, Refined, Kind, Protective - **Subject of:** Slavery, Shared Body, Survival ### Rexus A very suspicious man whom Elcia met in the Present. He wields a bamboo sword while giving people glares that could kill puppies, but then again he is probably harmless. You can get information if you ask him kindly. Don't forget to tease him while you are at it. He can be found in the Present. [from [url=http://www.zeiva.net/otome/area_x_cast_rexus.html]official site[/url]] - **Gender:** Male - **Hair:** Red, Ponytail, Long, Straight, Spiky Bangs - **Eyes:** Brown, Tsurime - **Body:** Teen, Pale, Young-adult - **Items:** Shinai - **Role:** Orphan, Childhood Friend, Hacker, Coworker, Executive - **Subject of:** Disaster, Death, Slavery, Teasing, Resurrection - **Clothes:** Jacket, Bandages, Futuristic Suit - **Engages in:** Time Travel, Dimensional Travel, Computering - **Personality:** Protective ### Yuras Strong like the storm, cold like the snow - an honest, straightforward boy with few words, Yuras doesn't initiate conversations unless you prompt him to. Yuras' strength will be your best asset. Don't expect much about everything else though. He can be found in the Ice Age. [from [url=http://www.zeiva.net/otome/area_x_cast_livan.html]official site[/url]] - **Gender:** Male - **Hair:** Short, Grey, Spiky, Spiky Bangs - **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale, Young-adult - **Role:** Warrior, Hunter, Non-blood-related Brother, Non-blood-related Son - **Engages in:** Fighting, Justifiable Homicide - **Eyes:** Grey, Tareme - **Clothes:** Cloak - **Items:** Spear - **Personality:** Stoic, Honest, Brave, Taciturn ### Acia Acia is one of the teachers in Xen Institute. According to Yuon, she was one of the school's founders along with Essi's mother. Due to this, Yuon assigned Essi to class 2A--- the class that Acia teaches. She can usually be found in the classroom after class. [from [url=http://www.zeiva.net/otome/x_note_cast_acia.html]official site[/url]] - **Gender:** Female - **Hair:** Blond, Long, No Bangs, Parted in Middle, Twin Braids - **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult - **Eyes:** Blue, Hosome - **Clothes:** Glasses, Hairpin, Cravat, Brooch - **Role:** Teacher - **Subject of:** Death - **Personality:** Kind ### Anon The self-proclaimed famous informant of Xen Institute, Anon offered to help Essi with her investigation. Occasionally playful, other times obnoxious--- Anon enjoys teasing Essi much to her distress. He can usually be found lurking in the computer lab. [from [url=http://www.zeiva.net/otome/x_note_cast_anon.html]official site[/url]] - **Gender:** Male - **Alias:** Puppy - **Hair:** Short, Green - **Body:** Teen, Pale - **Role:** Student, Hacker - **Eyes:** Red - **Clothes:** Vest - **Personality:** Outgoing - **Engages in:** Teasing, Investigation ### Ciera A beautiful yet soft-spoken woman who didn't hesistate to show Elcia kindness upon their first meeting. She is Yuras' elder sister and shares a close bond with him, making Elcia somewhat envious of their tight-knit, familial relationship. Her remarkable benevolence puts people around her at ease, giving her a mother-like quality. She seems to have a knack for healing, albeit her methods seems to be unknown. - **Gender:** Female - **Hair:** White, Waist Length+, Straight, Spiky Bangs - **Body:** Pale, Young-adult - **Role:** Magician, Hero, Mother, Non-blood-related Sister, Non-blood-related Daughter, Telepath, Healer - **Subject of:** Disaster, Avoidable Death (obsolete), Survival - **Eyes:** Amber, Tareme - **Clothes:** Dress, Headband, Unusual Hair Ornaments, Mittens - **Personality:** Secretive, Relaxed, Altruistic, Refined, Kind, Mature - **Engages in:** Disguise, Self-sacrifice ### Essi Essi is pursuing the truth regarding her mother's questionable death. The necklace that was left by her mother before her death was actually a USB flash drive with a locked folder called "X-note". In order to find clues to unlock it, Essi went to Xen Institute upon Yuon's invitation. As a psychic, Essi is capable of utilizing multiple psychic abilities such as Psychokinesis, Clairvoyance, and Telepathy. She usually trains at her favorite place, the Pegasus Park. [from [url=http://www.zeiva.net/otome/x_note_cast_essi.html]official site[/url]] - **Gender:** Female - **Birthday:** 21 November - **Hair:** Waist Length+, Green - **Body:** Teen, Pale - **Role:** Orphan, Full Sister, Psychic, Transfer Student, Telepath, Younger Sister - **Eyes:** Amber - **Clothes:** Dress, Necklace - **Personality:** Tsundere - **Engages in:** Investigation ### Irina One of Elcia's childhood friends who graduated from the same institute. She also works in the same organization as Elcia, her role being similar to that of a secretary. She is serious, hardworking and generally kind, very dissimilar to her friends. Nevertheless, she still hangs out with them, even if she doesn't approve of their idea of "fun". Irina is idealistic, hopeful and strongly believes in the possibility of the restoration of a "green earth" and wishes to someday see it. - **Gender:** Female - **Hair:** Red, Shoulder-length, Blunt Bangs - **Body:** Pale, Young-adult - **Personality:** Hard Worker, Kind, Serious - **Eyes:** Violet, Tareme - **Clothes:** Pantyhose, Hairpin, Futuristic Suit - **Subject of:** Blackmail, Death, Homicide, Coercion - **Role:** Girlfriend, Childhood Friend, Employee, Coworker, Secretary ### Memme Pedoe's thirteenth wife and the mother of Ursin. While her appearance isn't exactly what one would describe as inviting, she is a nice, refined woman who would be willing to lend a hand to those worthy of trust. Her taste in men is slightly questionable; however, unlike her husband, she genuinely cares for her son, Ursin. - **Gender:** Female - **Hair:** Violet, Waist Length+, Curtained, Straight, Parted in Middle - **Body:** Pale, Adult - **Role:** Magician, Wife, Mother, Noble, Pet Owner, Vendor - **Eyes:** Blue, Tsurime - **Clothes:** Dress, Mask - **Personality:** Refined, Kind, Protective, Mature - **Subject of:** Confinement, Kidnapping - **Engages in:** Mind Control ### Oure Essi met Oure when she was lost in the corridor. He sports a completely white outfit from top to toes that can only be matched with his favorite past times--- watching the clouds. Naive and child-like, Essi has little trouble interacting with him. He can usually be found wandering around the corridor. [from [url=http://www.zeiva.net/otome/x_note_cast_oure.html]official site[/url]] - **Gender:** Male - **Hair:** White, Short - **Body:** Teen, Pale - **Role:** Student - **Eyes:** Grey - **Clothes:** Jacket - **Personality:** Friendly, Relaxed, Naive - **Subject of:** Illness, Coma ### Pedoe An aristocrat, Ursin's father and the King's younger brother who also happens to possess a rather disturbing obsession with bears, to the point where everything he owns must have it. He has forty-three wives and four hundred forty-four children in total, and it seems he intends Elcia to be his forty-fourth wife. - **Gender:** Male - **Hair:** Violet, Shoulder-length, Straight, Parted to Side - **Body:** Pale, Adult - **Role:** Master, Villain, Husband, Father, Full Brother, Noble, Wealthy, Popular, Famous, Younger Brother, Antagonist - **Eyes:** Violet, Tsurime - **Clothes:** Hat, Cloak, Brooch, Unusual Hair Ornaments - **Personality:** Idiot, Possessive, Strange, Womanizer - **Subject of:** Bone Fracture - **Engages in:** Child Abuse, Kidnapping, Flirting ### Trole The current president of ORZ Corporate and leader of Thera. He lives life in secrecy and barely makes any public appearances which is definitely understandable considering his job. [spoiler]He is Belph's uncle and frighteningly enough, they share the same playful, mischievous personality; however, he seems to be on an entirely different level for he can even make Belph lose his composure.[/spoiler] - **Gender:** Male - **Hair:** Blond, Long, Straight, Side Tail - **Body:** Pale, Young-adult - **Role:** Villain, Uncle, Employer, Scientist, Coworker, Famous, Executive, Antagonist - **Eyes:** Blue, Tsurime - **Clothes:** Gloves, Hairpin - **Engages in:** Blackmail, Genetic Research - **Personality:** Mischievous ### Yuon A student of Xen institute, Yuon was the one who invited Essi to his school in order to investigate a murder case and a mysterious disappearance. He knew about Essi's abilities and asked her to use them to find the culprit. Serious and hardworking, Yuon can usually be found working in his own office. [from [url=http://www.zeiva.net/otome/x_note_cast_yuon.html]official site[/url]] - **Gender:** Male - **Hair:** Black, Short - **Body:** Teen, Pale - **Personality:** Hard Worker, Stoic - **Role:** Student - **Eyes:** Black - **Clothes:** Scarf - **Engages in:** Investigation ### Brash The leader of Santo, a village exclusively for warriors. He is the father of Ciera and Yuras, although it appears that his amount of concern for them is close to nil. He appears to be extremely daunting, terribly fitting with his personality. Heavily inclined towards violence, he won't hesitate to harm the innocent just to get what he wants. His family members are no exception. - **Gender:** Male - **Hair:** Waist Length+, Spiky, Orange - **Body:** Pale, Adult, Muscular, Tattoo, Scar - **Items:** Sword - **Role:** Warrior, Villain, Non-blood-related Father, Antagonist - **Engages in:** Fighting - **Clothes:** Bracer - **Personality:** Pretending, Strict, Cold-hearted, Violent - **Eyes:** Tsurime ### Orzea The current ruler of Orzea Kingdom and the older brother of Pedoe. Much like his younger brother, he has an uncanny obsession: cookies. To say its the only thing he cares about is probably not an exaggeration, which makes it questionable if such a person is truly capable of leading a kingdom. - **Gender:** Male - **Hair:** Violet, Wavy, Shoulder-length, Short, No Bangs, Parted in Middle - **Body:** Pale, Adult, Overweight - **Role:** Master, Full Brother, Wealthy, King, Head of Household, Popular, Famous, Older Brother - **Eyes:** Violet, Tareme - **Clothes:** Headband - **Personality:** Carefree, Strange, Sweets Lover ### Ursin The first person to have encountered Elcia upon her first visit to the Middle Ages. An energetic young boy whom surprisingly enough, isn't your typical spoiled brat for a rich kid. He's actually down to earth and can be a little too trusting when it comes to strangers. He's quite proud of his heritage and adores his father, Pedoe, greatly. - **Gender:** Male - **Hair:** Brown, Bob Cut, Short, Straight, V Bangs - **Body:** Slim, Pale, Kid - **Role:** Master, Son, Noble, Wealthy - **Eyes:** Blue, Tareme - **Personality:** Friendly, Kind, Energetic, Confident - **Subject of:** Kidnapping - **Clothes:** Blouse, Brooch ## Shops - [Official Website](http://www.zeiva.net/otome/area_x_story.html) - [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/350550/) - [Itch](https://zeiva.itch.io/area-x) ## Releases ### English - **2013-06-16**: Area-X - [Official website](http://www.zeiva.net/otome/area_x_story.html) - **2013-06-16**: Area-X Demo - [Official website](http://www.zeiva.net/otome/area_x_story.html) - **2013-11-01**: Area-X - Physical Edition - [Official website](http://www.zeiva.net/shop_disc_cd_04.html) - **2014-12-25**: Area-X - [Official website](http://www.zeiva.net/otome/area_x_story.html), [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/350550/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/350550/info/), [Itch.io](https://zeiva.itch.io/area-x) ## Tags ESP, Magic, Mystery, ADV, Corporations, Romance, Comedy, Science Fiction, Female Protagonist, Multiple Endings, Enforced Playing Order, Early Branching Plot, No Sexual Content, Time Travel, Fictional World, Map Movement, Past Setting in a Fictional World, Future Setting in a Fictional World, Skippable Gameplay, Unlockable Routes, Childhood Promise, Otome Game, Multiple Route Mystery, Unique Routes, Hotblooded Protagonist, Bad Ending(s), Password System, Flashback, Protagonist with a Face, Side Portraits, Dystopia, Orphan Protagonist, Genetic Research, Puzzle Game, Protagonist's Childhood Friend as a Hero, Hero with a Sword, Fighting Hero, Shota Hero, Hint Corner, Built-in Walkthrough, Artist Hero, Unlockable Choices, More Than Seven Endings, Orphan Hero, Dream, Bonus Side Stories, Location Display, Hero with Eye Covering Hairstyle, Ponytail Hero, Co-worker Hero, Transhumanism, Sprite Viewer, Haraguro Hero, Half-orphan Protagonist, Female Friend, Polite Formal Hero, Character Profiles, Painter Hero, Music Recollection ## More Games from Zeiva Inc - [Midnight Bell](https://pinovel.net/v46924) - [Imaginary Realm -Alternate Memory-](https://pinovel.net/v9433) - [Imaginary Realm 2 -Absolute Scenario-](https://pinovel.net/v9434) - [Other Age](https://pinovel.net/v1963) - [Other Age: Second Encounter](https://pinovel.net/v9431) - [Phantom Seeds](https://pinovel.net/v5628) - [X-Note](https://pinovel.net/v6915) - [Train of Afterlife](https://pinovel.net/v9427) - [Area-X](https://pinovel.net/v9435) - [Voices from the Sea](https://pinovel.net/v14646) - [Anicon - Animal Complex](https://pinovel.net/v18023) - [Natural - Beyond Nature -](https://pinovel.net/v20223) - [Dragon Essence - Color My World -](https://pinovel.net/v9830) - [Cliché - Critical Change](https://pinovel.net/v25552) - [Silent-X](https://pinovel.net/v16634) - [Train of Pastlife](https://pinovel.net/v20794) - [Final Frame](https://pinovel.net/v30390) --- *View the full details at [pinovel.net/v9435](https://pinovel.net/v9435).* ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoGame","@id":"https://pinovel.net/v9435#game","name":"Area-X","description":"In the far future, people live 1000 meters deep underground. 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