079 - The Note [Prep Kit]

  

[GoatedQuest 079 Prep Kit]

- The Note -

Developed by NK System

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Released in October 1997 for the Sony PlayStation

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"Somewhere beyond the shadows your fate awaits....

In January, 1997, freelance occult journalist Akira was visited by a woman.  Her daughter had left on a trip with friends and never returned. She asked Akira to look for her. "These are the last things I received from my daughter...."

So saying she produced a stack of photographs of an old run-down mansion and unearthly spirits.  Greatly interested, Akira accepted and set off for Europe with his partner Angela.

Two weeks after accepting the assignment Akira found himself in a remote European village in front of the very house showing in the photos."

    - Official Manual, Story Page [pg. 4]

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EU Box Contents

Manual [Compiled Picture PDF] 

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Pre-Release Coverage

"Sunsoft Gaming Times" E3 1997 Flyer [eBay Listing]

The Note's blurb (two image splice)

Play Issue 25 - October 1997

Team Bughouse Publishing Promo Pamphlet featuring Promotion Timeline

Team Bughouse Publishing Promo Pamphlet featuring Strategy Guide Promo

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Developer Interviews

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Concept Art & Renders

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Official Advertising

JP Magazine Ad (found on Yahoo Auctions JP)

JP Store Promo Card (front/back, found on Yahoo Auctions JP)

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Merchandise

Japanese Strategy Guide

[Scan available online here]

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Miscellaneous

Release Weekend [October 3 - 5, 1997]

Top Singles  -  Top Albums  -  Box Office

Frictional Games' Thomas Grip citing The Note as a direct influence on Amnesia: The Dark Descent
[Timestamp doesn't seem to work on blogspot, go to 25:41]

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You're ready now, enjoy The Note!

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