Game Overview
New Sieg looks like a stylish American crime drama filtered through vibrant anime art, but its polished streets hide corruption, murder, and people desperate enough to bend the law. BUSTAFELLOWS follows Teuta, a sharp young journalist whose strange ability lets her briefly travel into the past through another person’s body. When she witnesses the murder of crooked lawyer Limbo Fitzgerald, she uses that power to interfere with fate and becomes entangled with a group of dangerous but compelling men. The result is an otome visual novel that balances romance with a surprisingly tense mystery plot.
Most of the action comes through reading investigations, following dialogue, and making choices that shape Teuta’s relationships and the direction of key scenes. Her time-leap ability creates the central hook: information gathered in the present can be used to change what happens moments earlier, although the power has strict limits and never turns the story into an easy solution machine. Routes focus on Limbo, assassin Shu, doctor Mozu, eccentric stylist Helvetica, and hacker Crow, each revealing personal secrets and a different angle on New Sieg’s criminal underworld. Branching decisions lead toward multiple endings, while unlocked side stories add more context and character moments after the main routes begin to open up.
What separates BUSTAFELLOWS from lighter dating sims is its confident crime-fiction atmosphere and a heroine who actively investigates rather than merely reacting to the cast around her. Teuta has personality, professional instincts, and enough agency to make the romances feel like partnerships, even when the men around her are clearly trouble. Slick animated presentation, expressive character art, a full Japanese voice cast, and crossover appearances from Side Kicks! give the novel an unusually premium feel. Fans of Collar x Malice, Code: Realize, or character-driven murder mysteries should find plenty to enjoy, while newcomers can appreciate its accessible choices and fast-moving central case.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to BUSTAFELLOWS.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100 CPU @ 3.10GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.1GHz
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for BUSTAFELLOWS?
After extracting BUSTAFELLOWS, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 2.77 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.