Start;again Free Download
Game Overview
You see an unfamiliar location. Unfamiliar faces. You have two hours to escape. Awakened in an unfamiliar location, four strangers are forced into a life-or-death situation they must escape within two hours. How did they get there? Who is behind it all? Who can be trusted? …And why does it feel as though some of these strangers may not be strangers after all? Play as Sebastian in this BL/yaoi visual novel as you uncover the truth—no matter the cost.
A branching story: Over 35,000 words (2-3 hours playtime), many endings both good and bad, and a flowchart where you can keep track of your progress through start;again.
Captivating visuals: Original illustrations by 瞬, Tomomochi and Lids will pull you right into the mystery.
Minigames: start;again features a variety of minigames throughout its winding story.
Romance, mystery and comedy: Is there really room for all of these in a death game…?
Installation Instructions
- 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 Start;again.” (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.
Download Links
Download Start;again using the button below.
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Start;again?
After extracting Start;again, 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 358.35 MB — 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.
System Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 7
- Processor: 1GHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX or OpenGL compatible card
- Storage: 1 GB available space
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