Description

"Virtual Cameraman Part 2: Kawai Natsumi and Tachihara Kimi" is an interactive video game released for the Panasonic 3DO console in the mid-1990s. This title belongs to a series of Japanese photographic simulation games where players assume the role of a photographer. In this installment, players focus their lenses on two models, Kawai Natsumi and Tachihara Kimi, capturing them in various poses and outfits. The game combines elements of a visual novel with simulation, requiring players to make choices that would please the model and create appealing photo sets. Success in the game depends on the player’s ability to select the right moments and angles, thereby increasing the model's satisfaction and unlocking new photographic opportunities.

Developed by the Japanese company Vivid, "Virtual Cameraman Part 2: Kawai Natsumi and Tachihara Kimi" was part of a unique niche of photography-based games that surfaced during the 3DO's lifespan, aiming to explore the multimedia capabilities of the console. The game’s content is mildly risqué by standards of its time, featuring photo-shoots that range from innocently playful to subtly provocative. It did not see wide international release, largely remaining a curious relic of Japan's eclectic and often experimental video game scene of the 90s. The game is noteworthy for its early attempt to blend real-life videography with interactive entertainment, a concept that would see more sophisticated implementations in later years.