If you buy only one weird anime bird dating sim this year, make it Hatoful Boyfriend.

Devolver Digital and developer Mediatonic are creating a remake of Hatoful Boyfriend, a strange dating sim/interactive graphic novel that was originally released as freeware in Japan in 2011. The game won a cult following in Japan and was eventually commercially released on PC in the country.

Devolver's press release describes the game's plot thusly: "As the only human in St. PigeoNation's prestigious school for birds you'll encounter a feathered cast of characters and choose a suitable love interest all while managing elective school classes. Follow your heart as you choose your path and go on romantic dates you but be wary of fowl twists and turns along the way that could turn you love life upside down."

Sure. Why not?

The new version will also contain a new scenario and ending crafted by the orginal game's creator, Hato Moa.

Hatoful Boyfriend will release on August 21. It's currently for presale at 10 percent off on Steam.

Our Take:

God bless Japan. You guys keep up making weird stuff like this and promise me you'll never stop.