Wondering how to play that game you purchased?
Look no further than this guide!
If you have not yet downloaded and unzipped the game, please refer to [ Downloading and Unzip ] to download the game.
How to get your game up and running
Select your device.
How to run purchased titles (PC)
１．In the unzipped folder, you will see a "xxx.exe" file.
Right-click on the .exe and select "Open", or double-click to run it.
・ If you see the pop-up message "Windows protected your PC" when attempting to run the .exe
This message is from "Windows Defender SmartScreen". This program checks whether or not the file you are trying to download is not dangerous.
*Rest assured, downloads from Dlsite pose no threat to the security of your computer.
If you see the above message, please refer to the FAQ below.
Please follow the instructions of the particular game you are trying to install.
・If the work is protected at startup
After installation is complete, you will need to authorize the game if it is protected when you try to start it up!
There are various types, so here's how to deal with each of them.
・PlayDRM
・Product page
・Screen at startup
If you see the PlayDRM screen at startup as shown above, please refer to the FAQ below to authorize your product.
[ What is PlayDRM? ]
・Soft-denchi
・Product page
・Screen at startup
If you see the soft-denchi screen at startup as shown above, please refer to the FAQ below to authorize your product.
・Serial Number (Product ID)
・Product page
・Screen at startup
When the product ID input screen is displayed at startup as shown above, please refer to the following FAQs to remove the protection.
[ About products that require a serial number (product ID) ]
・Buddy
・Product page
・Screen at startup
If the "Buddy Launcher" installation screen is displayed at startup as shown above, you will need to install the dedicated software to start the game.
After installation, the screen will change, so please refer to the FAQ below to authorize your product.
・ImagineVR
・Product page
For VR works marked Imagine, after downloading and unzipping your file, you will only see the following PDF files inside the folder.
In order to start the game, dedicated software is required. Open the PDF file, install the dedicated software and start the game as instructed.
Please refer to the FAQ below for more details.
[ About ImagineVR ]
How to launch a purchased work (Smartphone)
There are three types of Android app in the Smartphone Game section - "APP GENERATOR", "APK", and "DLsite ADV".
The app type will be displayed on the product page.
An application file that can be installed on Android is called an "APK".
"DLsite ADV" compatible titles can be played by using "DLsite ADV (free)", a dedicated application published by DLsite!
APP GENERATOR and APK
・Product page
１．Select the downloaded data and install it.
２．After installation is complete, if you are asked to allow access to your device upon opening the app, select "Allow".
*Please note that if you do not select "Allow", the game may not start properly.
And you're done.
Open the application and enjoy the game!
・If you are using APP GENERATOR, you'll need to authorize your account when running an app.
Authorization
１．Select "Yes" when you start up the application.
２．Follow the instructions on the screen, and select "Authorize".
３．Once account authorization is complete, the device should return to the game screen.
DLsite ADV
・Product page
１．Download DLsite ADV from the product's download page or the link below, and install the application.
３．When the download is complete, the work will be added to your DLsite ADV library.
After the first time, you can start the application by selecting a game from the library.
And that's it!
Have fun with DLsite's games!