Users on communities like r/PiratedGames have reported issues with "wrong" download buttons on the site leading to small .rar files (around 18MB) containing malware rather than the actual game (which is usually several GBs).
Ryuugames often uses internal codes (like "RY-XXXXXX") to catalog their library. To confirm what game you have:
Most games from this source require a few standard steps to run correctly on non-Japanese systems: [Ryuugames] RY-222563.rar
If your .rar file is significantly smaller than the listed game size, do not run the .exe .
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Many Japanese visual novels will not launch or will show "garbled" text unless your system locale is set to Japanese. Use a tool like Locale Emulator to right-click the .exe and "Run in Japanese."
Check the root folder after extracting for a Readme.txt or a .exe file. Use a tool like Locale Emulator to right-click the
The title is often visible in the "Game Info" section of the site where you found the link. 2. General Setup Instructions