Visually, films of this nature from 2004 possess a unique texture. Before the era of pristine digital cinematography took over completely, there was a grainy, tactile quality to these productions. The lighting is often low-key, utilizing deep shadows to mirror the moral grey areas the characters inhabit.
The game that is specifically referred to as "Maguma No Gotoku -2004- -Japan- -18 -" is likely an early prototype or concept version of the first game in the series. This version was developed in 2004, a year before the game's official release in Japan. Maguma No Gotoku -2004- -Japan- -18 -