Voice Love On Air, brought to you by Game Source Entertainment and Softstar Entertainment, is a fresh addition to the Nintendo Switch’s lineup—a BL visual novel. If you’re new to the term, BL stands for Boys’ Love. The premise has you stepping into the shoes of a male protagonist who could find romance with various suitors during your adventure. This game creatively combines BL romance elements with a management sim, where you’ll dive into the behind-the-scenes world of voice directing and producing radio dramas, neatly reflected in the game’s title.
Meet Aki, your character, who’s not just on a quest for love but also has the daunting task of managing recording sessions for BL dramas. With the ability to select different voice actors and oversee their performances, the variations in the final dramas are vast, depending on your choices. This adds considerable replay value to Voice Love On Air. The game is fully voiced in Japanese, with English text, which enhances the experience as you aim to produce the best dramas while earning the money needed to sustain the operation.
Visual novels primarily focus on storytelling, offering narratives of varying lengths. Some are straightforward, while others allow your decisions to steer the plot, altering story paths and character interactions. Voice acting, often a costly feature, brings the story to life in Voice Love On Air, which also offers four male love interests for Aki.
In Voice Love On Air, the main drive is to craft remarkable BL dramas to help pay off a hefty studio debt. You’ll step into the role of a voice director out of necessity but discover a talent for discerning the subtleties between spoken words and true emotions. Your goal is clear: repay a $200,000 debt every season—having a studio isn’t cheap!
Utilizing the Project Manager app, you can check project specifics that need your recording expertise. Boost Aki’s ability traits, like recognition and performance, to fulfill each gig’s needs. Avoid fatigue, as it can negatively impact your efforts! Use vouchers to take classes online and enhance your skills for upcoming recording sessions.
The recording workflow consists of four stages, with each lasting five consecutive working days: Check Details, Appoint, Table Read, and Record. Once Aki’s stats meet the minimum requirements, you can proceed with production. Keep an eye on project deadlines to avoid financial ruin! Review each project’s details—synopsis, contract, and script—to ensure nothing is overlooked.
Voices Love On Air provides numerous possible outcomes for each drama, dependent on the talent you choose and your directional input, thereby significantly boosting its replay value. The narrative unfolds over two years, allowing ample time for romance to flourish. The game features over 200,000 words, 20 original songs, 30 CGs, and 20 distinct dramas.
This engaging blend of BL visual novel and management simulation goes for $29.99 on Nintendo Switch. Use your earnings to buy items that boost various skills, enabling you to tackle bigger projects with better rewards. You can also invest in online courses, fatigue-reducing items, or charming gifts for potential love interests. Will directing dramas be your path to a new love?
Please note, this review is based on a Nintendo Switch copy courtesy of Game Source Entertainment.
