Voice Love On Air by Game Source Entertainment and Softstar Entertainment is one of the newest additions to the Nintendo Switch library, and it promises an engaging Boys’ Love (BL) experience wrapped in a creative visual novel. If you’re unfamiliar with the term BL, it refers to a genre focused on male romantic relationships. You play as Aki, a male protagonist who navigates potential romantic paths with various suitors while managing radio drama productions. It’s a neat blend of BL romance and management simulation that gives the game its intriguing title!
Picture this: You step into Aki’s shoes and dive headfirst into a world where managing recording sessions for BL dramas is your no. 1 job. You can pick and direct different voice actors, which significantly impacts the end product of your dramas. The voice acting, in Japanese, pairs with English text and greatly enhances the game’s replayability. As you strive to produce quality dramas, you need to keep an eye on your earnings—after all, the financial success of your endeavors is crucial to keeping everything afloat!
If you haven’t tried visual novels before, here’s a quick primer: these games are all about storytelling. Some offer linear narratives, while others, like Voice Love On Air, allow you to make pivotal decisions that affect the plot and character interactions. This title features voice acting—a luxury in today’s gaming world—and presents four potential love interests for Aki.
The financial stakes are high. Working in radio drama isn’t just about passion; you also need to earn enough to tackle a hefty studio debt. Being a voice director might not have been Aki’s first choice, but his knack for discerning true emotions from spoken words makes him particularly gifted in this role. Your target? Clear a $200,000 debt every season. Yes, owning a recording studio does come with a steep price tag.
Enter the Project Manager app—a handy tool where you’ll handle all project-related tasks from improving Aki’s skills to ensuring every recording session meets the required standards. Take care to manage fatigue levels, since overextension can lead to less-than-stellar performances. To hone Aki’s abilities, such as Recognition and Communication, consider investing in online classes using special vouchers.
Recording unfolds over four distinct stages, each spread across five consecutive workdays: Check Details, Appoint, Table Read, and Record. Aki’s performance stats are key to meeting project requirements, and deadlines are non-negotiable. Miss one, and you might be staring at bankruptcy. Thoroughly review the project synopsis, contracts, and scripts to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Depending on your selections and directions, each drama’s outcome can vary widely, adding remarkable replay value. Voice Love On Air is structured over a two-year timeline, offering ample opportunity for workplace romance. The game boasts an impressive narrative with over 200,000 words, 20 songs, 30 CGs, and 20 dramas, ensuring you’ll enjoy a diverse experience.
Priced at $29.99 on the Nintendo Switch, Voice Love On Air lets you spend your earnings to boost stats, take new courses, alleviate fatigue, or even buy gifts for your romantic prospects. This balances both professional and personal growth in the game, providing a multifaceted journey as you explore love in the entertainment industry.
In essence, Voice Love On Air offers a rich Boys’ Love narrative combined with the immersive challenge of running a dynamic radio drama studio. Will you not only thrive in your new profession but also find love along the way? Only time will tell.
This review is based on a Nintendo Switch copy provided by Game Source Entertainment.
