From Game Source Entertainment and Softstar Entertainment comes Voice Love On Air, a fresh Boys’ Love (BL) visual novel now available on the Nintendo Switch. If you’re diving into this genre for the first time, BL focuses on romantic relationships between male characters, where you’ll step into the shoes of a male protagonist who might end up pursuing a romance with one of several potential suitors you encounter. This game skillfully interweaves BL romance with a management simulation experience, centering around voice directing and creating radio dramas—hence the intriguing title!
In this novel, you assume the role of Aki, with a dual objective: to discover love and to manage recording sessions for BL dramas. You’ll have the freedom to pick from different voice actors and steer their performances, leading to diverse final outcomes for each drama based on the decisions you make. The game is voice-acted in Japanese with English text, providing a lovely replay opportunity as you strive to produce the best BL dramas and earn enough to keep your studio afloat.
For those unfamiliar with visual novels, these games prioritize storytelling, coming in various lengths with a strong emphasis on narrative. While some offer a linear experience, others let you make choices that influence the path and characters you’ll engage with. Voice acting is often a feature, and Voice Love On Air is no exception, offering it alongside four men Aki can develop feelings for.
Financial management is crucial as you work hard to create top-quality BL dramas. The aim is not only to entertain but also to repay a hefty $200,000 debt each season. This financial responsibility comes with running your own recording studio, highlighting the high stakes involved in the industry.
You’ll utilize the Project Manager app to track critical information for each recording task. Strengthening Aki’s skills is imperative to meet various project demands, so careful time management is key—fatigue can negatively impact Aki’s performance! Enhancing attributes like Recognition, Profession, Communication, and Performance is possible through online classes and planning for efficient recording sessions.
The recording process spans four stages over consecutive working days: Check Details, Appoint, Table Read, and Record. Completion before a project’s deadline is vital to avoid financial ruin. Understanding a project’s synopsis, contract, and script is essential to deliver quality results.
With myriad possible outcomes for each drama, based on talent choices and direction, Voice Love On Air provides ample reasons to revisit its stories. Spanning two years in-game, there’s plenty of time for relationships to develop, enriched by over 200,000 words of dialogue, 20 songs, 30 CGs, and 20 dramas.
Whether you’re new to the BL genre or a seasoned fan, Voice Love On Air offers a unique blend of romance and management, priced at $29.99 on the Nintendo Switch. You’ll also find investment opportunities—spending on items that boost stats, reduce fatigue, or charm romantic interests—and see how love might just blossom from your new vocation!
In sum, Voice Love On Air is a captivating venture into the world of BL visual novels, offering both romance and professional challenges that will keep you engaged and entertained.
(Disclaimer: This review is based on a Nintendo Switch copy provided by Game Source Entertainment.)
