Game Source Entertainment and Softstar Entertainment have brought a fresh gaming experience to the Nintendo Switch with their release, Voice Love On Air. This new title is a BL visual novel, an acronym for Boys’ Love, where you take on the role of a male protagonist navigating romantic possibilities with other male characters you encounter along the way. Uniquely, this game combines the romantic elements with a management simulation, where you’ll engage in voice directing and producing radio dramas, living up to the title’s theme.
In the game, you step into the shoes of Aki, who not only seeks love but also manages recording sessions for Boys’ Love dramas. You’ll be given the chance to select and direct different voice actors, resulting in a variety of final productions based on the choices you make. The game offers voice acting in Japanese, with English text, adding to the immersive experience. A successful run requires you to generate enough revenue to keep your business afloat!
For those unfamiliar with visual novels, they are interactive stories focusing heavily on narrative. Some are straightforward, while others involve decision-making points impacting different storylines and interactions. Voice Love On Air presents such a dynamic, offering four potential romantic interests for Aki. Voice acting, an expensive addition, enhances the experience, reflecting the game’s emphasis on story as well as potential love interests.
Your mission involves producing top-notch BL dramas to help pay off a substantial studio debt. As you reluctantly dive into a career as a voice director, you soon discover you possess a remarkable ability to discern deeper emotions beyond spoken words. This is crucial, as you have a hefty debt of $200,000 to repay each season – highlighting the costly nature of running a recording studio.
The Project Manager app in the game allows you to track all necessary project information for your recordings. Advancing Aki’s skills and managing fatigue levels is essential, as these factors directly influence your ability to meet project demands. You’ll need to enhance attributes like Recognition, Profession, Communication, and Performance. Using vouchers for online courses, you can strategically plan your next production session to optimize success.
The recording process follows a structured path with four stages: Check Details, Appoint, Table Read, and Record, each lasting five consecutive workdays. Meeting the minimum required standards allows you to complete the project on time, avoiding the threat of bankruptcy. It’s crucial to keep track of project synopses, contracts, and scripts, ensuring all bases are covered.
Your choices in directing the projects and selecting voice talent create various potential outcomes for each drama, providing significant replay value. The narrative spans over two years, plenty of time for workplace romance to flourish. The game includes a story with more than 200,000 words, along with 20 songs, 30 CG artworks, and 20 dramas, making for a robust experience.
Aki’s journey intertwines management tasks with romantic pursuits among four potential male partners. Selecting and directing actors leads to unique dramas, each decision shaping the path. To keep financially afloat, spend wisely on items to boost stats or reduce fatigue, or even offer gifts to woo potential love interests. Available now on Nintendo Switch for $29.99, Voice Love On Air provides a multifaceted blend of romance and professional adventure.
Will this new career path lead Aki to love? Dive into the heartfelt experiences while managing your burgeoning voice acting studio in this engaging Boys’ Love visual novel.
Disclaimer: This review is based on a Nintendo Switch copy provided by Game Source Entertainment.
