Voice Love On Air, a fresh BL visual novel from Game Source Entertainment and Softstar Entertainment, has landed on the Nintendo Switch. BL, for the uninitiated, means Boys’ Love. You’ll step into the shoes of a male protagonist who might just find romance with one of the charming suitors you’ll encounter. This release intertwines BL romance with a management simulation, where you’ll dive into the world of voice directing and radio drama production—hence the intriguing title!
Meet Aki, the protagonist whose heart and career you’ll navigate. While searching for love, you’ll also be juggling the responsibility of managing recording sessions for BL dramas. The exciting part? You get to pick voice actors and shape their performances, which means each decision creates a unique drama. The game boasts replay value in spades, offering Japanese voice acting and English text for you to enjoy while striving to produce the best BL dramas. And yes, you’d better, because the financial strain of keeping the operation afloat is real.
New to visual novels? No problem! This genre lives up to its name by prioritizing storytelling, with varying lengths and complexities. Some narratives are straightforward, while others offer choices that steer the storyline and determine character interactions. Voice Love On Air is a delightful mix of the latter, with voice acting adding depth. It even offers Aki four distinct romantic paths to explore.
In a bid to clear the hefty $200,000 debt hanging over your studio, you become a voice director. You quickly learn it’s not just necessity that got you here—it’s talent. You’ve got an innate ability to discern emotional undertones in performances. Success means paving the way toward financial freedom—season by season.
A handy Project Manager app helps you navigate the numerous tasks involved in each project. You’ll need to bolster Aki’s skills in areas like Communication and Performance. Beware of fatigue though, as it can impair your efforts. Use vouchers for online courses to improve your stats while meticulously planning upcoming sessions.
Recording involves four distinct stages—Check Details, Appoint, Table Read, and Record—spread over five working days each. You’ll need to have Aki’s stats finely tuned to meet the project prerequisites. Don’t ignore those deadlines; missing them can lead to financial disaster. Make sure to pore over a project’s details, contracts, and scripts to nail the requirements.
The game presents a variety of outcomes, driven by your choice of talent and guidance. Voice Love On Air is rich in replay potential thanks to its varied paths, spanning a narrative with over 200,000 words, 20 songs, 30 CG scenes, and 20 full dramas. Set over two years of in-game time, there’s plenty of space for professional and personal growth—and maybe even a little workplace romance.
Aki’s journey in Voice Love On Air isn’t just about finding love. It’s about mastering the art of directing while keeping the studio running by tackling high-stakes projects. Spend your hard-earned cash wisely on stats-boosting items, fatigue-reducing aids, and meaningful gifts for your love interests. Voice Love On Air is now available on Nintendo Switch, priced at $29.99.
In summary, Voice Love On Air invites you to explore a world where work and romance beautifully collide. Will Aki’s new career lead to a new love? Dive in and find out!
Disclaimer: This review of Voice Love On Air is based on a Nintendo Switch copy provided by Game Source Entertainment.
