Review: Voice Love On Air for Nintendo Switch

Game Source Entertainment and Softstar Entertainment bring you Voice Love On Air, a fresh Boys’ Love (BL) visual novel now available on Nintendo Switch. This title combines the charm of romantic storytelling with the strategic elements of a management simulation, focusing on voice directing and radio drama production. Let’s dive into what makes this game tick!

In Voice Love On Air, you step into the shoes of Aki, who juggles running a recording studio while navigating the possibilities of romance with several suitors. The title ‘BL’, or Boys’ Love, signifies a narrative centered around male protagonists and their romantic connections. As Aki, your goal is twofold: not only must you direct voice acting performances for captivating BL dramas, but you also need to foster relationships along the way.

Visually, the game shines with its Japanese voice acting, complemented by English text. The storyline’s engagement factor is amplified by allowing you to cast different voice actors, resulting in varied renditions of the drama. This results in a multifaceted experience that invites replayability as you pursue various storylines and endings. The objective is to create the best BL dramas possible, which is crucial for generating the revenue needed to keep your studio afloat.

Visual novels are well-known for their focus on storytelling, and Voice Love On Air is no exception. It offers a blend of linear and choice-driven narratives, giving you control over pivotal decisions that shape the storyline and affect character interactions. With voice acting being a premium feature due to its costs, its inclusion here adds depth and immersion. As Aki, you have four potential love interests, which adds layers to the romantic aspect of the game.

Beyond the romantic storylines, your role as a voice director comes with its own challenges. Managing a studio comes with a hefty price tag—a $200,000 debt that looms over Aki’s business, urging him to deploy his knack for discerning authentic emotion in voice performances. Your task is not just about surviving; it’s about thriving while navigating the complexities of both love and business.

In managing your projects through the Project Manager app, you can improve Aki’s skill set in areas like Recognition, Profession, Communication, and Performance. Being strategic in enhancing these attributes is crucial, and you can even boost them through online courses or vouchers. But beware of overexertion, as fatigue can be detrimental to your efforts.

Recording sessions in Voice Love On Air unfold over four distinct stages—Check Details, Appoint, Table Read, and Record—each spanning five working days. Successful project completion hinges on meeting stat requirements before deadlines; otherwise, financial doom could follow. You’ll need to consider every element from the project synopsis to the contract and script details to succeed.

Each project presents a multitude of outcomes based on your choices—both in talent selection and direction. This dynamic approach offers plenty of replay value, ensuring that each playthrough can lead to different drama productions and relationship arcs. You have two years of in-game time to shape these storylines, all wrapped up in over 200,000 words of narrative content, 20 unique songs, 30 captivating CG visuals, and 20 dramas.

As you navigate this intricate world, you’ll work towards paying off the studio debt by tackling increasingly complex projects, purchasing items to boost skills, or attending online classes. The financial element adds a layer of strategy to your managerial duties, compelling you to balance your new career with personal aspirations.

Voice Love On Air carries a price tag of $29.99 on the Nintendo Switch, inviting players to explore its unique blend of romance and professional challenges. So, will you find love amidst the pressure of your ambitious new career? You’ll need to manage your studio wisely and perhaps win a few hearts along the way to find out.

The insights shared here are based on the Nintendo Switch version provided by Game Source Entertainment.