Voice Love On Air, developed by Game Source Entertainment and Softstar Entertainment, is a fresh BL visual novel available on the Nintendo Switch. If you’re not familiar with the term BL, it refers to Boys’ Love, where you play as a male lead who can potentially engage in a romantic relationship with one of several charming suitors throughout the story. This release cleverly intertwines BL romance elements with a management simulation, where you step into the shoes of a voice director and radio drama producer—hence the title!
In this game, you embody Aki, who is not only on a quest for love but also responsible for managing recording sessions for BL dramas. You get to select from various voice actors and direct their performances, leading to different final outcomes for each drama depending on your choices. Voice Love On Air is infused with voice acting in Japanese, accompanied by English text, allowing you to experience the story as authentically as possible. Producing stellar BL dramas becomes essential, as you need to earn enough money to keep your production afloat.
Visual novels like this one truly live up to their name, focusing on storytelling. These games vary in length and narrative depth, with some offering a linear experience and others, like Voice Love On Air, providing pivotal choices that determine the story path and characters you interact with. In this game, Aki can fall in love with one of four intriguing men, adding a layer of replayability as you explore different romantic outcomes.
Financially, you’ll be driven to create top-notch BL dramas to pay off a hefty $200,000 debt each season. While it’s a necessity that leads you into voice direction, Aki discovers a real knack for discerning true emotions behind scripted words—a skill essential for running your own costly recording studio.
The Project Manager app becomes your close companion, providing essential details for each recording project. Enhancing Aki’s skills in areas like Recognition, Profession, Communication, and Performance is crucial to meet various project requirements. Don’t overwork yourself, though; fatigue can hamper your performance! By using vouchers to attend online classes, you can boost your stats and better prepare for upcoming recording sessions.
Recording consists of a systematic four-stage process: Check Details, Appoint, Table Read, and Record, with each stage spanning five working days. To ensure success, meet all necessary criteria before the deadline—or face financial ruin! Carefully review each project’s synopsis, contract, and script to ensure you have all the information needed to succeed.
Each drama holds a variety of potential outcomes depending on your talent choices and the direction you give them, enhancing replay value and allowing for a unique experience every time. The game covers a two-year span, providing ample opportunities for love to bloom in the workplace. With a rich narrative of over 200,000 words, 20 songs, 30 CG, and 20 dramas, there’s plenty of content to keep you engaged.
Overall, Voice Love On Air combines the allure of a BL visual novel with the strategic depth of a management sim. With the ability to choose different voice actors and manage performances, each of your choices can significantly alter the final outcome, offering a dynamic and immersive journey. Available now on Nintendo Switch for $29.99, this game offers a delightful blend of storytelling and strategy.
As you navigate this intricate world, spend wisely on items that enhance your stats—necessary for taking on higher paying jobs and clearing your debt. Vouchers for online courses, fatigue-reducing items, and gifts for romantic interests are just some of the investments you’ll consider. So, will this new profession lead you to love in Voice Love On Air? Only time will tell.
This review of Voice Love On Air is based on a Nintendo Switch copy provided by Game Source Entertainment.
