Game Source Entertainment and Softstar Entertainment have teamed up to bring you Voice Love On Air, a fresh Boys’ Love (BL) visual novel that has landed on the Nintendo Switch. In this engaging blend of storytelling and management sim, you play as a male protagonist exploring romantic potential with various suitors, all while diving into the world of voice directing and radio drama production—hence the fitting title.
Stepping into the shoes of Aki, you’re not only searching for love but also juggling the business of creating BL dramas. The game stands out by allowing players to select and guide voice actors in their performances, leading to diverse endings for each project. This approach keeps the game intriguing with its replay value, especially since it’s fully voice-acted in Japanese with English text.
For newcomers to visual novels, these games revolve around rich storytelling. Some follow a linear narrative, while others, like Voice Love On Air, let you make key choices that shape your path and interactions with different characters. Voice acting, often a costly element in games, is skillfully utilized here, adding depth to the potential romances as Aki encounters four uniquely charming men.
Your voice directing skills need to shine as you craft top-notch BL dramas, all the while managing the hefty $200,000 studio debt, a reminder of just how costly running a recording studio can be. Fortunately, Aki’s inherent talent for discerning true emotions beneath words makes him a natural for voice directing, even if it began out of necessity.
Utilizing the Project Manager app, you can oversee your projects, hone Aki’s skills, and ensure you meet industry demands. Balancing Aki’s attributes like Recognition, Profession, Communication, and Performance is crucial, but beware of over-fatigue which can hinder your efforts. Using vouchers to enhance skills through online classes is one way to prepare for upcoming recordings.
The actual recording process is segmented into four stages: Check Details, Appoint, Table Read, and Record. Each phase requires strategic planning and meeting set criteria before the project deadline to avoid financial ruin. Familiarizing yourself with project details, including the synopsis and contracts, ensures a smooth operation.
Depending on which talent you employ and how you guide them, the dramas you create will vary greatly, offering substantial replayability. During this two-year gaming timeline, there’s ample opportunity for work-related romances to flourish. With an engaging script containing over 200,000 words, 20 tracks, 30 CG scenes, and 20 dramas to unlock, the depth of content will keep players engaged.
Voice Love On Air is now available on Nintendo Switch for $29.99, inviting players to explore love and professional growth within its unique framework. As you strive to settle the studio’s debt, wisely invest in items to bolster skills, reduce fatigue, and perhaps even win some hearts, this game promises an engrossing journey through the art of voice and love.
The insights shared here are based on a Nintendo Switch copy provided by Game Source Entertainment.
