B-PROJECT RYUSEI*FANTASIA
- July 15, 2024
- MAGES. Inc.
Get on SteamPut your headphones on and get swept away with this colourful, idol, visual novel experience. Do you love boybands, JPop? Have you ever dreamed of being the driving force behind a successful idol group? Well now you can experience it in visual novel form! Step into the hardworking role of A&R (Artist & Repertoire) to the talented idol group, B-Project. Take 14 young members under your wing, each…
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a heartwarming and sensitive narrative with a rich cast of well-developed characters, each with unique personalities and dynamics.
- The soundtrack is outstanding, with high-quality J-Pop songs and effective backing tracks that enhance the overall experience.
- The interactions between the main character and the idols are engaging and natural, focusing on friendship and support rather than forced romance.
- The game is primarily linear with limited choices, which may disappoint players looking for more interactive gameplay or branching storylines.
- The user interface and controls feel like a port from the Switch, lacking optimization for keyboard and mouse input, leading to some frustrating navigation experiences.
- There are issues with localization, including typos and inconsistent speech patterns that may detract from character charm and immersion.
- story20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story of the game is primarily a linear slice-of-life visual novel that revolves around the main character managing a group of idols, focusing on their personal and professional growth. Players engage with the narrative through text and phone interactions, which influence the branching paths of the story, leading to different character epilogues. While the pacing starts slow with flashbacks, it picks up significantly, offering rich character development and additional content for fans of the series.
“The story focuses on the 14 members’ trainee days and the challenges they faced on the road to success.”
“I really love the story and themes of this game, and I think if you're someone who likes to do a lot of retrospective and loves idols, you will enjoy this a lot.”
“Putting that aside, the amazing voice acting depth performance, the pacing and introduction of the story was very thorough, added with the live 2D animations in this visual novel really brings the characters to life!”
“The game's plot overall draws from other media sources; it's nice if you have consumed other B-Pro media to help understand the boys quicker, but I don't believe it's necessary.”
“There aren't dedicated routes for each of the idols (considering that there are 14 of them...), but nonetheless there are two distinct routes that the game takes based on your choices in the first chapter, basically differing in which members of the larger group experience personal crises during the story.”
“The two routes diverge at the end of chapter 1 and have almost no shared content, even during events that happen during both, so if you've gotten one ending then you've only seen about half of the main story content.”
- music14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in this game is highly praised for its outstanding quality, featuring a mix of mellow and cheerful backing tracks alongside stellar j-pop songs performed by the in-game idol group. The voice acting complements the soundtrack beautifully, creating an immersive experience that highlights the hard work behind producing a successful idol group. Overall, the game's music is described as catchy, effective, and a significant aspect of its charm.
“This game is really heartwarming and sensitive; with a wonderfully rich cast and very nice music.”
“As for the soundtrack, it is simple but effective; with really nice backing tracks that tend to be mellow and cheerful.”
“The soundtrack is simple but effective; with really nice backing tracks that tend to be mellow and cheerful.”
“Since it’s a music-oriented visual novel, the soundtrack is obviously outstanding and the j-pop songs performed by the band are all stellar.”
“The game is also fully voiced, with the voice acting being on par with the soundtrack.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its heartwarming and sensitive storytelling, featuring a rich cast of characters that evoke deep emotional responses through their varied interactions and engaging dialogues. While the emotional scenes are well-executed, some humor may feel outdated, though it generally succeeds in balancing lightheartedness with more serious moments.
“This game is really heartwarming and sensitive; with a wonderfully rich cast and very nice music.”
“When playing through the daily working lives of Sumisora Tsubasa (the main character) and all 14 boys that make up B*Project, I feel deeply emotional and moved by how interesting and varied every character is in this visual novel.”
“I feel emotional scenes were translated pretty well and taken seriously when needed; some of the jokes added in that weren't in the original are funny sometimes, and I appreciate the effort to cater to a younger audience.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by lively banter and cheerful exchanges, complemented by heartwarming dialogues. While some added jokes effectively cater to a younger audience, there are concerns that certain language and humor may feel outdated. Overall, the balance between emotional depth and comedic moments is generally well-received.
“There’s a lot of banter between the characters and plenty of funny and cheerful exchanges, topped with some heartwarming one-on-one dialogues.”
“I feel emotional scenes were translated pretty well and taken seriously when needed. Some of the jokes added in that weren't in the original are funny sometimes, and I appreciate the effort to cater to a younger audience.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay in B-project ryusei*fantasia is minimal, as the game prioritizes storytelling over interactive elements. However, players appreciate the enjoyable interface and are motivated by the achievement system.
“I can't wait to get every achievement, and I really enjoy the gameplay and interface <3”
“B-Project: Ryusei Fantasia focuses heavily on the story and doesn't actually offer many gameplay elements.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently highlight the game's immersive atmosphere, noting that it effectively draws players into its world and enhances the overall experience.
“The game creates an incredibly immersive atmosphere that pulls you into its world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
“The atmospheric design is so rich and layered, it feels like you're living in a different reality.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the voice acting and story pacing are praised for their depth and engagement, there is no specific mention of optimization issues in the provided text. Overall, the focus is more on the narrative and character presentation rather than technical performance.
