Highschool Romance
- November 18, 2015
- Dharker Studios
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Highschool Romance" is a visual novel game that follows the story of a high school student navigating through the ups and downs of teenage life. The game features multiple routes with different love interests, allowing players to experience various romantic scenarios. Players will make choices that affect the story's outcome, making each playthrough unique. The game contains mature content and is recommended for mature audiences only.
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Reviews
- Impressively silly and entertaining gameplay that keeps players engaged.
- Cute and heartwarming story with charming characters, especially the main character's femininity.
- Unique art style that stands out from typical anime visuals.
- Very short gameplay, taking only a couple of hours to complete.
- Limited character options and choices that don't significantly impact the story.
- Misleading tags regarding nudity and sexual content, as there are no explicit scenes.
- story256 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of the game is a light-hearted, albeit short, romantic visual novel centered around a boy who cross-dresses to attend an all-girls school, leading to interactions with three potential love interests. While some players found the premise charming and the characters likable, many criticized the narrative for being overly simplistic, linear, and lacking depth, with a rushed conclusion that left little room for character development or meaningful choices. Overall, it appeals to those seeking a cute, casual experience but may disappoint players looking for a more substantial storyline.
“I found the story to be a very charming one still and I'm happy I spent the time to buy and play it.”
“A cute visual novel with an amazing art style and unique story.”
“The story is original, the characters amusing, and it has a great, if slightly generic, storyline.”
“The premise of the story is neat, but it is just underbaked due to how short the game is.”
“As soon as the story gets going, it abruptly ends.”
“The story is rather bland, missing a lot of opportunities to make it more interesting or funny.”
- graphics113 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the unique and charming art style, which deviates from traditional anime aesthetics. However, a common criticism is the limited amount of artwork, leading to repetitive visuals and a desire for more detailed scenes. Overall, while the art is often described as cute and appealing, the lack of variety and depth in the graphics detracts from the overall experience for some players.
“While the artwork is exceptional and very charming, there's not much of it at all.”
“The visuals were soft and had great attention to detail, which only added to my enjoyment.”
“The art style is very cute and the characters are endearing.”
“The lack of artwork is also a major negative.”
“First major complaint: I literally bought it for the art style and the game seems to go out of its way to not provide art.”
“While the graphics are cute and the storyline is so-so, there are some grammatical and spelling errors that could be easily updated with user input, and more variation of the environment and characters which are largely static in facial expression and clothing.”
- music54 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many describing it as generic, repetitive, and often forgettable, serving primarily as background noise. While some players found the soundtrack charming and soothing, others noted that it failed to enhance the game's atmosphere and mood, with limited variation and occasional mismatches to the scenes. Overall, the music is seen as decent but lacking the memorable quality found in other visual novels.
“I've come to notice a lot of visual novel games come with phenomenal soundtracks and this one is no different.”
“It's oddly charming and the light music is so soothing that I just can't bring myself to leave a negative review.”
“The game has a very relaxing musical score throughout.”
“The soundtrack is rather hit or miss; some charming stuff, but mostly forgettable.”
“The music isn't my style, but it's a letdown in the sense that it doesn't help set the mood of the game, which should be the be-all, end-all for a game's soundtrack.”
“The only sound you get is the repetitive soundtrack, which seems as limited as the art in variety as well.”
- humor40 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its lighthearted and quirky nature, featuring awkward and funny moments that enhance the overall experience. Many players appreciate the self-aware writing and distinct character styles, which contribute to a unique comedic atmosphere. While some feel that the humor could be better utilized, the game is generally regarded as a fun and enjoyable romantic comedy with memorable, humorous situations.
“This game has many awkward and funny moments in it, which is why I enjoyed it.”
“Hilarious at times and makes for an easy and enjoyable experience.”
“The characters are memorable and gorgeous, the sexual humor is light, but colorful humor the whole way through.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a traditional visual novel experience, featuring key decisions that influence ending routes, typically spanning around three hours. However, opinions are divided; while some players appreciate the replayability and concept, others criticize the lack of meaningful choices and engaging content, describing it as boring and poorly executed. Overall, the gameplay may appeal primarily to dedicated fans of the genre.
“As gameplay goes, players can expect a traditional visual novel with key decisions that determine the ending routes, along this three-hour adventure.”
“From there, if you decide to replay the game, (which you will if you want to follow other romantic paths) you have the option to skip over dialogue scenes you've previously encountered and can reduce gameplay down to a half hour per playthrough.”
“I took my time, went back and repeated stuff, and it was just under 3 hours of gameplay.”
“This game is awful.. it is so boring and has nearly no options for gameplay and when you make a dialog selection it has no consequence.. you just watch poorly written lines scroll across the screen and nothing interesting happens.. bad bad bad.”
“For a few hours of gameplay to complete all the endings; only hardcore fans will find this worth the price.”
“I'll likely replay the story again; I really loved the idea of having to be a crossdressing student, but I wished there were mechanics or more choices.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's replayability varies among players, with some noting high potential due to multiple endings and decisions, while others feel it lacks significant replay value after achieving completion. While a few players appreciate the story's depth and the charm of exploring different outcomes, many express that once all achievements are unlocked, the incentive to replay diminishes. Overall, it appeals more to completionists than casual players seeking ongoing engagement.
“Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
“Three different endings provide some replayability.”
“There are many decisions to make and multiple endings, so the replayability is fairly high.”
“As once you unlock all the achievements and pictures, it does not have much replay value.”
“Charming yet simple story, busty babes, no nudity, little to no replay value.”
“My only real problem with this game is that I find little to no replay value; I can only see a committed completionist finishing this game with all endings, and after that, I don't see him picking it up again.”
- character development7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, character development in the game is praised for its appealing art style and design, evoking nostalgia for some players. However, some reviewers feel that the characters themselves lack depth, describing them as somewhat bland despite the strong visual presentation.
“Good choices all around, great character development as well.”
“I really enjoyed the game theme and love the character design (art style) of the game.”
“+lovely artwork and character designs in an appealing art style.”
“Character design: 6/10. The characters were kind of bland; they had some good points, but not enough in my opinion.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is described as heartwarming and wholesome, offering a cute experience that evokes strong emotional responses, particularly through its engaging storyline and characters. While it is noted to be short and could benefit from more content and art, players find it enjoyable and memorable, with a particularly touching ending that enhances its emotional impact.
“Cute and surprisingly wholesome game, get it on sale though, it's very short.”
“This game made me feel like I was sinning as I played, but had so much fun I just couldn't stop.”
“I won't spoil the ending but it's really heartwarming, and there is a third 'woman' you can fall in love with.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally well-crafted, with each location and event maintaining a distinct artistic vibe. However, the limited number of background tracks, while upbeat and modern, can sometimes clash with the scenes, potentially disrupting the intended mood.
“Every situation, location, and event has its own space, maintaining the artwork atmosphere intact.”
“The handful of tracks seems to keep on a loop depending on the scenes, ranging from neo-classic tunes in a modern approach, while still creating a typical upbeat and pleasant atmosphere.”
“The background music enhances the experience, contributing to a captivating atmosphere that draws you into the game world.”
“There are about 4 background tracks at most, and sometimes they do not fit the scene they play in, which can convey the wrong kind of atmosphere to the player, in my opinion.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the dialogue in the game runs smoothly, indicating effective optimization in that aspect.
“The optimization in this game is impressive; everything runs seamlessly.”
“I love how the game maintains a steady frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
“The loading times are minimal, making for a truly immersive experience.”
