IdolDays
- August 5, 2021
- qureate
Get on Steam"IdolDays" is a single-player visual novel game featuring an intriguing story of a rookie producer and a delinquent girl turned idol. With the use of the "E-mote" engine, the characters come to life in the game's standing pictures. The story begins with the protagonist searching for new idols in Akihabara when he hears a girl singing in a park, leading to the discovery of his new idol. Note: All characters involved in sexual content are over the age of 18.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features high-quality writing, voice acting, and character animations that enhance the overall experience.
- The story, while relying on familiar anime tropes, is engaging and well-paced, keeping players hooked from the start.
- The character design is beautiful, and the main characters have interesting dynamics that contribute to the enjoyment of the game.
- The gameplay can feel boring and lacks variation, with limited interaction and repetitive backgrounds.
- The story is criticized for being clichéd and lacking depth, with some characters not being well-developed.
- There are complaints about the limited use of music during key moments, particularly in concert scenes, which detracts from the overall experience.
- story40 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story is generally seen as a mix of familiar anime tropes, with some reviewers appreciating its execution while others find it lacking depth and engagement. Many note that the narrative is short and straightforward, often relying on clichés, particularly in the "new girl becomes an idol" arc, which some feel is underdeveloped. Despite these criticisms, there are positive remarks about the character design and the overall enjoyment derived from the story, especially for fans of the genre.
“The overall story, of course, is in line with what I've seen before: it relies on the tropes that have existed for decades in anime, but with this team's games, they are done right - exploring the different aspects of the settings and characters.”
“Beautiful character design and a pretty good story behind it.”
“What an amazing game! I never thought I was into games like this where you read and choose the path, but after playing this, I gotta say I really enjoyed it. The story was so good, I really enjoyed it, and I think my money was very well spent here. It even gave me a sense of joy and hope all at the same time.”
“A lot of my gripes about it is just that for me it's not very engrossing as a story.”
“The whole 'new girl underdog becoming an idol' storyline seemed like an afterthought.”
“What I got instead was a 'game' where 2/3 of the text (not exaggerating) is exposition where you watch a story that makes very very little sense of a strong, extremely talented, extremely skilled woman become an idol and fall for a guy who in reality they wouldn't bother looking at twice.”
- music12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the songs and voice acting. However, there are criticisms regarding the limited use of idol songs and the absence of music in certain concert spots, suggesting a desire for a more extensive soundtrack. Additionally, the inclusion of a music video is seen as a positive feature.
“The story was nice, and the song was also very enjoyable.”
“There is a nice music video in the game as a plus.”
“I loved the music a lot.”
“The idol songs should have been used more, or there should have been more songs overall.”
“Some areas just don't have music for the concerts.”
“The idol songs should have been used more, or there should have been more songs overall.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users have expressed a desire for the game's graphics engine to support higher resolutions, particularly 4K, indicating that the current visual fidelity may not meet the expectations of players seeking enhanced graphical quality.
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development is praised for its beautiful design and a compelling backstory, contributing to an engaging narrative experience.
“Beautiful character design and a pretty good story behind it.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as enjoyable but heavily reliant on clichés commonly found in anime, which may limit its originality.
“There is some fun humor, but it's quite cliché in anime terms.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional depth, characterized by wholesome themes and high-quality voice acting that enhances the overall experience.
“Wholesome game with quality voice acting.”
