OshiRabu: Waifus Over Husbandos

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In "OshiRabu: Waifus Over Husbandos," players navigate a visual novel centered on romance, filled with cute and quirky female characters to pursue. The game offers various endings based on choices made throughout the story, promoting multiple playthroughs. Players must balance their time and affection to win over their chosen waifu in this humorous and light-hearted otome experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 350 reviews

story60 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The artwork and character design are stunning, providing a visually appealing experience.
The voice acting is well done, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the story.
The game offers a cute and light-hearted narrative that resonates with fans of yuri visual novels.

The story is simplistic and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more character development and emotional payoff.
There are very few choices that impact the story, making it feel linear and limiting replayability.
The age gap and characterization create discomfort, as the main character's feelings towards the younger love interest feel forced and unconvincing.

story
261 mentions
23 % positive mentions
74 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The story of this yuri visual novel is generally described as simplistic and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it fails to fully explore its themes of acceptance and character development. While some find the narrative cute and enjoyable, others criticize it for being too linear, rushed, and ultimately unsatisfying, particularly in how the relationships are portrayed. The addition of an 18+ DLC is mentioned as enhancing the experience, but many still feel the main story lacks the emotional weight and complexity expected from a romance-focused game.
- “The story is cute, the characters are likable, and the voice acting is great.”
- “This is honestly the cutest, most heartwarming story I've played.”
- “The story has lots of energy, quirky characters, slapstick humor, several heartfelt moments, and beautiful art.”
- “Beyond this dynamic though, it feels like they didn't have a story to tell.”
- “There feels like there could be some sort of thematic throughline regarding acceptance... Akuru can't accept that she has feelings for Ren or women or 3D people at all, Ren's family has trouble accepting her, otaku in general are weird; alas the story ends before it really digs too deep into anything and there's hardly any friction, even at the climax.”
- “The flow of the story just ruins all of it.”
graphics
44 mentions
68 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning and cute art style, often described as exquisite and watercolor-like, which enhances the overall visual experience. Many reviewers highlight the artwork as a standout feature, with some stating it is worth the price of admission despite mixed feelings about the story and characterization. Overall, the visuals, combined with strong voice acting, contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Amazing graphics, wonderful voice acting that is bringing the characters to life and lots of comedy.”
- “The positive is that Oshirabu's artwork is phenomenal.”
- “I initially found interest in Oshirabu when I saw its stunning art style and bright, colorful screenshots.”
- “The art style is very very cute but only for that it's not worth the price.”
- “Eh... I was looking for a cute yuri visual novel and from the demo this looked cute, especially the art style... but in the end I didn't like it.”
- “[h2] visuals and gameplay experience [/h2]”
music
31 mentions
55 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and emotional depth of scenes, while others noted the limited variety and short loops of the tracks, leading to some repetitiveness. Overall, the soundtrack is considered pleasant and well-composed, contributing positively to the experience, though it may not leave a lasting impression. Voice acting is also highlighted as a strong point, complementing the music effectively.
- “The music is also pleasant, although some of the loops are short.”
- “Music also plays a major role in setting the scene and creating the appropriate atmosphere that the developers intend for each of the scenes.”
- “The op song and background music used also cleverly portrayed the scenes, situations, and emotions in the gameplay.”
- “The only selling point of the game is the love story between the two girls, but still not able to leave a deep impression on the player after the game; the music and voice acting are also relatively ordinary.”
- “Finally, while not a major issue, I wasn't really a fan of the music.”
- “It felt like there were a very limited number of songs that had a short loop, so you just hear it over and over again in a short time-span.”
emotional
24 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its heartwarming and wholesome narrative, featuring cute and quirky characters that evoke joy and laughter. While some translation issues may cause unease regarding character ages, the overall experience is filled with heartfelt moments and a charming story that resonates with players. Despite its short length, the game successfully delivers an engaging emotional journey, making it a delightful yuri visual novel.
- “Still, it's a heartwarming experience that will occupy you for several hours and give you some joy.”
- “While most of the story is casual and cute, you will also get to experience emotional moments.”
- “This is honestly the cutest, most heartwarming story I've played.”
gameplay
14 mentions
7 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being too short, with users noting a maximum of 2.5 to 5 hours of playtime for a high price point, which feels unjustifiable. Additionally, the forced nature of the relationships and the overall narrative detracts from the experience, leading to a lack of recommendation despite some positive aspects like music enhancing the emotional scenes. Comparisons to other games highlight better value and replayability elsewhere.
- “The opening song and background music used cleverly portrayed the scenes, situations, and emotions in the gameplay.”
- “The game itself is fine, even with those glaring issues it has like the price tag being that high for 5 hours max of gameplay or the entire relationship feeling pretty forced the more you read into it. The translation itself is just unforgivable in every form and ruins the experience before you can even begin to enjoy it, which is something I, of course, can't recommend in the end.”
- “It's too short in general, but especially for the price; $20 for about 2.5 hours of gameplay is a bit short in my opinion.”
- “Compare it to something like Highway Blossoms (which I highly recommend) that costs $13 for about 7-8 hours of gameplay and has more replayability due to the goofball mode.”
character development
12 mentions
83 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
While the game features stunning character design and beautiful artwork, the character development itself is widely regarded as lackluster and unsatisfactory, leaving players disappointed with the depth and progression of the characters.
- “The character design and CGs are gorgeous.”
- “Great character design.”
- “Amazing art and character design.”
- “Perhaps I am echoing the words of others that have left a review, but I found that character development was pretty lackluster.”
humor
10 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as unexpectedly delightful, featuring quirky characters and slapstick moments that contribute to its charm. Reviewers appreciate the lighthearted, cute nature of the story, which, while not groundbreaking, is filled with funny day-to-day episodes and an enjoyable, slightly ridiculous plot. Overall, the combination of humor and beautiful art enhances the experience, making it a fun read.
- “I wasn't expecting much from this and I ended up finding it hilarious and very cute.”
- “The story has lots of energy, quirky characters, slapstick humor, several heartfelt moments, and beautiful art.”
- “It has an enjoyable, a little ridiculous plot, but the characters are super adorable and funny, and I enjoyed reading it.”
replayability
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from a lack of meaningful choices, leading to minimal replayability. Critics note that its reliance on contemporary slang and mistranslations diminishes its long-term appeal, making it feel outdated quickly. In contrast, other titles like "Highway Blossoms" offer more engaging gameplay and replay value.
- “There are barely any choices, so don't expect any replayability.”
- “Be it the mistranslation of simple stuff like 'of course I was serious' or the use of meme culture slang to make it feel relevant to our era (which would make the replayability of the game near non-existent in the future), the entire game is filled with those.”
- “Compare it to something like Highway Blossoms (which I highly recommend) that costs $13 for about 7-8 hours of gameplay, and has more replayability due to the goofball mode.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the visual novel is enhanced by its beautiful art, featuring clean lines and bright colors that create a bubbly and refreshing vibe. Additionally, the music significantly contributes to the overall ambiance, effectively setting the scene for each moment as intended by the developers.
- “The art is really beautiful, featuring both CGs and character sprites, characterized by clean lines and bright colors that create a bubbly and refreshing atmosphere in the visual novel.”
- “Music plays a major role in setting the scene and creating the appropriate atmosphere that the developers intend for each of the scenes.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing several minor glitches that detract from the overall stability of the game, indicating that while the game is generally playable, these issues can be frustrating.
- “However, there were several annoying minor glitches.”
optimization
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide specific feedback on the game's optimization, focusing instead on its visuals, voice performance, and character chemistry. As such, there is no clear consensus regarding the optimization aspect.