Renai X Royale: Love's a Battle
- September 29, 2022
- ASa Project
Get on Steam"Renai X Royale: Love's a Battle" is a visual novel/tactical RPG hybrid where players navigate a high school battlefield of love. With a diverse cast of characters, players will build bonds, make tough decisions, and engage in strategic combat to become the ultimate Cupid. The game's unique blend of storytelling and tactical gameplay offers a fresh take on the dating sim genre.
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Reviews
- The game features some of the best heroines and delivers a great comedic experience, making it one of the funniest visual novels players have encountered.
- The writing includes genuinely funny moments, and the characters, while sometimes shallow, are moderately tolerable and entertaining.
- The art style and character designs are appealing, and the game offers a decent amount of gameplay, especially with the recommended 18+ patch.
- The frequent fourth wall breaks and overly comedic tone can detract from immersion and make the romantic aspects feel shallow and nonsensical.
- Some character routes lack depth and development, leading to a feeling of dissatisfaction, particularly with certain heroines being less engaging.
- The humor can become repetitive over time, and the constant bickering among characters may wear thin for some players.
- story59 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story is described as a mix of humor and romance, featuring a variety of routes for both main and side characters, which adds depth to the narrative. While some players found the writing to be an improvement over previous titles, others felt it was average and lacking in substance, with certain routes, particularly Yuna's, standing out as more fulfilling. Overall, the game is seen as a light-hearted experience, suitable for those looking for a casual visual novel rather than a deeply engaging plot.
“Great game for heroines to shine with decent writing and conclusion to the story.”
“This story also gives variety routes as not just main heroines we can go through their routes, but side characters as well in between the main heroines' routes.”
“Renna's route was especially good besides Yuna's; she went through decent character development and the whole story from start to finish was super satisfying.”
“My initial motive to read Renai Royale was the seiyuus behind the character, which are Yamaoka Yuri (9nine's Kousaka Haruka/Cafe Stella's Shioyama Suzune), Takamori Natsumi (Summer Pockets' Sorakado Ao/Golden Time's Souma Ria), and Kadowaki Mai (Fate series' Illya von Einzbern), but despite the seiyuus' efforts, the story was a complete letdown.”
“Well, Renai is a rather average visual novel to be honest. You'd be better off getting Riddle Joker or Senren Banka; these have way better stories. This visual novel has a really average plot.”
“Since most of the time, the heroines are just arguing with each other or busy being comedians, the story aspect of this game is kind of weak compared to the other Asa Project's work.”
- humor57 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its absurdity and clever writing, with many players finding themselves laughing out loud within minutes of gameplay. While some moments may feel stale or overly simplified as the game progresses, the comedic elements, particularly in certain character routes, are considered top-notch and enjoyable. Overall, the humor is described as unique, internet meme-inspired, and often aggressive, contributing to a fun and entertaining experience.
“Unlike the many games in this genre that rely on stale humor that falls completely flat, Renai X Royale had me cracking up from start to finish with its absurdity.”
“The comedy in this visual novel is really top notch and I often found myself laughing hard at the jokes.”
“Within two minutes the humor had me laughing out loud.”
- music14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally regarded as enjoyable and fitting for a romance visual novel, with some standout tracks, though it is not considered exceptional compared to other titles like Yuzusoft. While opinions vary, many find the soundtrack decent, contributing positively to the overall experience, despite some reservations that may require more time to assess fully.
“The music is enjoyable.”
“The music is quite good for a romance visual novel.”
“Characters are good, art, and the music is good.”
“But truth be told, I still think Yuzusoft delivered a better OST in comparison.”
“Some things I'm a bit iffy on at the moment, but probably need to give it more time (since I've only spent a couple of hours playing this so far) is the music is alright.”
“Some are mostly decent OSTs, and some shine differently than others.”
- character development8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is largely seen as minimal, with most characters, particularly Hirotaka, lacking significant growth. However, Renna stands out as the most compelling character, experiencing a notable arc, especially in her route, which many players found satisfying. Overall, while the character design is praised, the depth of character development leaves much to be desired.
“Renna's route was especially good besides Yuna's; she went through decent character development, and the whole story from start to finish was super satisfying.”
“The character design and backgrounds are pretty to look at.”
“Even after finishing all of the character routes, I see very little to no character development for every character, especially Hirotaka.”
“Renna was the most interesting character overall, and there was a tiny bit of character development.”
“Renna's route was especially good besides Yuna's; she went through a decent character development, and the whole story from start to finish was super satisfying.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a standout route that contrasts with its overall comedic tone, culminating in a heartfelt moment that feels refreshing amidst the humor. While this emotional depth adds to the game's impact, some players find it somewhat overshadowed by the surrounding comedic elements, making it feel less memorable.
“She has the most emotional route, which was a bit refreshing considering the rest of the game's focus on over-the-top comedy.”
“Lots of meta jokes and no one takes the siblings' relationship seriously at all - and then, right at the end, you get one of the most wholesome moments in the game.”
“I think it helps add to emotional beats, but it seems forgettable otherwise.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a satisfactory amount of content relative to the game's price, though players suggest enhancing the experience by installing the 18+ patch.
“Decent amount of gameplay for the price of the game, but I would also recommend installing the 18+ patch.”
