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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features top-notch comedy that consistently delivers laughs, making it one of the funniest visual novels players have experienced.
- The character designs and art style are appealing, with exaggerated expressions that enhance the comedic moments.
- Yuna's route is particularly well-received, offering a satisfying conclusion and strong romantic elements compared to other routes.
- The story lacks depth and character development, with many routes feeling shallow and overly focused on comedy rather than romance.
- Frequent fourth wall breaks and repetitive humor can detract from immersion and make the experience feel chaotic.
- Some characters, particularly Mari, are perceived as annoying and one-dimensional, leading to frustration among players.
- story30 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story of the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it weak compared to previous titles from the same developer, while others appreciate its humor and character development, particularly in certain routes. The narrative features a variety of paths, including side characters, but often feels slow-paced and lacks depth, with some routes overshadowing others. Overall, it offers an entertaining experience for those seeking lighthearted romance, though it may not satisfy players looking for a more substantial plot.
“Great game for heroines to shine with decent writing and conclusion to the story.”
“The story starts off with the main character suddenly meeting a new transfer student who confesses her love for him.”
“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.”
“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.”
“My initial motive to read Renai Royale was the seiyuus behind the characters, but despite their efforts, the story was a complete letdown.”
“Well, Renai is a rather average visual novel to be honest; you are better off getting Riddle Joker or Senren Banka, as these have way better stories. This visual novel has a really average plot.”
- humor29 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its uniqueness and ability to elicit genuine laughter, with many players highlighting its absurdity and clever writing. While some found the comedy to become stale over time, others appreciated the strong comedic moments and memorable characters, particularly in certain routes. Overall, the humor is described as top-notch, with a mix of internet meme references and fourth wall breaks that enhance the 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.”
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered enjoyable and of good quality, particularly for a romance visual novel, though some reviewers feel it lacks uniqueness compared to other titles. While there are standout tracks, the overall soundtrack is described as decent but not exceptional, with some players expressing a need for more time to fully appreciate it.
“The music is enjoyable.”
“The music is quite good for a romance visual novel.”
“Characters are good, art and the music is good.”
“Some of the music is mostly decent, while some tracks shine differently than others.”
“To be honest, I still think Yuzusoft delivered a better original soundtrack in comparison.”
“I'm a bit iffy on the music at the moment, but I probably need to give it more time since I've only spent a couple of hours playing this so far.”
- character development4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally perceived as minimal, with most characters, including Hirotaka, showing little to no growth throughout the story. However, Renna stands out as the most interesting character, experiencing a notable arc, particularly in her route, which is highlighted as satisfying and well-crafted. Overall, while the character design is praised, the lack of development for many characters is a common critique.
“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 decent character development, and the whole story from start to finish was super satisfying.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a surprisingly heartfelt route that contrasts with its overall comedic tone, culminating in a memorable and wholesome moment. However, some players feel that while these emotional beats enhance the experience, they may not leave a lasting impact.
“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 the emotional beats, but it seems forgettable otherwise.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a satisfactory experience relative to the game's price, though players are advised to consider installing an 18+ patch for an enhanced experience.
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the controls to be unresponsive, which made the gameplay frustrating.”
“The pacing of the game is off, leading to long stretches of boredom between action.”
