Voice Love on Air
- March 27, 2024
- SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Voice Love on Air" is a BL dating sim game that revolves around voice recording sessions for radio dramas. As Aki, a protagonist with the ability to discern truths and lies from voices, you must help a friend with sound recording for BL dramas to ease your financial difficulties. Experience different radio drama genres, work closely with your favorite voice actor, and develop a deeper relationship with them during weekend meet-ups, all while crafting your own voice love story. The Deluxe Edition includes a digital artbook collection and an original soundtrack collection.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and excellent voice acting, enhancing the overall experience.
- The storylines are heartfelt and engaging, with well-developed characters that cater to the target audience.
- The gameplay mechanics, particularly the voice drama recording aspect, provide a unique and enjoyable twist to the visual novel format.
- The gameplay can become repetitive, especially after the first playthrough, leading to a sense of monotony.
- There are numerous translation errors and typos that detract from the immersion and overall quality of the game.
- Certain romance routes are locked until a second playthrough, which can be frustrating for players who want to explore all options in one go.
- story33 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its heartwarming and engaging narratives, with well-developed characters and enjoyable voice acting. However, some players find the main plot lacking depth and feel that certain storylines are repetitive or underexplored. Overall, while the writing is appreciated, there are criticisms regarding localization issues and the limited scope of the story relative to the gameplay time required.
“I also enjoyed listening to their voices and learning their backstory.”
“As a story-oriented type of game, this game is beautiful with very nicely written stories.”
“Because the story is really sweet and heartwarming!”
“The story is bland and has no depth beyond '[spoiler] my sister died [/spoiler]' and now the main character has a special emotion-based power that's not explained in any detail at all.”
“The main plot is also pretty much nonexistent, which is a shame since there are a few interesting parts to it.”
“There is so little story that we get considering the time we need to put into this game because of all the time management stuff; I can't say it's really worth it.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of character pairing and time management mechanics, which some players find addictive and enjoyable, particularly for fans of the genre. However, many reviewers note that it becomes repetitive and relies heavily on luck rather than skill, leading to frustration, especially when progress must be repeated after unsuccessful attempts. Overall, while the mechanics are unique and the art and music are praised, the gameplay experience can feel tedious and unsatisfying over time.
“I like the mechanics of the game; it's simple enough that you can lose hours trying to meet the set deadline and achieve the required level.”
“In terms of the gameplay, it's quite addictive for those who enjoy time management games!”
“I think the art and music are both gorgeous, and the gameplay mechanics are an enjoyable addition that I haven't personally seen before in a visual novel dating sim.”
“The gameplay loop is boring and repetitive, and the main management part is a game based on luck rather than skill or good preparation.”
“As for the stat-raising aspect of the gameplay, I ended up finding that a bit of a chore after a while.”
“The voice drama recording has many mechanics based on luck, and you can't really reload until after the recording sessions are finished. Sometimes, between recording sessions and the point where you can load again, there is a lot of dialogue.”
- emotional9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and heartfelt storytelling, offering a warm and fluffy experience without explicit content. Players appreciate the heartwarming dialogues and the overall sweet narrative, making it a feel-good journey that resonates deeply.
“But the story is the reward; it's heartfelt and fluffy, no NSFW, and that's okay.”
“The OSTs and everything are just that heartfelt.”
“Because the story is really sweet and heartwarming!”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics have received high praise for their quality and unique art style, blending traditional anime artwork with AI-generated images for certain elements. While some users express concerns about the use of AI art, the overall aesthetic and visual presentation are considered phenomenal, contributing positively to the game's appeal, especially alongside its engaging LGBTQ+ narrative.
“It has amazing graphics and each route is different.”
“The graphics are high quality; the voice acting is obviously the main focus.”
“The art style is really phenomenal.”
“Could this game use AI images without stealing people's artwork?”
“You hired artists and made them work for those subpar images instead of creating your own art style for your game?”
“Firstly, next to the very pretty anime artworks, the game also features AI art for the drama CD covers.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players find the soundtrack repetitive and boring, others appreciate its beauty and how it enhances the overall experience, describing it as cozy and enjoyable. The combination of good music with engaging visuals and gameplay mechanics is highlighted positively by several reviewers.
“A nice visual novel with enjoyable characters, storylines, voices, illustrations, and music.”
“I think the art and music are both gorgeous, and the gameplay mechanics are an enjoyable addition that I haven't personally seen before in a VN dating sim.”
“The beautiful soundtrack keeps the game feeling cozy and fun (the opening song is my favorite).”
“For each gameplay, you have to listen to the same soundtrack over and over again, which is very boring.”
“At the end of this review, I start to think about how many video games with AI-generated images or songs I will encounter in the future.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when it comes to replaying paths to unlock specific routes, such as Yuki's. Despite the evident effort put into the game, the requirement to invest significant time in grinding detracts from the overall experience.
“I am bummed to leave a not-recommend review for this, because a lot of work was put into this game and it was clear, but I spent hours grinding to get Yuki's route, only to find out that you can't get it the first time (which I didn't know until I saw a review here).”
“It's just tedious.”
“Good gameplay, but a little tedious to redo each path.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its engaging voice acting and the ability to choose voices for radio drama samples, which adds a fun and charming element. Overall, players find the game to be both funny and cute, enhancing the overall experience.
“I really enjoyed the choice to center the game around voice acting; being able to choose the voices for some radio drama samples is neat and funny.”
“This game is very fun, funny, and charming.”
“It's still a funny and cute interaction.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the game more enjoyable to replay due to the unlocking of new skills for characters, enhancing the experience. However, the lack of variation in the story limits its overall replayability, despite recent updates improving gameplay accessibility.
“Makes replayability that much more fun when you unlock new skills for characters.”
“The updates have clearly made the game easier and more playable, but unfortunately it doesn't change the fact that the story remains completely the same.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices means every playthrough feels almost identical.”
“While the graphics and mechanics are impressive, the lack of varied endings or branching paths makes replaying the game feel tedious.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of voice performances in the game is noted for its impressive contrast, particularly highlighting the difference between the character's cool or mature voice and a weaker performance, which enhances the overall experience.
