Would you like to run an idol café?
- June 7, 2021
- StarlightTree Games
After failing to get into the university of his choice, Naoya puts his further education on hold to take a job at a quaint seaside café. There, he meets two cute waitresses, and he becomes more intimately involved in their lives than he anticipated.
Reviews
- Wholesome visual novel with a heartwarming story and lovable characters.
- Nice art design and engaging gameplay, enhanced with additional content.
- Short and sweet experience with multiple girls to romance and pleasing music.
- Game suffers from technical issues and bugs that have not been addressed since release.
- Choices in the game feel inconsequential, with minimal impact on endings.
- The game is very short, leaving players feeling like they only experienced an introduction to a larger story.
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game features a heartwarming and engaging story with strong character development, making it a wholesome visual novel experience. While the narrative is enhanced by optional adult content, some players feel that the choices lead to a somewhat linear outcome, primarily differing in which character the player ends up with, suggesting that it serves more as an introduction to a larger story.
“Wholesome visual novel with a nice story to it.”
“Heartwarming story, great character development, and engaging gameplay.”
“Although, personally for me (on this game alone) the story and choices seem a little 'one way route', and by that I mean the only difference of the routes at the end game is which girl you date or all.”
“I would go as far as saying this was only an introduction to the main story.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its heartwarming story and strong character development, creating an emotionally engaging experience for players. Its wholesome narrative and gameplay contribute to a feel-good atmosphere that resonates well with the audience.
“Heartwarming story, great character development, and engaging gameplay.”
“Wholesome visual novel with a nice story to it.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for being heartwarming and well-executed, contributing significantly to the overall engaging gameplay experience.
“Heartwarming story, great character development, and engaging gameplay.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its engaging mechanics that complement a heartwarming story and strong character development, creating an immersive experience for players.
“Heartwarming story, great character development, and engaging gameplay.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as pleasing and complements the overall experience, enhancing the romantic narrative and beautiful art.
“The music is incredibly pleasing and enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the romantic themes, making each moment feel special.”
“The art and music together create a captivating atmosphere that draws you into the story.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting various bugs, including missing content and unclear functionality. Many express disappointment that a visual novel built on a familiar codebase was released in such a buggy state, although there is hope for future bug fixes.
“There are other bugs too (a missing CG, whatever the hell pressing V does). I'm assuming bug fixes are on the way, but to release a buggy visual novel which exists on the same backbone of code you've used for years is unacceptable.”
“The game is riddled with bugs that disrupt the experience, making it hard to enjoy what could have been a great story.”
“Frequent crashes and glitches make it nearly impossible to progress, which is frustrating given the potential of the game.”