The game design is where problems start to show up. However, for a game at this price point, I think that’s fine, especially as much of the budget probably went into the artwork. Especially considering there’s no voice work in this one. While it’s not something I’d load onto my music player to just enjoy, every piece does fit the mood and help to convey what’s going on. In fact, it’s probably the best part overall about Highschool Romance. So, graphics are a mixed bag, but what about the music? The music is actually pretty good. As such, you never quite make an emotional connection with the characters and you’re never quite pulled into the story.
Out of the 160+ screenshots I took for this review, barely any of them show emotional change outside of the occasional blushing or a laugh. For example, at one point one of the girls, Hoshi, ends up drunk and her character art doesn’t change from her default smiling art. The main problem here is that characters aren’t expressive outside of the CGs.
There is a problem, though, which is that, while the artwork produced is very good, there’s not nearly enough of it. Despite my dislike of the style, it’s easy to tell there’s a lot of love and care that went into drawing and producing every asset of Highschool Romance. This is honestly some of the best artwork I’ve seen in a PC visual novel at this price. I can’t put my finger on it, but it really just bothers me and feels like an imitation of an anime style rather than being done in an anime style. Let me get this out of the way right off the bat. If you’re familiar with Himegoto or Otoboku: Maidens Are Falling For Me, then you’re probably already familiar with how this should play out. Thrust into this strange new world, Shoji must find a way to hide the fact he’s a male, survive a year in the dorms, and possibly make some friends which could result in love blossoming. Thus begins the trap comedy that is Highschool Romance. Highschool Romance Switch NSP Free Download Romslab
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