Chalgyr's Game Room writes:
Admittedly, I don’t normally play the style of games that Bad Apple Wars falls under, mainly the “dating sim” style games. Even more so when it’s also female oriented, so this is a step in a new direction for me, so bear with me a bit. That being said, the game isn’t bad, even from a male perspective, but I wouldn’t say it’s all that great either. The music is good, but the storylines and characters could definitely use some work.
In the years since Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom made its English debut in 2012, otome games have enjoyed a surge of popularity worldwide. The genre went from an unknown to one that received multiple releases on various platforms each year. Sony handhelds have long been a haven for such titles, with people who own a Vita enjoying the fruits of this bevy of releases.
Say hello to the latest otome game on the block and this time around its those folks over at Idea Factory who are treating us. For those unaware, an otome is a style of visual novel aimed at a primarily female audience and usually featuring romance of sorts. Don't be turned off though if that doesn't sound to your tastes. There's often a little more beneath the surface when it comes to a good visual novel.
VGChartz's Evan Norris: "Credit goes to Idea Factory for dreaming up Bad Apple War's preposterous premise. It goes a long way. NEVAEH Academy, unbreakable rules, prefects, bad apples, identity, reincarnation — these are all challenging metaphysical ideas that make this latest visual novel stand out. Regrettably, the game's production design and player engagement are never quite as rich and expansive as its internal mythology."
