Screen Critics Melissa takes a look at PlayStation Vita's interesting Bad Apple Wars. Does this novel experience stand up?
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."
