Thrilled by a "false lover's life" with a beautiful girl!　Review of the lovey-dovey love adventure "Harukisu

A love story that begins with a lie!　What is the future that awaits the main character?

Harukis" is a romance adventure game in which you take on the role of the male protagonist and enjoy falling in love with the heroines. The game is a so-called "galge" style game in which the player reads the text, selects the choices that appear, and enjoys the story as it unfolds.

Let's begin by introducing the story of "Harukis.

The main character is a young man, Shuji Seto, who lives his life as a student away from his parents while staying at his cousin and sister's house. He spends his days wishing to become independent as soon as possible while staying at home with his cousin Aoi Shiraishi in place of his cousin sister who tends to be away from home.

However, one day during his school days, Shuji lies about being in a "relationship" with his classmate Itsuki Yasumi in order to save her from the upperclassmen who are forcibly hitting on her. Rumors quickly spread at school that Shuji and Itsuki have started dating, but Izuki's wishes are met and the two continue to live together under a lie. Then, Shuji's sister-in-law who came after him from his parents' house and his former teacher's daughter who came from his hometown to check on him appear. What kind of future is in store for Shuji? ......

The unique and exciting setting of the film, which begins with a "false lover's life," is eye-catching. In addition, girls with various relationships appear, such as a cousin living together under one roof, a sister-in-law who is not related by blood, and the daughter of a mentor who has come from her hometown, adding more and more excitement to the story. The main attraction of this work is its unique storyline, which is a bit like a romantic comedy, but with a slightly different element.

The four heroines, each with their own unique personality, are thoroughly introduced! Which beautiful girl will you fall in love with?

Speaking of the important elements that make up a romance game, the heroine is, of course, indispensable. In this title, "Harukisu," four cute and unique heroines appear. The interesting point of this work is that the heroine with whom the protagonist leads a "false lover's life" is not only Izuki Yazumi, but also the other three heroines, with whom he develops a love story. Let us take a closer look at the four heroines.

The main character's "false lover," the perfect beauty "YASUMI Itsuki

The main character, Shuji, and his "false lover" is a girl named Itsuki Yasumi. With her long hair and cute ribbons, she is a beautiful girl who is almost unknown in the school. She is the ace of the swimming team and is a perfect beauty with good looks and a strong liberal arts background. However, she has never been in a relationship with anyone and has been nicknamed "Yazumi Fortress" because of her impregnable character, rejecting one boy after another who confesses his love for her.

Izuki is a heroine of the so-called "high-class" type, but the main attraction of this story is that as you deepen your relationship with her, you will see a surprising side of her that she does not usually show. She is even more adorable when she takes care of Shuji, who has agreed to a fake relationship with her in order to save her life, as a way to repay her kindness.

Aoi Shiraishi, the indoor-oriented cousin who "doesn't have to work hard.

Aoi Shiraishi is the main character's cousin and classmate at the same school. She has a history of taking in the protagonist after consulting with her older sister, Shiraishi Tsubame, who had various problems with the protagonist. In other words, she and the main character are currently living together under one roof, a situation that inevitably makes one's heart flutter. ......

Aoi is a complete indoor girl who is withdrawn, doesn't like to hang out with others, has very low social skills, and is basically a "don't try so hard" type of girl. Aoi, who is distracted at home and leads a self-indulgent life, unintentionally makes the protagonist (and the player) feel awkward, as she is often exposed in front of the protagonist and sometimes tries to skinship with her unprotected. In a sense, she is the most "thrilling" heroine in the series.

The kind, gentle, and quiet little animal sister-in-law "Seto Konomi".

Petite and cute, Seto Konomi is the stepdaughter of her stepmother and therefore the protagonist's sister-in-law. She has a painful past, having lost her biological father, but she has an upright heart that defies her circumstances and loves her new family with all her heart.

In particular, she loves her brother, who is kind and always takes care of her - in other words, she loves the main character. Her gentle and calm personality and cute little animal-like appearance, combined with the destructive power of her moe sleeves when she wears her school uniform, make her a heroine that will really stick out to players who are so-called "sister moe". I would love to have a sister like her. ......

Amane Hyodo, the hero's childhood friend and ex-girlfriend, is a martial arts girl.

Daughter of the owner of the judo dojo where the main character used to go to school, Amane Hyodo is a cool, martial-arts type beautiful girl who is characterized by her straightforward manner of speaking and acting. Amane is basically a foul-mouthed girl who quietly spits venom at everyone, and because of her personality (?), she is not popular with boys. Although she is beautiful, she is not very popular among boys. ......

Amane is a so-called "ex-girlfriend" of the main character, who had a history of being lovers with the main character. Amane's story is different from the other heroines because of her "delicate relationship with the hero," which is one of the main attractions of the story.

This is amazing! The author's 3 recommendations for "Harukisu

From here, I would like to introduce three points of recommendation based on the author's own prejudice and judgment.

1、Four heroines are different from each other, and the story is exciting and unpredictable.

Starting with the main story, "Lying Lover's Life," there are many situations that make you wonder what will happen next, such as the relationship with the defenseless cousin who lives with her, the relationship with the sister-in-law whom the brother loves, and the relationship with the childhood friend and ex-girlfriend. While playing the game, you will find yourself constantly wondering what will happen next (......), and you will find yourself completely absorbed in the story.

Another major feature of the story is that each of the four heroines has a different relationship and sense of distance from the main character. In the scenes where the heroines are talking to each other, you can see a variety of chemical reactions, such as when they get along unexpectedly, or when they get a little jealous of each other. This is one of the most exciting aspects of the story.

2、Many configuration menus that can be set in detail

In an adventure game where the basic play style is to "read the text as it appears on the screen," the various settings in the configuration menu are surprisingly important. It is no exaggeration to say that the ability to immerse oneself in the world of the story without stress depends on these settings.

In this respect, the configurations in this "Halquis" game can be set in a variety of very detailed ways. The basic settings for adventure games, such as message speed, skip speed, message window opacity, BGM and SE sound volume, and voice volume for each character, are all available.

The game also offers a wide variety of settings, such as "displaying voice playback time and auto-mode wait time gauges on the screen," "setting auto-save timing," and "lowering the volume of background music and sound effects when voices are played. I am sure that any player will be able to find a setting that suits his or her preferences.

Among these configurations, the one I particularly like is the "autoload latest save file at startup" function. When this is turned on, the game can be played from the beginning as soon as it is started up, allowing for a fairly non-stressful play experience. It was such a useful feature that I think it should be included not only in this title but in all games that have a save function.

Another notable feature is the "character color setting for each character. This feature makes it possible to visually grasp who is speaking the lines at any time. It might be interesting to set the color of the text for your favorite heroine to make her stand out from the rest.

3，Complete with beautiful event CGs that allow you to see the heroine in such and such a pose.

One of the most enjoyable parts of a romance adventure game is the event CG inserted at key points in the story, where you can enjoy the dynamic appearance of the cute and attractive heroines with beautiful graphics.

The game offers many fascinating situations, such as "a false lover life with the most beautiful girl in the school" and "a cousin showing her defenseless figure under one roof". The work is full of fascinating situations, such as "life as a lying lover" and "a cousin showing her vulnerable body under one roof. You may find your eyes glued to the heroines' appearance in such and such a way. ......?　By the way, event CG and event scenes encountered in the game can be viewed anytime from "Extra Mode," so you can enjoy your favorite scenes to your heart's content!

The unique story and four cute heroines are the charm of "Harukis!

So, this is my introduction of "Harukisu".

Harukis" has a unique storyline in which the life of a lover begins with a lie, and four heroines with different cuteness and personalities. It is a title that can be recommended not only to fans of romance adventure games, but also to those who have not played this genre very often. A demo version of this title is available for both the PS4 and Switch versions, so if you are interested in this title, why not try the demo version first?

• Title Information
• Harukis " (Entergram)
• Genre: Lovey-dovey communication ADV
• Release date: Nintendo Switch version/PS4 version January 26, 2023
• Price:
• Package Limited Edition 10,978 yen (9.980 yen without tax)
• Package Normal Edition 8,228 yen (7,480 yen without tax)
• DL version 7,810 yen (7,100 yen without tax)
• #: (Japanese only)

Author: Nero Hyakkabe

Freelance writer who buys too many games. I currently have more than 300 games in my stack. Also a novelist. His works include "Yubisaki Kaidan: 140 Scary Stories" (PHP Kenkyujo) and "Goa-ken: Unrated Edition" (Kodansha).

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