![]() ![]() The part where you find out Nageki’s secret. I don’t even know how to begin listing my favorite moments. Although the gameplay itself involves nothing more than clicking on different options to progress, the cleverly written story and thoughtfully fleshed out characters are on par with those found in our generation’s favorite books. …but in all seriousness, despite the ridiculous premise, Hatoful Boyfriend is by far one of the greatest games I have ever had the privilege of playing. And for a completely WTF experience, the bleeding heart luzon, Anghel, and the most bird-like Oko San (who is based on Moa’s pet dove) are both excellent choices. If you’re seeking a more tragic love story, pursue Nageki, the sorrowful mourning dove who is always reading in the library. Or, if you want someone rich, his brother, Sakuya Le Bel Shirogane, is sitting on a significant nest egg. If adorable childhood friend romances are your thing, then rock dove Ryouta is sure to please! For those who like flirtatious boys, the fantail dove, Yuuya, can deliver. If you’re into older men, perhaps you’ll go for your perpetually sleepy teacher, Kazuaki the quail, or the handsome and dangerous chukar partridge, Doctor Shuu. (Human forms are conveniently provided to help you decide who to chase after.) The player has to make various decisions throughout the course of the story in order to end up in a relationship with one of eight date-able feathery friends, lest you want something very, very bad to happen to poor Hiyoko. Pigeonations school for birds, who lives in a cave and fends for herself as a hunter gatherer. ![]() ![]() In it, you play as a girl (named Hiyoko Tousaka by default), the only human at the St. Created by a wonderful, bird obsessed young lady who goes by the alias “Moa”, Hatoful Boyfriend is a bird dating simulator that started out as an April Fools joke and turned into a Real Thing. This is the wild world of Hatoful Boyfriend. And the place is diverse too, featuring students of all different backgrounds and…er…species? No matter what you’re looking for- arts, sciences, sports, or even romance- your school has got it covered. You are standing in front of your high school, a prestigious institution where you’ve already been a student for one year. That means the player doesn’t make any decisions as they play and follow a linear storyline.April 8th, 2188. It’s a visual novel, but of the kinetic variety. Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star is immediately available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and PC. Still, the thought of seeing him frolicking in the dust is an adorable image. Iwamine claims he doesn’t engage in such archaic behavior. For example, did you know that Chukar partridges take dustbaths? They do so to clean parasites off of themselves. There are also facts about the other birds. There are even some tips for people who might want to buy an Okosan of their own to keep as a pet, which was a nice bonus. All pictures of him seen in-game were taken by the developer. For example, did you know Okosan is a real bird? He’s based on Hato Moa’s dove. What I found most interesting about this Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star bonus was the inclusion of practical information. (Don’t worry, as all spoilers are marked.) There’s even some discussion about Bad Boys Love spoilers. Ryouta shows off another costume he would wear at the maid cafe. For example, Nageki’s, one of the only characters to not have a Tanabata wish, reveals what his would have been. All other cast members, aside from Hiyoko, appear to answer questions about themselves and the game. The primary mission of Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star’s radio segments is to provide more in-universe information. Think of them as an opportunity to learn a little more about the series, story, and characters. It is set up like a talk radio show, though, with Ryouta answering “viewers’” questions. There’s no voice acting, and it’s still in the visual novel format. Listing them under a Radio heading is a little misleading. Instead, you may want to go through the six radio episodes first. However, that might not be where you want to start. Players will get to unlock the additional adventures of Hiyoko and the birdies as they get into the holiday spirit and enjoy a break from St. Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star is basically a digital fandisc filled with additional stories starring the cast of the bird dating game. ![]()
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