Yahari Game Demo Ore no Seishun Love-come wa Machigatteiru. (2013)

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Summary

Yahari Game Demo Ore no Seishun Love-come wa Machigatteiru. (2013)

Introduction

Yahari Game Demo Ore no Seishun Love-come wa Machigatteiru. (やはりがめでも俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。, lit. “Even If This Game is Wrong, My Youth Romantic Comedy is Definitely Right”) is a Japanese visual novel developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, and published by 5pb. for the PlayStation Vita. It is based on the light novel series of the same name by Wataru Watari. The game was released in Japan on March 28, 2013.

Gameplay

The gameplay in Yahari Game Demo Ore no Seishun Love-come wa Machigatteiru. is similar to that of other visual novels. The player takes on the role of the protagonist, Hachiman Hikigaya, and interacts with other characters through dialogue choices. The player’s choices will affect the story’s progression and the ending that they receive.

The game features routes for three main heroines: Yui Yuigahama, Yukino Yukinoshita, and Shizuku Hiratsuka. The player can also pursue side routes with other characters, such as Komachi Hikigaya, Iroha Isshiki, and Zaimokuza.

Story

The story of Yahari Game Demo Ore no Seishun Love-come wa Machigatteiru. follows Hachiman Hikigaya, a pragmatic and cynical high school student who has a negative view of life and human relationships. He is forced to join the Service Club by his teacher, Shizuka Hiratsuka, where he meets Yukino Yukinoshita, a beautiful and intelligent but aloof girl, and Yui Yuigahama, a cheerful and friendly girl.

Despite their different personalities, Hachiman, Yukino, and Yui work together to help other students with their problems. As they spend more time together, Hachiman begins to develop feelings for Yukino, but he is unsure of how to express them.

Characters

  • Hachiman Hikigaya: The protagonist of the story. He is a pragmatic and cynical high school student who has a negative view of life and human relationships. He is forced to join the Service Club by his teacher, Shizuka Hiratsuka, where he meets Yukino Yukinoshita and Yui Yuigahama.
  • Yukino Yukinoshita: A beautiful and intelligent but aloof girl. She is the president of the Service Club. She is initially cold and distant towards Hachiman, but she gradually warms up to him as they spend more time together.
  • Yui Yuigahama: A cheerful and friendly girl. She is the vice president of the Service Club. She is always willing to help others, and she is always there for Hachiman when he needs her.
  • Shizuka Hiratsuka: Hachiman’s teacher and the advisor of the Service Club. She is a kind and caring woman who is always looking out for Hachiman’s best interests.
  • Komachi Hikigaya: Hachiman’s younger sister. She is a cheerful and energetic girl who is always looking out for her brother.
  • Iroha Isshiki: A member of the Service Club. She is a shy and timid girl who is often bullied by her classmates.
  • Zaimokuza: A member of the Service Club. He is a large and intimidating boy who is often mistaken for a delinquent.

Themes

Yahari Game Demo Ore no Seishun Love-come wa Machigatteiru. explores a number of themes, including:

  • The nature of human relationships
  • The importance of communication
  • The power of friendship
  • The search for self-acceptance

Reception

Yahari Game Demo Ore no Seishun Love-come wa Machigatteiru. was a commercial success, selling over 200,000 copies in Japan. It received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the game’s story, characters, and gameplay.

Legacy

Yahari Game Demo Ore no Seishun Love-come wa Machigatteiru. has been adapted into several other media, including an anime television series, a manga series, and a light novel series. The game has also been ported to the PlayStation 4 and Windows.

Conclusion

Yahari Game Demo Ore no Seishun Love-come wa Machigatteiru. is a well-crafted visual novel that tells a heartwarming and thought-provoking story about the nature of human relationships. The game features a cast of well-developed characters, and the story is full of humor, drama, and romance. I highly recommend this game to fans of visual novels and anime.

Review Score

8/10

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