Summary
- Release Year: 2015
- Genres: Adventure, Visual Novel
- Platforms: PlayStation Vita
- Developers: Otomate
- Publishers: Aksys Games, Idea Factory
Bad Apple Wars: A Love Adventure Through Death and Rebirth
Bad Apple Wars is a Japanese otome visual novel developed by Genius Inc. and released in 2015. The game is a love action adventure game about the cycle of death and rebirth and a tale about life and love.
The player takes on the role of Rinka Takamiya, a high school girl who is transported to the world of Bad Apple, a place where people are reborn after they die. In this world, there are two factions: the Red Team and the Blue Team. The Red Team believes that people should be reborn as many times as possible in order to experience all that life has to offer. The Blue Team believes that people should only be reborn once, and that each life should be lived to the fullest.
Rinka is caught in the middle of this conflict, and she must choose which side she wants to join. As she learns more about the two teams and the people who lead them, she begins to question her own beliefs about life and death.
Characters
- Rinka Takamiya: The protagonist of the game, Rinka is a high school girl who is transported to Bad Apple after she dies. She is a kind and compassionate person, and she wants to help others find happiness.
- Shiki Miyamoto: The leader of the Red Team, Shiki is a charismatic and passionate person. He believes that people should be reborn as many times as possible in order to experience all that life has to offer.
- Higa Hiiragi: The leader of the Blue Team, Higa is a calm and collected person. He believes that people should only be reborn once, and that each life should be lived to the fullest.
- Satoru Igarashi: A member of the Red Team, Satoru is a kind and gentle person. He is always willing to help others, and he believes that everyone deserves a chance to be happy.
- Natsume Asahina: A member of the Blue Team, Natsume is a strong and independent person. She is always fighting for what she believes in, and she never gives up.
Gameplay
Bad Apple Wars is a visual novel with a branching storyline. The player’s choices throughout the game will affect the story’s outcome. The game features multiple endings, depending on the player’s choices.
The game also features a number of minigames, which can be played to earn items and rewards. These minigames include a rhythm game, a puzzle game, and a cooking game.
Themes
Bad Apple Wars explores a number of themes, including the cycle of death and rebirth, the meaning of life, and the importance of love. The game asks the player to question their own beliefs about these topics, and to come to their own conclusions.
Reception
Bad Apple Wars was well-received by critics, who praised the game’s story, characters, and art. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies worldwide.
Overall
Bad Apple Wars is a beautiful and heartwarming otome visual novel that tells a unique and compelling story about the cycle of death and rebirth. The characters are well-developed and the romance is well-written. I highly recommend this game to fans of otome visual novels and love adventure games.
Additional Information
- Developer: Genius Inc.
- Publisher: Genius Inc.
- Release Date: 2015
- Platform: PlayStation Vita, Windows, Nintendo Switch
- Genre: Otome visual novel, love adventure game
- Themes: Cycle of death and rebirth, meaning of life, importance of love
Review Score
8.5/10
Art
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