The WhatsNext verdict
For Fans of narrative visual novels, retro arcade culture, and character-driven romantic comedies.: A warm, lighthearted alternate-history setting gives you space to build meaningful relationships with an endearing, quirky cast. Tradeoff: Traditional mechanical gameplay is minimal, focusing almost entirely on reading and dialogue choices.
What it does best
arcade
visual novel
comedy
romance
The setup
What you are walking into
"Set in 20XX, Arcade Spirits follows an alternative timeline where the 1983 video game crash never occurred - after a turbulant work history you are granted employment at the Funplex, a popular arcade, home to a host of unique personalities and customers. Where will this new found employment take you? Who will you meet along the way? Will you find the romance you're seeking?"
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