Variable Barricade

Variable Barricade

Otomate, Design Factory · 2019

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The WhatsNext verdict

For Players who enjoy character-focused visual novels, romantic comedy, and choosing how to handle persistent suitors: Hibari’s attempts to repel four marriage candidates drive a playful romance built around resisting the role her grandfather has chosen for her. Tradeoff: The experience centers on reading and relationship choices, with little appeal for players seeking action or broad mechanical variety.

What it does best

  • visual novel

  • drama

  • romance

The setup

What you are walking into

A member of a prestigious family and heir to a fortune, Hibari learns that her eccentric grandfather is determined to find her a husband. He arranges to house her in a luxurious villa along with four handsome, hand-picked bachelors and her private butler. As her suitors try to win her hand by any means necessary, Hibari endures endless everyday trials and temptations. Has her grandpa chosen poorly, or could there be more to these fellows than first meets the eye? Through all of this, Hibari has two important goals: frighten off each of these marriage candidates, and absolutely refuse to fall in love.

Where it lives

PlayStation VitaNintendo Switch

Genre

AdventureVisual Novel

Vibe

DramaRomance
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