Variable Barricade

 Switch
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79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Mar 9, 2022
    65
    Maybe it’s the fact that I’ve now reviewed eleven games from the same developer in the last two years, but I’d really like to see them take some more risks with the endings in these romance games. Variable Barricade seemed like it would be the time, but the ending did leave me feeling a bit baited. But I accept that I’m part of a very small minority compared to the rest of the audience, and if you’re looking for romantic hijinx with a side of gritted teeth then climb over the barricade.
  2. GAMINGbible
    Feb 7, 2022
    60
    Perhaps this isn't the best the genre has to offer, then, but it's one for members of the otome armada who fancy a bit of a change from more extraordinary stories surrounding relatable matters of the heart.

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  1. yangshoe
    Apr 20, 2022
    9
    Absolutely amazing CG arts by the amazing artist duo Usuba Kageroo. This game has an abundance of high quality CGs. There are over 120 CGsAbsolutely amazing CG arts by the amazing artist duo Usuba Kageroo. This game has an abundance of high quality CGs. There are over 120 CGs which are all beautiful. The story seemed basic and ridiculous at first, but over time the puzzles fall into place. The music also took me in right away. There are three fully voiced tracks, an opening theme, a route completion theme, and a finale theme! The game tracks throughout were catchy, and some tracks were reminiscent of old school visual novels too, like Girls' GATE and Hibari's theme. I love Taiga's theme the most. Anyway, while I have some issues with minor parts of the story's characters, most things make sense, this is best otome game I've played in a while!!… Full Review »
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