![]() ![]() This being Hatoful Boyfriend, an eclipse is never just an eclipse. Nanaki telling the class that the Astronomy Club is going to have an event the next night to observe a total lunar eclipse. It also features some spoilers from the original Hatoful Boyfriend, so keep that in mind before you head into this two part portion. Pigeonation and end up encountering a King. In this storyline, Hiyoko, Ryouta, and Nageki start off on a train heading home from St. The last two stories in Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star are two parts of “The Day the Night Slept.” I was almost going to pick two memories from this segment, but I didn’t want to risk spoiling the second part for anyone, so we’re only looking at a memorable moment from the first half of this adventure. Ryouta’s explanation and example is surprisingly educational. After all, cosplay isn’t exactly a common thing outside of fandom circles. The first game introduced some people to the visual novel genre, and this supplemental story helps people understand what Comiket could be like and why people might dress up in costumes of their favorite characters. Like all visual novels, it’s a means of informing people about Japanese culture. That’s also another thing that Hatoful Boyfriend unintentionally does well. Talk about cosplay comes up quite a bit in this episode, and that means Ryouta gets another costume to wear! His appearance as Coore Grey is something to behold. Hatocatch Pretty Coore is an established series within the game’s world, along the lines of Precure or other magical girl stories. ![]() Which brings me to the one of the most memorable parts of this section. The second adventure in Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star is “Fallen Chronicles – Absolute Zero.” It turns out Comiket still exists in this bird-inhabited future, and Anghel is working on a creation for the “Day of Judgment, Ragnarok.” Hiyoko ends up helping out as a volunteer at the event, as does Ryouta. Especially since the “Hold on!” and “I object!” effects are just similar enough to call to mind Phoenix Wright. ![]() The first game was full of little Easter eggs that referenced other video games, and that Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star immediately does the same is reassuring. It’s a happy reminder of the contents of the original Hatoful Boyfriend. It’s especially great since Hiyoko remains “in character” throughout the episode. When Ryouta is relaying his firsthand account of the initial heist, where Rabu was assaulted and Torimi Cafe’s tree taken, Hiyoko makes sure to “object,” tell him to “hold it,” and continually point her finger at every revelation. Given the mystery surrounding the thieves, Hiyoko seizes on the opportunity to reference one of Capcom’s best series, Ace Attorney. The most memorable moment for me in this tale comes right at the very beginning. Pigeonation get caught up in the events, hoping to foil the heists. Hiyoko, Ryouta, Sakuya, Okosan, and other members of St. “The Christmas Thieves Attack!,” the first episode in Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star, is about a group of thieves stealing Christmas trees. ![]() To give you an idea of what to expect, these are three that absolutely won’t spoil the overall experience for you. There are still plenty of special moments to enjoy in Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star. A wrong answer at any of the branching points will lead to a bad ending.ĭon’t let the threat of a bad end and linear storylines scare you. Finally, the fourth story has three choices and I recommend saving before each one. The third story has one choice, which leads to a bad end if the incorrect option is chosen. The second story has one choice and, if you don’t pick the right answer of the three, you’re taken to a bad end. To help prepare you, there are three choices in the first story, none of which change anything. If you do need to make a choice, it will either do nothing or lead to a bad ending. It has a tale to tell and you’re going to hear it. It’s also a largely kinetic visual novel. It attempts a more cohesive narrative, despite introducing an outlandish “King” and a supernatural story focusing on Anghel’s abilities. While Hatoful Boyfriend was the sort of game where any moment could be golden, Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star is more subdued. There are four main episodes in the game, each offering a different sort of adventure. Set between winter break and the third semester of the original game, it follows Hiyoko and the fine feathered fellows in the cast as they get up to various holiday antics. Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star is the festive Hatoful Boyfriend complimentary visual novel. ![]()
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