Sweet Volley High

I have to admit I had a pretty weird angle playing Sweet Volley High: I bought this VN knowing that it's considered bad, atrocious by some. While I've read a lot of VNs here on steam, including free ones like Sepia Tears or Seduce Me, I've never had a really bad experience, so I wanted to see "if it's really that bad?", basically see how can you screw up a project like this, with seemingly decent art and premise. So, is it that bad? Yes and no. One thing that made some people furious about this game is that some romance options end in disappointments – I don’t find it that offensive, it’s more like a realistic approach, when some people just don't share your feelings or turn out being assholes (and predictably so, considering their earlier actions). The one route I was really interested in, with Nanami, was actually quite sweet and the sad components only made it more convincing. That being said, it’s probably the biggest positive I see in this game. Its greatest sin is bored...

Updated Review- Pros: -Easy to read relaxing story -Not really interested in volleyball but the writing made it somewhat interesting -I know some people complained about this in their reviews on another site. They didn't like the fact there was a guy option in mostly yuri story. I really enjoyed it though as a bi chick (despite the guys route being my least favorite) that I could pick either the ladies or the guy. *shrugs* Some guys that have a thing for Aya might like to see her get some sexy time with a guy (Imagine that it's them giving her the D something like that lol). -I felt most of the stories and characters were quite realistic and relateable. In some of the endings I was expecting the regular happily ever after and then I got smacked in the face with a heavy dose of reality. Refreshingly unexpected and brought on some feels lol! Any visual novel that can make me feel THAT upset about getting f****** over by the fictional character I was going for is a good one in my book....

This VN was actually better than I thought. The art style is okay, there’s only partial VA (and it’s between good/okay for certain characters), and a few choices that lead to the main endings. What surprised me was the fact that not everything is “fun and games”, not all the routes have good endings, and when the endings are bad, some can be pretty awful (especially Nanami and Yuichi’s bad endings in my opinion). There’s a dose of “reality” too, especially on Yuka’s route. It starts with a fun and light story, but things can drastically change depending on the situation. 7/10.

If you’re looking for a heartwarming, cute yuri VN I would not recommend Sweet Volley High. I recently finished the yuri VN “Love Ribbon” which was a very positive experience. Love Ribbon has lovable characters, beautiful graphics, a well developed storyline and outcome. Sweet Volley High has none of the above. It was boring. The game has the illusion of giving the player the option to pursue a relationship with any of the girls, but realistically that’s not true if you want a good ending. I wouldn’t have minded if the character they fate you with was endearing. None of the characters are especially cute or appealing. The game really lacks character connection. It’s easy to continuously lose interest and disconnect with the story while playing through.

This is a cute little game. I bought it because it was on sale and it helped me round out some figures. For something bought on such a whim, this turned out surprisingly well. The circumstances are interesting. Aya Mizuki (you) are a bench warmer for the volleyball club. An accident removes one of the team's stars from the playing field and you step into that role... and find you not only like the game but are a natural. There are two good endings and three bad ones. One of the good ones is very heart-wrenching in its own way, but ends very well. The other is more a traditional romantic story. As for the bad ones... Well, two can be classified as flings, and the other... well, it happens if you don't make the right choice in the heart-wrenching scenario.... There is a patch that unlocks more... explicit content. It adds a little to the story. Downloading the patch and installing it is also the only way to get one achievement...

no cg&memory,two characters no ge only be,waiste my time&money,crape game

The art style is cute and the stroy is written well for the most part, with few errors. However it's not paced very well sometimes feeling like it went in circles causing me to get a bit bored reading this pictacular VN. I honestly only completed it to get the achivements. Yuka has the best written route over with an interesting twist at the end as many have said. Eri is a fun character and was a welcome addition to the cast. However, the characters still felt a bit forced at times. I dunno if it was just a problem with my installation but there was almost no audio lines at all limited instead ot just four words, 3...2...1 and Mizuki. I ended up muting the audio right after the summer break, so I'm not sure if there was anything later on. I'd give this one a 2.5/5, nice pick up for the price and supporting english VN development, but over all not anything that'll blow your mind.

Really cute and well written visual novel. Few choices, but surprisingly has good and bad routes. Be warned: this could mean dating your waifu may not turn out very well! However, I highly recommend for it's down-to-earth writing and stories.

Pretty boring stories and nearly no choices.

I enjoyed this, though it does take time to get going as it sets everything up.. There is good relationships but One REALLY is a shock... sadly. The 2nd one,, with the right choices is a Very loving one with a wonderful ending It also shows the issues that some gay relationships have,, the MC has a wonderful mum and grandfather who are very open and supportive of her but her girlfriends(Nanmi Route) parents are so closed minded as you will see. 3rd one; I didn't do the male one and cant see an option for Eri,, Though I think her life/home problems could not really suit one yet. Sad as she's such a cutie and so sweet and she is VERY attracted to the MC. You can completely ignore the male option as a choice comes up IF you pick to go to the party and at some point you get a choice to go to Trials with the Male or Nanami,, and carry on as a Yuri and just class him as a friend as the MC says. Enjoy.