There truly isn’t much more to say about this oddity of a game! At least, not without spoiling the story.
It’s no wonder this game earned “cult following” status. Really creative and unique, but written in such an accessible and often comical way. The actual plot of the game is absolutely insane. Admittedly, after playing through the game a couple of times I ended up on the wiki page and got more backstory than anyone could’ve hoped for.
It’s really hard to write likeable characters, this coming from someone who writes characters as a bit of a brain exercise (I’m trying to say I’m completely untrained and unskilled in that field and have no place critiquing anyone’s characters really but hey, games journalism). Even the slightly more dismissive and quiet characters are written in a humorous way, which I really commend. Each character you meet has a unique personality with a fun comedic spin in some cases. Maybe I’m just one of those goddamn pigeon racists. As you get deeper into the game though, you’ll pick on some slightly chilling and really interesting subtleties that aren’t addressed, as if they’re normal It’s actually surprising that the characters are so likeable, considering they’re pigeons. Hatoful Boyfriend isn’t afraid to be silly because, at heart, it’s a silly premise. I mean, except for the insanely real backstory of the game’s universe, but all that is completely dependant on the reader actually wanting to learn it. The thing is, this game doesn’t take itself seriously. Everyone dreams of experiencing love, romance and courtship with a bird right? Your main character, default name Hiyoko Tosaka, is the only human and is also in her final year at bird school, and you experience the highs, lows, loves and losses of that last year. The goal of your game is to continue down a storyline and pursue a pigeon. All your classmates are pigeons, all your teachers are pigeons, everyone in town is a pigeon.
For those unfamiliar, here’s the basis for the game: You’re dropped into this world with no context as a human female high school student in a school for birds. Ever wanted to date a pigeon? I’ve known about Hatoful Boyfriend for a long time, but with the upcoming release of the PS4/Vita version, I decided it’s time to get hands on and drop right into bird school. I’ve played a few visual novels in my time, but Hatoful Boyfriend is some next-level **** Ask everybirdie and they’ll say the same. I’ve played a few visual novels in my time, but Hatoful Boyfriend is some next-level **** Ask everybirdie and Alright so here’s the deal. Here's one grown man who will be anxiously awaiting a sequel! … ExpandĪlright so here’s the deal. Hatoful Boyfriend is indeed a game for adults, when adults are willing to put in the time. What this game manages to do is take a school girl premise and weave a dark, adult tale. The extra special ending, obtained with a 100% completion of the game, is even more interesting and emotional. The endgame story is markedly different in tone and depth from the rest of the sillier tale that comes first, and leaves a lasting impression of intrigue, betrayal, and defending friendships at incredible cost. Each ending builds slightly on the last, and what remains is a multiple hour long ending that tantalizes and surprises. When played in order with a guide, this game's approach to plot layering shines. And storytelling has rarely been so carefully crafted. When played in order with a guide, Pigeon dating has never been so incredibly weird. Pigeon dating has never been so incredibly weird.
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