My Fair Princess

When you open a visual novel for the first time, reach the main menu, and the background music already catches your attention, you know you're in for a really good game. My Fair Princess (MFP) is a bit of an old game (pretty obviously when you look at the character designs), but definitely refreshing as it breaks the modern beta of eroge. While most visual novels revolve a protagonist who comes from an established family, MFP created a story that revolves around a protagonist who's the complete opposite: comes from a poor family, has to struggle between working part time jobs to support family while maintaining his position as the honor student in order to keep his scholarship, and now he has to make sure the annual school play is a success. Most eroge main characters are spoon/breast fed, allowing them to think "meh, I'm just your average joe with nothing better to do in life" before they meet their special someone and then change themselves for the better. MFP on the other hand, has Satoshi Kanamori, a guy who understands his family's financial situation, works his ass off for his academic future and for the happiness of his family, always putting their happiness above his own. I…

This visual novel is a basically a comfy slice of life version of the slightly uncommon "peasant MC in a rich high school" setting. While there is some melodrama it's generally resolved pretty quickly. There's also a big focus on family in every route which I thought was nice to see, especially MC's family who's not only around, but a big part of his life (even his dead dad). Most characters were decently likable (I thought Ryuuji was kinda annoying), but none really stood out and were pretty archetypal. I liked the school play in common route but how it started was odd. Also, Kana's "true" route plot twist was really dumb, I like to pretend it doesn't exist. Girls: Ayame > Hitomi > Maiki > Kana > Rin Routes: Rin > Ayame > Hitomi >> Maiki >>> Kana 'true'

An adorable, pure, cute and romantic visual novel. I loved how the themes of family and friendship was explored, and the bonds between the main cast. I also loved how once you were on a girl's route the other girls in the story were still very much part of the story, supporting and helping the couple as good friends. The art is beautiful, and the music is catchy. Some parts felt a little out of place, such as a VERY strange common route, but overall the routes themselves had solid plots. My personal favourite route was Hitomi's route followed by Rin's. Chloe deserved her own route though! Overall, a charming, funny, heartwarming visual novel that makes you feel kinda fuzzy inside. I loved it.

10 out of 10, would let rich girls fight over the protagonist's poor beef whistle.

Warning : This game is so sweet you may get Diabetes. But more seriously - This is a great hidden gem of a game. The girls you can choose from all have their charm and great personalities. But more surprisingly we have a decent human being for a MC. Our hero is a great hard working guy that focuses on making his family the best possible and they support him. He even realized his feelings for the girls without needing divine intervention. Great story if you enjoy a very sweet romance novel with a great cast of characters you need to grab this one.

Overall a decent romance VN. PM me if you need links for the H-patch, the official page is probably down.