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Bustafellows

2021
GenresAdventure, Interactive Movie, RPG, Visual Novel, Anime and JRPG, Single Player, First Person Perspective
AvailableJul 30, 2021
PlatformPC, Nintendo Switch
DevelopereXtend
Overview

A new visual novel from the legendary eXtend! Mixing romance with murders and dangerous ikemen, BUSTAFELLOWS is a steamy noir mystery that will make you shiver but ask for more!

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14 reviews found

100

Digitally Downloaded

Nintendo Switch

Jul 27, 2021

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90

Nintendo Insider

Nintendo Switch

Sep 21, 2021

I don’t think Bustafellows is perfect, but it nails most of what it aims for. The story is engaging, but the character drama and hilarious dialogue are what sell the experience. The production value makes it a visual treat, and it was so nice to play an Otome that never dropped my attention. Previously I’d considered Collar X Malice to be the best introductory Otome, but that’s now been dethroned. I still like that game, but this was such a wonderful experience. Apparently a “Second Season” is in the works that claims to be more than the traditional Otome fandisk. I honestly can’t wait, I hope for both a localization of that game after it comes out and more Otome games from PQube.


90

Niche Gamer

Jul 15, 2021

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90

Noisy Pixel

Nintendo Switch

Jul 26, 2021

Bustafellows is a great representative of the fascinating stories visual novels can tell. The narrative features a strong lead and a cast of handsome boys with dark pasts that create this endearing tale. Still, it’s a story on society’s shortcomings, which makes it relatable in many ways as we ask ourselves what would cause us to take matters into our own hands. While some design choices seem odd in this release, this otome is an easy recommendation from me. This post may contain Amazon affiliate links.


90

Hardcore Gamer

Nintendo Switch

Aug 2, 2021

With so much to love about BUSTAFELLOWS, it’s an easy recommendation for all otome visual novel fans. It’s not perfect; the inability to save at dialogue choices is annoying for completionists, but that’s a small complaint in the grand scheme of things. Excellent characters, storytelling, localization, voice acting, art and more make this one of the best releases this year. Here’s hoping BUSTAFELLOWS is just the start of PQube’s otome localization career. Give it a look if you want a taste of the criminal underworld alongside delectable romance.


85

RPG Fan

Nintendo Switch

Aug 13, 2021

Bustafellows wants to be the complete package: an otome sweet enough to melt your mouth with cavities, as well as a dangerous and dark visual novel. But it leans too far in one direction to allow the other its chance to emerge seamlessly from the depths. So when it does emerge, it’s entirely shocking, near incomprehensible due to its massive departure from the rules the world had set up prior.


80

Siliconera

Nintendo Switch

Aug 4, 2021

If you’re an otome fan, you most likely will already have pre-ordered a copy, and you will not regret your purchase. For those on the fence, I can’t recommend it enough.


80

Rice Digital

Jul 20, 2021

With its very likeable cast, distinctive and memorable heroine, beautiful presentation and compelling narrative setup, BUSTAFELLOWS should be on the shopping list of every visual novel enthusiast — not just otome fans. So to reiterate the answer to the headline: yes, it very much was worth the wait. You can preorder a lovely limited edition of BUSTAFELLOWS for Nintendo Switch or PC from our friends at Funstock — get in quick, though, as there’s only a few left at the time of writing! Disclosure: Some links in this article may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on them.


80

CFG Games

Aug 12, 2021

Five men with morally questionable goals that blur the lines between good and bad.


80

NookGaming

Aug 7, 2021

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