Game Name: SoniPro / ソニプロ
Developer/Publisher:
Imageepoch/
Tamsoft
Release: 2014
Genre: VN/Rhythm Game/Idol Management
Does it have lots of text?
Sort of, but for a visual novel it's very light. There's also this post of someone detailing how easy the Translation process would be >
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Why I don't think this will come out in the West?
It's hard to imagine this game being even ported to pc, supposing NitroPlus were to decide to do a PC PORT release and also translate it, it would make a lot more sense it was one from the PS3.
What is it about?
Well the game isnt that deep, its a idol management game where you help your idol take photos, manage her life with her sleep schedule and all that usual stuff to help her become a better idol, with the a rhythm game inbetween. it offers fan service if you like that.
Popularity in Japan:
The character/IP sits between niche and popular even in Japan, but It's got its following in all sides of the world (
twitter account of the character)
Screenshots:
Videos:
Why I think it needs to be translated?
I just think it's neat, it's visually appealing with its graphics of the time, and is a game that is fun enough on its own, the game doesn't particularly stand out with its rhythm game or story, they are alright enough but when I play the game even when I don't understand anything, it really feels like its more than a sum of its parts. In short: its just a cute and cool vibe
Honestly, years ago when I found out about this game I got very excited, Super Sonico in the 3DS? Amazing, but got pretty sad after I found out it never made it outside of Japan. As time went by, I just forgot about it until I got a New 3DS and decided to homebrew to play it as I travel, then suddenly I rediscovered by looking at game galleries.
Then I saw this thread and I thought. Maybe there's someone else who would like to see this game translated.
What I can do to help:
I can't do much, since I keep traveling for work and studying in free time and don't even pc or laptop. My best contribution would be making this post in hopes people with time might do it.
Sorry for that
Thanks for reading