Genre: Dating Sim / Visual Novel
Developer: Elf / Flight-Plan Inc.
Publisher: NEC Interchannel, Ltd.
Year: 1996
Platform: Sega Saturn
Doukyuusei if is a Japanese-only dating simulation and visual novel game released for the Sega Saturn in 1996. Developed by Elf in collaboration with Flight-Plan Inc. and published by NEC Interchannel, the game continues the acclaimed Doukyuusei franchise and places players in the role of a high school student navigating romantic interactions with classmates.
The gameplay is text-driven and choice-based, following the conventions of visual novels. Players interact with different characters—each with their own story arcs—by selecting responses and dialogue options. These decisions influence romantic outcomes, leading to multiple endings depending on the player’s choices.
Narrative and presentation are heavily focused on character interaction, supported by static character portraits, occasional background imagery, and voice acting where available. The game’s maturity rating indicates content intended for adult audiences, aligned with the visual novel genre of the time.
