Perhaps this is a controversial opinion, but if it will help globalise the visual novel genre, then I hope other companies will follow in MoeNovel’s footsteps. That aside, the game stands beautifully on its own, even devoid of sexual content.

If successful, this could lead to more Japanese companies seriously considering localising their games internationally. MoeNovel have attempted to open the visual novel genre and make it more accessible to those who may never have heard of it. It will likely come as no surprise that they received critical backlash from the gaming community for this move a reaction I believe to be grossly unfair and misguided. During their localisation process, MoeNovel decided it was in their best interest to remove all adult content from the game in the hopes of opening it to a wider audience. Before I begin this review in earnest, I feel that it is worth commenting on the controversy surrounding the release of If My Heart Had Wings.