The Prank War Begins — Lockvia Studios Releases Prank Masters for PC
Developer: Lockvia Studios
Publisher: Lockvia Studios
Release Date: June 2, 2018
Platforms: Windows, Mac, & Linux
Age Rating: 13+
Price: $17.99
Lockvia Studios' comedic otome visual novel, Prank Masters, is now on sale for PC.
Those who wish to try Prank Masters before they buy can download a free demo through the game's itch.io page.
Relevant Links:
Where to Buy (Digital): itch.io (Demo available)
Official Site
Features, via Lockvia Studios:
3 romance routes
38 CGs
15 chibi CGs
12 original soundtracks
12 endings
Unlockable ‘Special’ gallery
Synopsis:
Her parents are famous writers and big fans of Shakespeare. Hoping for a daughter filled with beauty and grace, they named her Juliet.
Instead, their daughter grew up to be the opposite. She’s a girl who cares about doing things her way: the prank master way.
When her parents bring her to a new town in search of inspiration for their careers, Juliet is enrolled into a new school.
A few unexpected situations make her first day of school one to remember. Now, after having not pulled a prank in a while, she is quickly back to her old self.
Though this time it’s not just going to be all about pranks. Juliet might be running into a few unexpected feelings as well...
This is the walkthrough/guide Romeo’s Arty - Good Ending.
Last of the routes that I played. Did so because I felt that Romeo was the “main” bachelor. I also felt that his route was the longest one. But it was so much fun.
Prologue: Ice pack emergency
(You just look at all three things)
Yes! Who doesn’t like free food?
Juliet
Try reasoning with him again.
Prologue: Spilling day
Kadin
No
Next one’s a kick.
Prologue: Prank War
Take a closer look at the shovel
Romeo: The Mission
Don't let him.
Very sure.
Romeo: Dinner Jerks
The more the merrier.
Nah, kicking them would be wasting my energy.
Chocolate panna cotta.
Romeo: Double Trouble
No, I’m not a squealer.
Of course! What if he bailed?
Yes! Serves him right.
Yes, because I can use the favour to my advantage.
This is the walkthrough/guide for Kadin’s First Date - Good Ending
He is the first route that I played. And he has the shortest route out of the three. I did struggle some during the first play through, got a lot of Bad Endings....
Prologue: Ice pack emergency
(You just look at all three things)
Yes! Who doesn’t like free food?
Rosa. (Doesn’t actually matter)
Try reasoning with him again. (Doesn’t actually matter)
Let the prank wars begin, in Lockvia Studios’s debut title, Prank Masters, follow Juliet Hayes, a self proclaimed prank master, who isn’t above pulling a few practical jokes. But, when …
Completion Status: Finished Kadin’s Good Ending, but currently waiting for bug fix for Richard and Romeo’s routes
Current Rating (accounts factors discussed below & price): 4/10 (Subject to change after bug fix)
✧Synopsis
“Her parents are famous writers and big fans of Shakespeare. Hoping for a daughter filled with beauty and grace, they named her Juliet.
Instead, their daughter grew up to be the opposite. She's a girl who cares about doing things her own way; the prank master way.
When her parents bring her to a new town in search of inspiration for their careers, Juliet is enrolled into a new school.
A few unexpected situations make her first day of school, one to remember. Now, after having not pulled a prank in a while, she is quickly back to her old self.
Though this time it's not just going to be all about pranks. Juliet might be running into a few unexpected feelings as well...”
- Lockvia Studios
✧Story Review
The prologue depicts Juliet Hayes (the heroine) as a sarcastic, headstrong, individualistic prankster who, due to her parents’ occupations, is constantly moving schools. Almost straightaway, the game also foreshadows that that there is more to Juliet than meets the eye. This foreshadowing is done through the clever use of 3 children’s toys, each related to one of the 3 love interests. The symbolism of the toys quickly and cleanly tells players that the game is linked to Juliet’s childhood and that the love interests are all childhood friends. The best thing about this game is that the childhood toys do not disappear into the abyss and only to resurface at the end of the game like observed in other games. The toys constantly recur in the game, but in Kadin’s route in particular, it does not really move the story, rather it is a topic for banter.
✧User Interface
The game in its current state is very buggy...(｡•́︿•̀｡) It is currently impossible to finish Richard and Romeo’s route without being kicked out of the routes and into the main menu. Considering that this is generally due to the inappropriate use of the “return” command in Ren’py, I do not believe that Richard and Romeo’s routes have been properly beta tested before their release.(｡•́︿•̀｡) It is also very hard to get the good ending for Kadin’s route, I had to try so many times before I could get the good ending...(｡•́︿•̀｡)
✧Extras
The chibis that were unlocked during the routes were cute, but didn’t really add anything to the gaming experience.
✧Thoughts
As someone who pre-ordered the game and has been looking forward to the game for around 3 years, I was a bit disappointed with Richard and Romeo’s route because the bugs kept kicking me out....(｡•́︿•̀｡) Otherwise, I quite enjoyed the game (Kadin’s route), but like I said earlier it was a little too hard to get the Good Ending...(｡•́︿•̀｡) But, I hung in there because if you read the story, Kadin really deserves Juliet!! (*•̀ᴗ•́*)و ̑̑(*•̀ᴗ•́*)و ̑̑(*•̀ᴗ•́*)و ̑̑ I would recommend playing the game after the bug fixes have been made and the walkthrough has been released to avoid any frustrations that may detract from the gaming experience.(^^)ｂ (^^)ｂ
✧Links
Prank Masters Game Purchase Link
※This review is based on my honest opinion of the game. I do not have any substantial material personal interest in the developers/producer (i.e. I am not affiliated with them).
Release date (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
English: June 2nd, 2018
“Her parents are famous writers and big fans of Shakespeare. Hoping for a daughter filled with beauty and grace, they named her Juliet.
Instead, their daughter grew up to be the opposite. She's a girl who cares about doing things her own way; the prank master way.
When her parents bring her to a new town in search of inspiration for their careers, Juliet is enrolled into a new school.
A few unexpected situations make her first day of school, one to remember. Now, after having not pulled a prank in a while, she is quickly back to her old self.
Though this time it's not just going to be all about pranks. Juliet might be running into a few unexpected feelings as well... “
This is a game by Lockvia Studios!
You can buy it or try the demo here.
