I just watched the PV’s. The overall game looks good like the graphics, songs, outfits, etc. I noticed they bow and say thank you at the end of a song instead of waving like in the previous games.
This is just my opinion, but I hope there’s an option to turn off the calls during the songs. I just like to focus on hearing the idols sing.
My only concern is what about the relationship mechanic? I know it’s too early to make assumptions, but I’m kind of worried this might be nerfed compared to previous games. Because in previous games, you could go out with the idols to different places like the mall, stores, park, restaurants, graveyard, etc.
However, it seems here that the casual outfit is the camp training wear, so it would be awkward for them to wear this while going out in public. Which means, communications might only take place in the camp training ground (basically the “office”) or stages (when wearing stage outfits). Like I said, it’s too early to make assumptions, but it’s something that I was thinking about. (Because the producer's close relationship helped the idols with their character development).
Also, they did a little Chihaya/Haruka shipping tease during the “office” scene where all the idols are walking out of the camp building (I guess to go jogging) and Haruka suddenly holds Chihaya’s hand to which the crowd started cheering loudly. It makes me wonder if they decide to do the Anime/Movie route (instead of the games) where the producer just acts as a supporter (so no significant relationship) while the idols are mostly by themselves. Of course, we won’t know until we start playing the game. But, just thinking about stuff.
