Description

"Tokimeki Memorial Drama Series Vol. 1: Nijiiro no Seishun," released for the Sega Saturn in 1997 by Konami, is a side story derived from the highly popular dating simulation game "Tokimeki Memorial." This installment expands the original game's universe by offering players a narrative-driven approach, focusing on interactive storytelling rather than traditional simulation gameplay. Set within the same school environment, Kirameki High School, "Nijiiro no Seishun" allows players to explore new aspects of the lives and relationships of the characters known from the main series. The game is presented through a combination of voiced dialogues, static character portraits, and beautiful background illustrations that immerse players in a vividly romantic and engaging high school story.

The gameplay in "Nijiiro no Seishun" primarily involves navigating through conversations with various characters and making choices that affect the story's direction and the relationships with other characters. Unique to this installment is its episodic format, split into different episodes that cover various events and character interactions. These choices can lead to multiple endings, adding a significant replay value as players explore different narrative paths. The game also introduces new characters alongside the familiar faces from the main series, providing fresh interactions and developing deeper layers of personality and backstory. This first volume in the Drama Series represents an interesting evolution of the Tokimeki Memorial formula, focusing more on story and character development than on the strategic elements of dating simulation.