![]() Because the headmaster takes a risk in letting her in, he presents her with a single demand: she must become a superstar and top graduate of the school. So, in order to chase her dreams, she needs to make like a Shakespearean comedy, strap down her chest and conceal her gender from her classmates and teachers. The only problem is that this school is for boys and boys alone. Purely by chance, she catches the eye of the headmaster at the nation’s most prestigious performing arts school. Jack Jeanne’s story tracks a girl who is desperate to make it as a performer. ![]() Related reading: If you’re interested in Japanese theatre, I wrote an in-depth explainer and analysis of Noh theatre. I mean, how many other games have ballet and opera as subjects? Not enough, and this highlights just how compelling the subject matter can be to video games. As a mix of rhythm game, management/relationship building sim and visual novel, and with a focus on the inner workings of the performing arts, Jack Jeanne is truly a rare treat. ![]() Mine’s about dancesport and this is about theatre (including ballet and opera), but ultimately it’s about “high arts” and performance, and the people that are driven to these lifestyles and passions. In fact, I’m working on a visual novel project myself, and I’m shocked at just how thematically and structurally similar it will be to Jack Jeanne (at least, the way I’ve got it planned in my head). Have you ever played a game that feels like it was designed specifically for you? Jack Jeanne is just that to me.
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