Into The Hoop Demo

Being good in sports can often mean a smooth ride for a high school student, especially since in some countries there are scholarships that allow them to get into great colleges and focus on their passion. However, the students still have to do well in school, and they are also interested in having a bit of fun with their youth, which makes the whole thing a pretty annoying balancing act.

Into The Hoop is a visual novel in which you play the role of a high school senior as he prepares for a big basketball championship. Not only that, but he is also about to graduate, which means that he may not see many of his friends after he goes to college. Hence, he must choose between preparing for the big match, spending time with his mates, or even trying to find some romance.

The main character’s name is Yuu, and you are in complete control of his routine in the 45 days before the big championship. Whether you decide to practice in order to assure victory or spend quality time with your friends in order to strengthen your friendships, everything can be changed from start to finish. Naturally, this means that you can go through the game multiple times with different results.

Love is also a subject that can be approached along the way, and the game provides you with quite a few choices in this regard. Every girl features a unique personality, and they obviously respond to different kinds of flirting as well. It’s also important to manage your stats and money along the way, so there is a lot for you to do in those 45 virtual days.

The graphics are definitely a step above most indie productions out there, especially in terms of resolution and backdrop quality. Every character is more or less different than the others, but there are some interface issues at the moment, because the activity selection screen can be rather empty and disappointing. However, at least there’s partial voice acting and an original soundtrack.

While it’s not yet the experience the developers promise, Into The Hoop shows potential, and it should find its place on the market. Hence, if you are a fan of dating sims, this should be on your radar.