Love Live School Idol Festival 2 Nintendo Switch Review – The Ultimate Idol Rhythm Game

Love Live! School Idol Festival 2: SMILE LINK continues the beloved idol rhythm game series on Nintendo Switch with new songs, characters from multiple Love Live series, and enhanced live concert performances.

Love Live SIF2 Gameplay

Rhythm Game Mechanics

Tap to the beat across hundreds of songs from the Love Live franchise. Multiple difficulty levels from Easy to Expert Plus cater to rhythm game veterans and newcomers alike.

Character Stories

Each school idol has personal story events that develop their character. Reading the stories enhances the emotional connection to the music and performances.

Love Live Characters

Live Concert Mode

Watch beautifully rendered 3D live performances with full choreography. The concert visuals are a major highlight of the Switch version.

Song Library

Hundreds of songs spanning all Love Live groups including mu’s, Aqours, Nijigasaki, and Liella. The soundtrack is incredible.

Pros and Cons

Pros: Huge song library, charming characters, beautiful live concerts, free-to-play friendly.

Cons: Microtransactions, some performance issues on Switch, repetitive gameplay loop.

Metacritic Score

Metacritic: 75/100. Praised for content depth and music quality.

How Long to Beat

Rhythm gameplay is essentially endless. Main Story: 20-30 hours for full event stories.

Final Verdict

The ultimate Love Live experience for rhythm game fans. An absolute must-play for idol game enthusiasts.

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Mr lei