In La Nouvelle Maison du Style 2, the story couldn't be simpler: you play as the granddaughter of a great fashionista and have an innate sense of fashion. Accompanied by Lulu, Laurie and other influential characters from Soliris, you will therefore have to restore the taste of fashion to all the inhabitants of the city, by helping Lulu in the management of her ready-to-wear shop. To be honest, the story takes a long time to start and the dialogues are quite numerous. If they at least have the merit of setting the scene, we cannot really say that they are of great interest, especially since the story of The New House of Style 2: Queens of Fashion is far from exciting. It would have been wise to use a multiple response system, so that the player really has the impression of participating in the debates, and not of remaining inactive. Although the activities contained in the game (hairdressing and beauty salons, organization of parades for example) are numerous, it will be necessary to be patient and rub shoulders with certain characters before being able to discover them all. In addition, the game also offers to arrange the rooms of a doll's house; what to take for an interior decorator, even if Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer is more effective in this area. Regarding the clothing catalog, again the various items are gradually unlocked. Clearly, the more sales you multiply, the more the reputation of your store will increase. Suddenly, Laurie, the manager of the city of fashion - where you have to get supplies - will come to ask you for advice on the style of dress likely to appeal to customers.
In any case, to fully understand the will of each young lady, the definition of terms specific to fashion is accessible directly from the discussion. Practical for learning all the vocabulary of the perfect fashionista!
Easy at first glance, The New House of Style 2: Queens of Fashion gets a little tougher afterwards. In fact, during the first hours of play, the inhabitants of the city express their desires by clearly indicating the type of clothing they wish to buy. Nothing very complicated, except that it is necessary to have stock to be able to meet the needs of the customers. Moreover, the latter knows what she wants and you have three tries for her to find an article likely to satisfy her. Over time, the demands are less restrictive and it is therefore imperative to use your sense of observation to aim accurately. Even better: when you've gained enough experience, you can even afford to suggest a garment if you don't have what it takes on hand. In any case, to fully understand the will of each young lady, the definition of terms specific to fashion is accessible directly from the discussion. Practical for learning all the vocabulary of the perfect fashionista! In the end, the two main difficulties in managing the store are the customers' budget which must be taken into account, as well as the stock. Indeed, you have to make sure you have enough to compose outfits, while leaving a little room just in case. On the other hand, the make-up salon is quite basic: you will be asked, most of the time, to imitate a photo. It will be up to you, therefore, to find the shade of eyeliner, eye shadow and mascara that will come closest to the model. On the side of the beauty salon, the field of action is a little broader even if it will always be necessary to pay attention to the indications of the customers. Your reputation depends on it.
BECAUSE I'M WORTH IT
In La Nouvelle Maison du Style 2, the fashion shows are considered proof that you are a fashion staple. However, the task is not necessarily obvious, in the sense that you will have to compose complete outfits with accessories; all this taking into account, of course, the tastes of the customers. It is therefore possible to have fun, but be careful not to be eccentric. Indeed, if you try to combine opposing styles, the inhabitants will not hesitate to question your talent. But overall, you never get stuck on the same stage; this is also valid for the rest of the game. Everything is done so that the player can learn from his mistakes and understand why he made a mistake. If we use all the tools present in the game, it even happens that we are surprised by our creations. Graphically, you certainly shouldn't expect great art with The New House of Style 2: Queens of Fashion, although everything is still nice. On the other hand, it is a pity that the functionalities of the 3DS are not better exploited. Even the touch screen is not that essential, since the vast majority of actions can be performed with the buttons. Finally, we will not forget to talk about compatibility with amiibo, thanks to which we can access accessories bearing the image of Nintendo stars. The famous figurines had to be used for something.
