Before actually watching this, I'd suggest avoiding watching the trailer on MAL, Youtube, or wherever you get your Steins;Gate news. That way, you'll feel the sweet little surprise this special awaits you. With that being said, a Valentine special episode like is pretty much a gift that's ready to be consumed. The creators knew that the original series and its sequel had a moody story. So what's a little harm to craft something out of their comfort zone?
My first impression of the special had me wondering who would even show up. And to my delight, the majority of the main cast decides to enter this series with a vibrant mood, a contrast compared to the previous series. Hell, even Alexis regained his sense of sarcastic humor that I adored. Of course, the other main cast I'm referring to includes Okabe and his friends, lab members, and goofballs. Pay attention to the comedy though as I'm sure the creators were aiming to make the audience laugh. Did it succeed?
To be honest, that's an ambigious question. I think anyone who has seen this and without even half way should realize that it's not to be taken in serious nature as the main plot. There's essentially minimum storytelling as this special episode serves as a standalone OVA. While the overall context has connections to their world, it doesnt signifcantly impact any of the main story. That still brings back to the main concern if you should watch it or not.
What I see this in this special episode is a ball of humorous gags bouncing up and down. We have characters like Ruka in a ridiculous outfit, malfunctioning microwaves, and mob of maids. In essence, the special celebrates the comedy side of the show. It serves as a way to remind us a popcorn entertainment side of the franchise. With 23+ minutes of content, it's not here to go deep into the plot. So be open minded and accept this like an obligatory chocolate.
