I usually go for the art style first, then the story. I prefer visual novels with mystery or horror elements, and if the characters have a yandere personality, that's a huge plus!
"My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!" is just like that—since it's adapted from the original novel, the heroine's name can't be changed, but that doesn't stop me from fully immersing myself in the game!
I enjoy otome games because I've never been interested in BL elements since childhood. Instead, I love the excitement they bring and the variety of male characters—this allows me to imagine dating them!