I mostly only play my favorite routes too! I tend to skip the ones I'm not drawn to at first. But if there are unlockable characters or true endings that need other routes completed, I'll push through all of them. It's always such a nice surprise when I end up loving a character I originally...
I'm honestly not a fan of completely faceless MCs either, I don't mind when their face is naturally covered by hair, angles, or shadows—that looks subtle and fine. But those blank, featureless MCs with no eyes, nose or lips totally ruin the vibe.
I definitely prefer otome heroines with sprites! Even though I sometimes like self-inserting into the story, having a visible sprite lets me see their expressions, emotions, and personality way better. It makes the heroine feel like a real character instead of just a blank slate. I enjoy being...