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Recent content by johnotome

  1. How do you feel about fan discs? Do you always play it or skip it all together?

    Personally I loved code realize bouquet of rainbows but I'm biased because it was my first otome game and I loved the characters so much
  2. Do you play R18 Otome Games?

    Nope. Partly because Switch doesn’t allow it, and honestly good lol. I prefer traditional otome anyway — the R18 ones always feel more rushed/low budget to me compared to regular otoge.
  3. Characters you thought you'd love but left with a bad taste after?

    I don't feel strongly for Allan either because the team did a 180 in his character once you got to know him. Almost like a bait-and-switch. While I did like his character overall, he definitely was one that suffered from having a character that was different from what was presented. Who ended up...
  4. Characters you thought you'd love but left with a bad taste after?

    oof. that's rough. I personally am a fan of Yang but I do think his route is overhyped and people go into it with expectations. But Piofiore overall just wasn't my cup of tea. I thought it'd be darker but most of the routes turned out pretty tame for mafia.
  5. What do you think about handsome male characters you can’t date?

    Agree - a lot of times the side characters I like usually wouldn't vibe with the MC on a romantic level. It's more like I'M interested, but I don't think they'd be as interesting if paired with the MC. In my experience, they are either flags so green that they're probably more boring than the...
  6. Characters you thought you'd love but left with a bad taste after?

    I'll go first - Radie from Radiant Tale. I had high hopes for him, fave VA, best design in the game, IS the fluffy mascot, actually funny in every other route...and then we get to his and the game hits me with all the tropes I despise in otome. Siscon/brocons are borderline for me so for him to...
  7. Who is your favorite otome character?

    you have a diverse range in taste. How do you decide whether they become your favorite? But I see Yang, Koyo, and Saito and approve. For me, the writing and personality for the LI plays the largest role, voice acting next, and finally design. My top tier is Hanzo from Nightshade. No one else...
  8. Do you use a guide or go in blind when playing otome games?

    same. but understanding the LI's thoughts really depends on good writing and good translations. There are times where the writing for the characters are so inconsistent or the choices so vague that I get whiplash when the dialogue after the choices is completely off from how I interpreted the...
  9. Mixed thoughts on Temirana

    Rushed through this game when it first came out and then stalled when I got to Adel's route. The pacing of the story was too dragged out for most of the LIs, so while there were lots of sweet and cute 1-1 moments with each LIs, it's a shame the writing of each character is so inconsistent...
  10. Which do you prefer? Otome Heroine with sprite or not?

    I never self-insert and struggle with ones that are self-insert (like Our Life). I love getting to know the MC, seeing her expressions, and better yet, hearing her voiced lines. Too bad there are so few. The handful I know were Norn9 heroines and VariBari's Hibari.
  11. Do you use the in-game dictionary when playing otome games? If so, how often?

    i basically never use it and i usally just ignore it and keep going. most of the time the game explains things well enough anyway. but every once in a while when a game starts throwing out some absolutely ridiculous terms (looking at you temirana lol), i'll check it cause im confused as heck
  12. How important is the visual style of otome to you?

    for me it's honestly pretty important, like it's the first thing that pulls me in. if i don't vibe with the art at all, it's kinda hard for me to even give it a chance. that being said, i do think a reaaallllly strong story can override that sometimes, so if its super hyped i'd try it still haha
  13. What is your favorite manga genre?

    I really love coming of age. Right now Blue Box is my favorite :D
  14. What is the one feature you wish EVERY SINGLE otome game had?

    Personally, I wish every single otome game had a default canon name for the MC. To add on to that though - I LOVE it when the voice actors say the MC's name if you use the canon name. I don't know why but I really hate it when theres a pause where the MC name should be said. What one...
  15. Are there any routes that made you cry while playing?

    Impey once told Cardia that she's a miracle of science. I teared up a little haha