I feel like it depends on the age. If the MC's a student, then yeah, it's fine that they're clueless about some stuff. But if they're 25+ and still acting like a child?? Bro... that's just cringe 💀
It's gotta be a combo of both story and art for me. But honestly, I'd say the story matters more — 'cause when the characters look great but the plot is weak, it's a real struggle to finish the game lol.
I really love collecting CGs. And even if I don't like a character, I'll still 100% their route. Though I can end up putting the game aside for a couple of weeks.
I love me a glasses character 😭 Even if they don't actually need them and it's just for the look — doesn't matter, I'm sold. Probably 'cause I wear glasses myself hahaha
I don't even remember when exactly it was, but I was looking for references on pinterest and came across a few characters from Diabolik Lovers — and that's kinda how I found out about otome games.
Well, of course I prefer it when a game is fully voiced, since I can understand some Japanese by ear to a certain extent. But when there's no voice acting and my translator messes up, it really slows things down.
I'll probably just have less time for games, but other than that — new games keep coming out every year and they just keep getting better, so I'm definitely not dropping them anytime soon.
Probably the plot more, because if it's weak, the romance won't be able to make up for it that much. But when it's the other way around — a good story with romance on top — it's just perfect.