My entry into the otome genre started with a Bokujō Monogatari game.
When I was around 12, my dad bought Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl for the PSP. It was originally meant for my brother, but I ended up taking it over and promptly fell head over heels for Gray. That single crush sparked a whole new...
When I was younger, I would go for whichever love interest I like the most and then, call it a day. As I got older, I honestly like to go with recommended route order and reach the truth route if there's one.
Most of the non-dateable side characters on my "Wish he had his own route too" wishlist have already been listed by others, such as Yuzuru Saeki from Collar x Malice , Adam from Bustafellows, and Ish from even if TEMPEST.
There are a lot of side characters from Jack Jeanne that deserve their...
I honestly can't recall what was my first otome game that I played from the late 2000s.
However, I do know that Harvest Moon Boy & Girl for PSP was the reason that made me look for more dating sims online and eventually stumbled into finding about otome genre.
Hakuouki for 3DS was my first...
I absolutely adore otome games that incorporate gameplay elements!
I suppose I grew up during the era when stat-raising games were flourishing such as Pacthesis' dating sims, Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side 1 to 3, Otometeki Koi Kakumei Love Revo!!, Storm Lover Kai, etc. So, they hold a special...