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The more, the better — as long as the writing is good. But usually, sticking to 5 or fewer LIs gives the author better control, and each character stands out more.
How many LIs are too many?
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depends a bit on the length of the game tbh. like heart no kuni no alice has a lot of them but i think the time each li got was enough. i am fine with short but good stories too, if that is the route the game wants to take fine by me. more characters take more resources though... so after like 7 i might start questioning the quality of the game(eyeing paradigm paradox)
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- Dec 12, 2025
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For me, four or five is enough (and five is already too much for me), if it goes beyond that it is too overwhelming for me.
I guess when the developers can no longer make the characters stand out against each other and have character development that is when you know it's too many LIs lol. Like Paradigm Paradox it was long and TORTUROUS. some routes felt underdeveloped and i couldn't even feel for them anymore and i just want the pain to end. But if they can work it then be my guess but i dont want half developed slap sticks.
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With ported games, there might still be plenty of story content even if the number of romanceable characters increases.
I agree with everyone else that around five or six characters is probably just right. But I also like games with lots of romanceable characters simply because it feels impressive to see so many characters appear. *The Prince of Tennis* might have the most?
I agree with everyone else that around five or six characters is probably just right. But I also like games with lots of romanceable characters simply because it feels impressive to see so many characters appear. *The Prince of Tennis* might have the most?
For some reason when I read your comment the game date everything came to mind
