Do you prefer otome game with gameplay element or just text reading element only?
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- Jun 7, 2020
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I like relaxing and reading visual novels.
I'm fine with some gameplay elements, but if they are too complicated, or conversely, too repetitive, I start to feel stressed.
I also enjoy games that focus mainly on gameplay but have romantic elements. However, I think the ideal balance is when the game and the novel aspects are clearly defined, and neither one gets in the way of progressing through the other. In that case, I can enjoy both equally well.
I'm fine with some gameplay elements, but if they are too complicated, or conversely, too repetitive, I start to feel stressed.
I also enjoy games that focus mainly on gameplay but have romantic elements. However, I think the ideal balance is when the game and the novel aspects are clearly defined, and neither one gets in the way of progressing through the other. In that case, I can enjoy both equally well.
- Apr 17, 2015
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I prefer the pure visual novel format since its reliable. As for having gameplay elements, it depends. I enjoy light gameplay element like the interactive text or the petting games in KLAP or Moujuutsukai to Oujisama (these are super fun and the hot voices are the best). I am not the fan of minigames since they are a hit or miss for me. Oftentimes they are kinda a slog to go through.
I wish there were otome games with more RPG or stat raising but the RPG system needs to be well balanced and fun.
In the end, I play otome games for the romance and story so as long as that shines then any gameplay element is fine with me.
I wish there were otome games with more RPG or stat raising but the RPG system needs to be well balanced and fun.
In the end, I play otome games for the romance and story so as long as that shines then any gameplay element is fine with me.
- Apr 16, 2015
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I enjoy both. There aren't that many otome games to begin with, so I end up playing pretty much all kinds, but I'd love to see an otome game with gameplay more like Genshin Impact someday.
- Mar 14, 2015
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，所以会比较希望乙女类游戏在这方面有所创新，哪怕是加上有趣的小游戏元素也行。不过做乙女游戏这块的人还是太少了……在那之前，还是先希望市面上的女性向游戏越来越多吧。
- Sep 16, 2016
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I'm a sucker for stat-raising in otome games. It makes me more locked in and I have a higher chance of finishing the game even if it gets too grindy. One example is 1931: Scheherazade at the Library of Pergamum — many would agree that it is too grindy but I absolutely loved the challenge of balancing the stats and trying to do all of the capers (they're like encounters or missions). I guess the romance and story takes a backseat with a game like that but honestly I don't even mind. Other games with stat-raising that I absolutely love are Heartstrings Bug, Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side series, and Jack Jeanne.
- Mar 19, 2021
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Whenever I encounter such extra gameplay element in an otome VN, I always start thinking, what have I ever done so wrong in my life to deserve this? I play VNs for leisure, I don't want to stress myself and waste time with minigames which need reflexes of an e-sport pro, have pop-quizes like in high school, need to grind like in WoW - name it yourself. I'd be happier if devs put more effort in the story itself than in the gameplay. So, for me it's the text only option.
lairest
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I feel like each has its own merits. I enjoy stat-raising and small minigames (they're a lot of fun). But when lazy I just want to lie down and read the text.
Neomii
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Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side is my favorite otome game (series) for a reason. Otomes with gameplay is one of the things I wish there were more of out there, and I've only played vn otomes back in the day, so when I played TMGS I was instantly HOOKED, the game skyrocketed into the top of my list immediately. Vn otomes typically take me at least 2 weeks to finish, and sometimes I could fall out of interest easily. But otomes with gameplay are more engaging to me (probably because I also play a LOT of games with heavy gameplay) personally,.I never felt like I had to force myself to power through a route when playing tmgs, even if the gameplay is just a simple stat-raising. So yes, more otomeges with gameplay will be a delight to me.
- Jun 23, 2025
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I'm not a fan of systems that feel like chores or become dull and repetitive.
I prefer gameplay systems that offer fresh and interesting perspectives.
For example:
1. If the theme is off-road racing,
I'd want to see an exciting racing system with a variety of race types and classes,
including cars, motorcycles, and bicycles.
2. If the setting is the wilderness, a deserted island, or a tropical rainforest,
I'd love to see a thrilling adventure and exploration system that really makes use of the environment.
3. If the story is set during the Age of Sail,
I'd want to see a rich, interconnected design that combines elements such as naval combat,
cargo trading, and responding to changing weather conditions.
I prefer gameplay systems that offer fresh and interesting perspectives.
For example:
1. If the theme is off-road racing,
I'd want to see an exciting racing system with a variety of race types and classes,
including cars, motorcycles, and bicycles.
2. If the setting is the wilderness, a deserted island, or a tropical rainforest,
I'd love to see a thrilling adventure and exploration system that really makes use of the environment.
3. If the story is set during the Age of Sail,
I'd want to see a rich, interconnected design that combines elements such as naval combat,
cargo trading, and responding to changing weather conditions.
