I always use guides too. These days I don't have as much free time as I used to, so I'd rather spend my time reading the story than replaying sections because I picked the wrong choices.
I also like experiencing the routes in the recommended order, especially in games where certain routes...
It really depends on how much I enjoy the story.
If I'm completely invested in a game's plot, I'll try to spend as much of my free time as possible playing it. In that case, I can usually finish it over the course of three or four weekends.
On the other hand, if the story doesn't grab me, I tend...
I actually learned Japanese naturally through playing games.
At first, I couldn't understand anything at all. I just played by relying on context, intuition, and a lot of guessing. But because I kept doing it for years, I ended up creating an environment where I was constantly reading and...
For me, the story is always the most important factor. A beautiful art style might catch my attention at first, but it's the plot that ultimately determines whether I buy a game or not.
When I was younger, I preferred warm and uplifting stories with happy endings. But as I've gotten older, I've found myself becoming more drawn to heavier and more emotionally intense stories.
These days, I really enjoy stories that explore darker themes or leave a strong emotional impact...
I don't self-insert at all. I usually see the heroine as her own character and view the story from a third-person perspective.
I also prefer heroines with sprites because they feel more like real characters rather than just an extension of the player.
I always use the heroine's default name because I don't really self-insert. For me, the heroine is her own character, not a stand-in for the player. I enjoy watching her story unfold and seeing her relationships develop with the love interests.
And honestly, hearing awkward pauses instead of...
At first, it was definitely the art style that caught my attention. I've always loved anime-style artwork, so I was immediately interested. But what really made me stay was the fact that the protagonist was a woman. There are already so many games with male protagonists, so I really appreciate...
I really enjoy doujin otome games! There's a certain kind of storytelling that only doujin games can pull off — niche content and themes that you just wouldn't find in mainstream titles. Another great thing about them is that most doujin games are on the shorter side, so for people with busy...
I definitely prefer slow burn! I love watching the relationship develop gradually. Rather than overly sweet romance, I care more about how they fall in love — the fact that they've been through so much together before getting there makes the later romance so much more satisfying. When it happens...
I do care a lot about the heroine, but not so much her appearance — it's more about her personality. I love watching her grow throughout the story. Actually, a heroine who's too perfect isn't really my type.
I've actually been struggling with the same thing lately. I have way too many games that I started but never finished, because I always get distracted by new releases. So when there aren't any new games coming out, I tend to go back and try to continue the ones I left halfway through.
It feels...
I absolutely love Sangoku Rensenki. I first played it about ten years ago, and I still go back to it from time to time even now. Even though its art style isn't the most flashy or visually luxurious, the story is still my number one otome game of all time.
It feels like these days, there are...
I probably wouldn't replay it. Since I can play games in their original language, I've gotten used to doing that. I feel like a lot of a character's personality and the nuances of their dialogue can only be fully conveyed in the original text. Even if an official localization is released later...
I used to make myself clear every route, but then I realized I really don't have that much time. Some characters just don't interest me enough, and playing their routes isn't that enjoyable for me. So nowadays I usually only play the characters I like instead of going for a full completion.