It is such a good trope but it seems like more often than not it loses its edge, which isn't a bad thing but they can let them be at each other's throats a little longer before becoming lovebirds.
For CDs I try to wait for what is on sale, but other than that I try to spend what little money I have on my fave VAs or content that aligns with my interests. Other than one with an eggplant in a dude's butt. Ngl bought that one just cause they made me laugh.
I always felt that the main focus of the genre was the love interests, but pleasantly surprised to see it isn't all black and white. I feel like it is more of an art style thing than character with me, so that gravitates me towards the love interests since I will be seeing them the most.
I feel...
I think it counts as an otome game but not too sure. Haven't touched it in a while but I started A Date with Death and am enjoying it so far. I believe it is free on steam! With R18 dlc iirc. I haven't reached it myself so I can't comment on that aspect but the texts are really cute ♡
I am not disciplined enough to get invested in gacha but I am super happy for the other girlies who are loving it. I wouldn't call otome stuff niche exactly but it does feel very lacking when compared to all the male oriented stuff. (◡ ω ◡)
I don't dislike realistic styles even though they aren't my first choice. What I see from LaDS is good though! Just not a good idea for me with the whole gacha aspect haha. One of my friends goes crazy for it though so I am stoked to tell them about Silent Whispers, so ty for sharing about it...
Not a full fledged game but I used to play tons of the dating sims on deviantart. They were really popular on there, especially from this one artist who made tons of them but I can't recall their name off the top of my head.
It's probably moreso due to the selection of the ones I have experienced but I think I would have to side with BL because otome tends to be on the more fluffy side. It's great but I like a little toxicity and debauchery to be honest.
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I like having all CGs so I try to finish them fully with the help of a guide. Feels more satisfying than just keeping a save copy unless I played it already.
I think I have played Hadaka Shitsuji at least 3 times... maybe up to 7 lmao. Sometimes I get tempted to play others for more than watching scenes but I never get around to it. 🙈
In one of the few BL games I was able to play, one route had a zombie outbreak or something, and I was kinda shocked bc it was taking a steer into horror VN territory even though I expected some weirdness from the other work of the circle's lol.