Do you prefer otome game with gameplay element or just text reading element only?

[Yuuu701]

It depends on what kind of game play element and whether it fits the story. As long as it's not too difficult and tedious, it can be fun.

 

[dogiwall]

I would rather a VN with no minigames, but if it's say something like an RPG, life, sim, or stats raiser that happens to be an otome as well, I wouldn't mind that either. Though, I feel like it would be hard for some games to balance between romance and gameplay...

 

[Rdddmi]

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.

 

[CQUUbCQ]

I prefer the visual novel format. I'm not very good at mini-games; if I start one just for a quick break but end up spending hours on it without ever clearing it, I lose my motivation, and the game just grinds to a halt

 

[Arisa-chan]

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.

 

[sorene]

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.

 

[wangpanda]

It really depends, but many of the otome games' "non-story" part is not as attractive as RPGs with "otome" facters, except La Corda d'Oro from KOEI. Really hope they can remake those games to NS and with multi-language version.

 

[anibroco]

I like it when it has gameplay, but I wouldn't want the game to revolve around that. I prefer the story more, although sometimes there are minigames and I do like those :)

 

[dam1dam1]

I prefer visual‑novel‑style games, as they let me focus more on the story.

 

[wantwo]

怎么说呢……我觉得，我还是会喜欢有玩法的游戏。就像小黄油那样，很多是会考虑加一些游戏性的：比如什么开拓国土攻克妹子啊，什么生存游戏带着妹子啊，消消乐赢了之后可以看故事啊之类的。我很喜欢那种像博德之门，星露谷，老滚之类的带恋爱元素的游戏，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。

 

[Dhshdy]

i dont mind gameplay elements if its fun but im mostly there for the story and art

 

[MikuMikuni]

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.

 

[haiane]

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]

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]

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.

 

[kamilya5]

I'd definitely go for games with gameplay elements—they just feel more fun

 

[DoDoPopping]

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.

 

[ynnaliaa]

I prefer otome games with some gameplay elements. I think they make the experience more interactive and keep me engaged, but I still want the story and character development to be the main focus.