Do you prefer younger Lls, older LIs, or characters around the MC's age?

[VoltageIncEnthusiast]

Certainly, a wide age range allows you to experiment with different types of romance. But do you prefer the focus to stay on a certain age group? Sometimes, when the cast is too diverse, putting a younger LI next to an older LI doesn't make them feel like they're competing just for the audience, lol.

I agree that the wide age range creates opportunities to test different romance dynamics. I prefer older and same-age LIs (but that could also be because the games I play don't have many younger LIs ).

 

[BlackF]

Personally, I tend to prefer younger but dominant LIs. I really like when they have that confident, assertive personality despite being younger. Same-age LIs are totally fine too, especially when their dynamic with the MC feels natural and balanced. I'm also not against older LIs, but I prefer them when they don't give off a creepy or overly controlling vibe. For me, the character's personality and the chemistry with the MC matter more than the actual age gap.

 

[nnyaown]

this is purely my reference but i like younger LI more. come to think about it i think i only like cute boys lol. i usually dont play the older li one (but it depends on the character actually), and im fine with li who's around mc's age :3 tbf i want them to be cute thats all T_T

 

[エブリン]

Younger LIs for me. Bonus points if they're shorter than the MC and spend half the route trying to prove they're reliable

 

[TeeService]

I dont really love huge age gaps (in either direction) so I prefer LIs to be close in age to the MC.

 

[Lotucias]

I know the usual approach is to specify one's preferences, but I'll start with a point that really matters to me: everything needs to stay within legal boundaries.
Some games tend to push the limits of that concept a bit too far for my liking. ^^'
As for preferences, having characters of similar ages often helps avoid situations involving undue influence or control, so I'd lean towards that option.
Otherwise, an age gap doesn't bother me, provided the writing is good enough to make up for it.

 

[lovingarlert]

UGGGHH a tough question... it depends on the personality, but i think i tend to like older LI's more!

 

[maya_chan1]

I don't really pay much attention to their age, to be honest. I'm much more interested in their personality and the dynamic they have with the MC. But if I had to choose, I think I generally prefer LIs who are around the MC's age or older!