First Run in Otome Games: With or Without a Walkthrough?

[DoDoPopping]

I usually check first if the first playthrough has any character route restrictions,
and which routes are full of twists and drama versus those that are more even-paced.
For games with a huge number of bad endings, I usually check the detailed route guides too.
If it's an otome SLG, I check all the stat requirements and key conditions beforehand,
so I don't spend ages only to end up with a "nothing achieved" ending.
Otherwise, failing a route can be really frustrating…

 

[AndysaBrooklen]

i always use guides because i dont like getting the worst endings first xD

 

[RoseGold]

First run for every route is always blind for me - I like trying to figure out which choices will lead to a good end based on where I feel the narrative is trying to go

 

[3302325939]

Oh...... I can't play games without a guide. It's the same for other genres. There are more people with a strong sense of adventure than I thought! I'm jealous! I'm thinking of trying to play without a guide sometime too

 

[ynnaliaa]

Without a walkthrough, at least for my first playthrough. I like experiencing the story naturally and making my own choices without knowing what's going to happen. If I want to unlock all the endings or routes afterward, then I'll probably use a walkthrough

 

[BiscuitB]

Without, I'll always try but after a couple of run , not save scumming or getting on to the wrong route. The walkthrough comes out XD

 

[kometto]

Walkthrough always. I want to finish the games quicker. Sometimes the choices aren't always intuitive when playing blind.

 

[ceeceelemon]

it depends on the game, if they have too many choices, then i'm going with my gut. If they don't, then i use a walkthrough so that i can finish the game faster

 

[lairest]

It depends on how I'm feeling that day. If I'm in mood, I'll play blind, if not follow a walkthrough to get full ending quickly. As for games known to be tough from the start, following walkthrough is always the right call.

 

[dreamilyshoujo]

Walkthrough right away! I'm too dumb and afraid to play in the dark without any guides LOL

 

[mowanjian]

I usually go in blind on my first playthrough — I don't use guides — unless the game has some stat-check mechanics that make it tough to get through otherwise

 

[OtomeR18]

With a Walkthrough !

 

[SmallEagle]

Depends, if reviews say that the game is punishing, then I play with a guide from the start, if not, the wothout one. I don't mind a bad ending, Ijust don't want to be dying at every choice that I do.

 

[6161xx]

I won't check guides right away; I prefer exploring on my own. Unless the game's mechanics are pretty complex, then I might selectively check to make sure I collect everything.