How do you pick your otome game?

[kaeyism]

I'll play an otome game if I find the LIs attractive and if the art is nice (//∇//).

 

[chuubiey]

The plot and the art. I can't really choose without both, 'cause if the plot is good but the art isn't, that'd be such a shame. Same goes the other way around.

 

[O cha]

The art is definitely the biggest factor for me! Honestly, if I don't like the art style, I have a hard time getting myself to play the game... even if everyone says it's a masterpiece.

I also like to look into what else the team behind the game has worked on and see if there are any titles I've enjoyed before. Other people's reviews and experiences with the game are pretty important to me too!

And surprisingly, the team behind the game's previous work actually matters quite a lot to me. If they've made a game that I didn't particularly enjoy, I tend to hesitate when it comes to their newer games, no matter how pretty the art is...

 

[SmallEagle]

The most important thing for me is the cast, if I'm not interested in the characters then I will not bother to play. After that I will say that the premise and finally the art.

 

[Rudy_2489]

I tend to look at the art first, and then the plot.

 

[Rdddmi]

At first, I decide whether to look into a game further based on whether I like the artwork.
If there's a character whose appearance really catches my eye, or if the story sounds like something I'd enjoy, I'll decide to buy it right away.
If I'm not interested enough to make an immediate decision, the overall feel of the story, the character lineup, and reviews are also important factors in deciding whether to buy it.

 

[Yui_Tsurata]

First is whether it has my favorite seiyuu. If not, whether the plot can pique my interest, artstyle to me is not very important, but I can't deny the fact that I played many games because of art only, knowing full well about the bad writing.

 

[Euclase]

For me, it's mostly the setting! Good art is definitely a bonus, but if the premise doesn't catch my interest, I won't really feel like playing it. And if the game is already out, I usually check the reviews too. Sometimes a really passionate or funny recommendation is enough to make me want to play it!

 

[ozkun]

I usually pick games based on the art style first, then check the reviews and ratings. If the score is too low, I hesitate, there's almost always a good reason for it. I once jumped into a poorly rated game just because I loved the art, and I deeply regretted it.

The theme is equally important, and the art usually hints at the overall tone. For example, a darker game will lean into a specific, moody color palette. Personally, I can't stand toxic melodrama or NTR, so if I spot any of those elements, I stay far away.

That said, if a game's art isn't quite my style but its ratings are through the roof, I'll still give it a shot, knowing I'm strictly playing it for the plot.