How important is the MC in your opinion?

[O cha]

I completely agree!! I don't think an MC needs to be fully voiced or have an especially beautiful design either. Of course, full voice acting can make it easier to follow the story compared to just reading text, but to me, that's just a nice bonus. An MC's design feels more like a secondary element.

I really agree with what you said about how she's the one we see the world through. That's exactly why I think an MC's way of thinking is so important. Players need to be able to understand why she thinks and acts the way she does. Her decisions and actions should feel believable and make sense within the story.

The LI is definitely important too, but since we're experiencing everything from the MC's perspective, I think the MC is just as important. A well-written MC can really shape the entire experience.

 

[Sphyixz]

Almost as much as the LIs, honestly.

I have to be able to see things from her perspective and empathize with her. Even if I don't agree with every decision she makes, I want to understand why she's making it. As long as her motivations make sense to me, I'm usually on board.

If I can't connect with the MC at all, it becomes a lot harder for me to get invested in the romance because we're with her for the entire game.