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How important is the visual style of otome to you?

I feel the same way!
In order to even want to play, I first need to like the characters.
I think of the story as second.
Of course, if the story is too boring, I think I'd end up giving up halfway through..
 
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I personally value plot over art style in every way. As long as the art isn't distracting me from the story, a generic art style is perfectly fine with me
 
The art style doesn't matter much as long as the story is good.
I think that Frozen Essence and Doppleganger: Dawn of the Inverted Souls are the best examples of this.
Also, Princess of Ruin doesn't look great but it's a really good game.
 
Actually there's several games that I play where I'm not a fan of the visual style. Like one that may be shocking is Cupid Parasite. I like the colors and how cute everything is but the style isn't my favorite. Generally speaking, I'll play any game as long as the story and characters are good. But if the art is pretty and the game is bad, I won't play it. So I'm not too moved by the art itself. I even play text-games with limited or no visuals.
 
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The art style of the game is very important to me. If the art style is not good, I won't be able to continue playing the game.
The art style mainly determines whether I will play this game or not.
Secondly, I need to look at the plot and content settings of the game to see if I am interested.
If I really like it, I will play the game many times. If I don't like it but the art style is good, I may complete my favorite character line.
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I'd say it's pretty important, but not everything. A nice art style definitely helps me get into the game at first, but if the story or characters are poorly written, I'll lose interest quickly. I once played a game purely because the art was gorgeous, but the bad writing made me lose interest and drop it after just two routes, even though the visuals were gorgeous. So for me, good visuals are a huge plus, but the plot is what keeps me playing
 
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In the beginning, I mostly just looked at the illustrations. But as time passed, I found myself prioritizing the story more. I think I'm changing as I get older. But that's just a matter of personal preference. I just hope both the illustrations and the story are good!😂
 
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very important for me because I really enjoy pampering my eyes to see the pretty arts and as an appreciation to the artist who handled the character design, BG illustration, etc.
 
It's definitely important, but I did play some games where I didn't like their artstyle but was interested in the plot or characters. So it's not a dealbreaker but it's less likely I'd pick them up if there is a lot to choose from.
 
Visuals matter to me, I won't be able to play a game if the art style really isn't my thing.
 
I'd prefer a style of art I like, but in the end, the story is what matters most. If the story isn't interesting, I just can't keep playing.
That said, the art style is still what catches my eye first, haha.
 
visuals are very important to me since they are the first thing i notice. even so, if the story feels off or the li does not have the personality i like, i will not play it. but since i rarely read the story and mostly enjoy the interactions, visuals still matter a lot to me.
 
Visual style is incredibly important. I believe the distinction between works aimed at a female audience and those aimed at a male audience lies in having beautiful, delicate illustrations.
 
I do ultimately think the plot is much more important, but a lot of the time I won't pick up a game if I'm really not into the art style... At the end of the day, it is a VISUAL novel. E.g. I don't really see myself ever picking up Black Wolves Saga purely because of the art style.
 
I mean... I can be kinda picky about the visual style, but I also prioritize more about well-written plot.
 
Good art is obviously a big deal. If it doesn't look good, you might as well just read a novel, right? What matters is having a distinctive style. That said, among Japanese otome game artists, the ones who draw beautifully and never have a single off-model CG are even rarer than the ones who do have off-model CGs. There are always some angles that just aren't drawn pretty enough. If there were a Japanese otome game with all its CGs beautifully drawn and zero off-model ones, I'd really want to give it a try.
 
It is not the most important aspect for me, but it does matter. If the art style has goofy proportions or weird CGI, then I will probably be taken aback by it and may find it a little off putting, but if it is something not egregious, then I can play without problem.
 
tbh, art is the first thing i consider wether i play the otome game or not
 
I think it only really matters during the pre-order stage. Once the game is out, if it gets great reviews, I'd be willing to give it a try. And if the story turns out to be good, I'll still love it.
 
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