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What will you choose: 2D or 3D graphics in otome?

Sometimes 3D looks too much like real humans, which actually loses its dreamy feel and isn't cool enough. I rarely choose 3D unless I'm not playing this game to date and have handsome men.
 
If the story is good and the characters are well-developed, then either 2D or 3D works.
 
I can accept both 2D and 3D, but I prefer 2D. Sometimes 3D character movements are too much and can make the plot feel dragged out. I absolutely can't let go of 2D illustrations—they're just too beautiful.
 
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I've played both 2D and 3D games, and each offers a different gaming experience. I prefer and am more accustomed to the art style, backgrounds, and character designs of 2D games.

3D characters are more three-dimensional, more lively, and can blink or have additional body movements. The backgrounds also show seasonal changes (such as the wind blowing through the grass).
 
Right now, there aren't any 3D otome games that I particularly like, so I prefer 2D otome games.

On the other hand, I've played a lot of interesting 3D galgames, but those games sell themselves on their freedom of choice. If that freedom weren't a selling point, I'd still prefer 2D games…
 
For me it's kind of conditional on the track record. For TMGS, I really got used to the 2D art style and think it fits the retro-anime vibe the otome carries. I still liked the 4th game, but I missed the diversity in sprites that 3D replaced.

If overall though, I'm 2D all the way! Models bordering on hyper-realistic human features might be iffy for me. LaDS is fine though aheh.
 
I am more used to 2D, and it is more comfortable to play with this graphics (it does not need a lot of system requirements). But 3D type is pretty unusual for me, so I would say, type of graphics does not really matter to me
 
3D graphics just miss the natural charm of 2D. Honestly if more 3D games keep releasing, they're all going to look exactly the same.
 
I've hardly ever played 3D games, but I feel like 2D suits me better. I haven't played enough of them yet to appreciate the appeal of 3D games.
 
Both for me! as long as the visuals and artstyle match my taste ^^

Also idk if anyone else have mentioned this on this thread but i recommend Toraware no Paruma and its sequel -Refrain- as another 3d otome game i know besides LaDs right now. andd there's an upcoming 3d otomege: Silent Whispers, they've opened pre-registration~~
 
I personally prefer 2D graphics in otome games, and honestly, a big part of that is because I mainly play Japanese otome games — and as you probably know, Japanese otome games are almost never 3D. I think 2D art has that classic charm that just fits the genre perfectly: the detailed character designs, the gorgeous CGs, the soft shading, and the way emotions come through in the characters' expressions. It feels more like reading an illustrated storybook with an artistic touch.
That said, I don't hate 3D or anything, but whenever some otome games try to go 3D, it often ends up looking a bit stiff maybe :unsure:
 
If the graphics are good and the art style suits my tastes, I'm okay with either. But like many of you have mentioned, 2D is what most players are familiar with, and I think you all get what I mean when I say that sometimes having 2D characters is precisely THE whole point. Sometimes you don't want the realism/semi-realism; you specifically want anime-style ikemen because the whole escapism experience is just better when you don't start getting distracted by your LIs' pores when they inch closer to you, hahaha! To me, it's kind of like this: 2D otome games pull you into another fantasy world, while for 3D otome games it feels more like they bring the fantasy into the "real world" for you.

So basically I have a slight preference for 2D, but I do like 3D as well, as long as it's done well. Awkward animation/rendering can easily take me out of it.
 
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At least for now, I prefer the 2D style.
That's because I'm used to it and it feels familiar, and I feel that 2D better captures the visual image of my ideal character.
If any 3D works with appealing visuals are released in the future, I'd like to try them.
 
Between the two, I prefer 2d. I feel like 2d allows for more striking artistic direction, and I prefer that to realism. Though, I haven't seen many 3d otome, so maybe it's just I'm used to
 
When it comes to otome games, I prefer 2D ones.
I haven't played any 3D otome games yet—they take up too much storage space for my smartphone—and I'm simply more accustomed to 2D.
 
I prefer the aesthetic of Japanese anime-style characters, but it doesn't feel like there are many 3D games with models that really capture that style well. So, for now, I prefer 2D.

That said, I think the Japanese anime art style simply looks best in 2D anyway, so overall I'd say I still prefer 2D.
 
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