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what's your opinion on doomed romance in otome games?

I don't like tragic love stories; I'll skip them if I can.
 
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i like tragedies, so i'm fine with them! i suppose some are easier to deal with than others (a few routes come to mind...) i wouldn't say all happy endings are automatically satisfying, it depends on how the story unfolds and your interpretation of it. but i get that if everyone gets a fairly happy ending in their respective routes except your favorite it's even more heartbreaking... help they're flogging my guy in the village square
 
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I really enjoy angst and tragedy, so this type of narrative captivates me a lot, even though it leaves me heartbroken! Unfortunately, I don't know many otome games that ends up with a doomed romance ending... I can only think of two routes in Virche and one in Hakuoki
 
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Good doomed romance is not easy to find because it's so hard to pull off—it needs to feel inevitable yet heartbreaking, meaningful not just cruel.
 
If it's convincingly a story, it's okay to call it a tragic romance, but personally, I think a happy romance is the best.
 
When I was younger than I am now, I actually used to go out of my way to look for that kind of thing. Back then I had the energy for it, and I guess I found it more exciting or stimulating.
But these days I don't really seek it out anymore. It just feels mentally tiring to me now. My tastes have shifted a bit over time, and I tend to prefer things that feel calmer or less emotionally exhausting.
I think it's just one of those changes that come with time — what used to feel thrilling now just feels a little draining.
 
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I usually try to avoid doomed romances. I don't mind some angst or tragic elements in the story but I prefer when there's at least one good ending where the characters can be together. For me it feels more satisfying after going through the whole route and getting attached to the characters
 
I think they're so interesting and always break my heart but I can't help wanting more. I love angst and tragedy even though I crave happy endings. Doomed romances always stay with me forever.
 
See, if I wanted angst in my romance, I'd be turning the PC off and talking to my 3dman. I play otomes for what I can't get IRL. 🤭

But seriously: tbh if I've found a love interest I really enjoy, I want a happy ending. It's not negotiable. Doomed endings are alright as side features on the way to my favorite, because I'm not nearly as invested in those stories.
 
Tragic love stories are fine in novels, but in games, I can only accept them when they exist as one of multiple endings.
I still prefer happy endings.
 
I dislike sad stuff
So if its the only ending available I would hate it ;_;
I already had trouble getting through Virche because of you know what, so yeah
 
I love tragic stories. They have a similar atmosphere to happy endings, but the reasons for the tragedy are different in each case. Of course, a happy ending is necessary to make the sad parts bearable.
 
Hmm.. stories and characters that are just smooth and sweet aren't that interesting
But, I still prefer games where every character's story ends happily. If they at least give us that in a fan disk, I'd be satisfied — but games that only have exhausting doomed romance and sad/bad endings... they might leave a strong impression, but they don't leave me feeling happy after playing😢
 
i enjoy it, but im not strong enough for it lol the only exeption would be if they were ''fixable'' doomed AKSJDPASKDJSI i cant take it not being able to have at leats one happy ending where we´re happily together i guess... life is already kinda all doomed romances for me :') what you could do when that happens tho is to try and find fics where they change de ending a bit to make it happier!! has worked sometimes
 
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ohh... I'm not sure i can handle it. It breaks my heart. I rarely play games like this. Curently playing Magical Deathpair ( otome-jrpg)and not sure what will happen next.. I can't forse finish 2nd chapter. My poor baby G
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I immediately thought of Magical Deathpair when reading OPs post!! Chapter 1 is currently sitting on my desktop waiting for me to start it but I'm so hesitant I don't want feels so I've been putting it off 🫠
 
I am not sure if it's important to me; actually, I play all translated Japanese otome games, and I have no preference over endings or romance type. It's mostly about art, characters' personalities, and narrative techniques
 
I find that the bad, tragic endings usually stick with me more than the happy ones. I think the "doom" makes story so much more interesting which is why I think the more ANGST the better ◤(¬‿¬)◥
 
Made me think of Virche and that one LI who never really got a happy or good ending where he lives peacefully. That route hurt asf but i loved every bit of it and it honestly made me love the game even more. More tragedies in otomes please sometimes in life we need the angst!
 
In my case, I can tolerate it if there's a depiction of the protagonist and their partner staying together until the end.However, I think the best scenario is to have multiple endings, with at least one of them being a happy ending. After all, I want the story to end with a happy ending.
 
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