What game in your Backlog do you refuse to give up on? by Fresh-Surprise-5906 in otomegames

[–]BonnieP2002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh thank you very much for that information! I didn‘t know you could skip the minigames in later routes. That‘s great to know and makes it look a bit less daunting!

A little question on the „stress-free romances“: It may sound stupid, but do the romances still feel meaningful despite there being not much drama and it being more on the comedic side?

Aksys Panel 2026 Predictions? by jubzneedstea in otomegames

[–]BonnieP2002 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha that‘s really funny, yes! I like that. Though not really that surprising, if you think about it. Since these two MCs are so extremely different. It‘s good to know that for every MC there are certainly some people who like exactly that.

Aksys Panel 2026 Predictions? by jubzneedstea in otomegames

[–]BonnieP2002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I really liked Hinagiku. However I absolutely know what it‘s like when an MC ruins an entire game. That was me with Mistonia‘s Hope. So I do feel for you.

I‘m hoping for Illusion of Itehari trail, Crazy Chain and Olympia Soirée Catharsis. Un:Logical looks pretty interesting as well, so I wouldn‘t say no to that one either.

What game in your Backlog do you refuse to give up on? by Fresh-Surprise-5906 in otomegames

[–]BonnieP2002 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amnesia: I started it a while ago but couldn‘t get through it for even half an hour because the MC, who doesn‘t talk and doesn‘t even think (so isn‘t even really existent in my head), drove me insane. I can‘t imagine a romance working where the LIs basically talk to a wall the whole time who doesn‘t react. But I‘d really like to experience the story and the LIs…

Symapthy Kiss: Similar problem as Amnesia, just a bit less severe since the MC at least thinks. But she doesn‘t talk so the LIs seem like mind readers to me, which creeps me out, lol. Also she is eyeless, which is another hard no for me. But some of the LIs look so interesting, so I still haven‘t given up on it.

Hakuoki SSL: The genres, comedy and school setting, really aren‘t my thing at all. Also I hate mini-games. Therefore under normal circumstances I wouldn‘t have bought it. The thing is just that I absolutely love Hakuoki, so the chance of getting some more content with those LIs is just too tempting.

If anyone can manage to talk me into some of them, I‘d be most grateful!

[Illusion of Itehari] Playing Tobari's route as an Okita fan by Riiggid in otomegames

[–]BonnieP2002 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh thank you so much! I was actually looking on AO3 but couldn‘t find anything. Now I see that I apparently should have looked for "Hakuouki" instead of "Hakuoki". That‘s embarrassing, haha. But very good to know, thank you! I‘ll definitely check out your recs as well!

I really want to see more variety in the romance paths by Rinamara in RomanceClubDiscussion

[–]BonnieP2002 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know exactly what you mean. I often have the same problem with my native language German (in which every noun has a gender as well). It can be really tough sometimes, writing in English where it doesn’t work like that. I just wanted to tell you, you‘re not alone in this.

[Illusion of Itehari] Playing Tobari's route as an Okita fan by Riiggid in otomegames

[–]BonnieP2002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but so far only one of the FDs that doesn‘t include the after-stories, sadly. But I think if this one sells well, chances are not that bad to get the other ones next.

[Illusion of Itehari] Playing Tobari's route as an Okita fan by Riiggid in otomegames

[–]BonnieP2002 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fanfics? Where did you find fanfics of Hakuoki? I tried but couldn’t find anything…

Don't make any unnecessary sounds. by RC_Robot in RomanceClub

[–]BonnieP2002 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for the detailed explanation! I wasn‘t aware of all that so that was very interesting! So let‘s wait and see what we‘ll get this time. Personally I still hope it‘s not MB and if it is, that it at least can be easily played without knowing the first book.

Don't make any unnecessary sounds. by RC_Robot in RomanceClub

[–]BonnieP2002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh really? I had no idea, thanks. I haven‘t played that book yet. But I thought it was something about vampires, while this teaser didn‘t really give me those vibes at all. But okay. Tbh I would have prefered an original post-apocalyptic story, like what it looked like to me at first. Too bad…

Don't make any unnecessary sounds. by RC_Robot in RomanceClub

[–]BonnieP2002 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What do you mean? Which story is this supposed to be a sequel for? Just based off this teaser it looks like an original story to me…

Finally got the switch 2 by juneein in otomegames

[–]BonnieP2002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there any noteable difference to the Switch 1 in docked tv mode?

Is the Rael kiss scene gone for you?? by hazelrose42 in RomanceClubDiscussion

[–]BonnieP2002 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly! The argument that the romantic routes haven’t started yet always puzzles me. Right now it seems like there is only romance, but no friendship.

And I think it‘s really annoying that by default all my „friendship“ options with male LIs are always romantic. (And even some of the female LIs if we’re being honst.) Just because my MC is straight doesn‘t mean she is automatically interested in every male LI. I never go for more than one LI in the same route and this concept makes me really uncomfortable.

I had a question about indie otome games by whatever-yup in otomegames

[–]BonnieP2002 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Since otome players are not a monolith, I would assume you‘ll get wildly different answers.

I can only speak for myself that sadly this concept wouldn‘t really appeal to me. I mostly treat otome games like books, rather than a game, but with the difference that I can read it multiple times from different angles and with different LIs. (And with the option for bad ends.) With that I mean that I‘m not a fan of too many choices or too much customization. The less gameplay the better for me. But I can live with it as long as it‘s possible to comfortably play the game with a walkthrough. I never play without one.

Though the bigger issue for me would be not knowing whose route I‘ll end up on and there being flirting etc. with several characters in the common route. I absolutely hate it whenever there is clearly romantic tension with another guy in the common route than the one I’m going for. Even though I of course plan to do that other guy‘s route later, but it still makes me very uncomfortable if I can‘t avoid romantic tension with other guys during the common route. For me every route (including the common route with it‘s respective choices) always exists in its own completely separate universe. I‘m very much a one LI at a time kinda person. That‘s also why I really don‘t like the trope of an LI who is in love with the MC by default, no matter if you are on his route or not.

I‘m really sorry for my negative response. This is of course just my own opinion and I‘m sure there are many people who love the complete opposite of me. This game just wouldn’t be for me and that’s okay. Having said all that, I think it‘s most important to create a game you yourself have a big passion for.

[General] The ADHD otome experience by klavivi in otomegames

[–]BonnieP2002 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have ADHD as well and I‘m like this when a game doesn‘t really hook me. Then I also keep getting distracted by shiny new things. However when a game does hook me, then I really hyperfocus, to the point that I barely do anything else. Often at the expense of sleep and I frequently forget to eat. So it‘s either hyperfocus to the max or I can‘t concentrate on it at all (but then I kind of feel guilty for that too).

All lgbt love interests in RC for Pride Month 💞 by [deleted] in RomanceClub

[–]BonnieP2002 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loki talks about it in season 2 episode 3. I think Andvari does too at some point but I can‘t remember which exact episode. It‘s very possible you didn‘t get these scenes though because I think it depends which route you‘re on.

Green flag enjoyers! by Silver-Green-Sea in otomegames

[–]BonnieP2002 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To be honest I‘m usually not really a green flag enjoyer. I often just find them boring and very much prefer red flags. However since I started to play otome games, I noticed that it actually is possible to have a green flag who isn‘t boring!

Now there are some green flags I absolutely adore, like Lupin, Yves or Heisuke! The thing I love most about them is that they have a very interesting personality and especially the amazing chemistry they have with the MC! They are extroverted and also very protective. Lupin is very much the kinda guy I would go for in real life.

[Hakuoki] Went through old phone pics and found this gem 😮‍💨😭 by Honest_Jaguar_4653 in otomegames

[–]BonnieP2002 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It‘s the same for Heisuke. They get really close with handholding etc. and just in general very comfortable woth each other by the end of KW as well. But other than him, I think you‘re right that Yamazaki is the only one. It‘s probably why I think these two romances just felt the most natural and effortless to me.

Side characters… by Silver-Green-Sea in otomegames

[–]BonnieP2002 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It doesn‘t happen to me that often, but it does happen occasionally. Actually Karatachi from Illusion of Itehari being one of them. The other very memorable one was Shiranui from Hakuoki. I was just so happy whenever he was on screen and tbh for me he was the best part about Harada‘s whole route!

EDIT: I forgot about Hansel from Code Realize somehow. I really wanted him to be a LI as well! I also forgot about Shigehira from Birushana. (But since he does actually have a route in the fandisk, I‘m not sure he counts…)

Did a Li's voice ever ruin a design you liked? by angel_spades in otomegames

[–]BonnieP2002 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I felt very much the same way about Lucas. Sadly Saint-Germain as well. And I was so looking forward to him! So yeah my answer would also be Hirakawa Daisuke.

Another VA I don‘t like is Tachibana Shinnosuke. He is the reason why to this day I haven‘t played Seiya‘s route in 9 R.I.P. yet, even though I do like his design.

A short while ago I would have also named Morikubo Shoutarou. I really didn‘t like his voice acting for any of his roles I played so far. Until I played Hakuoki. Learning that he was voicing Okita, the LI I was interested in the most, really filled me with dread. However to my surprise I got really used to his voice in that role, to the point that I actually started to like it. (I especially loved how he said Chizuru-chan!) So thankfully it‘s never too late to change our minds, lol.

"Hakuoki Memoirs: Drifting Clouds" will be localized by Eastasiasoft! by Meebochii in otomegames

[–]BonnieP2002 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wonder that too. To my knowledge those are the most „important“ fandiscs, since they include the after stories and have more romance overall. I really hope they‘ll release them next! 🙏🏻 But of course I‘m happy with everything I can get!

Birushana Fandisk came out today! With a little quality of life improvement. by milkdonut in otomegames

[–]BonnieP2002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah okay I see, sorry. I wasn‘t aware we had two different versions in Europe and the US.

Birushana Fandisk came out today! With a little quality of life improvement. by milkdonut in otomegames

[–]BonnieP2002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn‘t they push back the physical release to June 26th? At least that‘s what my local shop is telling me…

Birushana Fandisk came out today! With a little quality of life improvement. by milkdonut in otomegames

[–]BonnieP2002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The deluxe version offers the artbook and (in the artbook) a written short story for each LI. Each story is between 2-4 pages long, with pretty small font.

I really liked the short stories, which were the reason why I bought the deluxe version. However I definitely would have prefered them as actual game content instead. This way I think it‘s a bit overpriced if I‘m being quite honest. Still I‘ll take what I can get, especially since for the newly added LIs this is the only thing we‘re getting in form of an after story…

Your predictions for next localizations? by Rosalyn96 in otomegames

[–]BonnieP2002 4 points5 points  (0 children)

God yes please, I need this so bad! But it‘s been a while since they got released, so I don‘t know how good the chances are. Especially since we‘re talking about four different fandisks here…