Otome Daoshi -Fighting for Love- Review
Otome Daoshi Fighting for Love is a vibrant martial arts inspired otome set in the fictional kingdom of Kayu where a person’s strength determines their worth. To decide the strongest fighter, the best Wushu practitioners in the country are invited to participate in the Tournament of Valor. Unfortunately this year’s tournament doesn’t go as planned…
Overnight Demo First Impressions Review – A Raunchy Hot for Teacher Boys Love VN
Zullz Games’s rom-com boys love visual novel, Overnight takes the “hot for teacher” premise and runs with it in this hilarious school romance romp. Join Suiko Nishikori on his risqué conquest to win the hearts of his beloved teachers!
Paradise: Musubi Boys Love Review – Sometimes You Have to Make Your Own Paradise
The Paradise boys are back for a new adventure in the fan disc, Paradise: Musubi. After escaping the island and leaving the horrors they faced there behind them, Azuma, Mitsugi, Matsuda, and Takara are ready to move on with their lives. But, some demons refuse to stay in the past and the survivors find that…
Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights Otome Review
We’re kicking off the new year with Otomate x Ichicolumn’s fantasy otome, Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights. In the game you take on the role of Cecilia, the “cursed” third princess of the country of Temirana who has been plagued by misfortune since birth. Despite several near death scrapes, she’s manages to…
Illusion of Itehari Reviews and Walkthroughs
Happy Release Day! Illusion of Itehari is now available in English via Aksys Games, since I’ve already covered the game here on Blerdy Otome, here are all the reviews and walkthroughs that you’ll need if you’re starting your journey with the game today!
Illusion of Itehari Otome Review – A Gorgeous and Ambitious Steampunk Adventure
Illusion of Itehari is a brand new otome game project created by seasoned otome creators, and the first project from “LicoBiTs”, a joint venture by Broccoli and TIS Creation aimed at making games for the female audience. In Itehari, the renowned and prosperous floating utopia, Hinagiku longs for the world beyond. One day, Hinagiku, having…
Iwakura Aria Review – A Beautiful Gothic Sapphic Romance
IWAKURA ARIA is a beautifully crafted atmospheric sapphic gothic romance from MAGES. and published in English by PQube.
Someone Stole My Lunch Review – Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold!
Someone keeps stealing my lunch from the office fridge! Time to get my revenge… or some booty, I’m down for either. Someone Stole My Lunch is a short comedy visual novel about your lunch and a thief… both of which are hot. The game is developed by Studio Clump, the team behind the horror mystery…
Jest Messters Demo First Impressions Review – I Did Not Stop Laughing Playing This Game!
Jest Messters is a comedy mystery otome game developed for Otome Jam 2025 by Elseth Games! You’re cursed to make others laugh… But at what cost? With the power of Dad Jokes and Puns, you’ll have to woo your fellow classmates and solve some mysteries! Jest Messters is a remake of the devs previous game,…
BUSTAFELLOWS Season 2 Takes Us Beyond Happily Ever After in this Exciting Otome Sequel
Busta Babes, the boys are back!! Pack your bags we’re going back to New Sieg to kick it with Limbo, Shu, Helvetica, Mozu, and (my personal fave) Scarecrow in BUSTAFELLOWS season 2, an all new action packed installment. In BUSTAFELLOWS we beat the odds, uncovered long buried secrets and bagged our bae, now it’s time…
How to Break Up with Your Yandere Boyfriend First Impressions Review – Why Would You Break Up With Soren?!
I’m forced to break-up with a perfectly good man, who cooks, caters to your every need, and will murder your enemies if you ask~ Soren is the total package! Last dinner with your soon-to-be-ex. What’s the worst that could happen? How to Break Up with Your Yandere Boyfriend is a yandere romance visual novel being…
So, I Can Literally Date EVERYTHING? Say Less! Date Everything Review
Have you ever felt limited by normal dating sims? Maybe there’s a hot side character you wished you could date or maybe you wanted to date the villain… but were stuck romancing the boring old chiseled jawed love interests. Where’s the excitement in that?! Maybe you’re the adventurous sort who longs for romantic pursuits outside…
Grief and Hot Boys?! – Spell Candle First Impressions Demo Review
Spell Candle is an immersive indie otome that blends the storytelling of a visual novel with a unique gameplay style that aims to raise awareness for mental health. This is the first title from Bulgarian indie developer Bottled Monster Ink. In the game, take on the role of a foreign correspondent turned investigator of magical…
Political Intrigue, Mystery, and TWO Hot Princes! Fate’s Masquerade is an Indie Otome that You Should be Playing!
Looking for steamy romances with brooding and enigmatic princes? Then you’ll love Small Serenity Studio’s upcoming historical fantasy otome, Fate’s Masquerade! Unravel secrets, navigate court politics, and make choices that shape your destiny. Along the way, surrender to love so powerful it will change the fate of an empire. I had the chance to play…
The Town of Nie BL Game Review – The True Horror is Censorship in my BL!!
The Town of Nie is a supernatural fantasy boys love visual novel developed by √ZOMBILiCA and published in English by dramatic create (HuneX). In the game you play as Hisora, an apathetic part-timer who is just kind of existing. He has no friends or strong attachments and honestly, no one would really miss him if…
Fall in Love Like it’s 1994! ‘Snowkissed Romance’ is a Love Letter to 90’s Shoujo
Lovely Inc. the team behind the hilarious office romance, My Love For You is Evermore, has been hard at work on their latest title—a revamped version of their very first otome, Snowkissed Romance. The team launched a Kickstarter for he game back in January, but folks just did not show out and the campaign ended…
Vibrant Frame Otome Review – A Picture Perfect Slice-of-Life Romance
Vibrant Frame is a heartfelt slice-of-life Korean otome game developed by Lumiere Entertainment and published by Smilegate. If you love k-dramas then you’ll absolutely adore this game! I can’t remember the last time an otome had me kicking my feet and giggling the whole way through! Follow Ari Seong, an aspiring film director as she…
Battlefield Waltz Otome Review – Love is a Battlefield, So Make Sure You Have a BIG Sword!
Step into the action packed fantasy world of Battlefield Waltz, the latest Switch otome localization from Idea Factory International. Take on the role of the Lan, a young woman who becomes the latest wielder of the Cursed Sword, a legendary weapon of immense power. Enroll at combat academy Nirvana to learn to harness the power…
Bell Maiden’s Bloom is Delivering the Soft Black Girl Representation We Need in the Otome Space
I recently had the pleasure of playing Panacea’s upcoming otome, Bell Maiden’s Bloom, and y’all I am in love! You all know I am a lover of otome games, but while I love them so much there is a distinct lack of melanin in romance media. As a Black woman I long to see myself…
Him, the Smile & Bloom Reviews and Walkthroughs
Happy Release Day! Him the Smile & bloom is now available in English via PQube, since I’ve already covered the game here on Blerdy Otome, here are all the reviews and walkthroughs that you’ll need if you’re starting your journey with the game today! About the Game Step into a world of romance and flowers…
Genso Manege Otome Review – A Dreamy, Tragic, and Magical Romance
Genso Manège is a fantasy otome developed by Mages Inc and published in English by PQube for the Nintendo Switch. Follow Emma as she fights to reawaken her magical powers in order to aid a unique cast of characters, all of whom are trapped inside a travelling amusement park. Having lost memories from youth, Emma…
Masquerade Hell Academy BL Game Review – A Twisted and Intense Blast from the Past
Masquerade Hell Academy is an intense experience that is not for the faint of heart. This is torture porn, plain and simple. So don’t expect any warm tender embraces or sweet confessions, because you’ll find none of that here. In fact, the writers of Masquerade seems to delight in thinking up increasingly more debased situations…
Melanin Monday Spotlight: Hydrangea (Meiri Games)
Hydrangea is a yandere psychological horror visual novel developed by Meiri Games. A romance/psychological horror visual novel inspired by the Hanahaki disease trope. Immerse yourself in a romance with a sweetheart you can customize. But beware, as affection turns to obsession, the petals of love may suffocate. Game Details About Hydrangea Your sweetheart fell ill…
Melanin Monday Spotlight: Threads of You: Beyond the Bay (Lavendeer Studios)
Threads of You: Beyond the Bay is a slice-of-life, summertime themed visual novel developed by Lavendeer Studios.
Is the Steam Deck worth it for Otome Gamers? – Steam Deck OLED Limited Edition Review
I got a Steam Deck OLED! So, let’s look at whether or not it’s worth it as an otome gamer! Here’s a short, non-tech savvy otome gamer’s review of the handheld…
Melanin Monday Spotlight: 3 Seasons (Hamilton Hour)
3 Seasons is a modern fantasy indie otome developed by Hamilton Hour for Otome Jam 2022. Job hunting can be daunting, and after a slew of rejections Ivy is open to anything. When a super sketchy job opportunity falls into her lap, she figures there’s nothing to lose… or so she thinks. The new job…
2024 Switch and PC Otome Retrospective
Otome Lovers! We made it to the end of another year and 2024 has been a really good one for the otome games fandom in the West! In 2024 there were 15 otome game localizations released on the Nintendo Switch! And that’s not even including all the indie games and localizations on PC! We have…
9 R.I.P. Otome Review – Twilight Meets Spirited Away in this Emotional Supernatural Romance
9 R.I.P. is a supernatural, horror otome game developed by Otomate and published in English by Idea Factory International for the Nintendo Switch. In the vein of 7’scarlet and Bad Apple Wars, dive into a fantastical adventure that blends horror, mystery, and romance. Fate has offered you a hand. Will you take the chance and…
Celestia: Chain of Fate Otome Review – A Magical Adventure Awaits in this Charming Fantasy Otome
Celestia: Chain of Fate is a fantasy romance otome game developed by Indonesian studio Agate and published in English by PQube. Originally released as part of the Memories mobile story app, Celestia follows Aria a half angel, half demon hybrid who must enroll at the magical academy Celestia to uncover the truth behind her unique…
Him, the Smile & Bloom (Hanakare) Otome Review – Love is in Bloom in this Wholesome Slice-of-Life Romance
If you love rom-coms and sweet slice-of-life stories you are going to love Him, the Smile & Bloom. It’s a low stakes quick play that is chock full of genuine emotion and sweet romance.
Lost in Limbo Demo Sneak Peek Review – Seducing Seven Sexy Gods
Thanks to the awesome folks at Ravenstar Games I had the chance to check out their upcoming dark fantasy romance visual novel, Lost in Limbo—and it is amazing! I streamed the entire demo over on my Twitch channel last week and I was impressed with the quality visuals, in depth storytelling, immersive fantasy world, and…
Voice Love on Air BL Game Review – Finding Your Own Voice
Voice Love on Air is a studio management boys love game developed by SOFTSTAR Entertainment and Noisy Fish for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Follow Aki, a newbie voice director who has to complete the recordings for several BL dramas, and interact with the charming voice actors. Come give voice to the language of…
B-PROJECT RYUSEI*FANTASIA Game Review – Welcome to Ikemen Idol!
B-PROJECT RYUSEI*FANTASIA is a idol management joseimuke visual novel developed by LOVE&ARTS and Mages Inc. and published in English by PQube for the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. B-Project is a cross media production revolving around the fictional virtual idol group that spans several anime series, manga, drama CDs, and more. Become the representative…
Indie Spotlight: Dusk and Dawn – So I can date the bad guy?!
Dusk and Dawn is a superhero inspired romance visual novel developed by Transparent Games. Follow Rene, a totally normal student who secretly moonlights as a member of the superhero team Dusk! Kicking ass and taking on the forces of evil is a day in the life for Rene and her team. But in an unexpected…
Fields of Mistria Demo Review – A Cozy Nostalgic 90’s Inspired Farming Sim
Move over Stardew, there’s a new farming sim coming for your bag. Heavily inspired by 90’s anime and farm-sim RPGs, Fields of Mistria is a nostalgic game. Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic…
Just Kiss Him Already Game Review – Sugary Sweet Frenemies to Lovers Romance
Just Kiss Him Already! is just a cute fluffy high school love story about two adorable idiots that need a little push from their friends to make a love connection. Warning, this game contains intense cuteness! Short and sweet, this is a must play for anyone looking for something sugary to sink their teeth into! Just…
Cupid Parasite Sweet & Spicy Darling Review – Turning Up the Heat and the Insanity
Take a trip back to Los York and catch up with the now reformed Parasite 5 as they settle into wedded bliss with former Cupid, Lynette in Cupid Parasite Sweet & Spicy Darling. Enjoy sweet intimate moments with your faves or ramp up the heat with deliciously spicy scenes. In addition to continuations of the…
Hiyoku no Tori Game Review – Solving Crimes by Moonlight, Flirting Hard by Daylight
Hiyoku no Tori is a joseimuke occult-mystery multimedia collaboration project between Sotsu, FrontierWorks, Ikure, and Plus81. The project was conceptualized as a series of Drama CDs and a PC visual novel. The series centers around the members of Kamotan, a detective agency who specialize in investigating strange and bizarre cases in Kyoto. Both the drama CDs…
Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi Tsuzuri Review
Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi Tsuzuri (Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino) is a fantasy visual novel, that was released on PC in Japan in 2011 by doujin group, HaccaWorks* and published in English by Dramatic Create. A modern Japanese-style fantasy story involving Yue, a young boy born and raised at a shrine, and his friendship…
Crushed Indie BL Game Review – Cute Awkward Black Boys Catchin’ Feelings
Crushed is an indie slice-of-life boys love visual novel developed by Hummingbird Games for Amare Game Festival 2023 and Black Visual Novel Jam. Corey’s winter break gets a lot more interesting when the love of his life, ahem, his newest crush moves to Thomastown. Can he convince the new kid to give him a chance…
Sub for You BL Game Review – 50 Shades of Boys Love, it’s Kinky and Cringe!
Do you like 50 Shades of Grey? Do you like boys love? Well, there’s a game that combines the best and worst (emphasis on WORST) of both! Where do I start with this game? It’s a mess. Sub for You is a Chinese boys love visual novel developed by BlueBerry Lanmei She & maratan and…
Tengoku Struggle Strayside Otome Review – Taming Sinful Otome Boys
Tengoku Struggle Strayside is a comedic fantasy adventure otome game developed by Otomate and published in English by Aksys Games. Created by the team behind Olympia Soiree, this game is a wild ride! Follow rookie Hell Guardian, Rin Enma as she attempts to wrangle a bunch of sinful prisoners on a dangerous mission in the…
Paradise Boys Love Game Review – Sun, Sand, and Murder?!
Paradise is a survival thriller Boys Love visual novel developed by PIL/SLASH and LOVE&DESTROY and published in English by JAST BLUE. The story follows a group of men who go on holiday on a deserted island. When things begin to go wrong, they realize to their horror that they are stranded. Turns out that’s only…
Oni Onsen BL Demo Review – Creating Steam with a Hunky Harem of Oni
Y Press Games is back with another steamy boys love game, and this one is extra unhinged. Oni Onsen is a visual novel set in feudal Japan and follow disgraced ronin Asano as he attempts to reclaim his family onsen, get revenge against the man who wronged him…. and fuck a harem of hunky oni.…
Blood Domination BL Game Review – The Will Of Blood Is Absolute
Blood Domination is a BL visual novel that allows players to follow five different couples, uncovering the secrets of their pasts and controlling their fates. Welcome to Éclair Gymnasium Academy, where vampires learn how to navigate the Dom/sub relationships that will define the rest of their lives. Game Details Story The Will Of Blood Is…
Sympathy Kiss Otome Review – Find Your Work/Love Balance
Sympathy Kiss is a slice-of-life office romance otome game developed by Otomate and published in English by Idea Factory International. Move over Voltage Inc., Otomate is coming for your bag! Balance work and play with Akari and her coworkers at Estario in this mature office romance. Game Details About Sympathy Kiss About a year has…
Shanghai Summer Game Review – Reflecting on the Past for a Better Future
Shanghai Summer is an adventure game developed by FUTU Studio and published by Astrolabe Games. Set in the millennium, our protagonist, Baichuan, goes through a series of “anomalies” over the length of twelve days. In his pursuit of the truth, he found that his hopes and regrets from the past finally seem to converge. Will…
The Symbiant Re:Union BL Game Review – Getting Frisky in Space Again
HeartCoreDev is back with a sequel to their steamy sci-fi boys love visual novel, The Symbiant. Take a deep dive into Danya’s and Brahve’s heat and romance in The Symbiant Re:Union. The events take place after two Endings of The Symbiant’s main game. Game Details Story The first After Story will transport you to the…
The Symbiant BL Game Review – Came for the Tentacles and Stayed for the Story
The Symbiant is a story-rich and erotic (18+) sci fi BL/yaoi adult visual novel about two adult men, both from vastly different worlds, embracing their sexuality and their newfound romance. It is also a tale of interstellar friendship and being gay in space! Game Details The Story In the year 5066, Danya and his alien friend…
Where the Two Flowers Meet Game Review
Where the Two Flowers Meet is a psychological mystery in the vein of Nitro+chiral’s Slow Damage and Kenkou Land’s MAMIYA, that will leave players with a mix of complex emotions. Told across two separate time periods, WTTFM follows the tumultuous relationship between Aran Yun and Caleb Ashton. After a tragedy changes their lives forever, parse…
Billionaire Lovers Game Review – More Money, More Problems
At first blush, Ayacat Games’s Billionaire Lovers gives the impression of a simple otome game about a poor MC romancing a harem of affluent suitors. But, there is more to this game than meets the eye. Much like the infamous bait and switch that is Doki Doki Literature Club and more recently, Replay Boys, a…
2023 Switch Otome Retrospective
This year has been really good to the otome games fandom in the West! In 2023 there were 16 otome game localizations released on the Nintendo Switch! Since I started this site back in 2015 the English language otome fandom has only grown, now there is so much variety in the types of games being…
Seducing Hot 3D Otome Boys on My Phone – Love and Deepspace Closed Beta Test Playthrough
In early November the team announced the game was officially open for pre-order. Thanks to the awesome folks at Paper Games I was able to participate in the closed beta for their upcoming sci-fi 3D mobile otome game, Love and Deepspace! The closed beta testing ran from December 15-21, 2023. The official release of Love…
Shanghai Summer Demo Review – An Intriguing Mystery Adventure Visual Novel
A Summer’s Tale About “Regret” and “Redemption” Shanghai Summer is an adventure game developed by FUTU Studio and published by Astrolabe Games. Set in the millennium, our protagonist, Baichuan, goes through a series of “anomalies” over the length of twelve days. In his pursuit of the truth, he found that his hopes and regrets from…
Is the My Next Life as a Villainess Otome Worth Playing?
My Next Life As A Villainess All Roads Lead to Doom – Pirates of the Disturbance – or Hamefura Pirates (because that name is a mouthful) has finally made its way to the West! Based on the popular light novel, manga, and anime series, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! –…
Replay Boys Game Review – What the heck is up with this band?!
Groundhog Day meets Doki Doki Literature Club in the Replay Boys, a visual novel from indie studio, Split Narrative where you have to wrangle the members of an up and coming boy band. I went in expecting to navigate boy band blow outs over music and crazed fangirls vying for the attention of the boys,…
Virche Evermore: Error Salvation (Nintendo Switch) Otome Review – Embrace the Pain
Virche Evermore: Error Salvation is a dark fantasy otome game developed by Otomate and published in English by Aksys Games for the Nintendo Switch. Dive into the depths of despair and embrace the pain in this dark and angsty story about a young woman’s fight against her own tragic fate! Game Details About Virche Evermore:…
Even if Tempest Dawning Connections First Impressions Review – Happily Ever After Ain’t Always Easy
Even if Tempest Dawning Connections, the follow up to 2022’s dark fantasy otome game, Even if Tempest is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Voltage Inc. really went above and beyond with their first console exclusive title, and the fandom is chomping at the bit to see how things are going for…
Chronotopia: Second Skin is a fresh take on a little known dark fairytale
At long last, Brittany based indie studio, Träumendes Mädchen released their fairytale inspired visual novel, Chronotopia: Second Skin. The project was crowdfunded on Kickstarter in 2016, but due to various circumstances spent years in development limbo. But, the developer has been working on the game and now it is finally available to play. Chronotopia: Second…
Is Taisho x Alice Heads & Tails Worth Playing?
Like a coin, TAISHO x ALICE has two sides: the real world and the Looking-Glass World. Without darkness, there can be no light… It’s time to take a peek behind the curtain in TAISHO x ALICE: HEADS & TAILS! The Taisho x Alice fandisc, Heads & Tails is now available in English on the Nintendo…
Hard to Make a Romantic Cartoon (순정만화가 너무 어려워) BL Game Review
Steam is a treasure trove of hidden gems, but their search feature is absolute trash, so finding anything new can be impossible on the platform. While browsing the Steam Visual Novel Fest listings I discovered the Korean boys love game, Hard to Make a Romantic Cartoon! (순정만화가 너무 어려워) and this game is everything! College…
Dual Chroma Demo Review
Indie studio, Galen Games recently launched the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming fantasy otome/RPG Dual Chroma and with it a demo! So of course I had to check it out! Journey alongside the Second Prince of the Galens Empire to unlock ancient secrets in this romantic fantasy adventure with a dark twist. Also fight alongside…
Melanin Friendly Games – Karamu
Happy Monday! What better way to kick off the week than with a melanin friendly game! While (slowly) making my way through all of this year’s Otome Jam submissions I stumbled across Chattercap’s yandere ex-boyfriend themed romance horror, Karamu and let’s just say I was not prepared for this ride! This is a yandere romance…
Radiant Tale Otome Review
Radiant Tale is a fantasy adventure otome game developed by Otomate and published in English by Aksys Games for the Nintendo Switch. Tifalia’s quiet life is turned upside down when she is invited to join CIRCUS, a ragtag group of performers. But when her companions are an excitable dragon, a tsundere clown, a shy magical…
Charade Maniacs Otome Review
Charade Maniacs is a mystery otome game developed by Idea Factory for the Nintendo Switch and published in English by Idea Factory International. Can you trust someone who might be a traitor? A mysterious figure abducts Hiyori Sena, transporting her to a strange world with nine other abductees and welcomes them to a world called…
Jack Jeanne Otome Review
Jack Jeanne is a high school romance otome and rhythm game developed by Broccoli with direction and art design by famed mangaka Sui Ishida, and published in English by Aksys Game. Show off your performance skills in singing and dancing and help Kisa Tachibana rise through the ranks at the elite drama school Univeil. There’s…
Winter’s Wish: Spirits of Edo Otome Review
Winter’s Wish: Spirits of Edo is a supernatural historical otome game developed by Otomate and published by Aksys Games for the Nintendo Switch. A secret organization recruits a young woman. Her ability to sense oncoming disasters could save the country from demonic forces. Or destroy it… Game Details Story of Winter’s Wish: Spirits of Edo…
Lkyt. BL Game Review
From Parade, the developers of NO, THANK YOU!!! and Room No. 9, comes a dark fantasy action BL game, Lkyt. Can two people find hope for the future with an outlook so bleak? Is it possible for friendship to turn into intimacy on the eve of humanity’s destruction? Can love save the world? Game Details…
A Kiss From Death Indie Game Review
A Kiss From Death is a mystery fantasy indie visual novel developed by Gongon Studio, the team behind the horror otome, Eye Can See You. On the day of her father’s funeral, Lucinda meets and befriends a strange child and though their encounter is short, they leave a big impression. Years later she meets her…
Sorcerer’s Choice: Angel or Demon? BL Game Review
Sorcerer’s Choice: Angel or Demon? is a boys love fantasy visual novel developed by Varenyett and published in English by JAST Blue. After being driven from his home, young sorcerer, Lucil is approached by an angel and a demon, each want to use his powers for their own ends. It is up to Lucil to…
Doki Doki Dollmaker Boys Love Game Review
Doki Doki Dollmaker is a fantasy boys love visual novel developed by Karitsa. After the death of his parents, Lyle is forced to start over with his older brother in a new town. To help him cope with the changes in his life, Lyle makes five dolls. But, he gets more than he bargained for…
Even If Tempest (Nintendo Switch) Otome Review
Even if Tempest is a dark fantasy otome game developed by Voltage Inc. for the Nintendo Switch. This is Voltage’s first Switch exclusive release and features full Japanese voice acting. Trapped by time, by fate, and by love. Anastasia Lynzel is wrongly accused of being a witch and burned at the stake. But what should…
Norn9 Var Commons (Nintendo Switch) Otome Review
Norn9 Var Commons is a sci-fi fantasy otome game developed by Regista and Otomate and published in English by Aksys Games for the Nintendo Switch. This is the second time the game has been localized, the first time being for the PS Vita in 2015. This new port has been updated for the Nintendo Switch…
Untold Atlas Indie Game Review
Untold Atlas is an expedition adventure themed romance game developed by indie team, Nochi Studios. This is the team’s third title to date and features a brand new story and character to fall in love with! Join Riya Cross on an expedition with their crew to explore a mysterious island that resurfaced from the depths…
Star Crossed Myth Department of Wishes Review
Star Crossed Myth – Department of Wishes is a fantasy romance otome game published by Voltage Inc. It was originally released as a standalone mobile app, and has since been ported to their mobile story app Love 365, the Nintendo Switch, and finally Steam. In Star-Crossed Myth, the heroine encounters beautiful gods of the heavens,…
Star Crossed Myth Department of Punishments Review
Star Crossed Myth – Department of Punishments is a fantasy romance otome game published by Voltage Inc. It was originally released as a standalone mobile app, and has since been ported to their mobile story app Love 365, the Nintendo Switch, and finally Steam. In Star-Crossed Myth, the heroine encounters beautiful gods of the heavens,…
Touchstarved (Early Access) Demo Review
TOUCHSTARVED is a gothic horror romance visual novel and debut game from Red Spring Studio: a small indie team made up of veteran game developers from Riot Games, Nix Hydra, Bungie, and more. The game will be crowdfunded via Kickstarter on March 21, 2023 for release on PC and Mac. Game Details Story In TOUCHSTARVED, you…
Belle Automata: Chronicle I – Indie Otome Review
Belle Automata is a sci-fi fantasy romance visual novel developed by Jellyfish Parade. Inspired by lore from the likes of Cupid and Psyche, The Wizard of Oz, Pinocchio and other beloved tales, Belle Automata is the journey of an android reinventing herself. Join Aureve and the others as they forge their own paths dealing with…
The Crimson Flower that Divides Lunar Coupling First Impressions Review
The Crimson Flower that Divides: Lunar Coupling (Koezaru wa Akai Hana) was originally released in Japan as an 18+ otome, and later released as a slightly watered down version for the PS Vita a few years after that. The Crimson Flower that Divides: Lunar Coupling is a Switch port of those versions—and as is the…
SEASON: A Letter to the Future Game Review
SEASON: A Letter to the Future is a beautiful narrative adventure game developed by Scavenger Studio. Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Ride, record, meet people, and unravel the strange world around you. Immerse yourself in the world of Season, a third-person meditative exploration game.…
A Space for the Unbound Game Review
A Space for the Unbound is a slice-of-life adventure game developed by Mojiken Studio and published by Toge Productions. Enjoy beautiful pixel art as you explore a 90’s rural Indonesian town, uncover its secrets, use supernatural powers to dive into people’s hearts, and pet cats. Follow Atma and Raya on a journey of self-discovery at…
Aeterna: Rubra Plena Demo Review – First Impressions
Aeterna: Rubra Plena is a magicpunk indie otome game developed by newbie indie studio, Quantum Velvet. The game is set in the world of Thealia, in a magicpunk universe with Persian undertones. You play a beautiful young noblewoman dealing with her current and past experiences while finding love. For their first project, Aeterna: Rubra Plena…
The Patient S Remedy BL Game Review
Sota Sasaki is affected by the lethal “candle disease”, however, it turns out that his semen is the cure?! From MADA labo, the creators of the (in)famous Hadaka Shitsuji – Naked Butlers comes the BL visual novel, The Patient S Remedy! Game Details Story of The Patient S Remedy Sota Sasaki is one of several unfortunate men afflicted with…
Lover Pretend (Nintendo Switch) Otome Review
Do you like rom-coms? Chill vibes? Well, then you’ll want to check out Aksys Games’s latest Otomate otome localization, Lover Pretend. Get pulled into the entertainment industry with aspiring screenwriter, Chiyuki as she navigates her budding career, life and love! Sometimes a love born from a little white lie can blossom into something real! Game…
Slow Damage BL Game Review – Beauty in the Macabre
After a few delays, Nitro+chiral’s much anticipated boys love visual novel, Slow Damage has made its English language debut—and it was worth the wait! Slow Damage tells the story of Towa, a hedonistic artist living in a yakuza-controlled city of the near future. Intent on painting people’s darkest desires, Towa seeks out extreme sensation and…
Love Shore (Early Access) Demo Review – First Impressions
Set in the cyberpunk city of Love Shore, Sam and Farah attempt to navigate the monstrous underworld in hopes of uncovering the means of saving their friends. Love Shore is a visual novel cyberpunk noir featuring an entirely LGBT+ cast. With 8 unique romanceable characters and routes, multiple endings and packed with action and thrills.…
Sinsations 18+ BL Game Review – Sex in Sin City
Seduce your way through six of Lucifer’s Seven Deadly Sins in the modern day city of sin! Sinsations is an 18+ modern fantasy boys love visual developed by Frigid Delights Studios. Set in Las Vegas, take on the role of Lucifer’s newest Deadly Sin, Lust. As a test to see if you’re up for being…
Paradigm Paradox (Nintendo Switch) Otome Review
Take down monsters and find love in Otomate’s sci-fi otome game, Paradigm Paradox, the latest localization from Aksys Games! Join Yuuki, a high school student who after developing powers is recruited to join a group of magical girls to protect her home from monsters. Game Details Story The year is 25XX. The world has grown…
Piofiore Episodio 1926 (Nintendo Switch) Otome Review
We’re headed back to Burlone in Piofiore Episodio 1926 the follow-up to Otomate’s popular action packed, Mafia romance otome, Piofiore Fated Memories! Join Lili and the rest of the Prohibition Avengers as they face old enemies and new foes in this intense sequel. Danger is just around every corner and it will take everything these…
Amnesia Later x Crowd (Nintendo Switch) Otome Review
Revisit the world of Amnesia Memories with Idea Factory International’s localization of Amnesia Later x Crowd—a fandisc compilation that features new scenarios, fun mini games, and even more opportunities to spend time with your favorites from the first game. Previously released as two separate games Later x Crowd is packed with hours of content to…
Piofiore: Fated Memories Review
Piofiore: Fated Memories is wild y’all and I can’t believe I’ve been missing out on all the hype! I mean, who doesn’t want a group of hot Mafia boys fighting over them? So, with its sequel, Piofiore: Episodio 1926 coming out later on this month, I finally sat down and finished Fated Memories! With its…
UUUltraC BL Game Review – Do You Wanna F*ck a Kaiju?
UUUltraC is an 18+ BL visual novel developed by ADELTA and localized by MangaGamer for PC (and Steam). Heavily inspired by tokusatsu media, the game is set in 1970s Japan in a world where battles between heroes and kaiju are the norm. In the midst of all this three couples on different sides of the…
Ballads at Midnight Indie Otome Game Review
Ballads at Midnight is a dark fantasy romance visual novel developed by indie studio, Synstoria. Follow, Abigail, a sarcastic bard after she is exiled to the castle of a blood-thirsty vampire. Completely at his mercy you must decide whether Abigail will escape her handsome, yet dangerous warden or fall for his charms… Originally developed for…
Dreambound (Early Access) BL Demo Review
Fresh off the release of their fantasy BL visual novel, The Divine Speaker, indie developer Two and a Half Studios is back to bless boys love gamers with another new story! Today, the team dropped the demo for their upcoming game, Dreambound. Follow introverted artist Noah, who has long since given up on life. Soon…
Eye Can See You (Otome Jam 2022) Review
Eye Can See You is an indie otome horror game that follows a girl with psychic abilities that allows her to see spirits. As she enters a new school, she finds spirits residing in her school and makes it her goal to help them fulfill their deeds. But there is evil lurking in the shadows…
Birushana Rising Flower of Genpei Review
Birushana Rising Flower of Genpei is a historical fantasy otome game developed by Otomate and Red Entertainment, and localized by Idea Factory International. Raised as a man, Shanao is the youngest surviving heir of the Genji clan. Despite her desire to live a life of peace, she finds herself drawn into a conflict between her…
Kissed by the Baddest Bidder | Ota Kisaki Review: The Guy I Like is an Artist
It’s been awhile since I revisited Kissed by the Baddest, but, with the Switch port this is as good a time as any. So, let’s kick things off with Ota Kisaki’s route. The media just can’t get enough of this talented, multidisciplinary artist and high fashion model. Baba takes notice of his charisma and invites…
How to Sing to Open to Your Heart Remastered Review
The third game in Roseverte Games’ the Story of Eroolia series, How to Sing Open Your Heart (HTSTOYH) has been is now available in a definitive remastered edition. HTSTOYH is a cute fantasy visual novel that follows cat-eared princess, Myana as she attempts to bridge the gap between her people (the luccretia) and the citizens…
Infinite Blue Demo – First Impressions
Indie studio Velvet Fox Games just dropped the demo for their instant messenger otome game, Infinite Blue. In the game, you as the player, along with six strangers, have a messenger app mysteriously downloaded onto your phones. In the course of 10 real-time days, you will have the opportunity to grow close to these strangers,…
Validate: Struggling Singles in Your Area – First Impressions
ValiDate: Struggling Singles in Your Area is a romantic visual novel about 13 adults in Jercy City navigating new relationships and the harsh realities that come alongside them. I’ve talked about this game a few times; Veritable Joy’s dedication to including authentic BIPOC and LGBTQ+ representation in Validate definitely caught my attention. So, I am…
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