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Tag: 2018

[OWLS Blog Tour] We All Live in a Pokemon World: An Ode to Pokemon III
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[OWLS Blog Tour] We All Live in a Pokemon World: An Ode to Pokemon III

November 27, 2018August 10, 2025

Hey Hey Heroes, Travelers, and Wandering NPCs, its been awhile since I participated in one of these OWLS Blog Tours. But, when I read the prompt for this month’s tour, I just knew I had to participate. Here at OWLS, we are pretty thankful that we are able to come…

Kitty Love – Way to look for love Bite-Sized Review
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Kitty Love – Way to look for love Bite-Sized Review

November 13, 2018August 10, 2025

Kitty Love-Way to Look for Love is the latest otome game from DIGIMERCE, and among the first wave of otome games released for the Nintendo Switch. The game follows Honoka, a young shop clerk who is magically transformed into a cat. In order to break her curse, Honoka must lock lips…

Behind the Games – Interview with Argent Games Creators Dovah & Gamma
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Behind the Games – Interview with Argent Games Creators Dovah & Gamma

November 8, 2018August 10, 2025

Hey Hey Heroes, Travelers, and Wandering NPCs, I’m back with another Behind the Games post! For those of you just joining the party,  Behind the Games is a new segment where I interview the folks ‘behind the games’ I review. The series is meant to act as a complement to the reviews…

Super Special Awesome Giveaway 2 Winners!!!
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Super Special Awesome Giveaway 2 Winners!!!

November 7, 2018August 10, 2025

Hey Hey Heroes, Travelers, and Wandering NPCs! The Super Special Awesome Giveaway has come to a close and all of the winners have been contacted! I want to thank everyone that participated in the giveaway, it’s because of you super special awesome people out there that Nice Job Breaking It, Hero is…

Five Spooky Horror Visual Novels to Keep You Up At Night
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Five Spooky Horror Visual Novels to Keep You Up At Night

October 31, 2018August 10, 2025

Happy Halloween!! It’s that special time of year where folks can really let their hair down and get into a little mischief! Or, you know, get a ton of free candy from strangers…  Who doesn’t like free candy? For those of you that don’t know, I am a huge fan…

My Magical Demon Lover – BL Game Review
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My Magical Demon Lover – BL Game Review

October 30, 2018August 10, 2025

Spicy Ecchi Content + A Yaoi Fantasy Story + A Dash of Comedy = My Magical Demon Lover, a ‘mature players’ dating sim that puts the wannabe wizard Tristan with his choice of three hot demons.  Earlier this year, Y Press Games released their fantasy BL visual novel, My Magical Demon Lover about an…

A Hand in the Darkness – BL Game Review
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A Hand in the Darkness – BL Game Review

October 25, 2018March 20, 2026

NOTE: As of 2023 I have made the decision not to support/promote any works from Ertal Games after comments made by the developer in response to critique surrounding their depiction of marginalized characters in their works. For my full thoughts, please read: Holding Game Developers Accountable for Half-Hearted Representation: Thoughts…

The Arcana Indie Game Review – Court Intrigue and Magic
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The Arcana Indie Game Review – Court Intrigue and Magic

October 22, 2018July 14, 2026

Delve deep into the heart of intrigue, and uncover a murder mystery that still hangs over the city like a shroud. Be careful what secrets you reveal and what choices you make… yours is not the only fate that hangs in the balance. Magic, romance and mystery await. Who will…

Rose in the Embers Review – First Impressions Otome Review
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Rose in the Embers Review – First Impressions Otome Review

October 19, 2018July 6, 2026

After the transition from the standalone apps to the Love 365 portal app, I kind of fell out of the Voltage Inc. game for awhile. Since the change quite a few new apps have been released, but among the first new apps was the historical fantasy Rose in the Embers  (Romaji Taishō Roman, Unmei…

The Letter Horror Game Review – A Descent into Horror
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The Letter Horror Game Review – A Descent into Horror

October 18, 2018July 14, 2026

The Letter is a 2017 horror visual novel from Filipino developers Yangyang Mobile (their most recent project is a rom-com VN, Love Esquire). In the vein of the Japanese horror film, Ju-On (The Grudge internationally), the game focuses on a group of people who unwittingly find themselves the victim of a vengeful ghost when one…

MEN + MONSTERS Volume 1 – Bara Comic Review
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MEN + MONSTERS Volume 1 – Bara Comic Review

October 13, 2018August 10, 2025

Hey Hey Heroes, Travelers, and Wandering NPCs, I have something special for you guys! A little while ago the creator of the fantasy Bara comic MEN+MONSTERS reached out to me about possibly covering their comic here on Nice Job Breaking It, Hero. As a fan of BL media I am always down for something…

How To Survive Junji Ito Horror in Five Easy Steps!
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How To Survive Junji Ito Horror in Five Easy Steps!

October 9, 2018August 10, 2025

Hey Hey Heroes, Travelers, and Wandering NPCs, it’s October and here on Blerdy Otome we’re taking a trip into the depths with a month full of Halloween themed posts. And what better way to celebrate Halloween Month than with the Master of Horror, Junji Ito! He is one of my favorite…

Thrifty Gaming: Games That Won’t Blow Your Budget #24
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Thrifty Gaming: Games That Won’t Blow Your Budget #24

October 4, 2018August 10, 2025

  Hello all you wonderful Heroes and Travelers, it’s Thrifty Thursday and that means another Thrifty Gaming post, the weekly post series where I spotlight three games/visual novels for gamers on a budget. Whatever your financial situation, I’m here to bring you affordable games that won’t break the bank!! All of the games…

Behind the Games – Interview with Raikon Kitsune
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Behind the Games – Interview with Raikon Kitsune

October 4, 2018August 10, 2025

Hey Hey Heroes, Travelers, and Wandering NPCs, I’m back with another Behind the Games post! For those of you just joining the party,  Behind the Games is a new segment where I interview the folks ‘behind the games’ I review. The series is meant to act as a complement to the reviews I write,…

Witches Need Love Too – First Kiss at a ~Spooky~ Soiree Review
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Witches Need Love Too – First Kiss at a ~Spooky~ Soiree Review

October 3, 2018June 17, 2026

Hey Hey Heroes, Travelers, and Wandering NPCs, it’s the spookiest time of year and I’ve been gearing up for a month-long celebration of all things spooky. Throughout the month of October, I’ll be bringing you guys tons of great Halloween-themed game reviews, lists, and other posts to get you guys…

13 Horror Manga To Keep You Up At Night
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13 Horror Manga To Keep You Up At Night

October 2, 2018August 10, 2025

Hey Hey Heroes, Travelers, and Wandering NPCs! It’s October, and here on Nice Job Breaking It, Hero I’m kicking off the spookiest month of the year with a bunch of horror themed content. It’ll be a month long celebration of all things horror, with horror themed game reviews, lists, and some of…

It’s Time for a GIVEAWAY!! Super Special Awesome Giveaway 2!!
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It’s Time for a GIVEAWAY!! Super Special Awesome Giveaway 2!!

October 1, 2018August 10, 2025

  Okay, so I mentioned this awhile ago, but, I never had the chance to make good on my promise until now.  I hit a couple of big milestones over these past few months, 500 followers, a blogging anniversary, and my birthday. But, my blogging has been pretty sporadic so…

Murder, Mystery, and Meddlesome Mind – When the Shutter Stops Alpha Demo Review
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Murder, Mystery, and Meddlesome Mind – When the Shutter Stops Alpha Demo Review

September 27, 2018August 10, 2025

Hey Hey Heroes, Travelers, and Wandering NPCs, I recently discovered this really great demo and I just had to share my thoughts about it! Unlike most of the games I cover here on Nice Job Breaking It, Hero this one isn’t a romance per se, I know, le gasp. This time around I’m covering…

Thrifty Gaming: Games That Won’t Blow Your Budget #23
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Thrifty Gaming: Games That Won’t Blow Your Budget #23

September 27, 2018August 10, 2025

Hello all you wonderful Heroes and Travelers, it’s been awhile, since the last  post (I’ll do better) But,It’s Thrifty Thursday and that means another Thrifty Gaming post, the weekly post series where I spotlight three games/visual novels for gamers on a budget. Whatever your financial situation, I’m here to bring you affordable games…

Behind the Games – Interview with Jessinia Founder of Jellyfish Parade
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Behind the Games – Interview with Jessinia Founder of Jellyfish Parade

September 26, 2018August 10, 2025

Hey Hey Heroes, Travelers, and Wandering NPCs, I’m back with another Behind the Games post! For those of you just joining the party,  Behind the Games is a new segment where I interview the folks ‘behind the games’ I review. The series is meant to act as a complement to the reviews…

Let’s Show Our Support for When the Shutter Stops!!
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Let’s Show Our Support for When the Shutter Stops!!

September 25, 2018August 10, 2025

  Hey hey Heroes, Travelers, and Wandering NPCs, I’m back with another crowd funding campaign!! There’s a Kickstarter campaign for an upcoming mystery detective visual novel, When the Shutter Stops that I think you guys should definitely check out! There are less than a month left in the campaign and they need…

PAIRS Indie Otome Review – Romance Woes Amidst an Alien Invasions
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PAIRS Indie Otome Review – Romance Woes Amidst an Alien Invasions

September 25, 2018July 6, 2026

Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes in the sci-fi fantasy visual novel, Pairs. Originally submitted for NaNoRenO 2017, Pairs follows the romantic ups and downs of two couples in the midst of an ongoing alien war between Earth and the invading Naian people. However, this game is unique in that it allows players…

Magic, Mystery, and Romance – Reimei no Gakuen Alpha Demo Review
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Magic, Mystery, and Romance – Reimei no Gakuen Alpha Demo Review

September 24, 2018August 10, 2025

Hey Hey Heroes, Travelers, and Wandering NPCs, I am slowly working my way through a rather long list of games and demo, but there was one demo that caught my eye recently. Reimei no Gakuen is the debut title from fledgling indie developer and artist Raikon Kitsune, with her team at Raikon…

A Sex Positive Fling with a Demon – Cute Demon Crashers Review
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A Sex Positive Fling with a Demon – Cute Demon Crashers Review

September 18, 2018August 10, 2025

Cute Demon Crashers is a short 18+ sex positive visual novel from English game developers Sugar Script. The game was originally developed back in 2015 for the annual game jam, NaNoRenO, however due to time constraints Sugar Script was only able to complete two character routes (Mirari and Akki) by the time…

That Which Binds Us Review
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That Which Binds Us Review

September 12, 2018July 14, 2026

Mikomi Games’s That Which Binds Us asks a very simple question: What if the bonds of fate could be severed? What if you could cut off ties with family, friends, a jealous lover? Would you take it? For Evalise, a young woman trapped in a toxic relationship the choice is simple, cut…

Prank Masters Indie Otome Review – All’s Fair in Love and War!
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Prank Masters Indie Otome Review – All’s Fair in Love and War!

September 9, 2018July 6, 2026

Let the prank wars begin, in Lockvia Studios’s debut title, Prank Masters, follow Juliet Hayes, a self proclaimed prank master, who isn’t above pulling a few practical jokes. But, when her parents move to a new town, Juliet finds that the jokes on her for once when she meets three formidable pranksters that stir…

Let’s Show Our Support for Reimei no Gakuen!!
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Let’s Show Our Support for Reimei no Gakuen!!

September 5, 2018August 10, 2025

Hey hey Heroes, Travelers, and Wandering NPCs, I’m back with yet another exciting Kickstarter campaign for an upcoming modern fantasy romance otome game, Reimei no Gakuen that I think you guys should definitely check out! It’s still pretty early on in the campaign, but, they are almost at their goal! For…

Wishes in Pen: Chrysanthemums in August Demo Review
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Wishes in Pen: Chrysanthemums in August Demo Review

September 3, 2018August 10, 2025

Afterthought Studios the folks behind the supernatural romance, Purfectly Ever After and the fantasy visual novel, When Our Journey Ends have decided to put their hat into the otome ring with the announcement of their new otome focused subsidiary, Lunaniere. The first title in their new otome line is a supernatural fantasy currently on Kickstarter (they’ve…

Thrifty Gaming: Games That Won’t Blow Your Budget #22
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Thrifty Gaming: Games That Won’t Blow Your Budget #22

August 30, 2018August 10, 2025

Hello all you wonderful Heroes and Travelers, it’s been awhile, but…. *drumroll* It’s Thrifty Thursday and that means another Thrifty Gaming post, the weekly post series where I spotlight three games/visual novels for gamers on a budget. Whatever your financial situation, I’m here to bring you affordable games that won’t break the bank!!…

Five Webcomics I am Totally Obsessed With…
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Five Webcomics I am Totally Obsessed With…

August 29, 2018August 10, 2025

Hey Hey Heroes, Travelers, and NPCs, I don’t know about you guys, but, it’s been a pretty hectic week on my end. Between deadlines at work, unforeseen disasters, and just plain old adulting, it’s really easy to get bogged down by… well, Life. Sometimes, you just want a bit of an…

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