Tag: English Otome

When the Night Comes Review – A Devilishly Addictive Supernatural Mystery

By pokeninja90 on May 25, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

When the Night Comes is an episodic supernatural fantasy otome game from indie team, Lunaris Games. I’ve played my fair share of supernatural otome games, each promising a fresh take on an already over-saturated genre, but, When the Night Comes is truly something special.

Each new chapter builds on the momentum of its predecessor drawing you into the complex world of magic and mystery. In the game, you are a hunter that has been called to the quiet town of Lunaris to assist with an ongoing investigation into a series of grisly murders. But, there’s more to this case than your superiors are letting on, delve into the world of Witches, Vampires, Demons, and Lycans to slowly uncover the secrets of the town. The closer you get to the truth the more dangerous things become, forcing you to rely on the very creatures you’ve been tasked with hunting. But, with more sinister forces at work, you will need all the help you can get and maybe you’ll discover a little romance along the way.

Game Details

Genre: Supernatural, Fantasy, Romance, 18+
Available for PC (Widows, Mac, Linux)
6 Chapters (ongoing)
Gameplay Lengh: 2-3 hours per chapter
Cost: Free
Male, Female, and Poly Romance Options
Similar Games: Changeling, Spirit Parade, and Love Ritual

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Big Hair and Even Bigger Cases: Ghosts of Miami – Game Review

By pokeninja90 on April 1, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

Pillow Fight adds a truly outrageous detective visual novel to their portfolio, big hair and even bigger cases will keep you captivated in Ghosts of Miami. I covered the demo back in the early stages of production and now that the full game is out, I just had to sit down and give this title a spin and it did not disappoint! Follow Chelo, an up and coming private investigator as she explores the beaches and back alleys of sunny Miami. Her stomping grounds, Dade County, is ground zero for the drug cartels and scores of undocumented immigrants all looking for a place to call home. With so much activity, it’s easy for a few lost souls to slip through the cracks… and when they do, you can count on Chelo to find the ghosts of Miami.

Game Details

Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Detective, Romance
Available for PC (Widows, Mac, Linux) and Steam
5 love interests (2 female, 1 non-binary, and 2 male)
Gameplay Lengh: ≈30 hours
Cost: $14.99
Similar Games: Ace Attorney, Love Ritual, and The Blind Griffin

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Love Ritual – English Otome Game Review

By pokeninja90 on March 26, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

Last week, Xand Arts released their debut title, Love Ritual, a richly imaginative detective fantasy that blends together the team’s seductive characters and designs with an immersive investigative narrative. Love Ritual follows Riilai, a young Ritualist hired on as a consultant for a local police investigation tasked with uncovering the truth behind an illegal summoning ritual. The police currently have two suspects in custody, a Necromancer and a Druid, both of whom have retained counsel to help prove their innocents. The two delegates, a suave Necromancer named Kalaseth, and a naïve good-natured Druid named Shanrae will do anything to get their clients off the hook. But, the deeper Riilai delves into the case the less black and white things become, and with two handsome advocates working so closely Riilai has a rough road ahead.

Xand Arts markets Love Ritual as an adult otome, and it’s easy to see why, with its captivating mystery adventure narrative and seductive character designs, Love Ritual delivers a sophisticated gaming experience.

Game Details

Genre: Mystery, Adult Content, Romance, GxB
Available for PC (Windows, Mac, Linux) and Steam
2 male love interests
Gameplay Length: ≈15 hours
Cost: $11.99
Similar Games: Mystic Destines: Serendipity of Aeons, Changeling

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

By pokeninja90 on September 18, 2018 • ( 2 Comments )

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 limit. But, the initial release was such a success that fans raised funds to assist Sugar Script with completing the game. Cute Demon Crashers features four romance interests (3 male, 1 female) and while the game does deal with sexual situations, players can choose to filter the “naughty bits” through censored gameplay. In addition to the filter, players can also choose to turn down any and all sexual situations without their choices having any effect on the progression of the story. The main purpose of the game is to promote a safe and open space for players to explore sex without feeling pressured.

If four sex demons offered their services to you, how would you react?

Game Basics

Available for Windows, Linux, and Mac
4 Potential love interest (11 Endings)
Censored and Uncensored
Partial Voice Acting
Cost: FREE

*There will be one NSFW image in this review and it is censored, but you know, warnings…*

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Spirit Parade- Hayato Review

By pokeninja90 on October 8, 2017 • ( 5 Comments )

Spirit Parade is a commercial supernatural romance English otome game from Lettuce Waltz. While the concept of the game is wholly original, many of the characters and themes featured in the game are taken from various Asian mythologies and legends. The game follows seventeen year old Nara (name changeable) a young girl who unwittingly stumbles upon a portal to the Spirit World. Unfortunately for our young heroine, the portal she used to enter the Spirit World won’t reopen until the end of a month long festival. After spending a month among the youkai and spirits, will Nara finally be able to return her old life in the Human World? Will she want to?

This game has been in development hell for about two years, and to be completely honest I thought Spirit Parade would never see the light of day. But, miracles do happen. Originally slated to be a full game release with five romanceable characters and full English voice acting, Lettuce Waltz decided to release the game per route (as routes are completed) without the voice acting (due to scheduling issues). While I’m fine with the per route release schedule, I will say I am a bit disappointed that the voice acting won’t be included in the initial route releases (though, you can still hear the voices in the demo version of the game) and the team has promised that an additional patch with voice acting will be included at a later date.

*There will be some spoilers…*

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Let’s Show Our Support for The Masquerade Killer!!

By pokeninja90 on July 12, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

Hey hey guys not even my busted laptop could keep me from telling you guys about the kickstarter campaign for Ebullience Games’s upcoming murder mystery English otome game, Masquerade Killer! This isn’t Ebullience’s first foray into the world of otome games, but there newest title promises to add a bit of spice the genre, besides who doesn’t like a good mystery?

I’ve been following the production of this game for awhile, and I am super excited for it, so I’ll be doing my best to boost it throughout the campaign. This looks like it’s going to be a fantastic game, but if you still need a bit of convincing, I’m going to do a rundown of all the great features the team has in store for you guys in the full version of the game. The kickstarter campaign for Masquerade Killer will run until August 9th, 2017!

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Let’s Show Our Support for “A Very Important Date” (Relaunched)!

By pokeninja90 on June 6, 2017 • ( 5 Comments )

Back in November Naive Sprites launched their first Kickstarter campaign for their Alice in Wonderland inspired English otome game, A Very Important Date. However, they were not able to meet their original funding goal by the end of the campaign… Well, I am excited to write that they have not given up on the project and are back with a second revamped campaign!! This time around the team is looking to raise funding for the main game and a spin-off game featuring a male protagonist! Plus there is a ton of new content and features that expand on the original concept.

I have been following this game’s development for a long time now and I absolutely adored the demo!! I really want to see this project become a reality! So when Naive Sprites announced that they were giving Kickstarter another go, I knew I had to show my support!

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Let’s Show Our Support for Nusantara: Bermuda Triangle!!

By pokeninja90 on June 6, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

Hey hey guys I’m back with yet another Crowdfunding campaign! This time around, I’m spotlighting SweetChiel’s upcoming fantasy romance visual novel, Nusantara: Bermuda Triangle, the successor to their 2015 visual novel, Nusantara: Legend of the Winged Ones. While the game isn’t a sequel it does take place in the same universe as its predecessor, with a brand new heroine and adventure for players to enjoy!

Fans of the first game will be sure to love this new edition to the Nusantara universe, while new fans will definitely find something fun to add to their games collection.

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Let’s Show Our Support for Two Scoops!!

By pokeninja90 on June 6, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

Edit (6/29): The Kickstarter for this game failed to achieve the necessary funds by the deadline. Production of the game is on hold until the developers feel that there is a viable market for it.

Hey hey guys I’m back with yet another Kickstarter campaign! This time around, I’m spotlighting the upcoming dating sim, Two Scoops. This game is a joint collaboration between Thumb Cramps and Pillowfight and follows an unnamed protagonist as she adjusts to her new job at a local ice cream shop and maybe find love along the way…

I am always excited to see games that break the mold with their characters and Two Scoops does that and more. With a diverse cast of characters and love interests from a wide range of backgrounds and genders, this promises to be fresh new title that is bound to appeal to a wide range of players.

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Let’s Show Our Support for XOXO Droplets!

By pokeninja90 on May 9, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Edit (6/29): The Kickstarter for this game was successful at meeting its funding goal. The final funding amount was $4,112 with 158 backers! The game now has a tentative release date of Summer 2017!

Hey hey guys I’m back with yet another Kickstarter campaign! This time around, I’m spotlighting GB Patch’s upcoming comedy dating sim, XOXO Droplets. I have been following this game for awhile, but in order to reach a larger audience GB Patch wants to create a free to play version of the game, so, they created this KS campaign to help raise funds.