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Otome Games: A Good Option for Women in These Trying Times

October 10, 2018 Nikki Flores Anime, Simulation, Video Games, Vita Comments Off on Otome Games: A Good Option for Women in These Trying Times

Japan is known for putting out a variety of games that range from amazing to morally questionable. One genre that is growing in popularity is otome, which literally translates to “maiden game”. This genre is targeted towards women with a focus on developing a romantic relationship with one of the many male characters. In the…

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Samurai Love Ballad: Party – Review

August 8, 2018 K.A. Taira Japan, Mobile, Review, RPG, Simulation Comments Off on Samurai Love Ballad: Party – Review

A Samurai Love Ballad… Giggling under the covers late at night. A passionate evening with a lover? Well, something like that. Otome (Maiden in English) games are a romantic escape from the mundane. I started playing these RPGs while going through a difficult divorce. The idea of being a charming, beautiful  girl while handsome, interesting…

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