Otome Community Thread: A New Era of Beefcakes

Kresnik · Nov 9, 2018

ShyMel said:
No otome titles announced at IFI's press event last night. Them releasing the Date A Live trilogy does give me a tiny bit of hope for the Nil Admirari Switch port that has both games though.

I wonder if they're gonna skip this first wave of Switch otome just because a lot of them are dual-packs of titles, which is obviously a bigger cost than just translating one game. Or maybe split them up like NIS did with DanganRonpa.

Saphirax said:
I think it's highly likely that otome moving to switch is going to be cost prohibitive for some titles. Even in Japan, a lot of Switch VNs are digital only. Cartridges are expensive.
So IFI's 'we're thinking about you' does not inspire me with confidence.

What's "we're thinking about you" from - quote from the presser?

ShyMel said:
As much as I would prefer a physical edition, I would take digital only.

Other than Mary Skelter 2, are any of the current remaining Compile Heart games viable for localization? The ones left are that Azur Lane that is not dated for Japan yet, the Pixie and Clanpool Vita games, and several games with that pink seal thing . I am guessing the games in the later category would need a lot of changes now so I wonder if IFI would just do a hard pass on them all.

Ahh, Compile Heart will have loads more shit out by next year that could be localized.

There's also Castle Panzers on PS4 btw (which you mentioned I guess), which possibly has more of a chance than Moe Crystal/Moe Pirates.

Saphirax · Nov 9, 2018

Kresnik said:
I wonder if they're gonna skip this first wave of Switch otome just because a lot of them are dual-packs of titles, which is obviously a bigger cost than just translating one game. Or maybe split them up like NIS did with DanganRonpa.

What's "we're thinking about you" from - quote from the presser?

Ahh, Compile Heart will have loads more shit out by next year that could be localized.

There's also Castle Panzers on PS4 btw (which you mentioned I guess), which possibly has more of a chance than Moe Crystal/Moe Pirates.

Shizuka · Nov 9, 2018

Kresnik said:
I wonder if they're gonna skip this first wave of Switch otome just because a lot of them are dual-packs of titles, which is obviously a bigger cost than just translating one game. Or maybe split them up like NIS did with DanganRonpa.

They can do the Hakuoki dual-pack.

Saphirax · Nov 9, 2018

Shizuka said:
They can do the Hakuoki dual-pack.

I think more Hakuoki at this point would be a bad idea. Not only would it frustrate fans who want more otome, but it also probably wouldn't sell a lot.

Shizuka · Nov 9, 2018

Saphirax said:
I think more Hakuoki at this point would be a bad idea. Not only would it frustrate fans who want more otome, but it also probably wouldn't sell a lot.

More Hakuoki? The two Vita ones were the first in years and the script is done. Don't be surprised when Aksys releases Code Realize for the Switch, despite releasing a new one this year and another one next year.

Saphirax · Nov 9, 2018

Shizuka said:
More Hakuoki? The two Vita ones were the first in years and the script is done. Don't be surprised when Aksys releases Code Realize for the Switch, despite releasing a new one this year and another one next year.

Not the same thing. Hakuoki keeps getting localized over and over. PSP, 3DS, PS3, mobile, pc, vita...I think people are getting tired of it. IFI has been playing it pretty safe in terms of releases. I don't think more Hakuoki would do them any good.

Shizuka · Nov 9, 2018

Saphirax said:
Not the same thing. Hakuoki keeps getting localized over and over. PSP, 3DS, PS3, mobile, pc, vita...I think people are getting tired of it. IFI has been playing it pretty safe in terms of releases. I don't think more Hakuoki would do them any good.

This isn't a new localization, it's a port. Also, they have Amnesia, they could do that as well.

Saphirax · Nov 9, 2018

Shizuka said:
This isn't a new localization, it's a port. Also, they have Amnesia, they could do that as well.

Like I said, people would be more than a little disappointed. Just look at the comments, they want new games. There's not much to look forward to in 2019.

JoeyJungle · Nov 10, 2018

Man, just started up Code Realize on PS4 after not finishing the Vita version, forgot how much I liked this game. I'm not even past the OP yet, either.

There's no way to transfer the vita save, right? I'll just need to do skip text for a super long time? I had finished 1.5 routes on Vita.

Shizuka · Nov 10, 2018

JoeyJungle said:
Man, just started up Code Realize on PS4 after not finishing the Vita version, forgot how much I liked this game. I'm not even past the OP yet, either.

There's no way to transfer the vita save, right? I'll just need to do skip text for a super long time? I had finished 1.5 routes on Vita.

No transfer, IIRC. Sorry.

Shizuka · Nov 14, 2018

ShyMel · Nov 19, 2018

I finished Fashioning Little Miss Lonesome on Saturday. It was okay, but I really could have done without the

Micheal Kors homage/parody character trying to stick his finger up Saito's rear.

badarchetype · Nov 21, 2018

I went ahead and 100%ed my Code: Realize on Vita finally so I could move onto the fandisk after a break (for some reason the trophies didn't count my route starts or true ends so that was a lot of autoing for Platinum). Also need to figure out transferring my backup to my computer since apparently if you delete PSN games it'll take the save with it, but I desperately need the space on my card if I wanna grab Norn9 for sale whenever the holiday deals roll around again.

2019 is gonna be the year I finally clear out my backlog! Up next, getting the last 60% of Collar x Malice (on Aiji's route but skipped a lot of alternate ends). I hope we get that fandisk!

Also found a copy of Uta no Prince-sama Repeat for Vita at AnimeNYC. Gonna stumble through it with my elementary Japanese reading comprehension haha! I tried once on PSP a long while ago but reading Kanji on that screen was a nightmare.

Esfolia · Nov 23, 2018

In case anyone is interested, Hakuoki Kyoto Winds LE is dirt cheap (18.50) shipping might be a little expensive though.
http://www.iffysonlinestore.com/HakuokiKyotoWindsLE

Saphirax · Nov 28, 2018

https://www.exophase.com/game/london-detective-mysteria-psn/trophies/

English Detective Mysteria trophies are up - no spoilers.

Shizuka · Nov 28, 2018

Saphirax said:
https://www.exophase.com/game/london-detective-mysteria-psn/trophies/

English Detective Mysteria trophies are up - no spoilers.

I wonder if we're getting it before the end of the year.

Saphirax · Nov 28, 2018

Shizuka said:
I wonder if we're getting it before the end of the year.

The game was supposed to come out in fall, but now they've changed it to winter so it's probably early 2019.

Kresnik · Nov 28, 2018

Saphirax said:
The game was supposed to come out in fall, but now they've changed it to winter so it's probably early 2019.

I always get confused by XSEED's release date announcements. Included Fate/Extella and this in my list of games I was looking forward to in 2018... but now it looks like they're both 2019.

ShyMel · Nov 30, 2018

Kyoto Winds, Edo Blossoms, and Amnesia are all on apart of the PSN Flash Sale at huge discounts.

Shizuka · Dec 4, 2018

ShyMel · Dec 4, 2018

I love all of it.

Shizuka · Dec 4, 2018

atomsk eater · Dec 4, 2018

Shizuka said:

There's a closed beta for it
https://www.facebook.com/psychedeli...148207878620/1857039851089455/?type=3&theater

Shizuka · Dec 6, 2018

"XSEED Games has announced that London Detective Mysteria will release digitally on the PlayStation®Store for the PlayStation®Vita on December 18, 2018 in North America and Europe for $29.99, €29.99, and £24.99. There is currently no release date for the PC version as they work to make sure the conversion will give PC players the best experience."

Source: Otome Obsessed.

ShyMel · Dec 6, 2018

Awesome news for Vita owners and good to see the PC version is not just being dumped on Steam with issues (not that I think XSEED has done that with a game, but other publishers have).

Shizuka · Dec 11, 2018

London Detective Mysteria embargo will be lifted on release date, look forward to impressions and maybe a few full reviews then.

Shizuka · Dec 18, 2018

Dee Dee · Dec 18, 2018

So what's the verdict on this one? Not a big fan of the art, but the setting seems cool.

Shizuka · Dec 18, 2018

Dee Dee said:
So what's the verdict on this one? Not a big fan of the art, but the setting seems cool.

I've been playing for the last few days and really enjoying it. At first, you might think it's similar to Code Realize and brings nothing new, but it turns into a mystery game with lots of chapters where you'll get to experience some surprises that are keeping me really engaged.

Kresnik · Dec 18, 2018

Yeah, also been playing for the last few days and have been pleasantly surprised. Nice cast and plot has been interesting so far.

This is the longest common route I've ever seen on an otome game though. I dunno if Otomate titles just tend to have briefer ones and this is the norm?

Shizuka · Dec 20, 2018

Nightshade for Nintendo Switch is available now (48USD).

ShyMel · Dec 20, 2018

Shizuka said:
Nightshade for Nintendo Switch is available now (48USD).

After that price I am definitely okay with waiting for my physical copy from AmiAmi to arrive.

Shizuka · Dec 20, 2018

ShyMel said:
After that price I am definitely okay with waiting for my physical copy from AmiAmi to arrive.

Basically the same price, that's what I'd do.

Kresnik · Dec 20, 2018

Really wish D3 had released some of their otome on Vita in the west. Oh well. I guess I should be happy they're coming at all!

Wonder if Koei-Tecmo will finally start localizing for the west going forward now their franchises are moving to PS4/Switch.

Shizuka · Dec 21, 2018

Several otomes are on sale on the Nintendo eShop, I might pick up the ones I'm missing.

Dee Dee · Dec 21, 2018

Shizuka said:
Several otomes are on sale on the Nintendo eShop, I might pick up the ones I'm missing.

It seems some of the Vita otome are on sale as well, just got a notification that Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk is 66% off!

Kresnik · Dec 23, 2018

Finished my review of London Detective Mysteria - really quite enjoyed it!

https://kresnik258gaming.wordpress.com/2018/12/23/vita-london-detective-mysteria-review/

Had a much longer common route than I was expecting. Watson's route was my favourite of the endings. Game as a whole was better than I thought it would be.

Shizuka · Dec 24, 2018

I think LDM is my favorite otome of 2018.

deepFlaw · Dec 24, 2018

How long, hours-wise, is the common route and the average route after that?

I still want to play Ashen Hawk first (I'm gonna start in the next few weeks, I just need to get back to Death Mark's DLC first) but after that I'm up for digging into it given how much y'all have praised it. Just wanna know what I'm looking at time-wise so I can schedule it in around other games.

Yinyangfooey · Dec 24, 2018

So I recently finished Collar X Malice and Bad Apple Wars. I really enjoyed Collar, but I didn't like BAW.

Also, I played Code: Realize a few years back and I actually enjoyed it. Could someone explain to me the differences between Future Blessings, Wintertide Miracles, and the Bouquet of Rainbows are? They seem to be all fan discs, or sequels, or bundles?

deepFlaw · Dec 25, 2018

Yinyangfooey said:
So I recently finished Collar X Malice and Bad Apple Wars. I really enjoyed Collar, but I didn't like BAW.

Also, I played Code: Realize a few years back and I actually enjoyed it. Could someone explain to me the differences between Future Blessings, Wintertide Miracles, and the Bouquet of Rainbows are? They seem to be all fan discs, or sequels, or bundles?

Sure thing!

Guardian of Rebirth: The original game you played on Vita.
Future Blessings: The sequel/fandisc on Vita.
Bouquet of Rainbows: PS4 complilation of both GoR and FB; released the same day as FB in English.
Wintertide Miracles: Second sequel/fandisc releasing on both Vita and PS4.

Shizuka · Jan 3, 2019

I'm beginning to think London Detective Mysteria is the most problematic otome title to ever be translated.

You'll see Emily, the protagonist, shot at, slapped, punched, cut, being groped and almost raped several times, being held at gunpoint, just to drive the point that she needs a man to save her everytime it happens. Everything she does, you know will backfire, or she does something you could see as stupid from miles away, but she doesn't know any better.

This is absolutely disgusting and I'm not one to support such a problematic approach to the romance genre just to make you "fall in love" for one of the guys.

I love that XSEED localized an otome, but not like this. It won't get my support.

Dee Dee · Jan 4, 2019

Shizuka said:
I think LDM is my favorite otome of 2018.

Shizuka said:
I'm beginning to think London Detective Mysteria is the most problematic otome title to ever be translated.

lol, what happened inbetween these two posts?

Shizuka · Jan 4, 2019

Dee Dee said:
lol, what happened inbetween these two posts?

Finished the common route and started each specific route.

Dandy Crocodile · Jan 14, 2019

Ugh I'm still trying to work through Ashen Hawk but it's SUCH a slog. I get a bite of story then it sends me to the map and there's fuckin' 19 or whatever new short scenes that contribute NOTHING for me to have to sit through. I hate this.

deepFlaw · Jan 14, 2019

Oh, it's still like the first in that way? That's frustrating; I thought the concept of that was interesting but the execution just made me wish the scenes were part of the routes as normal.

I'm fiiiinally getting back to Death Mark's DLC, so I'll be starting AH within a month, I guess. And meanwhile if Mysteria's really like that... probably skipping it; shame it ended up like that.

Shizuka · Jan 14, 2019

Dandy Crocodile said:
Ugh I'm still trying to work through Ashen Hawk but it's SUCH a slog. I get a bite of story then it sends me to the map and there's fuckin' 19 or whatever new short scenes that contribute NOTHING for me to have to sit through. I hate this.

Wasn't Black Butterfly the same?

Dandy Crocodile · Jan 14, 2019

Shizuka said:
Wasn't Black Butterfly the same?

Kind of. BB had its short stories off of the main route in the flowchart I felt like they were always accessible.
AH has them in the story itself kind of. I don't know if you've played it yet but for the uninitiated, periodically in the story you get sent to a map screen. It has like 8 locations on it and each has 3-5 short scenes and one might have a side scene and another will have the MAIN scene.
These short scenes are NOT in the flowchart, while there are still the side scenes in the flowchart that you have to unlock with whatever the currency is.
You get the currency from the short scenes in the maps.
So I don't wanna skip them and be short on currency, especially since I haven't found if I can go back to them yet, but they are dreadfully boring and absolutely murder the pacing of the game to the point I've been managing to get through 3-4 a MONTH before shelving the game again.

Shizuka · Jan 14, 2019

Dandy Crocodile said:
Kind of. BB had its short stories off of the main route in the flowchart I felt like they were always accessible.
AH has them in the story itself kind of. I don't know if you've played it yet but for the uninitiated, periodically in the story you get sent to a map screen. It has like 8 locations on it and each has 3-5 short scenes and one might have a side scene and another will have the MAIN scene.
These short scenes are NOT in the flowchart, while there are still the side scenes in the flowchart that you have to unlock with whatever the currency is.
You get the currency from the short scenes in the maps.
So I don't wanna skip them and be short on currency, especially since I haven't found if I can go back to them yet, but they are dreadfully boring and absolutely murder the pacing of the game to the point I've been managing to get through 3-4 a MONTH before shelving the game again.

Well, seems like last year was the year of quantity over quality when it comes to otome.

badarchetype · Jan 15, 2019

I recently got a Microsoft Surface Go to play some PC VNs on. Finished Sweet Pool and was kinda underwhelmed by Fashioning Little Miss Lonesome. And Nightshade isn't on sale so I'd probably just get it on Switch if I have to pay full price.

Anyone else have any PC game recommendations? Was thinking I'd redownload Nameless and Ozmafia to finish some routes I missed last time until some of the new MangaGamer otome/BL releases come out.

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