PC Game Reviews
Pyrite Heart is an Otome visual novel that looks great, but the story is very short and lacking in depth. The heroine is also a spoiled rich princess, which might not be that appealing for players who are not fans of tsundere characters. It’s not a bad game, but there are far better titles in the genre.
Gameplay: Short and the story is not that interesting.
Graphics: The artwork is very good.
Sound: No voice acting, but the music is decent
Kickstarter Watch
We’ve noticed a lot of otome visual novels popping up lately and, judging by the speed at which Mystic Destinies is getting funded on Kickstarter, there is definitely a demand for more. This urban fantasy otome visual novel focusses on the tale of a college girl who finds out that she isn’t quite as ordinary as she thought. The game is being developed by Star Maiden Games, a new start-up visual novel company who aim to make their mark on the genre with high quality, compelling titles. The team also have their sights on busting the usual genre tropes, which should be interesting
News
Prefer your cute otome fantasy romance visual novels on the go? Well, after making a splash on Steam, “How to Take Off Your Mask” from roseVeRte is now also out on Android. The main difference from the Steam version is the fact that the Android version features in app purchases, where players can choose how much of the game they want to play
Kickstarter Watch
Otome fans will already be familiar with the big names like Otomate, Voltage and Reject. Newcomers Weeev might be a small group, but their goal is to offer experiences comparable to what players expect from these big developers. That is why Weeev turned to Kickstarter for their debut title, Purrfectly Ever After. In case the name didn’t give it away already, it is a feline themed visual novel starring cute characters and a romantic story
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Idea Factory International unveiled some new screenshots from the upcoming release Amnesia: Memories™. The images feature Shin, one of the bachelors that the protagonist in the game will encounter. He is a quiet and reserved young man who has a bit of a dark past, which means he is unwilling to wear his heart on his sleeve. Apparently only true love can solve the mystery behind his hardened heart and it is up to players to discover whether childhood friendship can blossom into romance
