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 Keeping you updated on the latest in English otome games!
Here you'll find information about traditional visual novel style GxB otome games, joseimuke with a female protagonist, games based on shoujo anime, RPGs with romance elements, as well as GxG games made for a female audience.
An otome game (乙女ゲーム, meaning girl or "maiden" game) is a story based video game that is targeted towards women. Generally one of the goals, besides the main plot goal, is to develop a romantic relationship between the female player character and one of the several other characters.
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| Aksys Games has announced four otome games for the Nintendo Switch! All are set to be released in 2023. Shuuen no Virche -ErroR:salvation- “Surrounded by the sea and black flowers of misfortune, the citizens of Arpecheur are cursed to die by the age of 23. In this country possessed by the god of death, one young woman named Ceres seems to hasten the deaths of everyone she meets and decides to end her own life. But suddenly a mysterious man called the “watchman of death” appears before her and nothing will be the same.” Radiant Tale “Tifalia longs for an eventful life and gets her wish when an unusual group calling themselves CIRCUS wander into her inn and press her into service as a producer. A crazy dragon that loves to tickle, a spikey clown that doesn’t make you laugh, a water creature who doesn’t want to use water magic, an acrobat who doesn’t know how to entertain, a drunkard furball, an unmotivated leader, and an amateur producer who just joined. Can this show ever be a success?” Norn9: Var Commons & Norn9: Last Era “Child prodigy Sorata finds himself swept back in time to a mysterious ship with three young women and eight other men on an adventure to uncover the secrets that lie in Norn! Norn9: Last Era continues the team’s adventures in three exciting parts.”
Otome Jam 2022 is now over, and there were 55 entries submitted! Congrats to everyone who participated! (ﾉ´ヮ´)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ If you’d like to check out the games, you can download and play them all from here, on itch.io. If you’re looking to participate in a game jam this month (and potentially the one following, as some are 2 months long), some options for you might be:
Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei
(ビルシャナ戦姫 ～源平飛花夢想～) Release dates (Nintendo Switch)
Japanese: September 17th, 2020
English: June 28th, 2022 “Fifteen years after the Heiji Rebellion, the Heike clan has reached the height of its power, while the Genji clan remains devastated by defeat. Hidden deep within the mountains of Kurama lives Shanao, the youngest surviving male heir to the Genji name. However, Shanao harbors a deep secret known by very few.
The youngest heir to the Genji name is no man.
Torn between her duty to live up to the Genji family name and her desire to live a peaceful life, Shanao sets off in hopes to take down the Heike stronghold and finally bring peace in the country. Her adventure leads her to find new cherished relationships, as well as something deeper than the feud between the rivaling clans.“
This is a new release from Idea Factory! You can buy the physical copy from Amazon.com here, or buy it digitally from the Nintendo eShop,
Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 3 Portable coming to Switch - Gematsu
satoshi-mochida:  ATLUS will release Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 3 Portable for Switch alongside their previously announced PlayStation, Xbox, and PC versions, the company announced. Persona 5 Royal will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on October 21. It is already available for PlayStation 4. Persona 4 Golden will launch for Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Microsoft Store in 2023. It is already available for PS Vita and PC via Steam. Persona 3 Portable will launch for Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store in 2023. It is already available for PSP. Here is an overview of each game, via ATLUS: - Persona 5 Royal – Forced to transfer to a high school in Tokyo, the protagonist has a strange dream. “You truly are a prisoner of fate. In the near future, ruin awaits you.” With the goal of “rehabilitation” looming overhead, he must save others from distorted desires by donning the mask of a Phantom Thief. Persona 5 Royal makes its epic return with previously released DLC included in the base game!
- Persona 4 Golden – They say your soulmate will appear if you stare into a television set on a rainy night… This strange rumor slowly spreads through the rural town of Inaba, the protagonist’s new home, just as a chain of mysterious murders begin. As the protagonist and his teammates chase after the truth, they find themselves opening the door to another world. For the first time, enjoy Persona 4 Golden with text in French, Italian, German, and Spanish!
- Persona 3 Portable – If I say there’s an hour “hidden” between one day and the next…would you believe me? This unknown time is the “Dark Hour.” Unfamiliar stillness swallows the city, people turn into eerie coffins, and otherworldly monsters called Shadows swarm. One night, the protagonist is attacked by these Shadows. When all hope seems lost, the power of the heart, their Persona, is awakened. Featuring enhanced graphics, Persona 3 Portable will also be available with French, Italian, German, and Spanish text for the first time!
Watch a new trailer below.
PRESS RELEASE: Rune Factory 5 Confirmed for PC Release on 13th Julyranchstoryblog:
Marvelous Europe today announces that Rune Factory 5 will release onto Windows PC via Steam on 13th July with visual updates and new customisation options for the platform.
The farming/life sim RPG title delivers a full 3D adventure that has players exploring treacherous dungeons and battling dangerous foes to unravel a mystery threatening their adopted home of Rigbarth. In between each day’s adventure, they’ll grow crops, participate in local festivals, and build friendships with a lovable cast of townsfolk. To celebrate its upcoming arrival on a new platform, Rune Factory 5 will be available for a 15% pre-purchase discount off its standard €59.99/£49.99 price, which will decrease to a 10% launch week discount once the title releases on 13th July. The ‘Digital Deluxe Edition’ featuring 13 exclusive outfits inspired by the marriage candidates of Rune Factory 4 will also be available for pre-purchase for €69.99/£59.99 with the same discounts as the standard edition. Both English and Japanese voice tracks will be available in Rune Factory 5 along with features new to the series such as link attacks, co-op cooking, and same-sex marriage. Owners of Rune Factory 4 Special on Steam will also receive a special bonus in Rune Factory 5: in addition to outfits inspired by past protagonists Lest and Frey, fan-favorites Doug and Margaret will come live in Rigbarth as guest NPCs. The following downloadable content will also be available for purchase at launch:
• ‘The Holy Knight and the Bibliophile Swimsuit Set + New Ranger Care Package Item Pack’ (€1.99/£1.69)
• ‘The Marionette and the Glorious Horse Swimsuit Set + New Ranger Care Package Item Pack’ (€1.99/£1.69)
• ‘The Elf and the Hidden Royal Lineage Swimsuit Set + New Ranger Care Package Item Pack’ (€1.99/£1.69)
• ‘The Young Proprietress and the Dwarf Swimsuit Set + New Ranger Care Package Item Pack’ (€1.99/£1.69)
• ‘The Resplendent Butterfly and the Priest Swimsuit Set + New Ranger Care Package Item Pack’ (€1.99/£1.69)
• ‘Famous Butlers Swimsuit Set + New Ranger Care Package Item Pack’ (€1.99/£1.69)
• ‘Rune Factory Outfits: Raguna and Mist’ (€1.99/£1.69)
• ‘Rune Factory 2 Outfits: Kyle and Mana’ (€1.99/£1.69)
• ‘Rune Factory 3 Outfits: Micah and Shara’ (€1.99/£1.69)
• ‘Rune Factory Series Outfit Set’ (€4.99/£4.29)
 About Rune Factory 5In the sleepy border town of Rigbarth, a shift is happening. Mysterious events are unfolding, affecting the runes that govern the balance between humanity and nature… As the newest ranger for the peacekeeping organisation, SEED, protect the frontier town by rounding up rowdy monsters with your official SEED-issued spell seal. When not on a mission, work with the people of Rigbarth to help the town flourish through farming, festivals and friendships! As the balance of peace begins to shift, however, it comes time to prove yourself. Team up with townsfolk and embark on a grand adventure to unravel the mystery befalling the land, embracing your inner-power to halt the descent into chaos. Key Features:
● Fast-paced action RPG combat: Venture into the vast, vibrant wilderness with friends from Rigbarth by your side to unlock powerful and stylish link attacks that encourage teamwork and strategy.
● Forge friendships and find love: Forge friendships, fall in love and even marry the townsfolk who live and work alongside you in Rigbarth, including same-sex marriage for the first time in the series.
● Relaxing life simulation gameplay: Take time out of your adventure to enjoy the gentler pace of town life. Compete in cooking, crafting, and fishing contests or invite your sweetheart to join you for stargazing during one of Rigbarth’s many seasonal festivals.
● Fantasy farming taken to new heights: Grow a wide variety of crops in the field or on a dragon’s back and tame monsters to serve as your helpful farmhands. Developed by Marvelous Inc., Rune Factory 5 will launch on 13th July for Windows PC via Steam. The Nintendo Switch™ version was released in Europe and Australia on 25th March, 2022. The game is rated PEGI 12, USK 6 and M in Australia.
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