Another spin-off from the list of otome games with actual gameplay. This should make the main list a little easier to manage.
 1. Always Remember Me [English]Developer/Publisher: Winter Wolves Story: Amy is desperate! Her boyfriend Aaron doesn’t remember her anymore after a car accident! Will you be able to make him remember again? Or perhaps it’s time to move on. Maybe Amy will fall in love with someone else? It’s up to you to decide. Play this life simulation game with dating sim elements and shape Amy’s destiny. [from official website] Gameplay details: Detailed simulation: available actions change based on time of the day and place. Lots of stats: money, culture, creativity, discipline, romance, energy and morale. Relationship system: each character has a relationship value that affects gameplay. [from official website] Gameplay Screenshots: Training / Town map Official website: http://www.winterwolves.com/rememberme.htm Platform: PC (2011) English Reviews: Metacritic / Groovy Gamer / Yukinosora / Vivid Gamer / Sasuga Sugoi Available at: Click on the “Buy” buttons on the official website. There’s a free demo available as well. |
 2. Brother’s Conflict – Passion Pink & Brilliant BlueJapanese: ブラザーズ コンフリクト Developer/Publisher: Otomate/Idea Factory Story: After her mom re-married, Ema moved into the Asahina Family House and acquired 11 brothers. Ema intended to live peacefully with them as a family, but the sudden appearance of a girl in an all-male household causes discord. Going on with their lives, the brother’s feelings for Ema change and the start of a same roof forbidden romance begins. [from VNDB] Gameplay details: Grind up your stats by entering activities into weekly calendars. You can choose to work alone, to hang out with one guy or to have a family activity. You can also visit your ‘brothers’ and ask them out on dates. I think the difference between Pink and Blue is which bishies you get to chase. Gameplay Screenshots: Calendar / Chatting / Studying Official website: http://www.otomate.jp/bc/ Platform: PSP (2012 for Pink, 2013 for Blue) English Reviews: Majinken / Starry Eyed / Summer Available at: Brother’s Conflict Passion Pink at Amazon  /Brother’s Conflict Passion Pink at Play-AsiaBrother’s Conflict Brilliant Blue at Amazon  /Brother’s Conflict Brilliant Blue at Play-Asia |
 3. Dandelion – Wishes brought to you [English]Korean: 덴더라이언 – 너에게 부는 바람 Developer/Publisher: Cheritz Story: Hee-Jung is a 21 year old girl who pushes herself to be perfect at everything; yet she realizes that she does not know what she really desires. Although she lives a hectic life, she feels like she is on the road to nowhere. However, one day she encounters mysterious animals and decides to take them in. She doesn’t yet realize that this will radically change her life… [from English Otome Games] Gameplay details: Raise stats through various activities. Heejung has a heart gauge that expands as she interacts with the animals, letting her take part in even more activities. Dating and shopping options are also available. Gameplay Screenshots: Home and stats / Activity Official website: http://dl.cheritz.com/en Platform: PC & Mac (2012) English Reviews: Important Importables /Mina’s Madhouse / Otome-Jikan / Sandy / Digital Cloud / Rambling Reviews / Everything and the kitchen sink / Cheratomo Available at: Official website. Also available on Steam (recommended. Official website has always-online DRM). |
 4. Glass Heart PrincessJapanese: グラスハートプリンセス Developer/Publisher: Design Factory/Otomate Story: The protagonist is beautiful, smart, and good at sports. She is the perfect daughter of a respected family. However, she is suddenly stricken with a bizarre disease called “Glass Heart Syndrome”. If her heart rate rises above normal, she will die. The only cure is to train her heart by experiencing heart-pounding situations through dating! [from VNDB] Gameplay details: Three stats to raise through weekly activities: your heartbeat limit (hb-limit), knowledge about romance (l-limit) and Image. You can also go on dates once a week. After the date you get a ranking depending on how well you answered questions. Better ranking = more EXP. Gameplay Screenshots: Training / More training Official website: http://www.otomate.jp/ghp/ Platform: PSP English Reviews: Chocolatemix / Otome-Jikan / Tsukihana / Lijakaca / Hinano / Bishie Holic Available at: Glass Heart Princess at Amazon  /Glass Heart Princess at Play-Asia |
 5. Hanasaku ManimaniJapanese: 花咲くまにまに Developer/Publisher: 5pb Story: Nao, an ordinary high school student, gets thrown back in time to the Edo period, where she is taken in by the denizens of a brothel with a twist. Gameplay details: It’s mainly a visual novel, but you also have to raise 5 of the main character’s stats: stamina, wisdom, etiquette, art and charm. These can be done through activities and mini-games. Gameplay Screenshots: Growth / Mini-game / Mini-game 2 Official website: http://5pb.jp/games/hanamani/ Platform: PSP (2013) PS3 (2013) PSVITA (2014) English Reviews: Cross Horizon / Jyuuguchi / Hinano Available at: Hanasaku Manimani PSP at Play-Asia/Hanasaku Manimani PS3 at Play-Asia Hanasaku Manimani PSVITA at Play-Asia/Hanasaku Manimani PSVITA at Amazon  |
 6. Houkago Colorful*Step Undoubu & BunkabuJapanese: 放課後colorful＊step Developer/Publisher: Honeybee Story: Twins Natsuko and Haruko transfer to a school where every student has to be a member of a club. They manage to narrow their choices down to two, a sports club (Undoubu) and a cultural club (Bunkabu). Each twin takes a separate club (i.e. separate game) and has 6 different bishies to woo. Gameplay details: Enter your schedule weekly and carry out the activities to raise your stats. You can click around on the school map and talk to different guys until you get locked into a particular route. Gameplay Screenshots: Map / Schedule Official website: http://www.honeybee-cd.com/colorful_step.html Platform: PSP English Reviews: Irairasuru / Bishie Holic Available at: Houkago Colorful*Step Undoubu at Play-Asia/Houkago Colorful*Step Bunkabu at Play-Asia Houkago Colorful*Step Undoubu at Amazon  |
 7. Kamisama to KoigokoroJapanese: 神さまと恋ゴコロ Developer/Publisher: Takuyo Story: An apprentice nun is hard-pressed to fend off the unwelcome (or are they) attentions of several priests and assorted bishies. Please keep your altar boy jokes to yourself. Gameplay details: Raise your stats (morality, independence, service, confession and trust) through activities such as reading, prayer and gardening so the guys will like you more. There are mini-games too. Gameplay Screenshots: Schedule / Nun looking cute / Mini-game Official website: http://www.takuyo.co.jp/products/kamikoi/ Platform: PSP (2012) PSVITA (2014) English Reviews: My review / Majinken! Available at:Kami-sama to Koigokoro PSP at Play-Asia/Kami-sama to Koigokoro PSVITA at Play-Asia Kami-sama to Koigokoro PSP at Amazon  |
 8. Kimi ni Todoke ~Sodateru OmoiJapanese: 君に届け ～育てる想い～ Developer/Publisher: Banpresto Story: Sawako Kuronuma, called Sadako by her classmates for her resemblance to the character from The Ring, has always been feared and misunderstood because of her appearance. However, despite her appearances, she is a sweet and timid girl who longs to be able to make friends with everyone and be liked by everyone else. When her idol, popular boy Kazehaya, begins talking with her, everything changes. Slowly, but surely, a sweet love is blossoming between the two. Gameplay details: Set Sawako’s schedule in weekly installments. This lets you store up “water” which you use to “grow” “opportunity seeds.” Use the plants you grow to unlock events. The game lasts a year and you get one of several endings based on how well you did. Gameplay Screenshots: Screenshot 1 / Screenshot 2 Official website: http://www.banpresto-game.com/kimitodo/omoi/index.html Platform: DS (2009) English Reviews: None yet Available at: Kimi ni Todoke ~Sodateru Omoi at Amazon  |
 9. Kimi ni Todoke ~Tsutaeru KimochiJapanese: 君に届け〜伝えるキモチ〜 Developer/Publisher: Banpresto Story: Sawako Kuronuma, called Sadako by her classmates for her resemblance to the character from The Ring, has always been feared and misunderstood because of her appearance. However, despite her appearances, she is a sweet and timid girl who longs to be able to make friends with everyone and be liked by everyone else. When her idol, popular boy Kazehaya, begins talking with her, everything changes. Slowly, but surely, a sweet love is blossoming between the two. Sequel to Kimi ni Todoke ~Sodateru Omoi Gameplay details: Gameplay Screenshots: Gameplay Official website: http://www.banpresto-game.com/kimitodo/kimochi/index.html Platform: DS English Reviews: None yet Available at: Kimi ni Todoke ~Tsutaeru Kimochi at Amazon  / Kimi ni Todoke ~Tsutaeru Kimochi at Play-Asia |
 10. La Corda d’Oro/Kiniro no CordaJapanese: 金色のコルダ Developer/Publisher: Koei Story: One of my favorite otome games, even though I just played it recently. The main character is roped into entering a musical contest because she sees a fairy at school. The only problem is she doesn’t have a lick of musical talent. But the fairy is kind enough to give her a magical violin that almost plays itself, leaving her to devote most of her attention to chasing bishies! Gameplay details: Instead of grinding up your own stats, you grind up the stats of the musical piece you’re trying to perform. First you find the piece, then you practice till you can play it, then you practice some more until you can interpret it just right. Playing your song near a bishie will make him like you more, and you can also play duets, trios and quartets with people around you. It’s tremendously fun. Gameplay Screenshots: Playing music Official website: http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/corda/ Platform: PC (2003) PS2 (2004) PSP (2005) English Reviews: My impressions / Important Importables Available at: Kiniro no Corda PS2 at Amazon  / Kiniro no Corda PSP at Play-Asia |
 11. La Corda d’Oro/Kiniro no Corda 2Japanese: 金色のコルダ2 Developer/Publisher: Koei Story: The stage is Seisou High School, five months after the previous title. The main character plans to hold an ensemble concert with her friends. The main goal for this title is to express “the power of friendship and trust” which can be found in music. Gameplay details: Same as the previous but simplified (tch!) with fewer stats for the MC and fewer requirements to learn a song. An Easy setting has also been added. Ensembles are no longer optional but are required to win the game, so the MC has to form a team, assign them pieces and make them practice until they’re good enough. During the daytime there’s an extra lunch period for more character events. Gameplay Screenshots: Concert results / Practice alone / Practice together / 2f screenshot Official website: http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/ps2/corda2/index02.htm Platform: PS2 (2007) PSP (2009) PS VITA English Reviews: My impressions Available at: Kiniro no Corda 2 and 2 Encore twinpack on Amazon (PS2)  Kiniro no Corda 2f on Amazon  / Kiniro no Corda 2f Encore at Amazon Kiniro no Encore 2f on Play-ASIA / Kiniro no Corda 2f Encore at Play-Asia Note: [Kiniro no Corda 2 Encore is the fan disc/sequel (with a new story and some slight gameplay changes), 2f is the PSP version of the base game (with some additions and some deletions) and 2f Encore is the PSP port of the fan disc. If you want the original, get Corda 2 for PS2 or 2f for PSP. If you want the fan discs, get 2 Encore for PS2 or 2f Encore for PSP] There’s also 2ff for the PS VITA if you have that. |
 12. La Corda d’Oro/Kiniro no Corda 3Japanese: 金色のコルダ3 Developer/Publisher: Koei Story: 8 years after the adventures of Hino Kahoko, it is now time for Kohinata Kanade to step on the stage. Soon after transferring to Seiso Academy, Kanade finds the orchestra club in the middle of preparing for the National Ensemble contest. Teaming up with the other members, she will improve her skills, meet new rivals and create memories for what will become an unforgettable summer… [The “Another Sky” games are all fandiscs.] Gameplay details: Same as the previous games with some changes. For example you can make lunches for guys. The tournament concerts also play around rather differently with a new “Maestro Field” feature. Instead of just watching, you actually have to press buttons in time with the music, so it’s more of a rhythm game now. Gameplay Screenshots: Practice / Private practice / Ensemble / Maestro Field / Another Sky Official website: http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/corda3/ Platform: PS2 (2010) PSP (2010) 3DS (2015) PS VITA English Reviews: My impressions / 4Shiki / Chocolatemix Available at: Kiniro no Corda 3 PS2 at Amazon  / Kiniro no Corda 3 PSP at Amazon Kiniro no Corda 3 PSP Full-voice Special at Play-Asia |
 13. Lucky Rabbit Reflex [English]Developer/Publisher: Super63 Story: Welcome to Northmain College! Take control of a young woman starting the year at a new school in England. This final year will determine what universities and careers are open to you, so make the most of it! There are five eligible bachelors to date as well as five possible best friends, over a hundred clothing items to buy, and a full nineteen endings! [from Hanako Games] Gameplay details: Join clubs, hold part-time jobs, and develop your fashion sense in order to make the best impression on the people that you meet. Gameplay Screenshots: Map / Clothes shopping / Mini-game? Official website: http://www.luckyrabbitreflex.com/ Platform: PC English Reviews: Mina’s Madhouse / Jay is Games Available at: Click the “Download” link on the official website. |
 14. Mermaid PrismJapanese: マーメイドプリズム Developer/Publisher: Vingt-et-un/D3 Publisher Story: An ordinary high school girl gets whisked away to another world filled with bishies who remind her of people in the real world… except they’re all princes now. Oh, and everyone can turn into mermaids too. Too bad the main character hates swimming because she almost drowned as a kid (and yet she’s in the swimming club…? I can already tell what kind of game this is going to be) Gameplay details: Day and night system. Roam the map gathering experience points. Get enough EXP and you level up. Leveling up gives you points you can use to raise your stats (strength, endurance, analysis, concentration and luck) as you wish. More strength means you can move faster, more analysis lets you figure out what you need to do to make the bishie of your choice yours. Gameplay Screenshots: Map movement / Stats screen Official website: www.d3p.co.jp/mermaid/ Platform: PS2 (2006) English Reviews: None yet Available at: Mermaid Prism at Amazon  / Mermaid Prism at Play-Asia |
 15. Miss Princess: MisPri!Japanese: MISS PRINCESS ミスプリ！ Developer/Publisher: Koei Tecmo Story: The “Miss Princess Contest”, a pageant which aims to crown the most dignified maiden in the country. However, there is an age restriction (6~15 years old) and only girls attended by a reputed steward are eligible for entry. The protagonist is a fifteen-year old girl who has always dreamed of entering the contest. Luckily enough she finally qualifies to enter with an unprecedented four stewards attending to her. The player follows her first and last attempt to become Miss Princess, struggling for three months through the preliminary rounds to qualify for the Grand Prix [from the Koei wikia]. Gameplay details: Daily schedule with one action per weekday and 2 actions per weekend day allowed. Take one of three lessons, chat with others or rest. Lesson take the form of mini-games. Each chapter has an objective for the player to achieve. Fail = game over. Gameplay Screenshots: Dancing with a butler / Racing mini-game Official website: http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/missprincess/ Platform: DS (2011) English Reviews: My impressions Available at: Miss Princess at Amazon / Miss Princess at Play-Asia |
 16. Nicole [English]Developer/Publisher: Winter Wolves Story: Nicole is thrilled that she managed to get into her first choice school and is looking forward to experiencing college life there. However, as soon as she moves into the university dorms, she finds out that there’s been a series of mysterious disappearances going on around the campus! So far, three girls have already gone missing and Nicole could be next if she’s not too careful – not quite the ideal college experience Nicole had in mind. [from official website] Gameplay details: Nicole is a dating sim that revolves around your day-to-day life as a college student. You can take up part-time jobs to earn money, explore various locations, do recreational and extra-curricular activities, and meet intriguing characters like Darren, Kurt, Jeff and Ted. You might even get to date the culprit! [from official website] Gameplay Screenshots: Activities / Stat changes / Map / Gift shop Official website: http://www.winterwolves.com/nicole.htm Platform: PC (2013) English Reviews: Important Importables Available at: Click the “Buy now” links on the official website. |
 17. Otometeki Koi Kakumei ★ Love Revo!! [has English Patch]Japanese: 乙女的恋革命★ラブレボ!! Developer/Publisher: HuneX/Gungho/Idea Factory Story: This is a story about diet and romance. The Heroine (name changeable) used to be beautiful child model. However, due to the temptation of cakes, she is currently a 100 kg lump of fat. Don’t worry, though, with the handsome boys living in her father’s apartment complex and her equally overweight best friend, she will do everything she can to lose weight. [from Play-Asia] There’s a PSP remake of the original called “Otometeki Koi Kakumei★Love Revo!! 100kg Kara Hajimaru → Koi Monogatari” with the same story but board-game gameplay. Gameplay details: Design your schedule, exercise, visit the sports shop or socialize with the guys, join in mini games and initiate special events, these all help you to gain confidence, lose weight and eventually, get the guy. Gameplay Screenshots: Exercising / Town map Official website: http://loverevo.jp/ Platform: PS2 (2006) DS (2008) PC (2008) PSP (2010) English Reviews: Important Importables / Koorinokokoro Available at: Otometeki Koi Kakumei * Love Revo! DS at Amazon  / Otometeki Koi Kakumei * Love Revo! Portable at Amazon Otometeki Koi Kakumei Love Revo!! 100kg Karahajimaru-Koimonogatari at Amazon  Otometeki Koi Kakumei * Love Revo! Portable at Play-Asia Otometeki Koi Kakumei Love Revo!! 100kg Karahajimaru-Koimonogatari at Play-Asia |
 18. RatiricaJapanese: ラティリカ Developer/Publisher: Princess Crown Story: “Ratirica” is a magical tiara with hidden powers that has been passed down through the generations of the royal family. Upon being rejected by Ratirica, Princess Caroria fails her succession ceremony. During the following two months, she must train herself until the next succession ceremony occurs, in the hopes of being accepted by Ratirica. With the help of Norn, a (12 year old) Shinto priest, she is also able to explore other kingdoms and befriend the various princes that she meets. [from VNDB] The trial edition has an English fan translation, I hear. Gameplay details: You have 60 days to train yourself up in Academics, Sword fighting, Manners and Dance. You can also choose to spend the day sleeping. You can choose up to 4 activities to do per day. Once a week you get to either roam the land looking for bishies to woo or go shopping for stat-boosting items. Gameplay Screenshots: Stats / Schedule / Map / …Him? Official website: http://prcr.info/rate/ Platform: PC (2007) English Reviews: None yet Available at: You can download the free demo from the “DL” section of the official website. To buy the full game, use one of the options on this page: http://prcr.info/order.html I don’t know if they ship outside Japan. |
 19. Star Project [English]Developer/Publisher: Galaxy Games Story: There was a time when this star management company was popular. However the owner and his wife passed away and their daughter took over the company. All the stars and staff of the company went their own way, leaving her with a mountain of debt and an old ragged building that looks like it’s going to collapse any day now. One day, a boy from the countryside came out of nowhere and appeared before her. She saw star potential in this young man and they both teamed up to start the “Star Project!” Will the young country boy and the naïve manager be able to create a stunning ‘star?’ [adapted from official website] Gameplay details: Help your star succeed in his appearances and improve his competences with lessons. Develop your affinities with your stars and maybe you will live a pure romance with him. Choice your district and discover the funny mini-games. Manage his agenda and part time jobs to earn money and dress like a star. [from official website] Gameplay Screenshots: User interface Official website: http://starproject.galaxy-games.com/ Platform: PC (browser-based) English Reviews: Otome Sweetheart / Seto’s Sweet Home / Gimme the Games Available at: Free browser-based game on official website. |
 20. Storm LoverJapanese: ストームラバー Developer/Publisher: D3 Publisher Story: Storm Lover takes you to one of the top private schools in Japan and drops you into a den of attractive boys. The game is not only about getting to know the boys and getting them to confess to you. It takes you past the honeymoon period and to the stagnant period where you have to make important decisions and then back again. [from VNDB] Storm Lover Kai!! is a remake with a new OP/ED, updated graphics, new events, and some changed dialog. The original seems to be out of print. Gameplay details: The game lasts 365 days. Once you get the confession, you date the guy, give him presents and enjoy all the perks that come with being a couple. At home you can set your schedule, study and send emails to the guy you like. Stats are pretty meaningless, you just need to study enough not to fail your exams so you can get to see all kinds of holiday events. Gameplay Screenshots: Town map / Options Official website: Original and Kai!! Platform: PSP (2010) PSP (2012 for Kai) English Reviews: My impressions / 4Shiki / Majinken! / Hinano / Lijakaca / Summer <3 / Gaming Goddess Available at: Storm Lover Kai!! at Amazon  |
 21. Storm Lover Natsukoi!!Japanese: STORM LOVER 夏恋!! Developer/Publisher: D3 Publisher Story: The Storm Lover fandisc. A lot of things can happen in two nights. The temptations of summer become irresistible when you go to the beach trip of St. Louis Academy. You can choose between keeping your boyfriend from the original game, develop a love triangle or choose one of the new boys. [from VNDB] Gameplay details: Uhh… I’m not finding any real evidence that this game has gameplay. Will investigate a little more and delete this if necessary. Gameplay Screenshots: Guesthouse / Guesthouse 2/ dressing up guys/ minigame? Official website: http://www.d3p.co.jp/stormlover_natsukoi/ Platform: PSP English Reviews: Hinano Available at: Storm Lover Natsukoi!! at Amazon  |
 22. Storm Lover 2ndJapanese: ストームラバー セカンド Developer/Publisher: D3 Publisher Story: A sequel to Storm Lover/Storm Lover Kai!, featuring a new heroine and a new set of guys, with the exception of Nanao Shiina from the previous games. Our heroine Arashiyama Mari, has just moved to town and starts her 2nd year of high school at St. Louis High. Gameplay details: Same as in the first game but with love triangles…? Basically balance a normal school life with chasing bishies. And instead of breaking up with a guy you can friendzone him instead and then turn him back into a boyfriend later… maybe? And if he catches you cheating on him, that unlocks a new mode? Why do I dislike this game the more I read about it? Gameplay Screenshots: Town map / Route select Official website: http://www.d3p.co.jp/stormlover_2nd/ Platform: PSP (2013) English Reviews: Hinano Available at: Storm Lover 2nd on Amazon  / Storm Lover 2nd at Play-Asia |
 23. Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side 1st Love [has English patch]Japanese: ときめきメモリアル Girl’s Side 1st Love Developer/Publisher: Konami Story: The player is the main character, a new student at Habataki High, Habataki City. The goal of the game is to create a relationship with one of the ten males that are available to you, so that on the last day of your high school, you will receive his confession of love at the chapel in the school. [from VNDB] Gameplay details: Raise your stats for 3 years using a weekly schedule. There are a lot of guys you won’t even meet until your stats are just the way they like them. You can also take part-time jobs to earn cash+stats. On weekends you can go shopping or ask a guy out on a date. Careful, your ‘friends’ may be gunning for the same guys too! Gameplay Screenshots: Main menu / Activity / Mini-game Official website: http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/Girls_Side/1st_Love/ Platform: PS2 (2002) DS (2007) DS (2012) (Full-voiced Plus version) English Reviews: Gaming goddess / I Heart Chaos / GameFAQs Available at: Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side 1st Love Plus at Amazon  |
 24. Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side: 2nd Kiss/Season [has English patch]Japanese: ときめきメモリアル Girl’s Side 2nd Kiss Developer/Publisher: Konami Story: The main stage is Hanegasaki High School, same as the previous game. A new students moves into town and tries to find the guy she played with as a child. Sort of. Actually she’ll date anything with legs. While communicating with unique characters, players can find their surprising sides and experience more realistic love romance. Gameplay details: Same as previous game. Raise stats, date guys, go shopping, take part-time job, woo teacher, etc etc. Walk home with guys and paw them on the way home for the lulz. Gameplay Screenshots: Main menu / Love panel / Walk home system Official website: http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/Girls_Side/2nd_Season/ Platform: PS2 (2006) DS (2008) [2nd Kiss = PS2. 2nd Season = DS] English Reviews: 4Shiki / Important Importables / Gaming Goddess / Sasuga Sugoi / GameFAQs Available at: Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side: 2nd Season at Amazon  |
 25. Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side: 3rd Story [has English patch]Japanese: ときめきメモリアル Girl’s Side: 3rd Story Developer/Publisher: Konami Story: The game takes place at Habataki High School seven years after Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side 1. There are a total of six new bachelors plus three secret characters. TMGS 3 implements a totally new system: the Love Triangle. Instead of rival girls liking your man, all six bachelors are paired with another, making it so that you can ‘date’ two of them at a time. The ‘Premium’ PSP version lets you spy on the boys in their rooms. I’d rather not know how that works… Gameplay details: Raise stats, get part-time job, go on dates, go shopping. Date guys either solo or in pairs. Gameplay Screenshots: Main menu / Stats / Shopping / Spying Official website: DS version / PSP version Platform: DS (2010) PSP (2014) English Reviews: My impressions / Gaming Goddess / Closet Otaku / Siliconera Available at: TMGS 3rd Story DS at Amazon  / TMGS 3rd Story PSP at Amazon /TMGS 3rd Story PSP at Play-Asia |
 26. Trouble Fortune Company★ Happy CureJapanese: とらぶるふぉうちゅんCOMPANY★はぴCURE Developer/Publisher: Primavera Story: Tsuzuri’s mother is a fortune teller. One day her mom goes missing without saying where she’s going and how long she’ll be gone and now all of her fortune telling customers demand to see her. It’s up to Tsuzuri to train (a.k.a time for you to raise stats) so that she can become a super fortune teller and snag that man… uhh, what does getting a man have to do with your mom going missing? [adapted from Hinano’s site] Gameplay details: Study different types of fortune-telling together with your chosen bishie. You also have to exercise and study art. Gameplay Screenshots: Commands / Stats Official website: http://primavera-game.com/prima_girl/product/hapicure/ Platform: PS2 (2007) English Reviews: Hinano’s blog Available at: Trouble Fortune Company at Amazon  / Trouble Fortune Company at Play-Asia |
 27. Vampire Knight DSJapanese: ヴァンパイア騎士 DS Developer/Publisher: D3 Publisher Story: Yuki Cross’s earliest memory is of being attacked by a vampire and saved by Kaname Kuran, also a vampire. Ten years later, Yuki and a vampire hunter, Zero Kiryu attend Cross Academy as school guardians protecting the “Day Class” and the “Night Class” from each other to keep vampires secret. The story follows Yuki’s discovery that her childhood friend, Zero, has spent the last four years trying to fight his transformation into a vampire, and he has finally succumbed. Yuki struggles to help Zero fight his bloodlust and to recover her own lost memories, while suspecting that Kaname knows more than he is saying. Gameplay details: 7 chapters, each divided into a Day Class and a Night Class. Day Class = raise stats through mini-games. You can also buy clothes and dress guys up in them. Night Class = free movement. And you can go to a party or run into guys. Gameplay Screenshots: Stats / Shopping / Mini-game? Official website: http://www.d3p.co.jp/vampire-knight-ds/ Platform: DS (2009) English Reviews: Important Importables Available at: Vampire Knight DS at Amazon  |
 28. Wand of FortuneJapanese: ワンド オブ フォーチュン Developer/Publisher: Otomate/Idea Factory Story: Lulu, the protagonist, enrolls in Mils Clea Magic Academy to fulfill her dream of becoming a magician like her grandmother. In their world, everyone belongs to one of six elements, but preliminary tests show Lulu doesn’t have an element at all. Not to worry though, hanging out with someone long enough naturally dyes you in their colors. Now Lulu has six months to find an element while raising her INT, DEX and MP stats, or her magic will be sealed forever. Gameplay details: Daily schedule. Raise your stats by studying with guys and with your teachers every day. Occasionally get to go to town and do some shopping, not very interesting. There’s a mini-game you can play as well. You get locked into a route later on depending on whose affection is the highest. I love the characters but the gameplay is tedious as heck. Gameplay Screenshots: School map / Lulu’s stats / Studying with teacher / Minigame Official website: http://www.otomate.jp/wandoffortune_psp/ Platform: PS2 (2009) PSP (2010) English Reviews: My impressions / Hinano’s blog / Sharakael’s blog / 4Shiki / Important Importables / Otome-Jikan Available at: Wand of Fortune Portable at Amazon  / Wand of Fortune Portable at Play-Asia |
 29. Wand of Fortune 2 ~Jikuu ni Shizumu Mokushiroku~Japanese: ワンド オブ フォーチュン 2 ~時空に沈む黙示録~ Developer/Publisher: Otomate / Idea Factory Story: Lulu might have gotten a partner who can help her control her magic, but it doesn’t mean that her magic stopped malfunctioning. This time the magicians are blown off to a world 350 years before their time. With new spells, new crises, and new boys, Wand of Fortune 2 continues the fantasy. Gameplay details: Simplified gameplay compared to the original but with a more serious story. Lulu needs to repair her broken staff so she can return to her original world. To do this she needs to make medium stones for all the element. Go out hunting for raw materials (automatic, no real gameplay involved) then get a guy to help you make stones. You can synthesize other items as well. Gameplay Screenshots: Synthesis / Synthesis 2 / World map Official website: http://www.otomate.jp/wandoffortune2/ Platform: PSP (2011) English Reviews: 4Shiki / Hinano’s blog Available at: Wand of Fortune 2 at Amazon  / Wand of Fortune 2 at Play-Asia |
Nice. My favorite sort of otome game. I think TMGS1 was responsible for that, since it was one of the first I ever played. I like VNs too, but I’ll always prefer feeling like I’m actually playing a game.
Have you ever tried any of the Winter Wolves stuff? I’ve eyed them time and again, but haven’t taken the plunge yet. The only OEL otome-ish games I’ve tried so far have been from Hanako Games.
It’s my favorite kind too, but mainly because the RPG-kind are so rarely done well. Plus stat games tend to be short and easy to replay so you can blaze through 5 routes without thinking about it.
With Winter Wolves I’m most interested in trying their not-quite-otome games like Heileen. Nothing against their otomes but the guys just don’t attract me. Like you I haven’t taken the plunge yet but I probably will, soon.
Yeah, I believe the only otome RPG I’ve played so far is Neo Angelique. Suffering through brain cell-killingly easy battles only to somehow screw up hooking up with Rayne at the very end made me ragequit and I never tried a second playthough. I know they’re making these with the intent that otome gamers who play nothing BUT otome games get some genre variety, but they’re just insulting for anyone who also plays other games already. If there’s not a difficulty choice, I’d just rather play a regular RPG.
Even when there is a difficulty choice, it’s usually just for show. I played Harutoki 3 on “Hard” but you could have fooled me! But the one otome game which has tough battles (Ururun Quest Koiyuuki) was panned by gamers for that very reason, so I’m not surprised developers backed away.
LOL the ones in the pic, they look like they’re in pain.
are they supposed to be kissing each other?.
maybe its due a cultural matter, as for me, we would be salivating all over, close hugging and with perverted faces, y´know, usual stuff.
ROFL, you’re so mean. The poor artist did his best to make it look romantic with the sunset and everything, but now I can’t unsee the ‘they’re in pain’ concept XDDD