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[cat-meg]

I drew my favorite LIs from otome games I played in 2024.

2023:

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[curitura]

Favorite Protagonists  (23 / ∞) : Misa Isshiki, 9R.I.P.

“When you fall into the darkness... Face it without fear... Within you is the strength to overcome it."

[kitamars]

hello hello sorry for the absense! here are some recent sketch comms i did for @/lunersonata and @/a380ml on twitter/x! im very thankful for the support!

comm link under the cut~

kitamars (@kitamars)

Check out kitamars's commissions and portfolio! | hi hi illustrator available to work! i like to draw ehe ...

[milki0--0]

I finally found time to draw these two sillye's 🥳

Sorry for being away for so long, guys. I'll try to draw more often soon (even though I'm still swamped with work and school 🥲)

[wildflower-otome]

[Translation] 9 R.I.P. Sequel Heavenly Route Promo CG's

—My feelings for you aren't so half-hearted that I can't tell when you're overdoing it.

—.....Were you perhaps thinking of something you can't tell me about?

—It's always like this. I rely on you all the time and end up getting spoiled.

—Doing this will make one of my dreams come true. I've always wanted to treat you to a parfait.

—.....The fear of seeing the ones you love suffering, make sure to take your fill of feeling it, stupid woman.

—Did you think I wouldn't notice that something was off with you?

—I'm a spirit only for you. And you're my only master. I don't want to be anyone else's spirit.

—Let's both stop tiptoeing around each other. We'll always let each other know whenever there's something we're worried about. It's a promise.

[otomeoutofcontext]

[englishotomegames]

9 R.I.P.

Release dates (Nintendo Switch) Japanese: June 29th, 2023 English: October 15th, 2024

"They say this town has always been known to have many people be spirited away... They also say that confused people or those struggling are more likely to get spirited away. 'You think you'll be okay...?'

In the beginning of autumn, during her second year of high school, that's what Misa Isshiki, was told by her best friend, causing her heart to skip a beat.

'I'll be fine. I don't really believe in any of that stuff anyway.'

That's right... She doesn't believe in that kind of thing... It's just... Her life had been filled with so much stress, all related to what her future would hold...

That's when an eerie voice reached out to her...

'Why don't we take a look and see what you should do with your life! I'm the one who will lead you into the darkness...'

And that's when all the strange things around Misa began to happen..."

This is a commercial visual novel from Idea Factory for the Nintendo Switch! You can buy the physical version here, or the digital version here.

[arotome]

Spooky Season 2025 — Game Reclist!

Hi, everyone!! Since we’re quickly approaching the end of October and thus, Halloween itself, I wanted to share a small list of game recommendations that I think are perfect for this current season! All of these, of course, can be enjoyed year-round, but I think this is a perfect chance to put the spotlight on some of my favorite games with spookier vibes! <3

Paranormasight — Best Spooky Pick!

Supernatural Mystery, Ghost Stories, VN

If you asked me to pick an absolute favorite game for the Halloween season, this would be the one. No contest. Paranormasight perfects the suspenseful atmosphere, weaving together an extremely compelling story from multiple perspectives and ultilizing gameplay mechanics in a creative way that makes it feel like more than a visual novel. The game takes place in Tokyo’s Sumida Ward and follows the investigations of multiple characters into a number of ghost stories, dealing with mysteries, curses, and the possibility of a Rite of Resurrection. The game is beautifully crafted, not only in its story but also its design (Fun Fact: all of the backgrounds of spots across the city were developed from real photos of the area with the help of the local Sumida City Tourism Division!). The art style perfectly suits the creepy vibes, and the ambient sounds are a wonderful addition. In my opinion, this one is best played in a completely dark room where the only light is the glow of the screen — the ideal set-up for maximum spookiness! I desperately wish I could play this one for the first time again, but since I can't, I'll recommend it to all of you!

Little Goody Two Shoes — Best Atmosphere!

Fairytales, Horror RPG, Yuri

Fairytales, witches, and deals with the devil, this game has it all! I honestly cannot praise this one enough because it's such a fun experience. This game's beautiful art (including fullbody sprites inspired by 90s Shoujo manga and adorable pixel sprites) and haunting soundtrack enhance its darker storytelling really well, creating a striking divide between the everyday life of Elise (and her three girlfriends!) in the picturesque village of Kieferberg and the darker world she explores during the Witching Hour each night. Elise, our delightfully spiteful and ambitious heroine is looking for something more than life as a poor maid-of-all-work in this stifling little village, but it’s important to consider what she might have to give up in order to grant that wish of hers… Little Goody Two Shoes is a perfect game to pick if you like fairytales, RPG-maker style horror (though the game was not made in RPG-maker), and yuri!

Fearbonding — Best One-Night Game!

BL Horror, Toxic Relationship, Short, Indie

If you're looking for something bite-sized that you can finish all in one night (like say, on Halloween), Fearbonding is a great choice! It explores a compellingly toxic dynamic between a fear-eating demon and a fear-inspiring yandere, and despite its short length it offers a satisfying story with several creepy bad ends! This one is perfect for my fellow toxic yaoi fans out there! (I was giggling and kicking my feet nearly the whole time I played!)

Homicipher — Best Puzzle!

Otome-Adjacent, Horror Adventure Game, Language Puzzle

Homicipher is a delightful little language puzzle with the most endearing creepy characters you'll ever meet. As a puzzle-lover, I thoroughly enjoyed deciphering the language spoken by the other-world characters, and I frequently found myself "ooh"-ing and “awww”-ing whenever my favorite creeps crawled or rolled or glitched onto the screen. It fits the spooky season quite nicely, and is a great pick if you're looking for a Halloween game that's otome-adjacent (though the relationships with the characters can be read as completely platonic as well)!

Gnosia — Honorable Mention!

Suspenseful Atmosphere, Werewolf-like Gameplay, Time Loops, Anime Adaptation Now Airing!

While not really a spooky game, I wanted to add it to this list—mainly because of the anime that started airing this month! Gnosia translates the social game Werewolf to a single-player visual novel format featuring a vibrant cast of characters and incredibly fun argument-based gameplay. I'm a sucker for time-loop plots, and the way this game is structured often makes you really feel like you're experiencing these loops. I always highly recommend this one to everyone who will listen to me, and my full review of it can be found here.

Last on this list is the game I'm currently playing, and I've been going about it pretty slowly so I'm unable to write a complete review just yet. However, it's so perfect for the season that I absolutely have to include it!

9 R.I.P. — Currently Playing!

Otome, Ghost Stories, Nine Love Interests???

I originally bought this game because I've been a big fan of Yuuya's art ever since I played Cupid Parasite, and let me tell you, this one is beautiful! Not only the sprites and cgs, but the UI as well! I just finished the "Urban Legends" common route, and started Sena's route! I adore all the characters I've met so far, especially Sena and Koyo since they've been the focus of my current route, so I'm really looking forward to seeing what else this game has in store! (It's also currently on sale on the Nintendo eShop until November 1st!)

If you've read this far, thank you!! And if you're a fan of any of these games, I would be thrilled to chat about them!

Wishing you all a very happy Halloween! <3 - Wren