#inuy reviews

[inuysotomehell]

First Impressions - Hana Awase New Moon: Mizuchi Volume

Going into the game...

Well this was kind of a spur-of-the-moment pick up...because I've been eyeing it for a while and saw it was 4 different games?! And they were all 50% off sooooo I wanted to see if I would actually like it or not 😅

I don't know how I really feel about the art....or really picked a fave guy 'cause they all look kinda basic... 😅 But playing the opening I think I found a fave (maybe) and going by the VA list...there might another (because Tyril, my beloved)

Top LI Picks: Mizuchi (cause I'm weak for eyepatches...)...this is also hard to do since each individual game is gonna be a different guy? Soooo let's see how much picks switch with each new game.

Finishing the game...

What even was this game???? 😂 Talking about having moons in their eyes and the MC talking to "half of the moon"....and the card picking her and who she falls in love with???? I am interested to see how that goes for each play through, especially with "bastard man" *ahem* I mean Karakurenai. Also the secret 5th guy that we haven't met yet? Is he just gonna appear during his volume? Or will we meet him before then? Or only hear about him?

At first I wasn't too happy about having to play a card game...I play these games to enjoy the story and characters! Not be stressed out because I have to play a game to pass! 🙄 But....I actually do enjoy the card game (if only a little...it did get tedious towards the end).

Still not a big fan of the art in the game...and how some of the CGs were drawn...but I did get used to it. LOL. And I am intrigued (and very confused) about the overall plot.

IDK how much I'd replay this...I guess now that I have my stats up I don't have to worry about the card battles or leveling up if I do decide to go back and replay it again...

Favorite Moment(s):

That scene if you lose the card battle to Mizuchi and Momotose makes them do a sexy photo shoot 🤣

The good end where Mizuchi and MC go out on a double date with her friends 😭

Top LI Picks: Karakurenai, Himeutsugi, Mizuchi

[inuysotomehell]

First Impressions - Tengoku Struggle

Going into the game...

For this one I gave @joufancyhuh a list of 10...11? games I was looking forward to playing and she narrowed it down to two, then chose this one because it looked full of shenanigans XD

I was looking forward to playing this one because I'm on an Otome Discord and they posted an out-of-context video of the guys going on about how awful women are, and then someone else on the discord had to point out that the MC hated men just as harshly 😅

I guess I should say too: A red head with actual freckles???? YESSSSSSS. THANK YOU!

Top LI picks: Yona, JacK

Finishing the game...

OH MY GOSH!!!! THIS GAME!!!! (Will it beat out or at least be on-par with even if TEMPEST?!) The one guy I was kinda meh about, I REALLY loved his route! I was skeptical of Yona going into his route, but HOLY SHIT! *sobs* It was soooooo good.

Unfortunately it did not beat out even if TEMPEST... Sharaku, JacK, and Goeman's route all kinda felt like they were missing a little something for me. Still it was a good game and I really did like all the characters! Plus, all the little bonus stories you unlock! And how the "survey" the guys had to fill out changes as you grow closer with them. This game is so full of little things and it's so fun!

I also really like that even the bad ends get a bonus short afterwards where the couple still kinda end up together? LOL. What a treat!

I would def replay this multiple times! Even though the routes are kinda long (I think they were 12 chapters each?) but I really loved the overall story for each of the guys and the silliness mixed with the drama.

Favorite Moment(s)

Yona stepping up to Enma at the end of his route asking permission to date/be with MC. (And then of course MC having to be all "hey, I'm standing right here! Maybe ask me what I want?")

Kikunosuke licking the blood off MC's hand.

Yona wanting to touch Kikunosuke's wolf pads. He was excited for that! LOL

That epilogue for JacK where they're going to start a garden on the rooftop to grow they're own vegetables and herbs! 😭😭

Top LI picks: Yona, Kikunosuke, JacK, Goemon/Sharaku

[inuysotomehell]

First Impressions - Bustafellows 2

Going into the game...

I'm really excited to play this 'cause the last game left a lot of questions at the end! And I'm really hoping for a better Mozu route!

Top LI picks from the first game - Shu, Limbo, Helvetica, Crow, Mozu

Finishing the game...

What a let down this game was 😒 I really only liked 2 routes and those are both iffy on replaying because of certain scenes...

But, also, WTF???? They did Mozu soooo dirty in his route (again) -_- WTF??? I am soooo pissed! I was looking forward to seeing him and Teuta have some nice scenes...and they did...but it all just felt kinda weird...and I'm not gonna get into spoilers for his route but just 😒😒

I also was not super impressed with Limbo's route this time around. It was honestly kinda boring and his and Teuta's relationship felt weird, too. Again, don't wanna get into spoilers, but their relationship felt more like a business partnership at times than love.

Also, also, WTF was up with that Epilogue ending???? Very rude! After all the shit they have to go through during their routes...and then that happens...😒

Will probably not be replaying this other than my faves...but even that is up in the air.

I will say, though, that I kinda want them to do a spin off game with the guys from LA 😅 Very rude of them to introduce a few of them and even talk about others and then just leaving us hanging like that!

Favorite Moment(s)

Obviously the Helvetica couch scene! 🥵🥵

I really liked that Shu comforted Luka when Teuta couldn't, and Teuta talking to Yang when Shu couldn't get Yang to open up.

Crow's Epilogue where they were supposed to go on vacation but messed up so they were stuck in New Sieg and had to improvise after being mad at each other.

Top LI picks - Shu, Helvetica, Limbo/Crow, Mozu

[inuysotomehell]

First Impressions - Collar x Malice

Going into the game...

@joufancyhuh helped pick this one! I wasn't sure if I was feeling something dark or cute/funny looking and she chose dark XD

I never really have a lot of feelings going into the games other than having a cool/neat looking cover art...haha (or that I like the character designs). I am interested in if anything is going to come out of this cat motif usage...are cats trying to take over the world??? 'Cause, honestly, I'd be down for that 😂

Top LI picks: Enomoto, Shiraishi

Finishing the game...

While I really loved this game and all the routes...it just missed that something and thus stays just below even if TEMPEST (the bar to beat from all the games I've played so far)...

I was a bit disappointed over Shiraishi's good end at first, but I am also super in love with actions having consequences! Also interested to see what that will mean for him in the second game.

Also the mystery of Zero had me guessing and trying to put the clues together to try to figure out who it was! I figured it out by Takeru's route...but it was still very much up in the air 'cause I was like side eye "is that who it really is" LOL. The same with Shiraishi's route where they really held onto that reveal until the very end despite all the hint dropping. Gosh, I could just talk about this game for a long while.

Anyway, I will say that I hated the shooting feature in this game! I'm already stressed over the storyline now I gotta hit a bullseye or I get a bad end??? 😭 Very rude of the game. Luckily I think I only missed once? Thank goodness for cheat sheets and telling me when to save 😅

I was also really surprised--from going into the game, to starting the game, to finishing it--how my fave LI's changed. I was not expecting that outcome by the end of the game! And I think this may be one of the first games that I've switched that often.

Obviously I would replay this entire game! I kinda wish we got more with Zero...but I am excited to play the second game to see if we get more with him! Gah!

Oh, this game also (maybe) made me realize why I don't like the "fated" romances. It may not be this way in every game (and I'll have to try to start paying attention) but I really hated how quickly Ichika was ready to just jump into moving in with Yanagi at the end and how she was willing to do whatever he wanted while with every other LI she was always like "I need time to think about it and there's my brother to worry about" 😒

Favorite Moment(s):

Obviously Shiraishi's first CG of his route with the cat and just his whole obsession with them 😭

Kei's relationship with MC's brother in most of the routes! I especially loved Takeru's route where Kei basically took in her brother and was taking him to holiday parties and shit. 😂

Kotoho and Eriko confronting her about Shiraishi. That CG of them is top notch! And it was good to see MC having some actual girlfriends that she met along the way.

Top LI picks: Kei, Shiraishi, Takeru; Enomote/Yanagi

[inuysotomehell]

First Impressions - Hana Awase New Moon: Karakurnai/Utsutsu Volume

Going into the game...

The volume I've most been waiting for! I'm excited but also nervous 'cause the story for this is really weird and confusing and wild.... XD

I'm also super looking forward to meeting Utsutsu and hopefully he doesn't disappoint!

Top LI picks from the last game: Karakurenai, Himeutsugi/Mizuchi, Iroha

Finishing the game...

Oh Karakurenai! Never stop being a bastard man! XD Also WTF is going on with this timeline???? Like it is fun seeing how they change things with each game, but damn! I'm really curious what's going to happen in this game.

That good end for Karakurenai! What a fucking rollercoaster! Woooo. No wonder this guy is so fucked up and craves love! Also, I know that with whatever weird logic/timeline is going on with this game that they're all technically her fated, but like....damn, IDK how Iroha is supposed to surpass this, honestly. I'm sure there will be something more going with him and MC, but, honestly, idc at this point.

Well, Utsutsu didn't really live up to being left on the sidelines for so long...I did like his character, but his romance just kinda fell flat for me. Maybe it was just the whole timeline thing 🤷 I'm glad they had a good/cute ending, but it just didn't do it for me.

I was also super glad we finally got backstory for Chalice (granted it happened in Himeutsugi's end)...but I'll take it! 'Cause it was what I'd been waiting for all this time!

The overall game wasn't bad, but this game felt extra long compared to the last two 😅 I guess technically it was longer 'cause of Utsutsu being added in, but all the other guys' endings felt a lot longer too. And the bad ends were kind of let downs this time around. IDK if they were trying to pull away from the fucked upness of the last two games or what 😅 And then Iroha's ending basically setting up for his game, I assume...And all the other guys kinda hijacking her from Karakurenai and him just being like "well just come back to me when you're done, I guess" 😭😭 How is this man such an asshole but the sweetest boy alive?!

As far as replay value....I honestly don't know because the routes felt so long and to get to parts I actually like....is it worth it? I would def replay Karakurenai and Himeutsugi's routes. And the bonus little text story for Karakurenai was 👌👌

Favorite Moment(s)

Karakurenai showing up at the school assembly on a motorcycle! WTF is this man even doing?! hahah

Karakunrenai calling MC his wife/my princess at the end of his good route *sobs*

Himeutsugi constantly dropping hints/confessing to MC and MC just being completely oblivious 😅😭

Utsutsu just being over humanity as a whole...honestly, can't really blame the guy

MC refusing to take Chalice seriously during his bad end and wanting to be with her, and instead trying to help him find/bring his world's love back for me 😭

Top LI picks: Karekurenai; Himeutsugi; Utsutsu/Mizuchi

[inuysotomehell]

First Impressions: Irresistible Mistakes

Going into the game...

Wellllll, I bought a bunch of Voltage app games they have on Switch...and I guess I should start working through them to see if I actually like them 😅

Top LI picks: Tachibana, Toma

Finishing the game...

Kijima wasn't bad....but his route kinda got repetitive at the end (and there's more "seasons" for him on the app????) He had some good spice, but honestly, the fact that their main problem is communication skills I just can't do anymore.

TOMA!!!!! *sobs* He was so perfect, honestly. I love me a good enemies/rivals to lovers and them just constantly picking at each other and giving each other stupid nicknames 👌 His stories had the right level of spice, sassy, and sweetness throughout and never felt repetitive or boring. So of course I went and downloaded the app so I can get more of his stories 😅

Go was cute, but IDK that I'm gonna continue his story on the app, honestly. Like their relationship is almost as bad as Kajima's with the communication problems and them just not telling the other what's really going on and constantly "breaking up" to the resolve the issue 😒...and he already proposed to MC in the third big story???? Naw. It was nice to see one of the guys being happy about her pregnancy scare though. haha.

Taku ahhhh my other love! Hot damn! I was not prepared to like him this much! Him and Toma are on the same level, but like...obviously for different reasons 😅 I really love me a good alpha male and this hit HARD. Also the whole scent marking thing he got going on! Thank you! I love to see it, honestly. The tiny problem I had was MC being a pushover with him when it came to sex....but I will also forgive it 'cause I do love me a little bit of toxicity in a relationship and it really works for him/them.

I really thought Tachibana was gonna be my fave....LOL. I LOVE me a good boss/subordinate relationship and I did really like their relationship, but there was just something that kept him from tying with Toma and Taku...I know part of my problem is the whole weird thing of Tachibana complimenting/comparing MC to his younger self. Was this their way of "showing" their age difference? It came off more of him being a narcissist to me 😅

Overall I will say this game really pulled me in! I liked it a lot better than I thought I was going to (I'm usually not a big fan of contemporary romances). I will also definitely replay my top 3 faves! And obviously I downloaded the Love 365 App to get more of their stories. hahaha. Now to start playing all the stories I bought up when they went on sale. I'm also super looking forward to some of the other romances that are on the App only!

Oh, this game also had a nice bonus factor (for me) in that it was pretty spicy and the sexy scenes weren't all totally cringey! 😅 Whoever wrote for Taku and Toma 👌👌 All the guys had some pretty good scenes and I did like the game at least trying to vary how vanilla or wild/freaky the guys got.

Favorite Moment(s):

Toma having that "man to man" talk with MC's cat XD

Ahhhh, Taku giving her a bottle of his cologne so she could smell like him! (this guy gets it...though it would've been better to give her the shirt/hoodie off his back...LOL)

Tachibana taking in MC after she caught the guy trying to break in at her apartment complex and MC being like "I can't leave my cat" and he just "Bring Takuro with you then" 😭😭

Top LI pick: Toma/Taku, Tachibana, Go

[inuysotomehell]

First Impressions: CollarXMalice - Unlimited

Going into the game....

Here we are again...finally! I'm most looking forward to seeing what we get from Zero in this game 😅 And what's going on with Shiraishi!

Top LI picks from the last game: Kei, Shiraishi, Takeru, Enomoto/Yanagi

Finishing the game...

Alright, honestly, this game had so much going for it! I think I liked it better than the first game...haha. It took me a lot longer to finish than I thought it was going to because of all the stories we got! (I can't believe this took me like 3? months?! What the heck! But I've also cut back on the time I sit around and play games...)

I really like the recap you get for the guys before going into their new routes!

I also really liked the new Adonis guy 😅 And I'm really glad he got to be a part of Shiraishi's new story! It was 👌👌

That two-part story we got of how Akito and Kazuki met and became friends! What a treat! Ahhhhh! And getting to pseudo-romance Minegishi and Yoshinari! And the short text stories afterwards! They really spoiled us.

Okay, honestly, I was a little scared going into Shiraishi's route 'cause I'd seen some reviews about him getting done dirty in this fandisc, but I was happily surprised with his route. I thought it did a good job with all that shit that happened in his first game route. Between the consequences of actions and the trauma they both had to have overcome! I guess I'm also a sucker for (even though sometimes I hate it..) doing a good realistic storyline. And this really hit hard for me. I totally wasn't crying at the end of it....😭

Ohhhhh, the bonus Adonis short stories! They were all really good, even the characters I didn't really care much for! But also, sooooo good for the characters I did enjoy in the first game! It's really nice to get some actual character development out of them!

Overall this added a LOT to the first game. A definite replay for me! The fact that this game kinda shook up my faves a little and is making me question which guy I really like the best after this game 😅

Favorite Moment(s):

Her brother getting roped into hanging out with the guys in Yanagi's route then having to be all "ugh, why am I here?" and all the wedding talk

Takeru's whole route was just on fire! But, honestly, the part where MC hasn't told Takeru about the puppy and it barks and he was all "are you barking now? I mean, I'm not totally against, but try not to do it in public" XD What a freak. I love him.

Shiraishi getting jealous of the cat licking MC. And all of his texts revolving around cats. Also he and MC helping out at the Adonis orphanage on his free days from prison 😭

Honestly, Kei being like "wait for me. I don't wanna jump into marriage". What a hot take! Amazing!

Top LI picks: Kei/Shiraishi/Takeru, Enomoto/Yanagi

[inuysotomehell]

First Impressions - Hana Awase New Moon: Himeutsugi Volume

Going into the game...

Well here we at the second game and I just wanna meet the mystery 5th guy still XD

Top LI picks from the last game: Karakurenai, Himeutsugi, Mizuchi, Iroha

Finishing the game...

Alright, I'm still soooo confused on what the fuck is going on with this game....but....I am still very much intrigued. I wasn't quite sure I was going to feel about Himeutsugi, but honestly, his VA did such an amazing job with the craziness of the character.

I will def be going back and playing at least most of the bad endings for this game 😅

Disappointed that we did not get to meet the mystery guy yet, either! What the heck game! Rude!

Favorite Moment(s)

Kagami kissing MC and asking her to marry her 👌👌

That reveal of Chalice!!!!

Karakurenai making that blood oath with MC 😭😭 (I usually don't like when they make the asshole go soft, but for the most part they've done a good job with him)

Top LI picks: Karakurenai, Himeutsugi/Mizuchi, Iroha