Introduction to Otome Games

Otome Games are basically semi-interactive visual novel dating sims that are currently available on various gaming platforms such as PC, android, iphone, 3DS, PSP, PS Vita, and Playstation 3. So far they are only a niche market in the US, but I have hopes that it will continue to gain ground so that more games will be translated into English and released in the US. Since I do not have access to any of the games that have only been released in Japan, I will focus mainly on the games that I have been able to play or look forward to playing in the near future.

One of my goals is to raise awareness of this entertaining method of reading, so that the market does continue to grow. The target audience is usually women of varying ages, but most seem geared towards a more young adult demographic. Still, this has never stopped us older women from enjoying the YA fiction out there because we were all teenagers once and most of us haven't forgotten the way that feels. I hope to pass on my reviews of the games that I have played, and have full intentions of *squeeing* the whole way through! These games are definite fangirl fuel, so anyone who loves to read, loves anime and manga, and Japanese popular culture - check them out!

Otome Games that I have played and/or am currently playing (and device I've played it on):
          * Hakuouki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom (PSP, PS3, 3DS, Android/iphone)
          * Sweet Fuse: At Your Side (PSP)

          * Amnesia: Memories (PS Vita --> Also available on Steam)

          * Ninja Assassin+ by Shall We Date? (Android) [Invitation ID: kcrKN9dQA]

          * Ninja Love+ by Shall We Date? (Android) [Invitation ID: ]

          * Destiny Ninja by Shall We Date? (Android)

          * Destiny Ninja 2+ by Shall We Date? (Android) [Invitation ID: GMmQfpPZiN]

          * Scarlet Fate+ by Shall We Date? (Android) [Invitation ID: FbVpUc0AXg]

          * Blood and Roses+ by Shall We Date? (Android) [Invitation ID: MY0uH0S2R2]

          * Niflheim+ by Shall We Date? (Android) [Invitation ID: FayK7r1Yw8]

          * Wizardess Heart+ by Shall We Date? (Android) [Invitation ID: NxwseLaMjc]

          * Magic Sword+ by Shall We Date? (Android) [Invitation ID: C8b4XHeqdc]

          * Lost Island+ by Shall We Date? (Android) [Invitation ID: J4fRAiAqRC]

          * Angel or Devil+ by Shall We Date? (Android) [Invitation ID: EicCaEQuUW]

          * Mononoke Kiss+ by Shall We Date? (Android) [Invitation ID: krt7CCD5C]

          * My Sweet Prince+ by Shall We Date? (Android)
          * Illegal Romance (Android)
          * Pyrite Heart (Steam)

Otome Games that I am looking forward to playing:
          * Norn9: Var Commons (PS Vita)
          * Code: Realize, Guardian of Rebirth (PS Vita)