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First Impressions: Brothers Conflict
It’s time to get problematic. Leave your pearl clutching about age gaps and step-siblings at the door because it’s time to talk about Brothers Conflict! But in all seriousness, if these topics deeply upset or offend you, please skip this one for both of our sake. Originally a series of light novels, Brothers Conflict revolves…
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Cupid Parasite
Cupid Parasite is a romantic comedy and fantasy otome game very loosely inspired by Greek and Roman mythology. The game stars the eponymous Cupid sneaking down from Celestia to prove to her parents, Mars and Venus, that humans don’t need gods’ constant guidance and interference. Cupid takes the name “Lynette Mirror” and studies romantic psychology…
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Otome Explained
What even is an otome game? What the hell are you even talking about, Allison? I realized that not everyone has the knowledge I’ve been blessed (or cursed) with when it comes to this genre of game. Luckily for you dear reader, I’m dying to explain. You can refer to this article when it seems…
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The Posterboy Problem
While my knowledge of otome games is not yet encyclopedic nor have I played even most of them released in English, I have played a lot and in a fairly short period of time. And in my time, I’ve noticed a trend that I’ve tentatively dubbed “The Posterboy Problem.” I’ve been ruminating about why the…
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Code:Realize ~Future Blessings~
Code:Realize ~Future Blessings~ is the first fandisc for Code:Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~ containing all the usual mainstays of a fandisc, side stories, alternative stories, and sequel stories. These stories bring back Cardia Beckford and the entire cast of Guardian of Rebirth to wrap up loose ends, give us the fanservice we deserve, and round out…