Gamertell

Free games typically fall into one of three categories - “surprisingly exceptional,” “good, but I wouldn’t pay for it” and “I can see why this is free.” Sakevisual’s latest visual novel and dating simulation, RE: Alistair, definitely is a member of the surprisingly exceptional group. It’s only failings stem from… Continue Reading »

Free games are always great, so let’s start the week out right with RE: Alistair! Sake-bento, tooaya and Thee Forsaken One have come together to create a brand new visual novel for PC, Mac and Linux owners. It’s free, so there’s no reason not to give it a try. If… Continue Reading »

Host clubs are no secret in Japan. Interested parties will find the streets of Kabuki-cho in Shinjuku (Tokyo, Japan) swarming with sharply dressed young gentlemen bombarding women of all ages in hopes of luring them back to their love nest that is one of their host clubs. Last Escort is… Continue Reading »

Japan is a country that specializes in niches and otome (games directed at female gamers) games are no exception. Since otome games are such a common commodity among the female population of gamers, there’s even a magazine wholly dedicated to it called Dengeki Girl’s Style. Dengeki Girl’s Style finds it… Continue Reading »

Your Memories Off: Girl’s Style may be a contender for “Worst Use of English in a Video Game Title,” but try not to let that bother you too much. If you do, you’ll begin one of the best visual novels on the wrong foot. Wouldn’t want that to happen, now… Continue Reading »

A large part of the appeal of visual novels is the opportunity to live another life. You get placed in a brand new environment filled with potential and opportunity. True, there is a structured path that players are guided along, but choices made during the game and interactions with NPCs… Continue Reading »

Title: Neo Angelique Special Price: $48.90 System(s): PSP Release Date: September 20, 2008 Publisher (Developer): Koei (Koei) ESRB Rating: N/A, Cero B for ages 12 and up. Pros: Character art is gorgeous, battles are fun, and the story is a well written. Full voice acting. 4 extra guy endings added… Continue Reading »

If you’ve been shying away from Idea Factory otome games because you’re not a big fan of visual novels, it’s time to turn to the company. Idea Factory has just announced that on May 12, 2009, it will be releasing Ore ga Omoe o Mamoru aka I Will Protect You,… Continue Reading »

Important Importables has always offered substantial coverage of various otome, that is, life/dating sim games for girls, due to the fact that I enjoy playing most of those games. But those aren’t the only kind of dating sim style games in Japan. In fact, there are likely far more dating… Continue Reading »

Konami is enticing all otome fans to shell out cash for a game they may already own with Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side 1st Love Plus (TMGS). The original Tokimeki Memorial Girl’s Side 1st Love was released in March 2007 and, now, exactly two years after its initial release on the… Continue Reading »