RN24 writes: "Among Japan’s bigger pop cultural head scratchers is the dating simulation. Whereas people around the globe can agree on the entertainment potential of video games that let you drive high performance cars (Gran Turismo), shoot people (Call of Duty) or some combination of the two (Grand Theft Auto), having a digital dating partner remains primarily a feature of the Japanese gaming landscape.
And while it’s tempting to write the genre off as appealing to only the sweatiest and smelliest of nerdy males, dating simulators have a whole sub-genre known as otome (maiden) games that let female players pick from among a stable of hunky love interests.
The creative team at Cybird, developers of the popular Ikemen series of dating simulators, recently shared the five characteristics of an ideal virtual beau."
Japanese singer Maiko Fujita’s new song, “Koiwazurai”, has been chosen as theme song for mobile game, “Ikemen Bakumatsu. Unmei no Koi”.
If persona 4 has taught me anything, eat science projects you find in fridges.
So I need to be verbally and emotionally abusive, dedicate more time to pursuing a career than spending it with her, and be jealous with her actions and choices unless it revolves around me?
Wow, thanks N4G!
If this is what Japanese women want no wonder they have a low birth rate. They want the men to be career minded which usually means they are never home.
#1. Be white and American
Isn't Japan having problems with mating and monogamous relationships amongst the young generation?
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