[Kairi]

Q1: i voited for hiiro no kakera, host club and will'o wisp! it would be good if the games would be released in english, unfortunality i can't understand jan. TT.TT but i would be enough if it would only be subbed, i think.

Q2: i voited for ps3, nds and psp...XDDD

Q3: i prefer if she would be 17+

[caddyalan]

This topic has been quiet for quite some time...

Anyway, I learned from Lijakaca's blog that the Ouran Host Club licensed game will be ported from PS2 to the DS. I'd be interested in seeing this game, even if it's not all that great, on the DS. Here's why.

The PS2 gets a lot of visual novels, including otome games, in Japan... but elsewhere, it was a Serious Console for Serious Game Fans. I exaggerate a bit -- especially since the PS2 had some nice quirky games in English (Katamari, Arcana Heart, Mr Mosquito...), but a lot of its content was not quite aimed at the sort of person who visits the My Neoromance forum. Also, the PS2 is clearly fading away. Aside from some talk that a certain legendary franchise *might* be released in English on the PS2 in 2009 -- see http://www.rpgamer.c...ainterview.html -- there aren't a lot of big-name games on PS2-in-English release lists. Some inexpensive compilations, a few virtual board games, a bunch of licensed games, and not too much else.

Meanwhile, the DS is still doing well. I know the DSi is around the corner, but I'm honestly not sure what DSi-specific games are being created. A web search for "DSi games" doesn't get a lot of results. ...That said, the DS is well-suited to games based on shoujo anime/manga. The audience for the system is a nice mix. It isn't dominated by Serious Gamers (who might be mostly male, and mostly interested in dark, complex games). There's more than the occasional kid-friendly game. There's games for teen girls and even parents. And from my experiences at Anime Central, I know firsthand that all sorts of anime con-goers (not just male fans) have a DS.

I'm not saying that the Ouran game is gonna be some sort of blockbuster, even if it's released on DS in English. It could be lost in the shuffle. Some of the audience might be looking for a dating simulation or a fusion-genre game (puzzle aspects, RPG elements...). But I'm saying that it might perform better on DS than PS2.

[Murasaki]

I voted for Hiiro no Kakera because I've heard a lot about that one but never managed to play it yet. Besides, it's very text-based, and I've got very bad Japanese skills. ^_^;; The other games sound great as well and would probably be easier to play with lower reading/listening skills. I hope for a chance to play in English soon!

I've only got an XBOX360 and PC at home, but I would prefer PS2/3 and DS. Probably PS2 for the nice graphics and audio.

The age of the heroine doesn't matter to me..........it depends on which game it is. Maybe closer to my age and other otome gamers - 15+

[Maverynthia]

I voted for all the games except Fuushigi Yuugi (can't stand that series) and other. I'm really looking forward to whatever this -> http://www.otomate.jp/forte/oreoma/ is. That guy looks a bit too "come hither" but he could be a robot (android)...I like robots..

Formats I prefer:
NDS
PSP
PS2
and Other...meaning Wii (I don't see why they don't have Wii listed.)

As for the age of the heroine..it doesn't really matter to me. I'm just in it for the pretty men and pretty man robots... Did I mention I like robots... :3

I really hope they do something with this survey soon and make something into English, Harvest Moon just doesn't quite cut it for a dating sim. :P

[iamdea]

for Otome games i think it would be best to be available on the PS2. 1. pretty much everyone has one. not that many people have the PS3 or the 360. 2. the graphic would look best compare to it being on the DS and PSP. both the DS and PSP have screen that is too small and i would like to see the picture clearer. ;p as for the age of the heroine... 16+ would be good. and if i have to choose i rather it have japanese audio with english text. it'll be great to have the option to choose english or japanese audio but if i have to pick one... japanese audio. ^^

[caddyalan]

Thanks to browsing around other sections of this forum, I learned about "I will protect you" for DS. 2d action game with on-screen map? Not a bad idea, though it looks an awful lot like recent Castlevania titles... Even so, I can imagine other publishers might be willing to license it.

iamdea, on Jan 21 2009, 07:31 AM, said:

for Otome games i think it would be best to be available on the PS2. 1. pretty much everyone has one. not that many people have the PS3 or the 360.

I'll grant you that. But as I've probably said elsewhere, there's some big software differences between what's published in English on the DS, and what's on PS2. Look around an average store, and you'll probably notice a lot more kids/family/girl-friendly games on the DS.

[kagami]

Q1: I would prefer Hiiro no Kakera to be translated to English ( it has to much kanji to handle) and Will o Wisp
Q2: DS, since the only gaming console I have is DS
Q3: 15- 17 or 17+

[cah_ngesrep]

Q1. i vote hiiro no kakera, ouran, will o wisp, and FY genbu kaiden *greedy me* >.<
Q2. i prefer PS2....'
Q3. for the heroine age 15+ or 17+,,,

[AQUAMARiNEraito]

same here, i also want otome games for Wii, because you can utilize more game playing there. as for title to be translated, i strongly suggest Hiiro no Kakera and Hakuouki

[Rialle]

Again, maybe I'm too late, but...
Q1. Voted for Hiiro no Kakera and Will O Wisp, since I've seen some pictures and it really intrigued me^^
Q2. NDS and PSP since they're both region free so even if the game came out in USA I can still play it on my PAL console^^ (didn't vote PS3 'cause it's still a little too expensive for me, but if they're coming out for PS3... Well I'll probably buy it^^)
Q3. 15+ is ok^^

[Kai]

It's a shame Will O' Wisp isn't getting more votes :( I'd really like to see that game done. But I forgot to click on Hii iro no kaekera (I thought I did, oops) -- which I also like. I also clicked "other" because there are so many otome games I'd love to see done ... but I doubt will be.

I clicked "DS", "Sony PS2" and "Other" (Other being the computer, just in case that counts too).

I like anywhere between 15 - 17. Any younger or older than that and it becomes awkward to me. I guess being younger would be okay if the game was comprised entirely of fluff and trying to make you go "aww", but I don't see too many games like that '^'

[eternaltorture]

Is it true that Ouran High School Club DS game will come out in English??? :o

[icewandere]

I love the idea of having english translated otome games. There is such a limit to what the English speaking world has. :sad: I'm attempting to learn kanji/kana right now just so I can have more access to all things Japanese...sadly it's taking me forever just to learn hirogana. Thank you sooo much for doing this survey and giving us English speaking people a chance to enjoy the great things in life. :grin:

I forgot to click for Will 'O Wisp. That one also looks great. I just want to play them all! :wink:

[caddyalan]

This topic has been very quiet for quite some time. That's rather worrying.

I was just reading a Sakura Taisen 5 interview on RPGamer (worksafe link: http://www.rpgamer.c...sakura5int.html ), and I noticed the following statement: "...releasing Sakura Wars in the US was the dream of Red (developer of Sakura Wars), and they haven't given up on their dream even 4 years after the release in Japan! Red and Idea Factory have known each other for years, and Idea Factory told them how much we [NIS America] were interested in publishing Sakura Wars in the US. This project came to life when three companies realized they had the same passion and love for this title!"

Up until now, I had assumed that NISA alone was responsible for licensing Sakura Taisen 5. But it seems some Idea Factory staff deserve some credit.

I have no idea what this might mean for current / future otome games in English...

[otome-gamer1047]

Could SOMEONE please shead some light on the whole," Idea Factory games (ouran High School Host Club DS, Will 'o Wisp, etc, etc) coming into America!" concept? because I am confused, are they localizing their games or not? sorry, if I sound too eager, i am just a ordinary 13 year old who is having....something right now... for this month. I'll shut up now. *goes to watch OHSHC and pray that the game will come to America*

[yamiyoru]

i voted for will o' wisp on psp and the heroine to be more than 19.
the reason being that i don't want heroine who are too young. i like mature leads.
they better don't cry, piss me off

[13sugars]

yamiyoru, on 03 January 2010 - 11:37 PM, said:

i don't want heroine who are too young. i like mature leads.
they better don't cry, piss me off

I laughed a little at that and definitely agree. For some reason, it annoys me when the heroine acts too much of a crybaby

[Tamarei]

Q1. hiiro no kakera, will o wisp and others: hakuoki.
Q2. ds and others: pc or wii.
Q3. 17-19, 19+

why no wii otome games? the potential is there, since ds otome games prove to be fun.

15-16 years old heroines are getting stale. they also tend to have very young partners. i don't want a H game, but a more mature cast would be nice (like uni students, early 20s). and less useless girls.

[Maverynthia]

I'm a bit scared now seeing NIS translate Sakura Taisen from Idea Factory. They ARE NOT offering the Japanese voices (for Wii owners and the general PS2 gamer who doesn't pre-order). I've been told the ST fan base doesn't want English voices either... :| If ST gets this treatment, will an IF otome game get the same treatment? I'm not buying an otome game without the JP voices. :P

[lijakaca]

otome-gamer1047, on 27 December 2009 - 05:55 PM, said:

Could SOMEONE please shead some light on the whole," Idea Factory games (ouran High School Host Club DS, Will 'o Wisp, etc, etc) coming into America!" concept? because I am confused, are they localizing their games or not? sorry, if I sound too eager, i am just a ordinary 13 year old who is having....something right now... for this month. I'll shut up now. *goes to watch OHSHC and pray that the game will come to America*

Hi! I think they're considering it, although with the economy the way it is, they might be delaying things. If you really want Ouran, let them know! I think companies take letters from fans as a good sign for things like this.