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As defined by VNDB: "A game with a female protagonist, with the central focus on developing a relationship with one or more male characters. These games are usually aimed at a female audience, such as Tokimeki Memorial Girls' Side" (1/3) https://twitter.com/AmesyFlo/status/1319546635676942336?s=19
What makes an otoge is basically 4 things
~a sole female protagonist only
~romance is the main focus or end goal
~suitors must be male (or have more male than female)
~must have routes
(2/3)
~a sole female protagonist only
~romance is the main focus or end goal
~suitors must be male (or have more male than female)
~must have routes
(2/3)
a game where you can be whatever gender or pronouns you choose as well as date whatever gender your suitors are, are just general romance VNs/dating sims, not otome games (3/3)
