Do not confuse with 'Dating Sim'.ĭating Sim - A type of 'romance game' where you improve your stats, give gifts to romantic interests and go on dates in hopes to raise your affection with a love interest. Can have multiple endings and character routes. Comes in many genres (mystery, horror, thriller, drama).
These are heavily plot based, often involving romance but can be non-romantic. Visual Novel - Can be interactive (dialogue options) or kinetic (no dialogue options, a linear story). A good amount of BL games are visual novels. Games that are romance based between men as you play a male protagonist. A good amount of otome games are visual novels.īL Game - Lit. Otome Game - Games that are romance focused and has a female protagonist, directed towards girls/women.
Not explicitly romance based but tends to have a large cast of male characters. For ease of use and better understanding I will add them here: Throughout my blog I will be using these words. Fire Emblem Engage - Terminology / Key Words.
