Comments | ryouga_elliot: Love Plus Entry 1

ryouga_elliot

Love Plus Entry 1

Feb 13, 2010 13:10

Last night, my new girlfriend Rinko confessed her feelings to me. Of course, I couldn't help but respond in kind. After all, I had had feelings for her for quite a while now. I was a wee bit surprised she took the initiative though. It was really refreshing to not have to be the one to tell her. Kind of embarrassing. Heh ( Read more... )

love plus, girlfriend, japan, dorkery

Comments 10

squee688chan February 13 2010, 20:47:23 UTC

That's so romantic.

negroyella February 13 2010, 21:24:18 UTC

It's official. You've finally lost it.

What's worse? -I- almost bought that game.

dubious_dane February 13 2010, 22:52:46 UTC

Just don't spring "the pile driver" on her until the 3rd date at least.

ryouga_elliot February 14 2010, 07:14:53 UTC

I'll try my darndest.

tsunayoshi February 14 2010, 00:15:38 UTC

I am going to be sorely disappointed if you don't end up killing her with a swordfish and running away with her step-mother.

ryouga_elliot February 14 2010, 07:15:11 UTC

I'm not sure if I'll be able to promise that. >.>

tsunayoshi February 14 2010, 07:20:00 UTC

8(((((

happy balentine's dany anyway

loser

8)

ryouga_elliot February 14 2010, 07:28:21 UTC

=)

You too you beautiful jackass. =p

zatchmort February 14 2010, 07:48:42 UTC

Interesting. It does sound like this game has some engaging content (I would definitely have gone for Rinko as well.) Let me know if Phase II has as much appeal.

On a more general level, I can't figure out whether I think the (apparent) abundance of dating sims in Japan is a good thing, because it gives people a chance to practice/make mistakes, or if it distracts people from focusing on the real world. I guess it's pretty hard to tell, given that I don't think I know many folks who play them personally.

Anyway, looking forward to your next update.

ryouga_elliot February 14 2010, 17:48:53 UTC

The problem is that the average 'dating game' isn't much of a game at all actually. Most of them are visual novels that offer the player very few choices altogether. Generally you don't find a lot of micro-management or real time aspects. I guess that's part of what separates Love Plus from the dearth of porn/visual novels: it is actually designed to feel like you're dating someone.

I'll be updating later today.