Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:20 am
Considering this came out on Valentines Day and it is one of the VERY few officially translated otome games for sale in America (Yo-Jin-Bo is the only other one I can think of that was not made as an OELVN), as well as one of... 3 or 4 visual novels for the PSP that I am aware of, I thought that this would already have a topic in this section.
Having just completed Corpse Party I am planning on getting this game next, either by buying PSN cards or getting the UMD, though I might lean toward getting the limited edition with the CD and art book. Apparently the game is getting rather good reception and is well met by a few female bloggers I follow on Tumblr.
Is anyone else looking forward to the game now that it is out? Or has anyone already played it?
I know there are a few differences in translation, the MC was apparently changed to be more assertive and to not have the intimate scenes like kissing sound like rape (the translator noted that the difference of the later is culture oriented only at that), but these seem to be well received as this makes her more relateable to the Western audience and... I for one don't mind the Japanese portrayal of sex and intimacy, but I know a lot of people find it very creepy.
I also find it amusing that the only other translated otome game I know of also happens in feudal Japan (albeit very different in every other way). Heh.
I for hope sincerely hope this game does well, and while it is most likely wishful thinking I hope it sells as well as Corpse Party did. I would love more console, and otome, visual novels to be brought over to the west.
Having just completed Corpse Party I am planning on getting this game next, either by buying PSN cards or getting the UMD, though I might lean toward getting the limited edition with the CD and art book. Apparently the game is getting rather good reception and is well met by a few female bloggers I follow on Tumblr.
Is anyone else looking forward to the game now that it is out? Or has anyone already played it?
I know there are a few differences in translation, the MC was apparently changed to be more assertive and to not have the intimate scenes like kissing sound like rape (the translator noted that the difference of the later is culture oriented only at that), but these seem to be well received as this makes her more relateable to the Western audience and... I for one don't mind the Japanese portrayal of sex and intimacy, but I know a lot of people find it very creepy.
I also find it amusing that the only other translated otome game I know of also happens in feudal Japan (albeit very different in every other way). Heh.
I for hope sincerely hope this game does well, and while it is most likely wishful thinking I hope it sells as well as Corpse Party did. I would love more console, and otome, visual novels to be brought over to the west.