Comments on: Thoughts: Why we play eroge http://www.reikon.org/2010/01/02/thoughts-why-we-play-eroge/ Where money goes to waste. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 06:21:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Algester http://www.reikon.org/2010/01/02/thoughts-why-we-play-eroge/comment-page-1/#comment-437 Algester Sun, 11 Apr 2010 09:06:36 +0000 http://www.reikon.org/?p=623#comment-437 well for me the first thing that got me hooked to eroges was the ero content... but that was then i was still curious as the days of playing eroge go by i started to get piqued by the story, characters and music as well as the graphic content which made me like TENMON and MANYO lol and purely being the first eroge that made me understand japanese yeah well for me the first thing that got me hooked to eroges was the ero content… but that was then i was still curious as the days of playing eroge go by i started to get piqued by the story, characters and music as well as the graphic content which made me like TENMON and MANYO lol and purely being the first eroge that made me understand japanese yeah

]]> By: Draneor http://www.reikon.org/2010/01/02/thoughts-why-we-play-eroge/comment-page-1/#comment-232 Draneor Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:14:28 +0000 http://www.reikon.org/?p=623#comment-232 The number one reason I play visual novels is because they make me cry. After that, it's the warm, fuzzy feelings I get from the romance. Last, but also important, is they generally have very likable characters. While I don't mind ero, I've never played a game because of it.^^u The number one reason I play visual novels is because they make me cry. After that, it’s the warm, fuzzy feelings I get from the romance. Last, but also important, is they generally have very likable characters. While I don’t mind ero, I’ve never played a game because of it.^^u

]]> By: Micchi http://www.reikon.org/2010/01/02/thoughts-why-we-play-eroge/comment-page-1/#comment-225 Micchi Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:38:45 +0000 http://www.reikon.org/?p=623#comment-225 I think you've pretty much nailed it on the head. For me, characters and romance are the driving force behind my choices. Comedy and story are secondary. If I like certain characters, it makes me more interested in their story (and their ero scenes). With the whole cast being relevant to my interests (i.e. Mashifoni), it makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. That being said, there still needs to be a certain level met in terms of story and graphics for me to consider playing it. Alternate reality is definitely a major selling point. While I know imoutos (hell, any siblings) IRL are generally a pain, their 2D counterparts are just too adorable, probably because they're fashioned by people's ideals and wishes. And it's not "loud, jealous, energetic and annoying", it's "loving, energetic, caring (and a little bit of jealous)". ^^ It's also a reason why I like stories with fantasy elements in them. Regarding the presentation, the two that I find the most appealing are audio and interactivity. Hearing the voices makes the story come to life. I can't imagine playing without listening to the voices. BGMs can turn an emotional scene from good to deeply touching if used properly. And well, the choices allow me to choose the characters I like the most. It just happens that my favorite characters are almost never the 'main heroine'. This is why eroge is a step above anime and manga. I think you’ve pretty much nailed it on the head. For me, characters and romance are the driving force behind my choices. Comedy and story are secondary. If I like certain characters, it makes me more interested in their story (and their ero scenes). With the whole cast being relevant to my interests (i.e. Mashifoni), it makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. That being said, there still needs to be a certain level met in terms of story and graphics for me to consider playing it.

Alternate reality is definitely a major selling point. While I know imoutos (hell, any siblings) IRL are generally a pain, their 2D counterparts are just too adorable, probably because they’re fashioned by people’s ideals and wishes. And it’s not “loud, jealous, energetic and annoying”, it’s “loving, energetic, caring (and a little bit of jealous)”. ^^ It’s also a reason why I like stories with fantasy elements in them.

Regarding the presentation, the two that I find the most appealing are audio and interactivity. Hearing the voices makes the story come to life. I can’t imagine playing without listening to the voices. BGMs can turn an emotional scene from good to deeply touching if used properly. And well, the choices allow me to choose the characters I like the most. It just happens that my favorite characters are almost never the ‘main heroine’. This is why eroge is a step above anime and manga.

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