Now Playing | ‘Nocturne of Nightmares’ (Genius)

January 17, 2020first impressions, Genius, Now Playing, OtogeGenius Inc., Nocturne of Nightmares, Otoge, otome, otome gameThe Sassy Scribbler off

For a ‘cough up gems for the premium choice’ game, still can’t decide if it’s worth the RL money.

First Impressions | ‘Hanayome – The Sacrificial Bride’ (Abracadabra)

February 2, 2019Abracadabra, first impressions, NewsAbracadabra, Abracadabra Games, Abracadabra Inc., Hanayome, Hanayome - The Sacrificial Bride, Otoge, otome, otome gameThe Sassy Scribbler Leave a comment

Abracadabra’s Hanayome is finally OUT!
You’re a reporter sent to the mysterious island of the God of Love, but there are SIX men waiting at the dock for you?

First Impressions | ‘Wanted: Son-in-law!’ (OKKO)

You’re an ordinary working girl when your less-than-optimistic wishing for a boyfriend is answered by your estranged gramps via his almost-magical butler.

First Impressions | ‘First Love Story’ (Favary)

December 7, 2018Favary, first impressions, OtogeFavary, Favary Inc., first love, First Love Story, high school, Otoge, otome, otome game, yaoi, yuriThe Sassy Scribbler 6 Comments

You start your sophomore year of high school apart from your old friends. Meeting new ones, it promises to be a year of many firsts — from new classes and responsibilities, to the exhilaration and challenges of new (and different kinds of) love.

First Impressions | ‘Dangerous Fellows’ (Lucydream)

November 13, 2018first impressions, Lucydream, News, OtogeDangerous Fellows, Lucydream, Otoge, otome gameThe Sassy Scribbler Leave a comment

I’m not a fan of zombies anything, but this game totally changed my mind — at least about playing it!

First Impressions | ‘False Vows, True Love’ (Favary)

October 30, 2018Favary, first impressions, OtogeFalse Vows True Love, Favary, Otoge, otome gameThe Sassy Scribbler 6 Comments

You’re a poor girl in Taisho-Era Japan when you swap places with an heiress — and gain THREE rich and handsome suitors along with your new life! Will you find your happy end even after ‘a night full of lies’?

First Impressions | ‘Sengoku Darling’ (NTT Solmare)

September 29, 2018first impressions, NTT Solmare|Shall We Date?, OtogeKirigakure Saizo, Kosaka Masanobu, Maeda Keiji, Nagao Kagekatsu, Nagao Kagetora, Naoe Kanetsugu, NTT Solmare, Sanada Yukimura, Sengoku Darling, Shall We Date?, Takeda Shingen, Usami SadamitsuThe Sassy Scribbler Leave a comment

I had such high expectations for this app because of the GooglePlay description and the promotional video, but after playing the Prologue and Sasuke’s main story, I honestly am not fully convinced that I want to pay $4-5 for another route.

First Impressions | ‘Dangerous Seduction’ (Voltage)

January 5, 2017first impressions, Otoge, VoltageDangerous Seduction, VoltageThe Sassy Scribbler 1 Comment

A freelance journalist is forced to put her trust in a group of armed and highly-skilled fugitives to survive, only to discover that her heart is the one in danger!

First Impressions | ‘Butler Until Midnight’ (Voltage)

January 4, 2017first impressions, Otoge, VoltageBUM, Butler Until MidnightThe Sassy Scribbler 13 Comments

You move to Tokyo to start your dream job and unwittingly end up leasing an apartment that comes with FIVE (hot!) butlers!

First Impressions | ‘Bad Boys Do It Better’ (Voltage)

May 16, 2016first impressions, Otoge, VoltageBad Boys Do It Better, BBDIBThe Sassy Scribbler 4 Comments

The MC is thrown into the midst of a pack of wolves (or, in this case, high school boys — which is practically the same thing) when her parents enroll her in Shinran High — an all-boys school that has recently opened its doors to girls. Unfortunately (or, fortunately — depending on whom you ask — especially if it’s the MC’s mom), she happens to be the ONLY girl to take the offer!