Dating sims (or dating simulations) are a video game subgenre of simulation games, usually Japanese, with romantic elements. They are also sometimes put under the category of neoromance. The most common objective of dating sims is to date, usually choosing from among several characters, and to achieve a romantic relationship.
The term 'dating sim' is also often used in English as a generic term for romance-driven games (ren'ai games), a subject matter which is stereotypically associated with the visual novel genre. This can lead to confusion, as visual novels are considered a subgenre of adventure games and are not technically included in the dating sim genre. While the two genres often share a common visual presentation, dating sims are sometimes considered to be more statistically based than the "choose your own adventure" style of visual novels.
The technical definition of a dating simulation game, known as a romantic simulation game in Japan, can involve several technical elements such as a time limit, several statistics such as looks and charm which can be boosted through exercise, or an "attraction meter" which can increase or decrease depending on one's decisions.
Zutto Issho is a first person perspective dating simulation game that when it was rereleased by Hamster the game graphics, the packanging & the ending song were changed.
The main game's here have to start living by his own when his parents had to go due to a job transfer. He got an apartment and start living with a girl. The game features 3 different girls (Sakura, Tiki or Miki) at the beginning to choose which one the player wants to live with. Each character has his own story so playing with each of them is a different game.
During the days, the player's character has to go to the high school and do other activities, and depending of the conversations and the actions that he chooses the emotions of the girl will be different about him.
The goal of the game is to win the girls heart so the player will have to date her and make her feelings about the player's character grow. There are also some time limits in the conversations so the player have to decide quick what to do. There are also other characters to interact with (even the girls got their rival).
The game features japanese voice acting for the characters.
Manufacturer's description:
Gorgeous actors starring Hiroko Kasahara, Orikasa Ai, Michiko valley roots, and Kyoko ice.
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Features:
- First person perspective.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Romance & Anime themes.
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