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.
Zoku Hatsukoi Monogatari - Shuugaku Ryokou was also released in `PC ENGINE-FX and Saturn is a mixture of adventure and "love simulation" - more specifically, first love.The player takes the role of a male student and can choose any time period between ground school to college. Every time period has four different girls that the hero can fall in love with. The player must choose one of those girls as the main love object.
The setting is the same in every time period: the class goes on vacation to different places in Japan. Most of the game consists of traveling from place to place, trying to be at the right place the right time and make the right decision. The player must assemble a schedule for each location. It is possible to manage the player character's finances, as well as buy items that can be given to the girls.
Manufacturer's description:
"First Love" was the theme of love simulation. Masaya Kanzaki Hiro player is the hero, with the support of elementary school Takase Yuu Mi flowers, middle school, high school and college students that aims to fulfill four first love in the age of one. School field trips and camping, in a few days polishing and my graduation trip to the other conveyed the feelings of first love.
Features:
- First person perspective.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Romance & Anime themes.
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