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The Good People (Na Daoine Maithe) | First Impressions | Demo Review
Rather than bringing fairies to the modern world, ‘The Good People’ takes modern players to the fairy world…


Birds of Paradise | First Impressions | Demo Review
You’re the new manager of the up-and-coming boy band ‘Birds of Paradise’ and you’re convinced you’ve finally landed your dream job…


Noritsune Taira | Character Review & Walkthrough | Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei
A spicy samurai take on the classic Romeo and Juliet star-crossed lovers trope — Noritsune Taira may hail from your family’s rival clan, but any romance fan knows…


Amnesia: Memories & Amnesia: Later x Crowd Coming to Nintendo Switch on 20th September 2022 | News
Idea Factory International have announced that ‘Amnesia: Memories’ and ‘Amnesia: Later x Crowd’ will be released on 20th September, 2022…


Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei | Common Route | First Impressions
I couldn’t wait to finish the game before raving about it, so here are my enthusiastic first impressions of ‘Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei’…


Ballads at Midnight | Game Review
Use your sharp wit and trusty lute to secure your freedom from the monstrous vampire that haunts local legend in ‘Ballads at Midnight’, Synstoria’s Nanoreno jam entry for…


Celebrating the First Anniversary with Tears of Themis in July! | News
I can’t believe it’s already been a year since ‘Tears of Themis’ released on global servers…


Steam Summer Sale 2022 | Recommendations
The Steam Summer Sale started and I was feeling indulgent, so I bought a whole bunch of exciting new games to expand my ever-growing backlog…


even if TEMPEST | Game Review
‘even if TEMPEST’ will tear your heart to shreds before gently piecing it back together again, in this moving tale of despair, strife, and resilience in the face…


Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei is Out Now in North America! | News
Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei is out now in North America! The European version will launch on 1st July…


Steam Next Fest | June 2022 | Recommendations
Investigate the mysterious Mason family as a cute, chubby housecat, or find yourself (and love) as a newly-purchased android…


Band Camp Boyfriend | First Impressions | Demo Review
Forge new friendships, become a leader, and find love while trying to survive Band Camp in upcoming indie otome game, ‘Band Camp Boyfriend’…


Keisaiin Ryuki | Character Review & Walkthrough | Cupid Parasite
The Glamor Parasite makes a unique first impression with his unusual habits of spraying people with moisturizing mist, and grading their faces like a school report card…


Domineering Dads & Big Ol’ Bears | Taurus Love Interests in Otome Games | Zodiac Reviews #12
Taurus love interests have big hands, broad backs, and large… ‘personalities’, if you catch my drift…


Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers | Game Review
In the distant future year of 20XX, in an alternate world where arcades never went away, grind hard to achieve your championship dreams in the e-sports scene…


Chevalier Michel | Character Review & Walkthrough | Ikémen Prince
Haughty, aloof, and ruthless; Chevalier Michel has earned himself a reputation for being an inhumane beast capable of slaughtering even his own people, without so much as a…


The Silent Kingdom (Demo) | First Impressions | Game Review
Follow the dark tale of a princess who must corrupt her own soul in order to save her kingdom in ‘The Silent Kingdom’…


Birushana Character Profiles & Gameplay Announcements | Idea Factory International | News
The official website for Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei has been updated with brand new character profiles and sneak peeks at all the features this upcoming otome game…


Band Camp Boyfriend Now on Steam! | News
Find love while trying to survive band camp in Band Camp Boyfriend—a marching band otome visual novel…


Imperial Grace (Demo) | First Impressions | Game Review
Rather than waving a magic wand and making discrimination disappear, Imperial Grace takes the leap to explore contemporary cultural issues through the safe, distant framework of fantasy…


Sunshine Smiles & Wild Adventures | Aries Love Interests in Otome Games | Zodiac Reviews #11
Aries love interests are guaranteed to make you laugh out loud, feel all warm and fuzzy inside, or a combination of both…


An Everyday Love (Demo) | First Impressions | Game Review
Find out what it takes to find (and keep) an ‘everyday love’ in this slice-of-life, contemporary otome game by indie developer, Hollow Rose Studios…


Date Masamune | Updated Character Review & Walkthrough | Ikémen Sengoku
It’s been a while since we reviewed Ikemen Sengoku’s favourite bad boy, Date Masamune, so we’ve re-played his route for the second ending, and updated our thoughts on…


Honkai Impact 3rd Releases v5.6 | Elysian Reverie | News
In this new update, the Elysian Realm hub will receive a full upgrade, and a new character, Pardofelis, will also make her debut as ‘Reverist Calico’…


Brotherly Love: Shotas and Onii-sans | Pisces Love Interests in Otome Games | Zodiac Reviews #10
Brotherly Love: Shotas and Onii-sans… Okay, maybe not literally – but these familiar (and familial) archetypes are common among Pisces love interests…


Amnesia Coming to Nintendo Switch & Birushana Release Date! | Idea Factory International @ NGPX | News
Idea Factory International made several exciting otome game announcements at the NGPX showcase…


Top 10 Most Popular Posts | 1st Anniversary of Sweet & Spicy Reviews | Recommendations
This time last year, we launched our website, with only a homepage and three reviews to our name…


Our 1st Birthday! | Sweet & Spicy Quarterly Review #4 | Jan – March 2022
Happy 1st Birthday to Sweet & Spicy Otome Game Reviews! In our fourth Quarterly Review, we look back on the past 12 months to remember where we started,…


Feel the Current of an Electrifying Night in Tears of Themis! | News
Encounter him in the midst of crowded streets, as racing hearts beat to the tune of a moving melody…


Obey Me! The Anime | Episode 5 – Princess Asmodeus is in Another Castle | Anime Reviews
Asmo stans rejoice, for this episode (quite rightly) centres all its attention on the demon most fitting for the role of damsel in distress; the Avatar of Lust,…


Honkai Impact 3rd Exhibition 2022 Makes World Premiere This March | News
Honkai Impact 3rd is celebrating the 4th anniversary of its GLB server with a series of exhibitions in multiple cities around the world…


Episode 1 – The Hand That Feeds | Tears of Themis | Main Story Review
An unusual collaboration of romance and murder-mystery: Tears of Themis took the otome world by storm during its global release in 2021…


Sadistic Sweethearts | Aquarius Love Interests in Otome Games | Zodiac Reviews #9
Sadistic Sweethearts – Aquarius love interests in otome games are an eclectic bunch who don’t appear to have much in common at first glance…


College Craze | Game Review | NSFW 18+
Sugardale U: Work Hard. Play Harder. Lose yourself in a haze of pheromones at Sugardale University in ‘College Craze’, a new indie 18+ otome game by Pretty Ink…


Start a Rail Trip and Relish the Romance in Tears of Themis + Chapter 6 Announcement! | Tears of Themis | News
The limited-time event “Romantic Rail Getaway – Treasured Time with Him” will be available from 25th February to 13th March, 2022…


Honmei-Choco or Giri-Choco? | Ikemen Sengoku Tier List | Part Two | Valentine’s Day Special 2022
Homemade chocolates or obligatory chocolates? In part two of our Valentine’s Day special, we’re ranking all the love interests of Ikemen Sengoku in a chocolate-based tier list…


Which Best Boy Gets Homemade Chocolates this Valentine’s Day? | Part One | Valentine’s Day Special 2022
In part one of our two-part Valentine’s Day special, we’re picking a best boy to receive our tastiest homemade chocolates…


Obey Me! | Lesson 5 | Story Review
Move in with Beel and adopt a stray dog – Lesson 5 of Obey Me slows down the pace a little to allow players to acclimatise to all…


Love is in the Air this February in Tears of Themis | News
Create romantic memories this February in Tears of Themis with a series of limited-time events to bring players a romantic season of love…


Comte de Saint-Germain | Character Review | Ikémen Vampire
The canonical ‘daddy’ vampire – I was beyond delighted to finally indulge in the angsty, sexy 1890’s Parisian romance of my dreams…


Obey Me! The Anime | Episode 4 – Lucifer the Beach Babe | Anime Reviews
Episode 4 of Obey Me! The Anime honours a beloved, timeless classic of the anime medium — the beach episode…


Distant, Evasive & Difficult | Capricorn Love Interests in Otome Games | Zodiac Reviews #8
Hard work, but worth the effort – these Capricorn love interests will require an unlimited supply of persistence and perseverance…


Top 10 Cosy Comfort Characters for When You’re Feeling Under the Weather | Recommendations
Cosy comfort characters for a rainy day – I’m sure I’m not the only one who needs an ikemen pick-me-up when I’m feeling down, so here’s my top…


Dream & Sugar – Demo | First Impressions
Chase your dreams and maybe even find love — all over a cup of coffee, of course…


Sariel’s Birthday Story Sale | Year 1 – In the Hands of the Devil | Ikémen Prince | Event Review
In the hands of the devil – a wickedly sexy birthday story for Rhodolite’s devil of the court…


Oliver Knight | Character Review | Ikémen Revolution
Your snarky knight in shining armour – Oliver’s story is an intricately woven tale befitting an adaptation of the beloved Mad Hatter of Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice’s Advent…


Obey Me! | Lesson 4 | Story Review
The Trump Card – End the TSL Trivia Contest in a dramatic fashion and claim your second pact with a demon in Lesson 4 of Obey Me…


Dairoku: Agents of Sakuratani | Game Review
A supernatural slice-of-life, heavily infused with Japanese history, culture, and folklore – Dairoku: Agents of Sakuratani focuses on building wholesome bonds with fascinating characters̷…


Jean d’Arc’s Birthday Story Sale | Episodes I – III | Ikémen Vampire | Event Review
Closer to You – For the third year running, Ikemen Vampire has released a new birthday story sale for Jean d’Arc’s special day…


Isaac Newton | Character Review | Ikémen Vampire
As cute as a hedgehog, but just as prickly — Isaac Newton came back to life as a vampire so he could continue his studies in peace and…