Comments on: Tokimeki Memorial: Girl’s Side: 3rd Story Debuts On DS

By: syvle

syvle — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:20:35 +0000

Yeah, like me, for example :P

By: syvle

syvle — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:20:35 +0000

Yeah, like me, for example :P

By: modorenai

modorenai — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:47:51 +0000

I wonder why they made Tamami's brother chaseable as opposed to the first game's protaganist's brother? I would have thought there'd be more appeal in that since we actually know what he's like in the first game (I thought he was pretty cute and funny!) and it would be nice to see him grown up as opposed to Tamami's brother who we never saw. I guess maybe they fear that it might feel too incestuous for girls who have played the first game since they essentially “are” the protagonist? :p

By: Jenni

Jenni — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:43:43 +0000

Depending on the game and series, they are.

If anything, I'd say the Tokimemo Girl's Side games are slightly similar to the Princess Maker games.

You improve your character, taking classes/doing activities/working at a job, talk to guys, go out on dates with them and dress to impress. This is mostly done on a weekly basis, but on weekends/holidays you can focus on certain things or go out and do stuff.

You can also make friends with the girls who are your potential rivals.

I guess it's also kind of similar to the day to day life simulation part of Persona 3 and 4.

By: Jenni

Jenni — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:40:36 +0000

I'll be the same way. I still keep the 1st and 2nd DS ones with me when I travel. There are still CGs I haven't unlocked and endings I haven't gotten.

By: Joanna_T

Joanna_T — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:35:11 +0000

Never tried an Otome game, but I wish someone would localize one just so I could see what all the fuss is about. I can't import since I don't know Japanese and these kinds of games require comprehension to really enjoy them….which is the point of me wanting someone to localize one. I did enjoy the dating sim part of Harvest Moon….are they anything like that?

By: Jenni

Jenni — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:31:18 +0000

It does a little, yeah. I was thinking it looked a bit like Kazuke Yone's (Hiiro no Kakera) art style.

I kind of thought the TokiMemo 4 art looked a little dated. The chibi versions of characters looked cute, but the actual art just didn't pop.

I can totally understand being superficial about the art with these though! You're going to be staring at the characters a lot, so they'd better look good.

By: Jenni

Jenni — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:28:29 +0000

If it helps, Tamao Konno does look a year older than the rest of the announced guys so far.

I agree with you though. Sometimes the teachers or older guys look around the same age as the younger ones.

By: Nika

Nika — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:20:10 +0000

Awww, let us have our guilty little pleasure :P

By: Nika

Nika — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:19:38 +0000

Yessss, finally. I see hours and hours wasted on this coming up.

By: Nika

Nika — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:18:29 +0000

Though we can be sure there will be a kouhai/shota-ish guy around. Ahh, how I really wish that they will make the obligatory kouhai look older that you this time.

By: anemonejhade13

anemonejhade13 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:59:17 +0000

really? whoa!!! me really anticipating it…. I really love TMGS series!!! thanks for the info. really made me anticipate 2010…..

By: Aoshi00

Aoshi00 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:01:49 +0000

The shot above kind of looks like Watase Yuu art. I feel like girls have it better w/ Otome games recently. I swear I would swoon too if I were a gal :)

Though Love Plus's art style looks great, it's a totally different kind of game, and ironically TokiMemo 4's anime art makes me want to not touch the game. I guess I'm kind of superficial, for these type of games, if the art off putting then I won't try it.

By: Jenni

Jenni — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:46:25 +0000

It really isn't too difficult. Well, the date part is, since its all in Japanese, but the day to day isn't too bad. All the classes/activities/locations/characters/etc are shown with icons, you can save and load at any time and you can see what clothes you're buying before you buy them.

The only difficult part for people who aren't fluent or great at reading Japanese are the dates, and since you can save before you head out on one, you can always reload if you mess up. :D

By: Jenni

Jenni — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:44:29 +0000

No clue yet. Konami has stated that it will have all new voice actors, and none returning from the previous games.

I know what you mean, I love the Tokimemo GS art. I did like 2nd Kiss' better than 1st Love, and 3rd Story looks even better.