3 Forgotten Otome Games: Hidden Gems or Buried Garbage?

Some otome games have lasting popularity. Others simply fade away without leaving much of a mark. I played 3 otome games that have been forgotten by the fandom to try to determine why they didn't have staying power. So old they were missed by newer fans? Lack of availability on modern hardware? Or were they just plain bad? Time Stamps 0:00 - Introduction 0:34 - Yo-Jin-Bo: The Bodyguards 6:24 - Bakumatsu Renka Shinsengumi 10:47 - Bad Apple Wars 15:10 - Conclusion Background music used under license from Dark Fantasy Studio, Ovani Sound, and Phat Phrog Studios #otome #otomegame The commentary within this video essay reflects the opinions of Otome Beat and are not officially endorsed by the developer or publisher. The game footage belongs to the respective rights holders. "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."