Hum… I’m being specific since well, I want people to understand what I’m looking for, if they’re to suggest games to me. I make characters like that in my own stories, sure, but that’s not the same as being able to read stories that allow for such MCs. Depending on the author’s style, it doesn’t need to restrain things. Just some edits to some text, for the preferences part, for example.
I didn’t play all games there, far from that, and maybe there is something like that, so there is no harm in asking people if that exists, right?
It’s not as if I was asking for people to make a game tailored to that
But obviously, if that gives ideas to some authors, I’d be more than happy
My advice, however, remains. Nobody would do what you want better than yourself! And with that, you apply the scope of what games can cover. And I am sure you can do a great story with that concepts.
That part seems right. Well, I’ll stay on the lookout.
No, that’s not it… That kind of MC may or may not know they’ll probably like a woman or a man, or more likely don’t care about the gender. For the sake of simplicity, let’s say they would be pansexual (though they doesn’t have to). They basically know there is one person they may like, and that person alone. That means they’ve never been attracted to anyone, never had sexual urges, never felt like they wanted a relationship for the sake of it. But they DO know they’d like romance and sex with that ONE specific partner once they find it.
I guess I’m basically talking about a kind of demisexuality, or well, at least something else on the greysexuality spectrum that would be close to demisexuality (if that’s too specific, then let’s settle on regular demisexuality). That’s why I don’t really think it would need that much work compared to a virgin MC. Basically, changing some dialogues here and there - the obvious preference/sexuality choice, and them saying something about how they finally found their other half to their partner. Maybe the ability, if the game is mature, to refuse getting physical, but adding another choice where the MC would say they are not sure yet that the RO is their one and only, so they’d like to wait - instead of just being ace and not wanting it, period.
I don’t really see it as a coming of age theme, for the reasons I’ve explained. At least, not more than having a virgin MC who’d have their first experience with the RO the player would select. Demisexual people tend to know they are demisexual (or other variations of greysexuality), and they can very well have preferences as to the genders they could be attracted to. I honestly think it would be easier to write than a genderfluid character, for example. And I’ve seen that. I mean, sure, genderfluid is about gender not sexuality, but the point stands.
Though, even if the exact thing is hard to find, I’d be grateful if you (or anyone else) know of games that allow you to select things like: “I never liked anyone before / never have been with anyone before, but I know I like men/women/any/other” that would already be something. I’m kind of tired of sexuality choice where the MC is oogling someone of a specific gender, or who reminisces of previous relationships, or talking about “that sexy guy/girl/person” they saw the other day.
I really prefer MCs without previous experiences and who’re not starved for it, but who are of age to be in a serious and physical relationship. Cause well, usually if you have virgin / innocent MCs, they are teens, and I’m looking for adults, but who don’t care at all about these things, and never had any romance before, but still can fall in love with the right person and desire physical intimacy with them.
I think the idea of a character like that is really interesting, but I’m still not quite sure I fully understand what you mean. Is it sort of like a more sexual than romantic version of a “soulmate”? Like there is one person and only one person that the MC could possibly be attracted to, and even then they could only feel that after developing a strong personal bond with them? And in that case, is it something the MC has control over? Like, do they choose their one and only, or is the one already chosen by fate or something? Or am I just totally off base here?
In any case, I can maybe think of one or two examples from games in general that have had a character kinda sorta maybe similar to that idea, but none where it was the MC, and don’t know of any characters that were absolutely for sure written to be interpreted in that way.
Hmm no, not really. I’d rather have it both romantic and sexual. But that aside, it CAN be actual soulmate-like concept, OR something akin to demisexual, but maybe a bit more exclusive. If it is something like soulmates though, I don’t mean like they see the person and just can’t resist falling in love on the spot. More like something they realize gradually, and can back off if they don’t want to engage. But they would know that IF they were to have a relationship, it would be with that person. But like I said, that’s not what I’m looking for - it’s just one of the things that can get close.
Like I said to someone before though, I’m getting very tired of that sexuality choice in games where the MC is oogling someone and you select the gender of that person, or where they reminisce about previous relationships, talk about a “sexy guy/girl/person” they’ve seen on the train or whatever. I would like MCs without previous experiences, and who are not starved for romance, or looking at every person of the gender they like/think they would like.
That’s not exactly what I’m looking for, but a virgin yet adult non-flirtatious MC, with 0 previous experience would be a good start. And I specify “non-flirtatious” since well, some games only offer open flirting as a way to initiate romance or show romantic interest in the ROs, and that would defeat the point.
I’m looking for that in the MC, but I’d be interested in knowing about these games non the less.
I’m looking for a game where romance is a major part of the story. I’ve played Creme de la Creme, Heart of the House and all the Samurai of Hyuga books released so far. I’ve reaf a bunch of other CoG games too but romance isn’t really a major plot in those ones
I’ve also played the Wayhaven and Waywalker books too
While Tin Star is not a romance game in the sense that the romance is the main plot, all five of the love interests and their respective story arcs are interesting, engaging, and well-intertwined with the main plot. The characters themselves even change their behavior as you play ( for example, a Miss Caraway romanced by a good marshal is very different from a Miss Caraway romanced by an evil marshal ).
Dragon Racer and Fate Haven if you liked Samurai of Hyuga, and Shadow Society if your more of a Wayhaven mood. Oh and Breach the Archangel job for a larger pool of ROs.
Keeper of the Sun and Moon has dedicated subplots for each RO and the sequel to it is currently being beta tested. Not entirely romance focused, but it plays a role in the story.
One of Choice of Robots’ branching paths involves romancing a robot as a core plot point.
The Fallen Hero series does really good things with romance as well, especially with Ortega.
There’s also a WIP called Til Death Do Us Part in the Adult Content section of the forum. It’s about an immortal MC trying to find another immortal to spend eternity with.
I wracking my brains for game recs, because these are super interesting topics that are worth exploring. I haven’t played it myself (yet), but The Eagle’s Heir has a genderfluid MC option. My understanding is that the MC is given options at certain story points to move their gender presentation around. That’s not exactly what you’re looking for: more like someone who decided to overcome gender dysphoria than make peace with it. But at least it’s close?
As for a romance where the MC experiences their first inclinations towards romance as an adult…hmm… Dawnfall is like, gold-tier for trans and ace rep, in my experience. Also has cool aliens and awesome neo-pronouns. I think there’s options to say one has never been interested in romance before the start of the game, but it’s been awhile since I played.
Are both the female ROs present in the story frequently? Most of the time when I see 3 male, 2 female ROs, it means 2 plot-relevant men and 1 plot-relevant woman
Hey, thanks for the suggestions!
What you’re saying about The Eagle’s Heir isn’t what I’m looking for at all. I’m not really interested in genderfluid characters - what I’m looking for is to have that troubled MC while playing, so not really that. Besides, I remember checking out the page of the game out and not being very interested in the overall story/concept either.
Never heard of Dawnfall before, but even if it’s not what I was asking for, it looks awesome, so definitely on my whishlist now!
