Dating sims, or relationship simulation role-playing games (RS-RPG), are a video game subgenre of simulation games, usually Japanese, with romantic elements.

They are also sometimes put under the category of neoromance.

They are built to anticipate and encourage that style of play.

Many Western players new to the genre miss out on that fundamental aspect of the experience, writing dating sims off as shallow and basic after dipping their toes in.

The first ending many people experience when playing notorious pigeon dating sim Hatoful Boyfriend involves being ambushed by ninjas for "failing to display sufficient intimacy with the birds." You are unceremoniously killed and brought back to the main menu to start over from the beginning or are forced to resume from an earlier save point.

Dating simulation games like Hatoful Boyfriend most often take the form of visual novels, interactive text adventures with images and animations accompanying the branching story.

The gameplay involves conversing with a selection of girls, attempting to increase their internal "love meter" through correct choices of dialogue.

A friend of mine had the idea of downloading a translation app for my , and using that.

I have always been curious about all sorts of genres, and am always seeking out new experiences.

Alas, a language barrier separates me, and many others from enjoying certain genres, such as the straight up dating sim.

There’s also special box art for the 360 version, but I don’t have that, it is however, available, as well as the Love is Over edition, via the Amazon links above. You see, Vince is having bad dreams because he is worried about being caught cheating on his long-time girlfriend, Katherine with a K, with his hot new heartthrob, Catherine with a C.

He’s so scared of being caught that every night he sees strange demons trying to eat him in his sleep.