Meaning of dating sim | Babel Free

Definitions

A social simulation game centered on building and maintaining a romantic relationship with one or more NPCs.

Examples

“Unlike typical Western games, the goal in Japanese dating sims is to attain true love⟳ rather than defeat⟳ level bosses.”

“Tokimeki Memorial was hugely influential not just in kickstarting the entire dating sim genre in Japan but also in the way its gameplay influenced the love⟳ mechanics I've already described in Persona 4 and Dragon Age: Origins.”

“Short had enjoyed playing dating sims in grad school, but grew frustrated by their focus⟳ on the desires of cishet men. "I was like⟳, 'Ah, I gotta make⟳ a game where you can date⟳ whoever you want⟳, because this is ridiculous'," she recalls.”

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