Crazy Ones: A Male-Centric Otome Game Review
Crazy Ones, a newly released otome game, offers a unique blend of turn-based combat and narrative-driven dating mechanics. The game centers on a male protagonist navigating the high-stakes world of big business while pursuing relationships with four distinct female characters.
While the game's marketing emphasizes its novelty as a male-centric otome, I find the term "one-of-a-kind" somewhat overstated. However, its unique premise – a male protagonist in a turn-based otome – certainly piqued my interest.
Inspired by Steve Jobs' famous quote, the game plunges the player into a world of corporate intrigue and romance. The protagonist's potential love interests include Hakuo (a dependable HR manager), Hyouka Natsume (the tsundere president of a rival company), Chika Ono (an aspiring musician), and Tomoko (the protagonist's protégé). The gameplay incorporates turn-based battles using cards representing the protagonist's memories.
Initial Impressions
While the game emphasizes emotional connections over simple fanservice, I remain somewhat skeptical, particularly regarding the selling point of simultaneous romances. The title itself hints at a potential narrative twist, which adds to the intrigue. However, overall, Crazy Ones appears to be a solid visual novel offering for fans of the genre.
Despite my reservations, the game’s unique premise makes it worth investigating. Crazy Ones is available now on the iOS App Store and Google Play.
For players seeking similar experiences, consider exploring our curated list of the top 12 best narrative adventure games for mobile devices.
