DS virtual schoolgirl relationship simulation Love Plus has sold over 100,000 copies, with highly positive buzz having pushed sales on from the 45,000 copies sold in the first week.
Fans of the game are adamant about the worth of their virtual girlfriends, with “who needs real women when you have Love Plus” being a commonly heard sentiment online. Others have branded it “social poison,” saying it robs men of the opportunity to date real women by enthralling them with the charms of a virtual relationship.
In one key aspect the game differs from most dating simulators or visual novels – much of its appeal is based on cultivating and maintaining a “relationship” based on the games “real time clock” system, and on simple voice recognition, rather than pursuing a set-piece story or chasing specific characters, and it seems this element has successfully captured the hearts of many tens of thousands of ronery men.
That it is cheaper than a real girlfriend and significantly less risky than an actual schoolgirl must also help…
In any case, with 100,000 copies sold the game is a spectacular success for a dating game, and sequels and ports seem inevitable.
Love Plus ita-DS are now a common sight thanks to stickers being distributed with gaming magazines, and of course the efforts of lone craftsmen:
Via New Akiba.
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has anyone played this game yet?
I have, it's fun.
Seriously worth my 2 years doing self-study of Japanese. =p
If we go by hollyweird standards, in 'Surrogates' the movie. We just jack into a "perfect" body of choice and go to town without any concern.
By that time, every third world country would of out paced the US, europe and china in baby making combined!
Would we give a fuck?
HA!
Dammit, I'm a straight girl and I want this. Translation doesn't seem likely, huh...
Would be great to play. Although I have the old version of the Nintendo DS. I wonder if it can play this game as well.
<3+
Is there an english release by any chance? Just asking btw ok ;P
I need one I need one, Ill learn japanese just for it, it is worth it.
I will be the best boyfriend ever.
Manaka is my girlfriend. Realtime mode FTW!
2d=win
3d=win
I LOVE THIS WORLD!
This game is a must have...
It's a good experience for people who already have girlfriends.
But it would be better if they ditch their real gf for a 2d love!
Actually, the game is no eroge so it is only a "dating" sim witout sexual activity.
"it is only a "dating" sim witout sexual activity"
That's pretty much the sexual life of most men from middle school to college. Women are such a bitches.
At least with hookers you got something for your time/money.
Still a win xD I'd buy it xD
So, it's just like what an actual relationship would be like, minus the diseases. :9
Ayu, you seem awfully nice for this site, run while you can.
She's not that nice, is just pretending. Let her be...
I would love an iPhone version
They don't need anymore otakus in Japan because of their diminishing population. Now China on the other hand could use a couple million otaku since most of them won't have a woman to marry anyway.
you do realise there are still some old fashioned people in china that is so sexist that they kill off female babies because its a shame to their family?
i'm pretty sure the reason is not "shame"
I've got a girlfriend and I'd buy the game to be honest. We don't see each other as much so I'd play it so I wouldn't be led astray by 3D women.
Love Plus is real, true love. If you deny this, you are a both a communist and a heretic.
Agree!
SO RONERY....but it feels so good.
I will buy a DS for this when it comes to the US.
*Hums the chorus from 'Eleanor Rigby' and walks away*
Why did this have the "Toggle Visibility of Mature Content" on it..
so much hatred towards real women, when the 1 who gave you birth is a woman as well. not all women are perfect and neither r men. oh well, just cross ur fingers n hope u don't get scarred by jerks or whores. when dat fails, then this game wud come in handy... jus 4 fun tho, its not real....
Ahh the last is a sure sign that "Nene ha ore no Yome!" (Nene is my Wife!)
Love plus is pure evil!
Is this game even any good? How does it compare with other dating sims? I'm not really a fan of the genre but tell me at least the plot is good.
ressentiment manga any 1?
which magazines were these stickers released?
month year and magazine name please and thank you!
hmm, I don't hate real women, but I like 2-D women more than the VAST majority of them, because I fucking hate normal people. I want a nerd girlfriend, and ONLY a nerd girlfriend. Absolutely zero interest in normal people, I would much rather play love plus than have a relationship with a normal female in nearly every case. That being said, I don't like normal guys as friends either, normal people in general can all fuck off.
TAKE THAT SONY, can yer Shitty PSP do this!? LONG LIVE NINTENDO, interesting idea too =D
oookay, is it that difficult to simply let other people enjoy what they are doing without having others to shoot at them?
Do you live in the USA? Sheep need fun too since we give our jobs away. Settle for little to no pay at the jobs that ARE around! Sell our families and some limbs for healthcare.
Real girls are acting normally ugly, greedy for money, acting like mens or whatever...
So there is no need for real girls/womans.
-acting
BRING THIS OVERSEES NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ayu Jochuu... *trap senses tingling*
If she's a trap then she's got really pretty implants.
Traps don't need implants. Taking hormones grows breasts naturally, and some traps even reach a natural cup size rivaling their mother and sisters.
I would be fucking happy if I can find a good girl who doesn't mind to do sex cosplay with me.
If they release this thing in other language like english, it would sell over a BILLION !
No, isn't a joke.
a billion rom downloads, more likely..
I'd buy it
Games like those are very good, it helps us to understand girls a little better, too bad nowday girls aren't what used to be before. And that is VERY sad.
Men have to settle for roadkill in this day and age. If you dated back in 2006, you would know this.
The thing is, poor men cannot afford to marry, while women seek only rich men. Women can get anything they want simply because they have tits and vag.
If I had a tits and vag, I could post a webcam video on youtube and be instantly famous.
go do a sex change, its the trend now