I am one of those people who would love to hear the backstory of how the idea of the game came about. The colors of this game, plus learning it takes place in France, it reminds me of one of my fav art movements- Rococo which lends to be very romantic and dramatic. Also, seeing how a music box in the form of a carousal, it's an interesting analogy to the game's setting where you have these mean trapped in an endless loop, doing the same thing over and over again.
@@LinLinLavender Yeah it's going on backlog of games lol. In other words, it's going to be awhile and I am of limited means. If there's a sale, that'll help for it's when I got Cupid Parasite lol.
I have zero interest in playing this game because I thought it was going to be a fluffy slice of life and I honestly don't like the pastel colors, but hearing that it's actually sad and tragic absolutely sky rocketed my interest for this game lol. Thanks for the review!
I love it when a pretty game has a darker story, and when anaethetically dark game has a cute and cozy story. The dichotomy hits a sweet spot for me. Definitely glad to see in another answered comment that every LI route has potential for a happy ending. 😌 I'm playing Nightshade right now, and I know that two of the routes are pretty devastating, even in the good ending where both Enju and her LI survive. 💜😅
This gives me the same vibes as Nameless did with it's super cute pastel colors and amusement park with a merry go round theme when in reality its BRUTAL and can be quite scary and sad at times So needless to say im so excited to play it lol
Ohh my with the bright pastel colour characters. I thought it will be a bubbling and cotton candy 🍬 storyline. Thanks for the reviews!! Will definitely play this! ❤❤
Thank you for the video! I love the aesthetic of "cute outside but dark inside", aka Crapsaccharine World. It can become tacky if done wrong, but a memorable experience if done right. Will keep this game in mind for sure.
6:40 😢 Yeah, I don't like it when every kiss CG in a game has the characters awkwardly hovering slightly apart. Either draw the kiss or don't, and give us close proximity anticipation when it actually makes the scene steamier.
It was so fun hearing your thoughts about this game! It was one of my first Otome I ever played, and several years later it is still one of my favorites. I never play bad ends so I have no opinion about those in this game, but I loved the good ends and ended up liking all of the love interests and routes for different reasons (though I definitely have my favorites), which rarely happens to me. I'm so happy it's getting localized so more people can discover this wonderful game. Thanks for using your platform to bring it to more people's attention! 💕
This was a title I was already looking forward to, based on the premise, but now I'm confident I'll like it. And Sarge sounds like he'll be my guy, or maybe Hugo
This is like the first otome game i got on switch since it was on a big sale! It was way to complicated for me to actually enjoy though xD Good to know its still worth trying eventually
@@LinLinLavender can't believe you remember me tbh xD Its definitely on my list but my Japanese level is very poor still. I love tragedy and sadness in stories.
I was planning to skip the game when I saw the cero rating but you've actually convinced me to give it a try. Guess don't judge a book (or a game) by it's cover, quite literally 😅
I don't really like the childhood friend trope but seeing him being the locked route maybe he will be able to sway my opinion of them lol. Personally tho based on the looks/tropes alone I am curious about Serge the most I love his VA as well. Shirai Yusuke seems to be always getting them green boys in otome lol. I'll probably get this game a bit later since it doesn't come with an LE it seems in English and prioritize games with LEs coming out like steam prison fandisc etc.
I'm a bit interested in what you'd think of Ikemen Villains by Cybird. There's a dark depth to it that I think may very well rival this one. Thank you for the lovely video, I'm curious about Gensou Manege a bit more now!
Dark game, nooooo xp I really need more localizations to be cute and fluffy, there's surprisingly few upcoming ones I'm very interested in (thank goodness for my improving Japanese skills for the fluffy games!). Curious though, if I ever run out of other games, is this game dark as in heavy/sad topics or dark as in SA and toxic/cruel LIs?
So many otomes coming out!!! I buy so many and finish none basically. Ive only ever finished mystic messenger, amnesia and no others i dont think. The ones i love too much i dont want to finish hecause then theres nothing more to explore, and the ones i dont like i just drop. Im hopeless lol
@@LinLinLavender It's baffling why they have not released it on PC. Several younger AAA games are on Steam for some time now, but not that one VN :| Anyways, I hope Genso Manège will be released on Steam this year, it would be just perfect to play/read it between Christmas and New Year xd
I love otome games where tone a little bit darker, BUT ONLY if male partners not cruel or violent towards heroine! So, if it's just dark and heavy with drama and serious tone - I'm all in, but if those guys violent towards my precious heroine - I will absolutely HATE IT! 👎👎
It sucks that the route I was most eyeing (Arnauld) seems to be the worst written route (how can a locked route character not have traits outside single-mindedly liking the mc?). It seems I lose whenever there’s a redhead I might actually like 🥲
@@severa4238 that's just my opinion, so definitely give him a chance! Maybe you'll like him in the end 😊 if you like red flags, maybe he's your red flag?
Thank you as always for the review! I love that your channel exists, its so nice to hear about the games stories and characters before eventually buying them. 🩷
I am one of those people who would love to hear the backstory of how the idea of the game came about. The colors of this game, plus learning it takes place in France, it reminds me of one of my fav art movements- Rococo which lends to be very romantic and dramatic. Also, seeing how a music box in the form of a carousal, it's an interesting analogy to the game's setting where you have these mean trapped in an endless loop, doing the same thing over and over again.
@@Zodia195 wow, you're right 🤯 when you play it you need to make an analysis 😁
@@LinLinLavender Yeah it's going on backlog of games lol. In other words, it's going to be awhile and I am of limited means. If there's a sale, that'll help for it's when I got Cupid Parasite lol.
I have zero interest in playing this game because I thought it was going to be a fluffy slice of life and I honestly don't like the pastel colors, but hearing that it's actually sad and tragic absolutely sky rocketed my interest for this game lol. Thanks for the review!
@@reikoakatsuno3702 same for me! I never touched it until I heard it has yandere endings 👀 never bought a game so quickly 🤣
@@LinLinLavender wait it has yandere endings? This is a must buy for me now! Thanks!
I love it when a pretty game has a darker story, and when anaethetically dark game has a cute and cozy story. The dichotomy hits a sweet spot for me. Definitely glad to see in another answered comment that every LI route has potential for a happy ending. 😌 I'm playing Nightshade right now, and I know that two of the routes are pretty devastating, even in the good ending where both Enju and her LI survive. 💜😅
@@gamewrit0058 so true!! Do you have an example for dark aesthetic with sweet plot?
Yes, in the end it's a happy game - somehow
Taisho X Alice is really REALLY DARK@@LinLinLavender
@@Haniliko oh yeah, heard of that one!
@@LinLinLavender It's really interesting in my opinion, it's the first one I've ever played and my favourite
I love darker otome games bc they’re still fun and can be more exciting for me! So thanks yay!
@@lilynote2016 same for me! Hope you'll also like it 😊
I see this repeating pattern of you favouring the route of Benkei's VA. Suspicious haha.
@@KoKoaKate hm, I don't know what you're talking about 🤣
The vibe that you are describing with this game reminds me a lot of Nameless by Cheritz with the pastel imagery hiding darker secrets.
@@rochellerodriguez6431 that's so interesting!
Did you like Nameless?
I was thinking exactly the same thing !
Mainly because of the merry-go-round
@@rochellerodriguez6431 thanks for the tip 😍
This gives me the same vibes as Nameless did with it's super cute pastel colors and amusement park with a merry go round theme when in reality its BRUTAL and can be quite scary and sad at times
So needless to say im so excited to play it lol
@@cukyPR2 interesting! Hope you'll also like it 😊
I've got high hopes for Serge now. A guy with glasses who would die for the heroine? He sounds perfect. I love him already.
@@ToraMinamino hope you'll also enjoy his route 🥰
Ohh my with the bright pastel colour characters. I thought it will be a bubbling and cotton candy 🍬 storyline. Thanks for the reviews!! Will definitely play this! ❤❤
@@chillbeediva1803 same! That's why I never touched it until I heard it has yandere endings 👀 I don't regret the decision
Thank you for the video!
I love the aesthetic of "cute outside but dark inside", aka Crapsaccharine World.
It can become tacky if done wrong, but a memorable experience if done right.
Will keep this game in mind for sure.
@@EveRosell you're so right about that!
6:40 😢 Yeah, I don't like it when every kiss CG in a game has the characters awkwardly hovering slightly apart. Either draw the kiss or don't, and give us close proximity anticipation when it actually makes the scene steamier.
@@gamewrit0058 same 😅 oh well, at least there are countless of other cute scenes that make up for it!
It was so fun hearing your thoughts about this game! It was one of my first Otome I ever played, and several years later it is still one of my favorites. I never play bad ends so I have no opinion about those in this game, but I loved the good ends and ended up liking all of the love interests and routes for different reasons (though I definitely have my favorites), which rarely happens to me. I'm so happy it's getting localized so more people can discover this wonderful game. Thanks for using your platform to bring it to more people's attention! 💕
@@PrincessSunshine17 that's awesome 😍 who are your favourite characters?
I'm also so happy more people will be able to discover it!!
This was a title I was already looking forward to, based on the premise, but now I'm confident I'll like it. And Sarge sounds like he'll be my guy, or maybe Hugo
@@kacheek9101 happy to hear you took an interest!
How about both? 😁
Hi! I feel so comfy while watching this ♡ love this thanks for posting! ☽💗
@@princessri5159 happy to hear that 💕
Oh! And I love your blouse!
@@kacheek9101 thank you 🥰 I somehow try to match the MCs style 😆
I had to go back to watch your video a few times because I kept getting distracted by your Kohei Minato poster. ........Thank you for the review 😊
@@N3MO_brio haha, sorry about that 🤣 hope you made it through in the end 😁
This is like the first otome game i got on switch since it was on a big sale!
It was way to complicated for me to actually enjoy though xD
Good to know its still worth trying eventually
@@maiadraconica6488 hey, long time no see!
It really goes on sale often 🤣
Have tried it again since then? Or will you wait for the localisation?
@@LinLinLavender can't believe you remember me tbh xD
Its definitely on my list but my Japanese level is very poor still. I love tragedy and sadness in stories.
So excited! I didn't expect it to be dark!
@@al-bana riiiiight? Me neither! It was a pleasant surprise
Dark? Hell yeah lets go! 💕
I guess it’s true what they say: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.”
@@AnimeGirl4891 absolutely! 😁 Are you interested in the game?
was looking for a cute spring vibe game when i saw this before. But this will do too... I guess😅
@@xxsnow_angelxx3953 I guess 🤣
I was planning to skip the game when I saw the cero rating but you've actually convinced me to give it a try. Guess don't judge a book (or a game) by it's cover, quite literally 😅
@@Haneur absolutely! The after stories are even a bit steamy, so I don't get the rating at all 🤣
I love your reviews, can't wait to play this game
@@brendagomez8656 thank you 💕 I'm also so glad I got to play it!
Not something I would have picked up but it sounds interesting with the dark themes. Thanks for bringing the game to my attention
@@leaf269 same for me! I also wish I had known about the yandere endings earlier 😆
Omg they have a megane with my favorite va husband❤❤❤ so excited!
@@ojyochan same 😍 his VA is just amazing!
YESSSSS I LOVEEEE DARK STORIES THAT LOOK LIGHT LIKE THISSS
@@naylisyazwina6836 same 🤭
I don't really like the childhood friend trope but seeing him being the locked route maybe he will be able to sway my opinion of them lol. Personally tho based on the looks/tropes alone I am curious about Serge the most I love his VA as well. Shirai Yusuke seems to be always getting them green boys in otome lol. I'll probably get this game a bit later since it doesn't come with an LE it seems in English and prioritize games with LEs coming out like steam prison fandisc etc.
9:30 " I screamed and kicked my feet a lot." -Lin 🥰🍭🎠🎩
@@gamewrit0058 it's true though!
I'm a bit interested in what you'd think of Ikemen Villains by Cybird. There's a dark depth to it that I think may very well rival this one. Thank you for the lovely video, I'm curious about Gensou Manege a bit more now!
@@DracNeedsChai glad I could pique your interest!
I somehow can't get into unvoiced game, so you'll have to tell me about Ikemen Villains! 😊
Dark game, nooooo xp I really need more localizations to be cute and fluffy, there's surprisingly few upcoming ones I'm very interested in (thank goodness for my improving Japanese skills for the fluffy games!). Curious though, if I ever run out of other games, is this game dark as in heavy/sad topics or dark as in SA and toxic/cruel LIs?
@@MeowMyselfandI I'm sorry 🥲
Dark as in heavy topics (torture, suicide), but there are also yandere endings
@@LinLinLavender ok, thank you
So many otomes coming out!!! I buy so many and finish none basically. Ive only ever finished mystic messenger, amnesia and no others i dont think. The ones i love too much i dont want to finish hecause then theres nothing more to explore, and the ones i dont like i just drop. Im hopeless lol
@@charlie398 I kinda get that tbh 🤣 and just playing a few routes also can be charming
Do you have a review of variable barricade?
@@moamary5536 here you go! ua-cam.com/video/XfSMgJT6K0U/v-deo.htmlsi=snVm5Ucpk3UxDuw8
Can you play the Diabolik Lovers series?
@@ayanshakirgamingandlotsoffun watch my otome tier list and you know why not 😅
Okay, wishlisted on Steam xd
Sorry for chaning the subject, but I could not find info on why code:realize still ain't on PC?
@@arashimifune2853 great 😁
No, I haven't heard of such plans even
@@LinLinLavender It's baffling why they have not released it on PC. Several younger AAA games are on Steam for some time now, but not that one VN :|
Anyways, I hope Genso Manège will be released on Steam this year, it would be just perfect to play/read it between Christmas and New Year xd
Thank you for the video! 🌸🌸🌸 Does the game have happy endings, though? I have to be honest my heart is kinda faint 😅
@@user-hv5ro8dn5n you're welcome! 🥰
Yes, for the character you play and there is a true route where everyone becomes happy! It's suuuper cute!
@@LinLinLavender Awesome! Thank you very much.
So, is this even darker than Virche Evermore: Error Salvation?
@@poookkkeeeemmmoonn I don't think anything is darker than Virche 😅
Only a bit of blood, torture, death and suicide
@@LinLinLavender In the Virche Evermore series or in Gensou Manege? Thanks for the reply.
@@poookkkeeeemmmoonn in Gensou Manège
@@LinLinLavender Thanks! I appreciate it. :)
Not the darkest Otome game I’ve seen but yeah it should have been rated older.
How dark are we talking about?
I was going to skip this game due to the over the top pastels and sugariness of it. 😣But maybe I will reconsider...
@@GamerofOld that's why I made the review, because I was the same! But it was so much fun for me with sweetness and darkness!
Where can I get this game?
@@tfpradgirl9537 Japanese eShop, Amazon Japan, or wait for the English localisation
I love otome games where tone a little bit darker, BUT ONLY if male partners not cruel or violent towards heroine! So, if it's just dark and heavy with drama and serious tone - I'm all in, but if those guys violent towards my precious heroine - I will absolutely HATE IT! 👎👎
@@hannabio2770 except for the yandere bad ends, the guys are all cute 🥰
@@LinLinLavender, thank you for your answer! 🤗
Can I ask is there's yandere bad end only in one root?
@@hannabio2770 two!
yipeeeeee yipeee
It sucks that the route I was most eyeing (Arnauld) seems to be the worst written route (how can a locked route character not have traits outside single-mindedly liking the mc?). It seems I lose whenever there’s a redhead I might actually like 🥲
@@severa4238 that's just my opinion, so definitely give him a chance! Maybe you'll like him in the end 😊 if you like red flags, maybe he's your red flag?
Thank you as always for the review! I love that your channel exists, its so nice to hear about the games stories and characters before eventually buying them. 🩷
@@NovaNovamin thank you 🥺
Are you interested in Gensou Manège?