However, Rose is clearly historical, and the writing really gets across how the world of the nobility operates very differently. I think it's also the setting that makes this feel realistic - in a modern otome, I don't think I'd find it believable to elope with or marry someone after just 2 weeks. When I realized the story only takes place over 2 weeks, I wondered if the romance would develop believably, so I was pleasantly surprised when none of the routes had any pacing issues - all of the relationships felt that they grew organically, without feeling rushed or contrived for plot convenience. The best part of Rose is the writing, especially the way the characters and the world are so fleshed out. Now that I've a Real Adult Job, I can finally afford to support all the indie devs I follow online, so I've been going through everyone's back catalogue and this was the first game I thought of getting! (For transparency: I bought it on Steam.) I've been wanting to play this game for literal years and it was absolutely worth the wait! Long story short: I downloaded the OG demo (as in, side characters had no sprites yet) back when Rose was still in development, lost the file when I switched laptops, then got too busy with uni to play a lot of games. Will you act like the perfect lady and convince the King to select you as the Prince's betrothed, or show your true colours and perhaps catch another's eye?ĭecisions made in the outset of the game will determine your personality - with possibilities ranging from a diplomatic scholar to a bawdy hellion - and these in turn will open additional conversation options and scenarios that can help or hinder your relationships with those around you. Of course, just because your mother has her gaze fixed upon the Prince, does not mean you must follow suit. Your mother, the Duchess of Florentia, is very keen for her only daughter to become the next queen, so she sends you and your mischievous brother, Frederique, along with your family’s steward, Bastien, to the fortnight long celebrations. In the kingdom of Segunda, the Crown Prince’s birthday celebrations are traditionally where he is expected to choose a bride.
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