Otome fans may be disheartened to know that QuinRose's parent company, Artmove, is facing financial troubles. The company is best known for Alice in the Country of Hearts.
We've been spoiled by the good otome games. Aksys' localization of Hakuoki and Sweet Fuse are so well done that I'm sure many new otome fans think all games are that way.
One of the staples in Konami's Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side games is the ability to dress up to achieve certain looks. It's not really about looking good, but rather a way to attract one of the dateable guys...