Otome Doushi - Online EXCLUSIVE EDITION
Otome Doushi (Moeyo! Otome Doushi ~Kayuu Koigatari~) is a 2024 Switch game that we are finally getting in 2026 as an English translation. I don't mind paying full price for it since the localization is fairly new.
What I do find odd, though, is that the publisher's website doesn't list a link for the standard edition—only the Online Exclusive. Despite that, you can still find the standard edition available for pre-order on Amazon or GameStop for $49.99."
I honestly don't understand why Aksys stopped producing full limited editions in favor of these minimal online exclusives. Charging an extra $10 for a few small bonuses doesn't feel worth it, and we haven't seen a proper North American limited box set from them since Jack Jeanne back in 2023.
Seeing Otome Doushi get this same 'online exclusive' treatment is incredibly disappointing. It's hard to tell if they are trying a new strategy or just moving away from including physical soundtrack CDs, especially since they always seem to fluctuate between packaging them in a standard jewel case or a flimsy paper sleeve anyway.
Case
Inside, we get the standard case with no manual or character cards. Yes, I know publishers are skimping on character cards lately, but they're honestly so easy to produce!
I don't usually expect much from standard cases, but the interior artwork is actually nice. On the right, we have the character art, but on the left, there's a VERY LONG message printed inside—it’s just the warranty and customer support information. Why put that there? I have no idea. It's a really weird design choice.
Rating: 5/10
Acrylic Keychain
While it’s cute to get the six acrylic chibi keychains, the whole set just feels cheap. The keychains use basic metal ball chains, which is a letdown. Why not give us those lobster clasps shaped like hearts instead? I see them online all the time for cheap, so I know it wouldn’t have been that pricey to upgrade the keychains. I buy a lot of fan-made keychains at conventions, and those heart-shaped clasps are super cute—honestly, I might just buy some myself to swap these out.
To be frank, I would rather have received one BIG shaker keychain or another acrylic diorama. I guess the publisher is trying something new, but these online exclusives just feel cheap and lack any real creativity.
Rating: 6/10
Overall rating: 6.5/10 For an extra $10 you get 6 acrylic keychains with cheap meal chain. Over all it is a ok deal. Not much creativity on the keychains. I would wait for a sale.
Save the $10 for another day. Get coffee.
