Enchanted in the Moonlight – Kiryu, Chikage & Yukinojo –

TW: SA attempts. But you knew that, because this is a Japanese otome game. :')
I like that each character has several stories, that take you through several peaks and valleys of the relationship. I also like that the route doesn't end once you start dating, unlike normal. You get to experience dating them in full. Totally worth the price. It's also nice that there is loooooots of sex, you rarely see it in otome games and it's a damn shame.

Review In-Progress.
This is a tentative recommendation from me, definitely a good pick-up on sale. This game should be played AFTER the other Enchanted in Moonlight collection, as Kiryu is looked at as being a "super-powerful" character in the other plot lines. So getting to play through his storyline feels kind of like the "final route" of the game. I made that mistake, but will be picking up the first collection on sale.
I have 21 hours and I've gone through all of the stories, but admittedly started skimming close to the end (and skipped the "Good End" episodes if I already received the "Happy Ending" result from my choices.
If you are easily triggered by an MC in dubious consent situations or sometimes-toxic love interests (at least for the first "Season"), this may not be the collection for you. This is the epitome of sus Japanese Otome novels where the love interests are rude, consent isn't always clear, but there's always a good ending if you pick the right choices.
Each of the romantic options had huge pros and cons. My favorite love interest was definitely Chikage, so I saved his story for last, and then ended up skimming through a bunch of it because I was burnt out haha. This game was originally a mobile game trying to milk the episodes to get you to spend more premium currency to get the next piece of content. So the episodes are short, have a lot of fluff, and almost all end in cliffhangers. Which is fine, since we get to experience all of them for a one-time purchase in this collection! But it's definitely a game to be enjoyed in short sittings, as working through all the stories at once seems a bit repetitive when it comes to backgrounds & convos with side characters from time to time.

Enchanted in the Moonlight - Kiryu, Chikage & Yukinojo - is an otome, fantasy adventure visual novel developed by UNICO INC. and published by Voltage Inc. Now, here's where I'd normally go into the summary of the story and then the gameplay. However, since I previously played Enchanted in the Moonlight - Miabyi, Kyoga & Samon - and both the story premise and gameplay are the same, I'll just save a bit of time by referring to my review of it here. Of course, the only differences are that you're given one of the following three guys to romance (after playing through the prologue once): Kiryu (the ryu dragon), Chikage (the tengu crow), or Yukinojo (the yukibito, a snow spirit). Also, only in Kiryu's route, there's the twisted wedding arch story in the third season. Now, this might escape those who aren't aware that this PC version is based on the mobile version, but the original mobile version also has Shinrya, the oni demon, as a romance route. However, I believe he was left out of the PC version because unlike the others, he doesn't have a season three story. Other than what I mentioned, there are no other differences, so if you're reading this review without having read my review of Enchanted in the Moonlight - Miabyi, Kyoga & Samon -, there is a link to it for reference.
Now I'll move onto my thoughts and such. After having played and enjoyed Enchanted in the Moonlight - Miabyi, Kyoga & Samon -, I was eager to play Enchanted in the Moonlight - Kiryu, Chikage & Yukinojo -. I liked these guys in the other game although, of course, they weren't romance options. Since my thoughts on the story overall are the same, I'll go over my thoughts on the guys and their routes. First, I played Kiryu's route. Being aware that on other routes, Kiryu doesn't appear until the second season, I was wondering how he was going to become an available option for the MC early on. This doesn't get explained until I got access to Kiryu's POV after having finished the main story for season one, but upon learning about events from Kiryu's perspective, then things made sense, and I liked how this was handled. I liked the interactions between Kiryu and the MC, particularly once they become closer after Kiryu learns that the MC was his first fan of his writing. If I had to point out any negatives, it's that early on, Kiryu's all about doing what his clan wants and just wants to get things over with. Also, out of all the different clans, it felt like the ryu dragon clan was the most prejudiced against the MC (and humans, in general). Of course, this changes over time, but it was quite the shock.
Next, I played Yukinojo's route. Initially, Yukinojo is the nice, friendly guy who gives the MC advice on other routes. However, if you choose his route, when he and the MC are alone, he tries to assault the MC because he wants to get her pregnant. However, once he sees the MC crying, then that's where he stops. He ends up being apologetic, and even though it's slow going, he does eventually change his ways. It's even explained why he was initially aggressive, and it has to do with his past with another human. Of course, he still doesn't have the right to do such a thing to the MC. Also, the yukibito clan is quite prejudiced against the MC (like with the ryu clan although maybe a little bit less so) although this does change. In addition, I felt that the MC was my least favorite out of all the routes here because she tends to be quite weak and submissive. Although I do like the changes that Yukinojo undergoes (there are even a couple of moments where I cried), it was probably my least favorite route.
Finally, there's Chikage's route. I think I saved the best route (for me, personally) for last. Although Chikage comes off as indifferent, at least, he doesn't try to physically hurt the MC. However, as tengu clan head, he wants to fulfill his duty to have a child with the MC, so that his clan would become the most powerful. I really like the MC best in this route since she's more headstrong and at one point, she decides that she'd rather be put in danger than be forced to have a child without there being any love. It might not be the safest decision, but I like that the MC has her beliefs like that. Anyway, Chikage does end up changing for the better, thanks to the MC, and his heart opens up to her. It's a process for Chikage since he's never thought of love before the MC, so it's quite a journey to observe him and how he becomes softer and more open. Also, I love the presence of Chikage's apprentice, Koten. He's a sweet tengu child whom Chikage is mentoring, and Koten is so adorable. He loves the MC like a mom, and it even gets to a point where Chikage can't help being jealous. lol I just wish that there had been a CG or two with Koten, so that I could show off how cute he is. XD
As I didn't mention this in my other review, I'll briefly touch on my thoughts about the MC. I found it interesting how the MC's behavior and actions adjust depending on which route she's on. For example, the MC is the most relaxed on Kyoga's and Samon's routes, so there isn't conflict between her and the guys. Of course, I liked the MC on some routes more than others. As I mentioned in my previous paragraph, I liked the MC the least on Yukinojo's route. As to which MC I like the best, I mentioned this, too, and that would be on Chikage's route.
On my thoughts on the writing, they're pretty much the same as in my other review. There are grammatical errors although all the lines were translated into English this time. The script could probably use a couple of editing/proofreading passes by a native English speaker, but the story is understandable. As for my thoughts on the art and music, again, they're the same as in my other review. The only minor criticism I'd make is that I felt like in some of Chikage's CGs, his sprite didn't quite match with his normal sprite. In the CGs, it seemed like Chikage looked slightly older compared to his normal sprite, but that might be just me.
Overall, would I recommend Enchanted in the Moonlight - Kiryu, Chikage & Yukinojo -? If you enjoy hot, spicy otome VNs and especially enjoyed Enchanted in the Moonlight - Miabyi, Kyoga & Samon -, then most likely, you'll enjoy this, too. I do have to give a heads up that this one has somewhat more disturbing scenes, as I mentioned earlier, and like in the other game, there are sex scenes although they're confined to the writing as well as some nudity, mainly confined to the guys' chests. Despite the more roller coaster, dramatic scenes, I enjoyed Enchanted in the Moonlight - Kiryu, Chikage & Yukinojo - just as much. For the asking price, I'd say it's worth getting, as it took me a little over 46 hours to finish all of the routes, get all of the endings, etc. It's especially worth it to get both Enchanted in the Moonlight visual novels, so you get to experience all of the available guys' routes, each of whom have their own unique stories and journeys with the MC.
Finally, again, I'd like to give a major thanks to Voltage Inc. for the review copy, and I enjoyed the drama and romance that each guy brought. I'm looking forward to playing more visual novels from this publisher, and I hope to have the opportunity to do so. ^^
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My second Voltage otome game and it's going to be a neutral review again, though this time I guess I'll choose a thumb-up to be fair. As before I felt both excited and captivated but also annoyed to no end by stupid MC's antics and silly plot twists. But this time I was prepared :) the way the novel is created resembles the previous one, so I already knew about inconvenient saves, that's easier to continue the story from the content, not from save slots but again maybe that's why skipping had to be forced without knowing when unread text starts :( And all other issues mentioned in my previous review.
Visually everything is quite appealing. All characters are so charming. By the way, I guess my main complaint here is that the story is divided into two games, with the same opening video, same story, you just choose 3 love interests here, and three there. The previous novel had much more options, so why do I have to pay twice more now?! It seems kinda greedy, especially when the price tag was not that low. Plus, one main character in that group of ayakashi is not an option at all, although he's there for the same reason as others. So why? When I chose the first route, I just picked a name I didn't even encounter before. That dragon guy just suddenly appeared out of nowhere. I noticed an opinion in the reviews that out of all 2 games he must be played last but the plot is nothing deep at all, I can't say there were some serious revelations in his route, so I do believe that any way is fine, though that red-haired oni could be an interesting option too but alas.

Speaking of art, MC is faceless again but dunno either I got used to it, or they actually paid more attention to her position in CGs but for me it didn't look that creepy as it was before.
In general all that ayakashi theme and unique MC's blood was a thrilling setting. I couldn't stop reading the beginning of the story. I'm overexcited when I find some story that makes me forget about food and sleep :) Despite all supernatural stuff it felt more realistic than before when working as a poor servant I had the opportunity to date and marry the richest celebrities in the world, lol :)

There's nothing explicit visually or textually here as before but this time it felt that all those hot hints in the text were longer and more detailed. Sadly MC was again on the receiving end of getting love :) but she was not shy to that extent that it made me facepalm all the time in the previous novel. This story feels more mature and satisfying, though again once the char even asked her to lead the way:) but her response was that she didn't know what to do. Like, seriously?! Such a gorgeous guy is in front of you and all you can think of just lying idly and receiving all that pleasure. Don't you have your own urges to touch him?! Sigh.
Pros:
+2 guides for all happy endings and one how to switch to English. Thanks! Last time it was quite troublesome for me to figure it out.
+Again only happy and good endings. No matter how gloomy things seemed to be, I knew happiness was inevitable. Very relaxing!
+Cute art.
+Sweet, light-hearted, enchanting story.

Cons:
--Again it feels a bit abrupt and unfinished. My previous review was commented that the story indeed had more other parts, not sure if it's the same here. But I'd really like to read more about their family life and raising their special kid.
--Same chapters in all routes. It feels a bit repetitive. Though again I admit there was some charm in it, to know what to expect but willing to find out it with a new char.
--You are free to play in any order you want BUT I guess there was some specific way in mind as there're looots of inconsistences. I meet some chars and everyone acts as if we know them, but they are actually introduced in other routes(( So, such parts must be edited, or at least recommend the way I should choose my love interests.
--typos.

Reread my notes, recollected all that frustration and even felt again like choosing a thumb-down but honestly I'm excited to start the other part and continue interacting with cute ayakashi. So it's a weird mixture of contrast emotions but it's better than staying indifferent. Though I can't say I recommend the game, I can't not recommend it either. Decide for yourself.



More thoughts about the game in a Reading Nook

I am entirely infatuated with the characters of this game. I appreciate the depth to the stories and that the creators have provided so much content. I hope they come out with more!

I've only completed one route so far, but I am excited to get everything from this publisher/developer in the future! Thank you, in advance!

Really enjoyed this game! It definitely is steamy but I also loved the story and even teared up at a few spots!