Join me as I dive into the world of otome games, sharing personal reviews and insights on the most captivating love stories and characters. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the genre, let's explore the best and hidden gems together!
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Join me as I dive into the world of otome games, sharing personal reviews and insights on the most captivating love stories and characters. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the genre, let's explore the best and hidden gems together!
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In this episode of The Otome Games Podcast, hosts Lover’s Lens and Morig sit down with Emma (artist) and Inês (writer) — the duo behind Whisper Wisteria Studio and their gothic visual novel At the Heart of Blackberry Manor. 🌹
What started as a simple school project soon became a haunting and emotional story about love, loss, and the secrets hidden within a fog-covered manor. Emma and Inês open up about their creative journey — from building an atmosphere of mystery and romance, to the challenges of indie game development and balancing art with narrative design.
💜 Play the demo now:
👉 https://otome.com/games/at-the-heart-of-blackberry-manor-demo/
🎙️ Topics include:
How At the Heart of Blackberry Manor was created
Writing gothic mystery and romance
Designing immersive Victorian-inspired art
Hidden symbolism and fan theories
The passion behind indie storytelling
Emma and Inês prove that even small beginnings can lead to something magical — a heartfelt, atmospheric game that’s already capturing players’ imaginations.