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| - The Neoromance series (ネオロマンスシリーズ), alternatively called Neo Romance and officially abbreviated as Neoroma, is a franchise name for the romantic simulations created by Ruby Party. It began with the first Angelique title in 1994. These titles are romantic simulations for women. Their first title is generally recognized to have started the otome game market. The creative team for the games are all women, although male developers help with programming, music composition, and planning. Ruby Party's goal for stepping into the video game market was to create a "ladies' Nobunaga's Ambition". In other words, they wanted to create a groundbreaking, easy to play title that catered specifically to the female audience. They wanted to fill a niche for the largely male dominant video game market, something which gains Keiko Erikawa's wholehearted approval. Their efforts were published into the first Angelique game for the Super Famicon system. Originally, Angelique was advertised for young girls in their early teens, but it has since appealed to women in their twenties or thirties. The games also have a surprising amount of male fans, either by genuine curiosity or due to female acquaintances. Upon learning of their fanbase, Ruby Party respectfully changed their tone to be inviting to people of all ages. Their renewed mindset eventually led to the namesake of the branding name. Neoromance titles will not feature pornographic imagery or writing. Ruby Party members stress they are aiming to appeal to "the girl in every women's heart", no matter what the age. They want to focus on the romantic aspects found between characters, aiming to stress each character's personality, their habits, and their flaws. Situations that are too mature might alienate their audience from experiencing what Ruby Party had intended. Most games are partly voiced; voices are reserved for important story or character events while the rest of the game is mute. This contrasts the trends found with other Otome game video game companies, which often provide a fully voiced narrative for their games. As of 2013, all of their console titles are fully voiced. Although Japanese fans are eagerly awaiting a Warriors adaptation of the Neoromance franchises, the likelihood of Omega Force tackling the project is mixed. Tomohiko Sho said he would like to try it, but Akihiro Suzuki says he would not be willing to create it. Famitsu posted a questionnaire in October 2015 asking readers for their most wanted Warriors collaboration; Neoromance placed fourth. Omega Force commented with wonder over whether they should make the dream project a reality. Masaki Furusawa hopes to help cater to fans who want this project with Musou ☆ Stars's creation, but he expressed a desire to make a real Neoromance Musou someday.
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