Love & Deep Space: The success of Otome Games. A very heavy RPG with dating mechanics & ASMR systems
two & a half gamers - A podcast by Lancaric.me
In this episode, we dive into the world of gacha games, focusing on the popular title Love and Deep Space.We explore the game's mechanics, revenue generation, and character interactions while also discussing the broader context of otome games and their appeal in the gaming market. The conversation highlights the game's unique features, including its combat system, dating mechanics, and ASMR elements, as well as the marketing strategies employed to attract players.Get our MERCH NOW: 25gamers.com/shop--------------------------------------PVX Partners offers non-dilutive funding for game developers.Go to: https://pvxpartners.com/They can help you access the most effective form of growth capital once you have the metrics to back it.- Scale fast- Keep your shares- Drawdown only as needed- Have PvX take downside risk alongside you+ Work with a team entirely made up of ex-gaming operators and investors---------------------------------------This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously.Panelists: Jakub Remiar, Felix Braberg, Matej LancaricYoutube: https://youtu.be/wMBL7Z9qL88 Join our Slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2um8eguhf-c~H9idcxM271mnPzdWbipgChapters00:00 Introduction 01:37 Exploring Game Development03:17 Understanding Gacha Games and Waifu Genre06:46 The Success of Otome Games10:47 The Evolution of Paper Games and Love Nikki15:46 Cultural Context of Gaming in Asia20:54 Gameplay Mechanics of Love and Deep Space22:32 Exploring Combat Mechanics in Gacha Games24:16 The Dating Core: Building Relationships in Gameplay26:36 Innovative Features: ASMR and Photo Studio Mechanics28:41 Gacha Mechanics: The Money Maker of the Game31:10 User Engagement: The Role of Ads and Marketing35:16 Revenue Insights: Understanding the Game's Success39:56 Creative Strategies: Marketing and User Acquisition44:21 Conclusion: Learning from Niche Games---------------------------------------Matej LancaricUser Acquisition & Creatives Consultanthttps://lancaric.meFelix BrabergAd monetization consultanthttps://www.felixbraberg.comJakub RemiarGame design consultanthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar---------------------------------------TakeawaysGacha games, particularly the waifu genre, are discussed in detail.Otome games are identified as a growing trend, especially among female gamers.Revenue insights reveal that 'Love and Deep Space' is generating substantial income.The game features a unique blend of storytelling and interactive mechanics.Character interactions play a crucial role in player engagement.Combat systems in gacha games are becoming more complex and engaging.ASMR features are introduced as a novel element in gaming.Love and Deep Space could do way more in their UA activities.---------------------------------------Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it!Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple!Please share feedback and comments - [email protected] you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit lancaric.substack.com & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej LancaricDo you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask Matej AI - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai
