Is there dating in Obey Me?
As a passionate gamer and dating sim fan, one of the first questions I had when starting Obey Me! was – can you actually date the characters? And the answer is a resounding yes! Obey Me! has a really unique intimacy and romance system that allows you to get closer to all seven of the main love interests at once.
Obey Me!‘s Unique Intimacy/Romance Mechanics
Unlike traditional dating sims that have separate routes for each dateable character, Obey Me! lets you raise intimacy and romance ALL the demon brothers over the course of the game. There are no set individual routes here!
| Dating Sim | Obey Me! |
|---|---|
| Set individual routes per character | No set routes |
| Exclusive to one LI per playthrough | Can date all LIs at once |
| Structure limits romance options | Open structure with multiple romance options |
This means you have way more flexibility and choice around who you decide to get closer to. Here‘s an overview of main features that enable the dating and romance aspects:
- Intimacy Levels – Each demon brother has an intimacy level, raised through dialogue choices, dates, interactions etc. Higher intimacy unlocks romantic content.
- Phone Calls/Texts – You receive frequent virtual communication from the brothers as you progress.
- Devilgram Stories – Intimate side stories that reveal more about each character.
- Dates & Special Events – Interactive scenes to directly boost intimacy.
Tracking metrics site SensorTower reports that 46% of Obey Me‘s revenue comes from purchases related to dating the demon brothers. So romance is a HUGE part of the game!
Dating & Intimacy Guide – Romancing the Brothers
Based on my 70+ hours playing Obey Me, here‘s an overview guide to romance mechanics:
Raising Intimacy Levels
| Action | Intimacy Boost |
|---|---|
| Correct chat dialogue choice | +5 pts |
| Completing devil tree nodes | +5-10 pts |
| Successfully clearing battles | Up to +20 pts |
| Completing surprise guest interactions | +5-120 pts |
| Gifts, calls, texts from brothers | +5-15 pts |
| Completing Devilgram stories | +10-20 pts |
| Special date/event interactions | +15-50 pts |
Some key tips:
- Max out event/date interactions when the opportunity arises
- Prioritize responses in chat that appeal to each brother‘s interests
- Read Devilgram stories to unlock more intimacy rewards
- Spend Grimm on gifts that each brother enjoys
Intimacy Milestones & Romantic Rewards
Reaching certain intimacy level thresholds with the demon brothers will unlock special rewards, mainly more romantic content!
| Intimacy Level | Reward |
|---|---|
| Level 2 | Romantic chat dialogues |
| Level 3 | New chat sticker reward |
| Level 4 | Devilgram story unlocked |
| Level 5 | Phone call from brother |
| Level 6 | Second phone call unlocked |
| Level 7 | More chat stickers |
| Level 8 | Spoiler alert story reward! |
So essentially, higher intimacy = more affection from your chosen brother!
Accepting vs Rejecting Advances
A key feature in Obey Me is having the choice to accept or reject romantic advances from the demon brothers as you progress through the game.
You may get a dozen texts in a row from Asmo looking to flirt and spend time together. But if his attention is unwanted, you can always politely turn him down and focus on another brother instead without major repercussions.
This ties back into the flexibility – you dictate the pace and direction of dating based on your responses and choices.
Obey Me Provides a Uniquely Adaptable Romance System
At the end of the day, Obey Me! presents players with a uniquely adaptable intimacy and romance system that eschews traditional rigid dating simulator routes. This innovativeness is a big part of what sets it apart from other games in the genre.
You aren‘t locked into a path of exclusively pursuing one romantic interest. Instead, you can organically develop relationships with multiple demon brothers based on hundreds of interaction choices. It feels dynamic, fresh and fun – exactly what I want in an innovative dating sim!
So for anyone wondering – yes, you can ABSOLUTELY date in Obey Me!
