Dating sims have evolved over the last several years. Storylines that were once simple, innocent and fun are being replaced by darker elements that appeal to an increasingly aggressive base of fans. And as storylines have become progressively darker and more sinister, the rewards lauded offered players who win the games have grown more pornographic. Today, these games cater to a range of tastes. From innocent to mischievous to disturbing, there are dating sims that offer an experience to satisfy everyone.

You may remember the "Choose Your Own Adventure" books from years ago. At the end of each short chapter, the reader was prompted to make a decision. Each decision the reader made would have an impact on the fate of the main character. Some decisions led to success. Other decisions led to failure. Dating simulation games work in a similar manner. The player is required to make a series of decisions that will impact his chances of success. While the "Choose Your Own Adventure" books typically revolved around finding treasure, saving friends and escaping harrowing situations, dating sims usually focus on attracting and seducing women.

The growing popularity of computer dating games implies an interesting cultural trend. For most men, dating carries the implicit risk of rejection. That is, approaching women often means exposure to being rebuffed by those women. This can damage frail egos. Dating sims offer players the chance to approach beautiful female characters with the intent of seducing them without being vulnerable to the rejection often experienced in the real world.

Adult dating sims provide players with the chance to interact with female characters in ways that would be considered overly-assertive and even unacceptable by most people. The benefit for players are two-fold. First, they can experience the freedom and release of trying to seduce characters without the fear of rejection. Second, the reward for successfully playing the game is often pornographic, quenching the thirst of those who crave such entertainment. Sometimes referred to as Hentai games, these adult dating sims are usually sexually-explicit as players seduce and have sex with female characters in a non-threatening environment.

Most popular dating sims are exported to the U.S. from Japan. Though the industry is riddled with controversy centered on the increasingly-pornographic and sexist nature of these games, such arguments are rare in Japan. Unfortunately, this criticism aimed at certain sects of the industry casts a shadow on all dating simulation games, including those with innocent storylines and relatively mild rewards. If the spread of these games were measured based solely upon the demand, it's likely that their popularity will continue to grow. But, legislation and censorship by select distributors may hinder that growth.

Today, you can play many of these dating games online. Whether you're looking for a way to brush up on your conversational skills or you're trying to learn new ways to seduce beautiful women, there are plenty of dating simulations available to provide entertainment.

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