Otome games for PlayStation Vita using emulator?

[YukiBana2000]

Hello otomes!
I have been testing 3 games in Vita3k (PS Vita Emulator) for some time...
The emulator It's making very slow progress... but it's making progress!
So I wished to make a quick guide like I did for Ryujinx and Yuzu.

***This Guide Can contain writing errors.

How to play on Vita3k:​

***!Attention!***: Read Everything!
*Your system need to be x64. See if your computer have the right requirements: https://vita3k.org/quickstart.html
*Vita3k also requires the latest versions of Microsoft Visual C++. https://aka.ms/vs/16/release/vc_redist.x64.exe
*Not all games may install or work.
*Games Compatibility List: https://vita3k.org/compatibility.html (use games names or IDs to search)

1.You need to download the emulator
Latest releases: https://vita3k.org/#download

2. You need PS Vita firmware and font firmware package: https://mega.nz/folder/ehkjWaDJ#s0Rti79XiNG2m5UptFibaw

3. Open Vita3k, Install both firmware packages using the "File > Install Firmware" menu option.

4. Close everything, open Vita3k again, now you need the game. IT NEED TO BE MAIDUMPS, .PKG, NONPDRM, FAGDEC OR MANUALLY DECRYPTED GAMES (VPK/VITAMIN DUMPS ARE NOT SUPPORTED).
THE GAMES SHOULD BE IN .ZIP FORMAT TO INSTALL THEM ON THE EMULATOR.

5. To install a game: "File > Install .zip, .vpk" and wait.

6. The Vita3k Settings: "Configuration > Settings"
I am using this settings:
Core:
Modules Mode: Automatic

CPU:
Cpu Backend: Dynamic
✔: enable optimizations

GPU:
Internal Resolution Upscaling: 1x
✔: disable surface sync
: enable anti-aliasing (FXAA)
✔: use shader cache
: Use spir-v shader (deprecated)

Emulator:
: disable ngs support
Log Level: OFF (or any)
✔: texture cache

7.Controls: "Controls > Keyboard Controls"
Map them. You can use mouse to play.

8. You may give feedback about how otome games are working on Vita3k, or about the guide. thanks!


09/23/2022| 2022/09/23 | 23/09/2022

Tested Otome Games Compatibility (Until now):​

*Maybe some games tested with issues (before 06/2022) can work fine now(?). Please, contribute if you can.

7'scarlet (US): In game+; audio bug. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/426

Abunai Koi no Sousashitsu: Eternal Happiness (JPN): Playable; audio quality. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/638

Amnesia: Memories (USA): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/170
Amnesia: Memories (EUR): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/490

Angelique Retour (JPN): Intro. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/656

Arcana Famiglia -La storia della Arcana Famiglia- Ancora (JPN): In game+; graphics bug. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/643

Bad Apple Wars (EUR): bootable; blackscreen. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/503

Bara ni Kakusareshi Verite (JPN): Intro. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/650

Believer! (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/647

Binary Star (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/646

BLACK WOLVES SAGA -Weiβ und Schwarz- (JPN): In game+; video player bug; audio bug; graphics bug. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/603

BROTHERS CONFLICT Precious Bab (JPN): Playable; audio bug. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/574

Charade Maniacs (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/644

Chouchou Jiken Rhapsodic (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/649

Clock Zero ~Shuuen no Ichibyou~ ExTime (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/645

Collar×Malice (USA): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/423
Collar×Malice (EUR): Playable; audio bug. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/424

Crank In (JPN): Menu. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/654

Dance with Devils My Carol (JPN): Bootable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/652

Diabolik Lovers Limited V Edition (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/452

Diabolik Lovers: More, Blood Limited V Edition (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/661

Diabolik Lovers: Vandead Carnival (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/662

Diabolik Lovers: Dark Fate (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/658

Diabolik Lovers: Lunatic Parade (JPN): Playable; graphics bug. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/660

Diabolik Lovers: Lost Eden (JPN): Playable; graphics bug. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/659

Enkan no Memoria: Kakera Tomoshi (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/669

Fortissimo (JPN): Bootable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/673

Geten no Hana with Yume Akari - Aizouban (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/670

Getsuei no Kusari: Sakuran Paranoia (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/666

Getsuei no Kusari: Kouran Moratorium (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/667

Goes! (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/671

Hakuouki SSL ~Sweet School Life~ (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/683__https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/504

Hana Oboro ~Sengoku-den Ranki~ (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/685

Harukanaru Toki no Naka de Ultimate (JPN): Bootable; crash. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/686

Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 3 Ultimate (JPN): Bootable; crash. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/688

Harukanaru Toki no Naka De 6 (JPN): Bootable; crash. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/687

Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 6: Gentou Rondo (JPN): Bootable; crash. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/689

Hyakka Yakou (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/675

I DOLL U (JPN): In game+; graphics bug. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/599

Kannagi no Mori Satsukiame Tsuzuri (JPN): Intro; crash. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/895

Ken ga Kimi: Momoyo Tsuzuri (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/159

Kenka Bancho Otome (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/706

Kenka Banchou Otome 2nd Rumble!! (JPN): Intro. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/702

Kin'iro no Corda 2 ff (JPN): Bootable; Crash. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/704

Kin'iro no Corda 3: Full Voice Special (JPN): Intro; crash. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/701

Kin'iro no Corda 3: AnotherSky feat. Jinnan / Shiseikan / Amane Gakuen (JPN): Bootable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/703

Kin'iro no Corda 4 (JPN): Bootable; Crash. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/705

KLAP!! ~Kind Love And Punish~ (JPN): Playable; audio bug. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/550

KLAP!! ~Kind Love And Punish~ Fun Party (JPN): Playable; audio bug; graphics bug. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/582

Moujuu-tachi to Ohime-sama (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/808

Moshi, Kono Sekai ni Kami-sama ga Iru to Suru Naraba. (JPN): In game+; graphics bug. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/807

Nekketsu Inou Bukatsu-tan Trigger Kiss (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/806

Neo Angelique: Tenshi no Namida (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/809

NORN9 VAR COMMONS (USA): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/502

NORN9 -ACT TUNE- (JPN): In game-; graphics bug. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/715

NORN9 -LAST ERA- (JPN): Bootable; crash. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/714

Otoko Yuukaku (JPN): Bootable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/810

Oumagatoki ~Kakuriyo no Enishi~ (JPN): Playable; audio quality. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/805

Period Cube ~Shackle of Amadeus~ (EUR): Playable; graphics bug. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/501

Possession Magenta (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/821

Prince of Stride (JPN): Bootable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/812

RE:VICE[D] (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/813

RearPheles –Red of Another– (JPN): In game+; graphics bug. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/846

SA7 (JPN): Menu; Input bug. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/814

Scared Rider Xechs Rev. (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/847

Senjou no Waltz (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/815

Shinigami to Shoujo (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/480

Shiro to Kuro no Alice (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/899

Side Kicks! (JPN): In game -; graphics bug; crash. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/818

Soukai Buccaneers! (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/816

STORM LOVER V (JPN): Bootable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/843

STORM LOVER 2nd V (JPN): Bootable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/844

Suuran Digit (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/845

Taishou x Alice: All in One (JPN): Playable; audio missing. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/562

Teikoku Kaigun Koi Bojou ~Meiji Yokosuka Koushinkyoku~ (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/823

Tengai ni Mau, Iki na Hana (JPN): In game+; graphics bug. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/839

Usotsuki Shangri-La (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/842

Utsusemi no Meguri (JPN): Nothing. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/834

Vamwolf Cross† (JPN): Bootable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/835

VitaminX Destination (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/829

Wand of Fortune R (JPN): In game+; graphics bug; text missing. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/840

Wand of Fortune R2 ~Jikuu ni Shizumu Mokushiroku~ (JPN): In game-; crash. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/841

Yuukyuu no Tierblade -Lost Chronicle- (JPN): Playable; auido bug. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/549

Yuukyuu no Tierblade -Fragments of Memory- (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/838

Zettai Meikyuu Himitsu no Oyayubi-hime (JPN): Playable. https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/837

 

[YukiBana2000]

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY GIRLS
I'VE TESTED SOME GAMES, AND NOW NORN9 VAR COMMONS AND PERIOD CUBE (AND MORE) ARE ALREADY PLAYABLE ON VITA3K!!!

 

[yuuri69]

Thank you so so much for reporting <3 Many will be very happy about the news <3
How about moshikami and binary star? I tried to test them but idk if they just not running or im useless ~~it's the latter i know XD~~

 

[MariPZ]

Can we patch Diabolik Lovers V on Vita3k?
And thank you so much for doing this!

 

[YukiBana2000]

Can we patch Diabolik Lovers V on Vita3k?
And thank you so much for doing this!

this video may help you with it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq5AqGsByU4



Replacing the game files with patch files seens to work (tried with dialovers and hakuouki ssl), but I don't know if it's ok to play the entire game like that...

 

[YukiBana2000]

Thank you so so much for reporting <3 Many will be very happy about the news <3
How about moshikami and binary star? I tried to test them but idk if they just not running or im useless ~~it's the latter i know XD~~

Sorry ;-; I'm late! (confused because I don't remember seeing your comment before .-.).
I'have not tested Binary Star, but another people did. It's labeled as Playable https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/646
I put more tested games (not tested only by me) for people to know about their compatibility.

 

[yuuri69]

No worries please, thank you so so much for your reply <3 I hope I can manage to run the emulator one day ;_; <3

 

[Saiph]

Ohhhh, gonna try ASAP.
...Lmao, I'm seeing this update when Norn9 has already been announced to have an English localization for its NS port x'D

 

[YukiBana2000]

Ohhhh, gonna try ASAP.
...Lmao, I'm seeing this update when Norn9 has already been announced to have an English localization for its NS port x'D

It'a better to play the switch version of the games (not only Norn9). New content may be added and the switch emulators run better than the psvita emu.

 

[Saiph]

It'a better to play the switch version of the games (not only Norn9). New content may be added and the switch emulators run better than the psvita emu.

Yep, so that's why I started playing Hakuouki SSL: Sweet School Life xD it's sooo funny.
The only problem is that sometimes freezes and I have to restart the emulator x-x
Due this I have been saving my game like crazy lol

 

[issinew]

omg I leave otome community for around a year and come back to good news ^^ it's so good to be back! thanks for all the hard work, we really appreciate it <3

 

[issinew]

Sorry ;-; I'm late! (confused because I don't remember seeing your comment before .-.).
I'have not tested Binary Star, but another people did. It's labeled as Playable https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues/646
I put more tested games (not tested only by me) for people to know about their compatibility.

PsychicEmotion6 (https://vndb.org/v17641) is also playable! I tested this myself, because even Vita3k did not mention its compatibility.

Many otome blogs mention this game as an easy first Japanese otoge, so I'm really excited. :)

 

[YukiBana2000]

PsychicEmotion6 (https://vndb.org/v17641) is also playable! I tested this myself, because even Vita3k did not mention its compatibility.

Many otome blogs mention this game as an easy first Japanese otoge, so I'm really excited. :)

You need to open an issue on vita3k github, then the devs will add the game to the compatibility list.
How to add an issue:

Create a github account, then on this page (https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/issues) create a new issue

Title: Game title [game serial]

# App summary
- App name: insert
- App serial: insert
- App version: isert

# Vita3K summary
- Version: insert (you can see it opening the emulator; copy from log)
- Build number: insert (you can see it on the github download page https://github.com/Vita3K/Vita3K/releases)
- Commit hash: insert (you can see it on the github download page)
- CPU backend: insert (dynamic/unicorn)

# Test environment summary
- Tested by: your github account
- OS: insert your operational system (windows x64...)
- CPU: processor (Intel iX...)
- GPU: graphics card (Geforce...)
- RAM: x gb

# Issues (Summary of problems)

# Screenshots (attach images)

# Log (play/try the game, then upload log)

# Recommended labels (add recommended labels)
See https://github.com/Vita3K/compatibility/labels

 

[xoxokiara]

hello, may i ask help with playing Diabolik Lovers Lunatic Parade?

I downloaded it from here https://www.anime-sharing.com/forum...unatic-parade-ディアボリックラヴァーズ-ルナティックパレード-968770/ but it does seem to work :( is there anywhere free to get a non-vitamin dump lunatic parade? huhu

 

[nekomeko]

There's a .pkg of that game on NPS, I'm a complete newbie to Vita emulation though so I can't say if it works or not.

 

[Deleted member 75628]

I tried to play and it crashes during the gameplay when characters start to appear. I tried diabolik lovers and code realize..maybe the settings aren't proper.. i'm also a newbie..

 

[lummyx]

7scarlet is now working alright without glitching issues? The last test was from June, Brother Conflict is working alright.

 

[Ajedrez20]

¡ayuda! He intentado instalar el juego Shiro to kuro no alice en el emulador en formato NoNpDrm, está en .zip. Me aparece el mensaje "contenido no compatible encontrado", solo un archivo porque me parece que el juego es compatible. Apreciaría tu ayuda.

 

[yuuri69]

Idk if you are familiar with this tool but it allows you to hook text from emulators and translate! Has switch and psvita otome scripts some people made (you need script to hook)! https://github.com/0xDC00/scripts

They made one recently for moshikami! But moshikami doesn't run that well for me on the emulator like the game and text appears but the sprites for the love interests disappear or are cut in half. Do you have the same problem?

 

[Juxx]

Has anyone tested the Android version?

 

[otome!]

Has anyone tested the Android version?

with an exynos chip nothing works lol but if you have a snapdragon chip it might! (talk about unfairness )

 

[yuuri69]

I think most games run by now, but some dont even boot (koei :') )
In case you didnt know, agent tool has some scripts and you can hook them and translate them. Luna text hooker can too, when you search for a hook.

 

[otome!]

I think most games run by now, but some dont even boot (koei :') )
In case you didnt know, agent tool has some scripts and you can hook them and translate them. Luna text hooker can too, when you search for a hook.

as you said most games work but there are some issues with sidekicks (no text at all), kenka bancho otome FD + 2nd (stuck at trophy search), storm lover V and V 2nd, fortissimo and maybe some others i dont remember exactly. Thankfully some of these games will get a switch port but I hope the issues will be resolved on vita3K :(

 

[Juxx]

as you said most games work but there are some issues with sidekicks (no text at all), kenka bancho otome FD + 2nd (stuck at trophy search), storm lover V and V 2nd, fortissimo and maybe some others i dont remember exactly. Thankfully some of these games will get a switch port but I hope the issues will be resolved on vita3K :(

I was so sad when I realized that sidekicks doesn't work on vita3k.
I'm looking forward to when it comes out for switch.