Qureate, a Japanese developer known for crafting non-explicit yet suggestive games with quirky themes, is set to release Fantasista Asuka, an upcoming soccer title where players’ jerseys vanish if their moves pack too much flair. The game’s unique mechanic adds a playful twist to its gameplay. Despite tightening industry regulations that make it harder to distribute titillating games on mainstream platforms, Qureate has managed to bring its creations to consoles, though not without encountering peculiar demands from platform holders.
A prime example is the Switch version of Qureate’s popular hostess club dating sim Bunny Garden, released in 2024. The game required replacing a character’s facial lotion with a green-colored substance to steer clear of inappropriate connotations. Similarly, a scene where a fully dressed character spills milk on herself was altered so the milk became invisible, likely to avoid any unintended suggestive imagery.
Further shedding light on these challenges, Qureate’s CEO and producer Yuji Usuda recently spoke with Game*Spark about navigating the landscape of erotic game development amid shifting rules. He explained that his studio’s games predominantly feature busty characters because portraying adult women with smaller figures has grown “highly risky.” Even though the characters in Bunny Garden are adults and clearly appear so, Usuda noted that adding a slender character could risk being misinterpreted as youthful.
“Fans often ask why our games are filled with busty characters, but there are limitations we can’t ignore,” Usuda said. “We’d love to diversify our casts, but introducing risky depictions could lead to a game ban, which would defeat the purpose.”
Despite these hurdles, Qureate remains optimistic. While modifying game versions for different platforms increases workload, Usuda expressed relief that platform providers offer guidance rather than outright rejection. “We’re grateful that platforms work with us to make necessary adjustments, allowing our games to reach audiences,” he added.
The sequel to Bunny Garden, Bunny Garden 2, is now available on PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch.
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