Otosan

About

Otosan is a bite-sized RPG adventure created by William Kage, who also made Fragrant Story. You play as Otto while his dad heads out for a week-long business trip and trusts you to keep things under control. The game asks if you will sneak into a creepy abandoned house or help friends move into a new apartment. Maybe you should just mow the lawn before he returns. This Nintendo 3DS edition launched in March 2023 as one of the first 10-second games on the system right before the eShop shut down. It serves as a microgame that updates into the full product over time. What stands out here is how small the scope feels while still delivering a real narrative punch. The short development cycle and limited platform support create a distinct vibe that many players appreciate. Community data shows the game holds steady ratings among fans of Earthbound-style projects. It does not try to be anything grand or expansive. Instead it focuses on simple choices and quick interactions that fit a microgame format perfectly. You get a complete story experience without needing hours of playtime to finish it.

Storyline

Fight fear and make your dad proud in this bite-sized adventure. Otto is going on a week-long business trip. He trusts that you won't do anything too crazy while he's gone. Will you sneak into that creepy abandoned house? Help some friends move into a new apartment? Maybe you should mow the lawn before he gets back.