Shall we date?: Blood in Roses

About

Shall We Date Blood in Roses is a visual novel that blends romance with a gothic mystery. You play as a heroine caught in a castle bridging two worlds after her blood is stolen by vampires. Given ten days to find the Rose Garden and drink its magical dew to avoid becoming a vampire, you navigate the eerie estate solving puzzles and building connections with a mysterious companion. Dialogue choices shape interactions while exploration reveals the castle's secrets. The game stands out for its atmospheric art and branching storylines that mix danger with tender moments. Players often highlight the tense countdown mechanic and the way relationships deepen under pressure. Part of the popular Dear Otome collection, it appeals to fans of narrative-driven adventures with a supernatural twist. Its mix of light puzzle elements and character development keeps the experience engaging despite a relatively short runtime.

Storyline

The heroine of the game meets a beautiful and bloodcurdling kind, ‘Vampires’ at the castle connecting the dark world and the human world. One day, she is taken her blood by the vampires. If she fails to find and drink the evening dew from the Rose Garden within ten days, she is told to be turned into a vampire. Nurturing a love with her partner, she struggles to find the Rose Garden somewhere in the castle, and reveal its mystery."