Shall We Date?: War of Prayers - Inori no Otome

About

Shall We Date War of Prayers - Inori no Otome is a visual novel where you guide a knight’s romantic entanglements with a girl bound by a sacred vow. The story follows a young woman chosen to save the world through prayer but forbidden from loving anyone. As her guardian, your choices shape their relationship while balancing her duty to stop an impending crisis. The game blends dialogue-driven romance with light strategy elements, letting you navigate tense moral dilemmas and build bonds that affect multiple endings. The game stands out for its emotional core and branching narratives that mix fantasy with personal stakes. While it leans into familiar dating sim tropes, the central conflict of duty versus desire resonates with many players. Available on mobile since 2015, it maintains a niche following for its character designs and layered storytelling. Some fans praise its pacing and art style, though others note the script can lean heavily into melodrama.

Storyline

The heroine of the game is chosen by the crystal to become a prayer maiden to save the world. There is one promise she needs to keep as a prayer maiden, which is that she must not fall in love with anyone. Although keeping her promise, she realizes that a love starts to grow between her and the knight. Is she going to break her promise or…?