Days of Memories (series)



Days of Memories, abbreviated DOM, is a series of romantic love simulations that SNK Playmore made for cellphones from 2005 to 2009. This series is the spiritual sister to Season 365 no Omoi, a mobile game of the same genre which featured The King of Fighters female characters. It is a Japan-exclusive series.

These titles were all first published in the i-mode site SNK World-i, compatible with NTT DoCoMo's terminal FOMA 90x series. Eventually, the site Days of Memories was released for au by KDDI's EZweb BREW service in June 28, 2007, but they were later transferred to SNK World-EZ when it was renovated in July 9, 2009. In January 16, 2008, another Days of Memories site was created for SoftBank Group's Yahoo! Keitai service.

Overview
The games are romantic love simulations starring SNK and ADK characters that take place in a parallel world to their own. The year that most of these games takes place is 200X. Each character takes roles similar to their original counterpart though they have been adjusted slightly to better fit the genre.

In each game, the player is given a month to start a relationship with one of the girls featured in the game. In order to finish the game with the beginnings of a workable relationship, the game tests players by asking for information like the birthdate, blood type, hobbies, and birthplace of whichever girl the player is planning to complete the game on, not allowing them to progress without getting most of the information correct. Game saves will be labeled with the particular girl "type" if the player is successful towards the end of the month, beginning the pre-ending phase to determine which ending the player will get. Some pre-ending make the player physically select the right move with a joystick, with the bad ending occurring if they are performed incorrectly.

Three compilation games for the Nintendo DS were made with new graphics and an extra viewing mode. The third one includes an original drama CD, a new character named Athena Hatsushiro, and a bonus scenario after all stories in the game have been cleared. The main illustrations for the first four games were by Kagero. The following titles were illustrated by TONKO.

Games

 * Days of Memories ~Boku to Kanojo no Atsui Natsu~ (～とのい～)
 * Released in October 17, 2005. The cast of this game are considered to be fan favorites from their respective debut games. The protagonist is a Japanese high school student who is tempted to drop out. The possible love interests are Athena Asamiya, Kasumi Todoh, B. Jenet, King, Mai Shiranui, Yuri Sakazaki, Leona Heidern and Kula Diamond.


 * Days of Memories ~Kyōya to Mako no Atsui Natsu~ (～とのい～)
 * Free content.


 * Days of Memories 2 ~Boku no Ichiban Taisetsu na Kimi e~ (2～僕の一番大切な君へ～)
 * Released in February 1, 2006. The protagonist is a college student who lives in his own apartment. Debuted the first Days of Memories-original character as a love interest. Possible matchups are Hotaru Futaba, Kisarah Westfield, Fiolina Germi, Chizuru Kagura, Mature, Blue Mary, Athena Asamiya, and Shizuku Misawa.


 * Days of Memories Gaiden ~Ōedo Ren'ai Emaki~ (外伝～大江戸恋愛絵巻～)
 * Released in May 17, 2006. Set during the era of Feudal Japan and the first game in the series to show where the girls are. This game also includes the added element of dueling to decide the endings. The protagonist is a young samurai, hoping to perfect his sword play in all of his matches. The girls are Nakoruru, Mina Majikina, Rinka Yoshino, Saya, Mikoto, Shiki, Iroha, Shino and Chiyo.


 * Days of Memories ~Kare to Watashi no Atsui Natsu~ (～彼と私の熱い夏～)
 * Released in November 1, 2006. This game is marketed as a dating game for girls, rather than the normal male perspective. The game also includes a "clothing system", as certain choices can better or worsen their compatibility. The protagonist is a 16-year-old high school student, hoping to do something exciting during her summer. The love interests are Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami, K', Ash Crimson, Terry Bogard, Rock Howard, Alba Meira, and Ryo Sakazaki.


 * Days of Memories ~Koi wa Good Job!~ (～恋はグッジョブ！～)
 * Released in April 3, 2007. This game focuses on characters at work in various jobs, related to their normal game appearances. The player is a professional photographer who is searching for the next big model or scoop for his studio. The girls are Kisarah Westfield, King, Kasumi Todoh, Mai Shiranui, Ai, Athena Asamiya, Karen Ōkain, and Shizuku Misawa,


 * Days of Memories
 * Released in June 14, 2007. It compiles ~Boku to Kanojo no Atsui Natsu~, ~Boku no Ichiban Taisetsu na Kimi e~ and ~Ōedo Ren'ai Emaki~.


 * Days of Memories ~Junpaku no Tenshitachi~ (～純白の天使たち～)
 * Released in June 19, 2007. Character roster is taken from The King of Fighters XI and KOF: Maximum Impact 2. Takes place in a hospital and is a mystery-romance story. The first game to determine the ending for a girl type by targeting certain groups of girls at once, setting the pre-ending phase to begin at an earlier date than others. The protagonist is a patient, injured due to being trampled by a horse in the beginning. The girls are Ninon Beart, Elisabeth Blanctorche, Luise Meyrink, Malin, Momoko, Alice Garnet Nakata, Ayame Ichitsuka, and Tsugumi Ichitsuka.


 * Days of Memories 2
 * Released in April 24, 2008. It compiles ~Kare to Watashi no Atsui Natsu~, ~Koi wa Good Job!~, and ~Junpaku no Tenshitachi~.


 * Days of Memories ~Boku to Kanojo to Koto no Koi~ (～僕と彼女と古都の恋～)
 * Released in May 15, 2008. This game focuses on characters that specialize in various talents, related to their normal game appearances. This is the first game in the series to include characters from The Last Blade series. The protagonist is a member of Iori's band and is attending a special private school. The love interests are Athena Asamiya, Leona Heidern, Kula Diamond, Angel, Whip, Misato Shinro, and Rimururu.


 * Days of Memories ~Kaze Maou Miyako de Tsukamaete!~ (～風舞う都でつかまえて！～)
 * Released in June 16, 2008. This is the first game to be a part of a trilogy. It takes place at the same time as the game before it at another high school. The protagonist is a happy go-lucky student who is willing to do any job given to him. The girls are Mai Shiranui, Yuri Sakazaki, Mina Majikina, Xiao Lon, Nakoruru, and Haruka Shinro.


 * Days of Memories ~Sekai de Ichiban Atsui Fuyu~ (～世界で一番熱い冬～)
 * Released in December 1, 2008. This game is very similar to the first Season 365 no Omoi and concludes the previous two titles and is staged at a place similar to the last two entries. The protagonist is a third year kendo student who is energetic and reckless. He has to decide who he wants to spend his Christmas party with this year. The title parodies a popular Japanese phrase and TBS drama, One Hot Summer. The girls are Athena Asamiya, Mai Shiranui, Hibiki Takane, Hotaru Futaba, Rose Bernstein, Reina Takida, and Nintendo DS-only Athena Hatsushiro.


 * Days of Memories 3
 * Released in May 28, 2009. It compiles ~Boku to Kanojo to Koto no Koi~, ~Kaze Maou Miyako de Tsukamaete!~, and ~Sekai de Ichiban Atsui Fuyu~.

Trivia

 * One of the locations the player can visit in DOM1 is Neo Geo Land in Esaka, a common location of fights in The King of Fighters games. This is replaced in DOM2 by Neo Geo World.
 * Various male characters cameo in the games, usually appearing in the context of their normal game appearances. This is changed, in the fourth game, to having the female characters cameo.
 * Most of the female cast of The King of Fighters series appear as either major characters or as cameo characters in all the games except the third game, which features solely Samurai Shodown characters.
 * In the sixth title, Mignon whines to the protagonist, "I'm not a witch~!", in the same fashion as the suspects in Doki Doki Majo Shinpan!.