You HAVE to play this!

[Mirage]

Say you have a friend who recently discovered RPG's and turns to you all "WOW WHO KNOW THERE WERE GAMES OTHER THAN DATING SIMS!?!?"

What games would you tell that friend they absolutely have to try as an example of the series?

Try games with social aspects in them. Like an affection stat that gives you hidden scenes later in the game.