While FSI noted that most 2021 games had gender-locked LIs removed, they didn’t deeply examine how from straight ones. A missed opportunity, given When Life Gives You Lemons ’ polyamory options that same year.

The FSI has consistently shown that India's financial sector has been resilient, with the index remaining within the 'stable' range. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges to the financial sector, and the FSI has reflected these challenges.

Published: December 15, 2021

The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante FSI Take: This narrative game forced players to grow up alongside their love interests. The FSI blog dedicated a 4,000-word guide to navigating the "Sibling Rivalry / Forbidden Affection" arcs. The key insight: In 2021, readers craved stories where romance was an act of survival, not indulgence.

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