noun
tearjerker game; cry-bait game
Slang term used in gaming communities, especially for visual novels or story-driven games designed to make players cry. Often used in reviews and discussions.
この泣きゲーは本当に感動的で、最後は涙が止まらなかった。
This tearjerker game was really moving, and I couldn't stop crying at the end.
泣きゲーが好きな人には、この作品をおすすめします。
I recommend this title to people who like cry-bait games.