It definitely feels like the studio knew that their audience would mostly be men - whether their characters were male or female - and the priority given to the in game characters reflects that. Both female love interests are essential characters to the games plot while, iirc, both male love interests are attached to totally missable side quests
this is a really good point. haven't played the game yet, but I'm guessing the lesbian romance feels like its written by a straight guy?
It definitely feels like the studio knew that their audience would mostly be men - whether their characters were male or female - and the priority given to the in game characters reflects that. Both female love interests are essential characters to the games plot while, iirc, both male love interests are attached to totally missable side quests