Forced minigames ruin a game for me. It means they FORCE you to do a minigame that maybe a part of the main story. Perhaps there should be skippable minigames that are a part of the story and it'd 'complete' it for you. I downloaded this game to experience the story, enjoy the characters, and partake in the festivals.
Festival minigames are fine by me, though. Oh, and I enjoy how you can marry the same sex for a change. I do aim to go for one as the girl character and guy character. :P