Visual novels and you

• Cynic wrote on 2011-10-12 17:33
  Does Harvest Moon count, or is it classified as a dating sim? :I
• Sumpfkraut wrote on 2011-10-12 17:38
  Since when is Visual Novel a fancy word for video games? I thought it was a fancy word for comics... :what:
• EphraDaMan wrote on 2011-10-12 17:51
  Eh,Harvest Moon is closer to being a 'videogame' than a visual novel.
  
  Oh yeah,can anyone clarify about that 'high-octane nightmare fuel' in Fate-Stay Night (without spoiling anything for those who might be reading and intending to check it out)?
• Chihaya wrote on 2011-10-13 03:56

  Quote from Chiyuri;616821:

  Fortune Arterial is note worthy of mentionning.

  
  
  Yep, and there's a group who's working on the English Patch for that.
  Same Producers: Aiyoku no Eustia has a good storyline. I almost cried at the end. It has such a different atmosphere than Fortune Arterial x3 (I was going to help with translation of this one, but quit because I was too busy playing other games)
  
  As for acquiring VNs, the most recent ones, you can simply find the torrents on Google. Usually, if I really like the game, I get a friend to go buy it in Japan (I pay them the money), or I find an online retailer that sells the game and buy a copy. It's expensive, but you support the company. You pay NX to play Mabinogi, it's the same thing, lol.
  
  It also seems Second posted a good link; I'll list a few VNs I see on that list that's a worthy mention.
  I/O (Not 18+, awesome story. Mystery. You will not regret this one)
  Little Busters (There are both 18+ and non adult versions. Producer is Key, so 'nuff said)
  Nursery Rhyme (A really cute story. Not the best, but great character design)
  Planetarian (A "sad" story. I personally didn't like it because it was too short. Another Key project that will make you cry)
  Rewrite (The latest Key Product. You know you want it ;D)
  Sharin no Kuni (Was reminded of the book "1984" with this series. Good plot. There's also the sequel which is EVEN BETTER)
  ToHeart2 (Another cute story. I liked it, but not sure if you might ^^)
  
  Some of the other ones not on that list...
  Flyable Heart (A series that I enjoyed. The kanji aren't difficult, so you should be able to understand the story even with little Japanese)
  Mashiroiro Symphony (A definite all-time favorite. Great Artwork, storyline, and character design. One of the games I purchased, and bought the Drama CDs as well. There's an anime airing for this season if you didn't notice)
  Yumina (A fun game where there's a cool gameplay. Best if I directed you to screenshots. Needs quite a bit of knowledge on Katakana & Kanji) Here's the Link Make sure you play the first one before going to the FD, or else you won't get any of the story.
  Utawarerumono (WHY NO THIS MENTIONED?!!? Great game that has an English Patch. A definite MUST TRY for all people who plays VNs)
  Other Navel Series like Shuffle, Really? Really!, Sekai Seifuku Kanojo (A good one, IMO), and Oretachi ni Tsubasa wa nai (There was an anime for this recently, but the game is much better)
  Lump of Sugar Series (Tayutama, Hello-Goodbye, Prism Rhythm... There are more)
  
  ... I'll stop there ^^
• Mentosftw wrote on 2011-10-13 04:12
  Saya no Uta.
  
  Man is that eroge trippy or what?
• Densetsu wrote on 2011-10-13 04:32
  I'll go ahead and recommend:
  
  Cross Channel (A great fully translated game. Pretty depressing though. The scenario writer is good at that. lol)
  Muv Luv (Extra, Unlimited and Alternative because they are ALL related plot and character wise. But I won't spoil that), Maji de Watashi ni Koishinasai! (or Majikoi. Has an anime airing now. But a TL group is working on the game)
  Demonbane (An over-the-top Mecha VN based off of H.P Lovecraft's works. )
• Athde wrote on 2011-10-13 05:32
  Katawa Shoujo
  A interesting backstory for the people making it if nothing else.
  
  Swan Song 18+
  An interesting one. Though definitely more on the darker side of things.
  
  G-Senjou no Maou 18+
  I seriously cant recommend this one enough. It's just good.
  
  Shuffle 18+
  It's a pretty fun game. Course it's a bit more dating sim than anything else but it has it's cute moments.
  
  Clannad All Ages
  It's practically unanimous that this is a great VN. Should definitely be on your lists.
  
  Kira Kira All Ages, 17+, and 18+
  I have yet to finish this one, but i've been likeing it so far. It must pretty damn good too considering that it's also on the IOS for download:chin:
  
  These are a few i've played. I reccomend all of these in some form or fashion, though it's never based off the H-Scenes. In pretty much all of them the H-Scenes are avoidable or are rarely seen.
  
  P.S.
  Maji de Watashi ni Koishinasai!
  I've also been wanting to play that. I don't intend to watch the anime till it's done being translated though :P
• Chihaya wrote on 2011-10-14 15:05

  Quote from Athde;618480:

  
  Shuffle 18+
  It's a pretty fun game. Course it's a bit more dating sim than anything else but it has it's cute moments.
  

  
  
  Navel came out with Sequels to that for your info =)
  
  Really? Really! (Kaede's Afterstory)
  Tick! Tack! (Nerine's Afterstory)
  Shuffle Essence Plus is also pretty good with new characters
  And Finally, released pretty recently, Shuffle Love Rainbow, which has Kaede's Afterstory, Sia's Afterstory, Primula's Afterstory, and Ruri (A subcharacter in Essence Plus) Story. She's the main heroine in this game.
  
  All of them are in Japanese, but there are Korean/Chinese(?) translations if you can find them
• Athde wrote on 2011-10-16 02:40
  One thing that you can do if you feel like it is do a complete run through the novel as if you were that character(as in not trying for a particular outcome/girl/boy). It's interesting to see who you get sometimes. :whistle:
• EphraDaMan wrote on 2011-10-19 00:48

  Quote from Athde;622037:

  One thing that you can do if you feel like it is do a complete run through the novel as if you were that character(as in not trying for a particular outcome/girl/boy). It's interesting to see who you get sometimes. :whistle:

  
  
  I've thought of doing that...but I read about someone attempt at just playing through as if it were themselves (in the case of Ever17...) and let's just say....they got a nightmare of an ending....
  
  Good suggestion though. :thumb: