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Visual Novel Community Thread: No Auto Read Required
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Hoping Minagoroshi is up on Steam when I get home from work tonight. If not, I guess tomorrow night would still be fine.
Happy to hear that Photonmelodies is already well under way, as well.
Happy to hear that Photonmelodies is already well under way, as well.
Yes! Glad I can grab that when I get home. And then prepare for the 15 month wait for chapter 8.
I finished WorldEnd Syndrome today. It is really a solid visual novel! Even when I was thinking that all the mysteries were solved, at the end a pair of plot twists were really well executed! And, about this, fortunately I didn't look at the artbook before playing it! Do not do it absolutely, because otherwise you would be spoiled about the ending of the game! And it would be quite a pity, trust me.
Although the gameplay could be in some parts repetitive, the five routes are then sufficiently different one from each other. The five girls have completely different personalities and it is interesting to see how the main characters relates to them. The cast is, besides, really variegated and enjoyable. About the story (do not read before finishing the game)
To conclude, I absolutely recommend this visual novel. Since its length is around 20 hours, the price of 50€ could seem a bit high, but it is absolutely worth it.
Although the gameplay could be in some parts repetitive, the five routes are then sufficiently different one from each other. The five girls have completely different personalities and it is interesting to see how the main characters relates to them. The cast is, besides, really variegated and enjoyable. About the story (do not read before finishing the game)
when I started the game, and even after the first 2-3 routes, I didn't think that the Yomibitos really existed. I though that they were only a legend in the game. Instead, they were real.. brutally, I must say. We discover the identity of the first Yomibito (Kaori Yamashiro) by means of a cinematic sequence which gets new frames every time we start a new route (and this is something I loved!). But then, really, when I found out that the second Yomibito is the main character's sister... and then the main character has been an unreliable narrator all the time... wow, a great plot twist.
But, what I loved the most about the visual novel, is the reason for which Yomibitos return to the real world. It it because they care for someone and want to be sure they are properly living. Kaori cared for her killer (who in the meantime was becoming a serial killer of high school girls), while Yukino returned because her brother, Sora, was tormented by the remorse. And, then, when their fear disappears, they leave again the real world... This is something romantic and tragic at the same time. I admit that, when I was completing the True Ending, I got a bit emotional, and I didn't expect it at all.
And then, at the end, a hint for a possible sequel... who knows if they will really do it, I would anyway buy it day one without any doubt
But, what I loved the most about the visual novel, is the reason for which Yomibitos return to the real world. It it because they care for someone and want to be sure they are properly living. Kaori cared for her killer (who in the meantime was becoming a serial killer of high school girls), while Yukino returned because her brother, Sora, was tormented by the remorse. And, then, when their fear disappears, they leave again the real world... This is something romantic and tragic at the same time. I admit that, when I was completing the True Ending, I got a bit emotional, and I didn't expect it at all.
And then, at the end, a hint for a possible sequel... who knows if they will really do it, I would anyway buy it day one without any doubt
Only 20 hours is encouraging, not a deterrent, haha.
Did you use a guide? I saw the one that was posted before (but did not want to look more out of fear of being spoiled beyond that initial twist) but didn't know if it was something where you really want that, or can fumble your way through a few endings before you need to start looking up what to do.
Did you use a guide? I saw the one that was posted before (but did not want to look more out of fear of being spoiled beyond that initial twist) but didn't know if it was something where you really want that, or can fumble your way through a few endings before you need to start looking up what to do.
Yes I used the guide which I posted here before. It is almost necessary because the choices you can make are many - you can try to understand them by identifying the most important locations for each character, but they are not always in the same place. Anyway, that guide is almost spoiler-free, except for the last choice you have to make in the Yukino's route (that is the fourth route).
I played almost entirely without a guide, which I found to be a mix between fulfilling (I think I saw a lot of content with side characters that a route guide probably wouldn't have led me to, as well as hints to various things) and tedious (fortunately you can simply load a save and it still remembers what you did before loading, but the delays from going through the menus got grating after a while).
I did have to resort to a guide to figure out one thing though, which unlike many other events didn't have a hint on the map when it was available:
I did have to resort to a guide to figure out one thing though, which unlike many other events didn't have a hint on the map when it was available:
that is, how to get onto Hanako route proper (going back to the mansion on the rainy day)
Muv-Luv photonflowers* is releasing on Steam in just a couple of days (on the 23rd):
No word on the price yet.
No word on the price yet.
FWIW, dual pack of photonflowers and photonmelodies was $30 during the Kickstarter.
So I'd expect $20 for each.
Wow, coming just days after Higurashi. Why do long awaited titles always come in bunches?
Hmm, see, what calc84maniac describes seems more like the approach I'd take, as I like not missing side content if possible. And I have a pretty high tolerance for tedium. But we'll see how long that feeling lasts when I get around to playing it, ideally in a few months. I guess at the very last I'd check the suggested route order and try to aim for that.
Meanwhile, I actually do have a relevant game to talk about- I finally started playing Jake Hunter: Memories of the Past, the DS game. Finished the first case so far; I like the relatively short length of each case (assuming this is the standard length) and how quick it moves, but so far the actual investigation bits are kinda iffy. Several times I've been stuck in an area because it wasn't clear I needed to select the same option twice. The "detective talk" of the localization is also a bit much for the actual setting, especially with the casual sexism brought into it, but I guess I don't have no idea how much of that specific aspect is added or not.
Meanwhile, I actually do have a relevant game to talk about- I finally started playing Jake Hunter: Memories of the Past, the DS game. Finished the first case so far; I like the relatively short length of each case (assuming this is the standard length) and how quick it moves, but so far the actual investigation bits are kinda iffy. Several times I've been stuck in an area because it wasn't clear I needed to select the same option twice. The "detective talk" of the localization is also a bit much for the actual setting, especially with the casual sexism brought into it, but I guess I don't have no idea how much of that specific aspect is added or not.
Announcing a delay at 9 PM for a game that was scheduled to come out that day... That's our Sekai Project
If anyone still wants it, I'm selling my Steam key for it. Just send me a PM.
I wish JAST would acknowledge Autumn. They haven't said anything outside of that panel that barely anyone reported. Été had a website for like a year before it came out.
So DJ C++ was supposed to have retired from Alicesoft, but they're struggling with their latest project so he got called in for one last game.
Game's art's great, but I hope they get things straightened out behind the scenes.
Official announcement and some new screens(page/site contains 18+ material)
Game's art's great, but I hope they get things straightened out behind the scenes.
Official announcement and some new screens(page/site contains 18+ material)
Ladies and gentlemen, here I present you... Ryuusei World Actor
After a super long wait, it is finally here. I managed to get the color paper bonuses without pre-ordering the game. So exciting to put some quality hours into it.
After a super long wait, it is finally here. I managed to get the color paper bonuses without pre-ordering the game. So exciting to put some quality hours into it.
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Congrats, looking forwards to your impressions.Ladies and gentlemen, here I present you... Ryuusei World Actor
After a super long wait, it is finally here. I managed to get the color paper bonuses without pre-ordering the game. So exciting to put some quality hours into it.
MG panel at Otakon
And Announcement #1! From MOONSTONE, the creators of Princess Evangile and Magical Marriage Lunatics––#Sakuranomori Dreamers!
Announcement #2: Magic & Slash––an action RPG from LunaSoft!
Announcement #3: Uchikano: Living with my Girlfriend from Argonatus, a MOONSTONE sister brand!
Also sengoku rance on the 12th of september and Farther than the Blue Sky on August 15th
And Announcement #1! From MOONSTONE, the creators of Princess Evangile and Magical Marriage Lunatics––#Sakuranomori Dreamers!
Announcement #2: Magic & Slash––an action RPG from LunaSoft!
Announcement #3: Uchikano: Living with my Girlfriend from Argonatus, a MOONSTONE sister brand!
Also sengoku rance on the 12th of september and Farther than the Blue Sky on August 15th
Finished with Minagoroshi. It was another really good chapter, and most of the questions have been answered now. I really want to see how the story ends, so I hope that this wait isn't quite as bad as the last two have been.
My dream was for Minagoroshi and Matsuribayashi to both be released this year, but I am not sure if MangaGamer could do that at this point.
It all comes down to if they're willing to prioritize programming of it or not. It's been fully edited already, but that didn't help Minagoroshi or even Tsumihoroboshi get out any faster. I'd really love to get a surprise release by the end of the year, though (and then after that I could jump straight into Umineko).
At this point I'm really wondering just how long it will take them to release everything when you consider Rei and the other stuff as well.
Kinugasa Shougo story hype!Ladies and gentlemen, here I present you... Ryuusei World Actor
After a super long wait, it is finally here. I managed to get the color paper bonuses without pre-ordering the game. So exciting to put some quality hours into it.
I love the Akatsuki no Goei trilogy so much...
Which is why I also liked Reminiscence and its connection to AnG (though it made my heart hurt)
I know this isn't related at all but clearly it's due to this that I'm super pumped for this one. I really hope the story is as good as I expect it to be.
PS: need more AnG in my life...kind of a dream would be to continue having connections like in Reminiscence and then BOOM the 4th one gets released.
PPS: Where is Tonari no Shoujo though...another VN with Kinugasa as scenario-writer but we haven't heard anything since the announcement in November 2016...
I ended up just watching a Youtube Let's Play of the final chapter with no commentary, which is pretty much the same as playing the game. The translation is totally fine, only a few awkward phrasings here and there. So if you don't want to wait that's one route to go.
Finished Worldend Syndrome last night. I think the eShop trailer really doesn't do the game justice, it's more slice of life with a late-game mystery that has some horror/supernatural themes. The trailer really made me thought it was a horror/survival story and I only picked it up because of Shizuka's glowing praise:
And I gotta agree. Excellent cast, amazing art (animated backgrounds!?) and it has an interesting gameplay loop which actually had me attempting to discover everything myself and beat it without a guide (I eventually caved in but I don't regret my independent playthroughs at all).
And I gotta agree. Excellent cast, amazing art (animated backgrounds!?) and it has an interesting gameplay loop which actually had me attempting to discover everything myself and beat it without a guide (I eventually caved in but I don't regret my independent playthroughs at all).
i've been playing Date-A-Live and i'm nearly done with the first game but i'm stuck trying to get a CG to pop up, anyone know how to get the one in the bottom right on page 7/21?
i found it pretty quickly in the guide i was using for the other endings
i found it pretty quickly in the guide i was using for the other endings
you just view memory 205 after getting the true ending
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Looks like VGP has really established an NA partnership with Pqube titles? I think these Day 1 editions will be available elsewhere, but here's more details, at least.
And Raging Loop is out October 22nd.
Be sure to get the 3-game bundle if you already own the updated Muv-Luv releases on Steam. That turns the 10% discount into a 23% discount:
store.steampowered.com
The sci-fi detective noir VN, Dry Drowning, also released yesterday, and based on the demo it looks to be a really promising.
It seemingly draws a lot of inspiration from the investigative segments in Ace Attorney, though I doubt that it has court battles:
Save 59% on Muv-Luv MEGAVERSE on Steam
The sci-fi detective noir VN, Dry Drowning, also released yesterday, and based on the demo it looks to be a really promising.
It seemingly draws a lot of inspiration from the investigative segments in Ace Attorney, though I doubt that it has court battles:
I just got my Shizuka figure in, and she looks surprisingly good.
I'd post pictures, but whilst the hair does cover, I'm not sure if that's good enough for this site.
Picked up Rance 5D finally. Glad to have the best game in the series(I kid, but I'm still happy to have it).
The MIN-NARAKEN Creator Work volume came in as well:
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In other news, TADA recently had an interview that covered how he got into game development, and every step along the way until retirement.
It's pretty in-depth, but it's also only in Japanese. I'll just leave the link here: https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/projectbook/190801a
I'd post pictures, but whilst the hair does cover, I'm not sure if that's good enough for this site.
Picked up Rance 5D finally. Glad to have the best game in the series(I kid, but I'm still happy to have it).
The MIN-NARAKEN Creator Work volume came in as well:
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In other news, TADA recently had an interview that covered how he got into game development, and every step along the way until retirement.
It's pretty in-depth, but it's also only in Japanese. I'll just leave the link here: https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/projectbook/190801a
It looks like the fan-wiki has detailed summaries of the plots for both:
edit: it was in the KS news so I suppose you have seen it already (duh I'm dumb), still iirc degica wanted to localize it back then when they were working on ML so I suppose the possibility was there and we might get it now.
edit 2: their twitter too
also 3rd of august was the anniversary of the series
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