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    Hi all,

    To start this post, I want to say that I have played Katawa Shoujo and the visual novel for School Days, and I am pleasantly surprised at how good these VNs are.

    I was wondering, does anyone know of some visual novels that are worth playing, or VNs that people have played and would highly reccommend?

    (*I have heard of a Visual Novel in particular, Clannad, that even with a successful anime adaptation, people have beamed about. The only limitation I have to playing it is the amount of time required to invest in it, and to fully play through it. So many stories and branching paths.)

    I need a distraction between assessments, so any and all reccommendations will be taken into account.

    Thank you for your help in this regard.


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    Default Re: Visual Novel reccommendations?

    I don't think VNs are categorized as video games though
    oh well let's put that aside

    as for me, most of my VNs are 18+
    but I don't know whether they'll suit your taste or not xD

    and do you play untranslated VNs? you can't enjoy the story without understanding it, right?


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    im readding a manga called Blue Exorsist!!!
    its really good .......also add me im random and awesome so yeah!!!

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    Default Re: Visual Novel reccommendations?

    Quote Originally Posted by Luv_The_Unloved View Post
    im readding a manga called Blue Exorsist!!!
    its really good .......also add me im random and awesome so yeah!!!
    manga is not visual novel
    that's... Ao no Exorcist I think. The anime is already aired.


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    Default Re: Visual Novel reccommendations?

    The only VN game I've played was the Disgaea one. I thought it was pretty good, but then again I have no other VN game to compare it to. Also, you might be out of the loop if you have never played the Disgaea games. From my understanding, it's pretty short compared to most VNs. Then again, I bought it shorty after it came out for only $20, so the price should be way lower now. Oh, and I guess I should have said this first, but it's for the PSP (I'm assuming most VNs are for the PC). All in all, it's kinda hard to recommend it if you don't know what Disgaea is. I guess that that doesn't help much does it.
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    Visual novel... is that a fancy way to say picture book? i found the "Three Little Pigs" to be quite a nice read
    Hmmm... Been a while
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    Well I have only played 18+ VN's. Saying that Katawa Shoujo. ( You can turn off the sex scenes ) It is free and has a great story. Do some research then download it. I personally love the story and the characters.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Penshiru View Post
    Well I have only played 18+ VN's. Saying that Katawa Shoujo. ( You can turn off the sex scenes ) It is free and has a great story. Do some research then download it. I personally love the story and the characters.
    Downloaded this. For my first visual novel, I'm enjoying it. A nice, relaxing way to pass the time.

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    It is a good game but good luck getting Rin without a guide she is a crazy one that girl.

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    Wheter you're a fan of the anime or not, any Higurashi or Why They Cry visual novel is a worthwhile play. I must admit the artwork is sub-par at best and the character designs are awful. However, the plot is fantastic and easy enough for you to sink your teeth into and totally redeem the design flaws that any of the visual novels have. It may take up a large chunk of your time to play, however, but it is worth it.
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    Default Re: Visual Novel reccommendations?

    Higurashi get me nightmares... It's seriously horrifyingly scary. I've never come across an anime so scary, and that's no joke.

    That aside tho, I've been playing Katawa Shoujo and it's turning out to be a great read! I'm only on the second chapter and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Also, Kenji is pretty hilarious too. lol. I didn't think I, myself, would have benefited from the recommendations here as well

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    I would recommend Katawa Shoujo to anyone looking to get into Visual Novels. The two main reasons is that it is a well designed story and it is free. I say play that then if you like that then look into getting Visual Novels that cost money. I also would like to remind everyone Katawa Shoujo has adult themes so it is for more mature players. You can shut off the scenes with nudity if you wish. Overall good game loved it and some acrs made feel feelings.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeevas View Post
    Wheter you're a fan of the anime or not, any Higurashi or Why They Cry visual novel is a worthwhile play. I must admit the artwork is sub-par at best and the character designs are awful. However, the plot is fantastic and easy enough for you to sink your teeth into and totally redeem the design flaws that any of the visual novels have. It may take up a large chunk of your time to play, however, but it is worth it.
    Shoot! I didn't know there was a visual novel based of when they cry higurashi. I searched for them on the internet but didn't turn anything up to download. I've been working on one based of that theme using renpy. great software for making visual novels. any way that aside, most of the vn's I play are 18+ I really enjoyed Devil on the G-string. (G-senjou no maou) Without any spoilers the genre is mystery and action, I liked the character development and the artwork is great. some of the arcs in my opinion can get a little lengthy. I'm working on 100 percent completion but have to take a break every once in a while. The main arc is the one to go for in my opinion.

    I would really like to try that vn. The main plot and setting is a great story.

    I also agree with Penshiru. Katawa Shoujo is also a great visual novel. If you're into unconventional love stories that are pretty deep I think you'll enjoy that one. BY THE WAY!!! EMI is by far the best character hands down!!! lol well in my opinion. I don't want to give any spoilers so I wont continue on, but she's totally my type ahah XD

    I really enjoyed the anime fate stay knight, but the visual novel I have isn't translated :/ and I've only just learned hiragana and katakana. The kanji really gets us foreigners ahah well me at least.
    Maybe you can get a translated version of that if you don't speak japanese.

    another vn I wanted to try was Yosuga no Sora. It's very hentai so if you're not into that kind of thing I wouldn't recommend the anime or the visual novel. The visual novel was in the process of being translated to english, but discontinued; only making its way through the first arc.. kinda a bumer huh?

    If any one has a recomendation for me please keep me updated to!!
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    *I'm refering to when they cry higurashi when I say I want to try that Visual Novel

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    Currently reading Fate/Stay Night on the Heaven's Feel route and am enjoying it. Didn't like Shirou at the start of the Fate route but he gets better. If you don't have a translated version, there are fan groups that release translation patches on sites like the Visual Novel Database. They are usually pretty small files since it's not the full game and all you have to do is copy some files over to your install directory.

    Really enjoyed Katawa Shoujo. Hanako all the way!! It wasn't the most creative route but shy girls are my weak spot. One big complaint I have about the Hanako route is that the H-scene felt really out of place.

    I still think you should give Clannad a try even though, like Fate/Stay Night, it is super long.

    I haven't progressed much on it yet, but Ever17 is pretty well received and I'm liking it

    I never read it, but one of the forums I'm a member of are currently reading KiraKira and are enjoying it
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    Kanon was a great VN, I recommend it.

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