Board 8 > Do people here play visual novels. I'm playing my first one and it's p. cool.

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MyMainAccount
10/16/20 4:49:55 AM
#51:


Ive only played Steins Gate, was pretty good. Weird at times.

Also all the ace attorney games expect the historical ones we didnt get but tbh I dont consider them visual novels really

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DeathChicken
10/16/20 5:41:17 AM
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Definitely play Doki Doki, it's special

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UF8
10/16/20 6:00:53 AM
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ATASHINORIRI is the peak of the visual novel medium
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JackMan
10/16/20 8:23:30 AM
#54:


Im about halfway through Murder by Numbers, which is a cute game so far, although I mostly picked it up because I recently discovered the gloriousness that is Picross.

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Colegreen_c12
10/16/20 9:36:41 AM
#55:


Steins gate is good but the anime was also very good and having done both I would probably recommend just doing the anime.
999 series is great.
Phoneix Wright is great.
Danganronpa is good
Ever17 is one of my favirotes
Majikoi is really fun
428: Shibuya scramble is great
The Devil on G-String was good but not great imo

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Sceptilesolar
10/16/20 9:37:21 AM
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I've read a good number, the latest being Summer Pockets, which was pretty good though not great. Will definitely read the rerelease when the fan translation for that is released. I also own both Baldr Sky and Chaos Child to play, but haven't gotten to either. I'm also interested in Robotics Notes but I hear the Steam translation isn't very good, so I'll wait for the fan edit for that one.

My overall favorite VN is of course Umineko, with Higurashi, Little Busters, Rewrite, Ever17, and Steins;Gate all being pretty high up there as well.

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Tom Bombadil
10/16/20 10:35:15 AM
#57:


RikkuAlmighty posted...
this sounds like an upgrade

have read the original (but not the censored version), can confirm

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UshiromiyaEva
10/16/20 10:44:51 AM
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Sceptilesolar posted...
I'm also interested in Robotics Notes but I hear the Steam translation isn't very good, so I'll wait for the fan edit for that one.

An upgraded version of this including the sequel was released on steam and consoles 3 days ago.

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Sceptilesolar
10/16/20 11:30:24 AM
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UshiromiyaEva posted...
An upgraded version of this including the sequel was released on steam and consoles 3 days ago.

Sorry, yes, that's the one I was talking about. People don't seem that keen on the translation, and a fan group has promised to touch it up.

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UshiromiyaEva
10/16/20 11:52:43 AM
#60:


Oh, huh. I was planning on getting that for PS5. Will have to investigate.

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RikkuAlmighty
10/18/20 5:52:34 AM
#61:


Aokana episode 3 finish

i'm really enjoying this game
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RikkuAlmighty
10/18/20 11:31:06 AM
#62:


Question: how do people normally replay VNs with branching endings? Fast Forward until new stuff? Multiple save files at each choice??
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Leonhart4
10/18/20 11:34:20 AM
#63:


RikkuAlmighty posted...
Question: how do people normally replay VNs with branching endings? Fast Forward until new stuff? Multiple save files at each choice??

I'll usually just fast forward. Most VNs will stop when you hit new text so you don't have to worry about missing anything. I might save for points that are particularly late in the game.

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RikkuAlmighty
10/18/20 12:12:57 PM
#64:


So start a new file and the game typically keeps track of dialog you've already seen? That sounds nifty.

Also so far Misaki > Asuka > Rika > Mashiro
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Mac Arrowny
10/18/20 12:13:19 PM
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I keep a save file at every choice. Lots of VNs will auto-skip read dialogue, which is nice. Some have really fast skipping (Tsukihime, Fate/Stay Night) while others have interminably slow skipping (Steins;Gate).
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RikkuAlmighty
10/18/20 12:24:31 PM
#66:


Oh ya and i just saw my first VN tiddy in ep3

That was neat
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greengravy294
10/18/20 12:25:22 PM
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Colegreen_c12
10/18/20 1:18:33 PM
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Mac Arrowny posted...
I keep a save file at every choice. Lots of VNs will auto-skip read dialogue, which is nice. Some have really fast skipping (Tsukihime, Fate/Stay Night) while others have interminably slow skipping (Steins;Gate).

This. I save at every choice but if the skipping is fast enough i don't bother using them always

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BlackMageJawa
10/19/20 7:47:46 AM
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I'm curious about something to do with Fate/Stay Night- it has three main routes, and the Realta Nua version has them as three separate programs. But how did it work originally? Were they still entirely separate and you just picked from a menu, or did they split off from choices during the story?

If the latter, does that mean there's a bit of story missing from RN?

On a similar subject, is it 'safe' to play some of the off-genre Fate spinoffs (like Extra and Extella) before reading the full VN, or are they all part of a consistent story that will be spoiled and/or make no sense if I haven't played everything in order?
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Sceptilesolar
10/19/20 7:54:54 AM
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It's the latter, but I don't know if the story is actually missing. The route order was still enforced in the original FSN. I think you could pick choices for UBW before finishing Fate, but it would bad end you; they could easily still keep that and no content would be lost.

Just about everything Fate is fine to experience without reading the full VN, they're all disconnected. The only exception I can think of is Hollow Ataraxia since it's an actual sequel. Extraverse is absolutely fine.

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agesboy
10/19/20 11:29:22 AM
#71:


you're only losing content reading realta nua if you really care about h scenes, they're replaced by alternate scenes in realta nua

otherwise, it just has more stuff all around

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Mac Arrowny
10/19/20 3:22:47 PM
#72:


Note that Extra and Extella aren't very good compared to the F/SN VN. They're more exciting if you have some existing connection to the franchise, I guess.
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RikkuAlmighty
10/20/20 1:40:10 PM
#73:


oh hay

aokana's switch physical release is $29.99 on gamefly's pre-paid sale right now.

https://www.gamefly.com/game/aokana---four-rhythms-across-the-blue/5022549
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greengravy294
10/20/20 5:02:54 PM
#74:


I see talk about fate stay night but, the better game Dies Irae isnt being discussed, AND you can play the common route for free!

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agesboy
10/20/20 5:05:47 PM
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greengravy294 posted...
I see talk about fate stay night but, the better game Dies Irae isnt being discussed, AND you can play the common route for free!
and then buy the 1st and 3rd routes as one dlc, and the 2nd and 4th routes as another dlc!

why did they do this

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RikkuAlmighty
10/22/20 1:07:45 AM
#76:


Mashiro is a xenosaga fan

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RikkuAlmighty
10/22/20 2:34:43 PM
#77:


Muv Luv games

yes or no
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KommunistKoala
10/22/20 2:36:21 PM
#78:


if you can make it through the first game the follow up is like the highest rated vn of them all

but its easier said than done

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Sceptilesolar
10/22/20 2:43:07 PM
#79:


There are a lot of VNs I would recommend over Muv Luv, but they're okay.

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RikkuAlmighty
10/22/20 2:44:37 PM
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is this a thing where i can read a summary or watch/read some other media format of the first game?
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Colegreen_c12
10/22/20 2:50:13 PM
#81:


i would just do the main routes in the original. You could probably just read a summary but I feel like the experience of going from the first to the second if part of what makes it good.

But even the second and third game are just ok imo.

I would recommend Majikoi over them any day

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Colegreen_c12
10/22/20 2:52:54 PM
#82:


Wait sorry im misremembering. mainline 1st half of game 1. 2nd half of game 2 and game 2 are just ok imo

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RikkuAlmighty
10/22/20 2:53:54 PM
#83:


alright i'll probably skip. i asked cuz they're on sale on steam.

I think my current VN line up is:
  1. finish Aokana and routes
  2. Aokana Extra1
  3. Doki Doki
  4. Planetarian
  5. Steins;Gate
  6. Utawarerumono games
  7. Clannad + spinoffs
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pyresword
10/22/20 2:55:11 PM
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I really liked Muv-Luv Alternative, which is the third game in the series. (Or second depending on who you ask--the first game which you can find as "Muv-Luv" is basically two separate games bundled as one, even if I don't think it was ever released that way.)

The first game is almost universally agreed upon to be very bad, but playing through it is also somewhat needed in order to understand parts of Alternative. The second game (or, second chapter of the first game you want), is a game I enjoyed quite a bit, but you'll find varying opinions on it.

Basically if the premise of Muv-Luv Alternative is something that appeals to you and you're okay with the idea that you will have to wade through a good quantity of shit in order to reach something potentially great than go ahead. Muv-Luv Alternative is probably a top 5 VN for me.

All that said, there's probably other stuff I'd recommend first if only because they don't come with all the above baggage like this series does.
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agesboy
10/22/20 3:28:47 PM
#85:


muvluv is super great

the first game isn't even bad, it's just generic by design. i'd definitely say it was better than like.... da capo 1

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RikkuAlmighty
10/23/20 3:27:25 AM
#86:


For Aokana, I've decided I'm going the Mashiro route to be ready for Extra1.

Then I'll do Asuka cuz she's the main ship, then Misaki because she's actually my favorite, then Rika because she's also actually my favorite. And then i don't know if there are more endings after that, VNs are too much.
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Arti
10/23/20 9:54:11 AM
#87:


Muv-Luv Alternative is an easy top 5 visual novel overall, but it really requires playing the original game to completion. It's hard to recommend because of that.

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BlackMageJawa
10/26/20 11:16:23 AM
#88:


So, Fata Morgana is on sale on GOG at the moment. I'll probably get it, but what's the situation with there being better art in other versions? Is there likely to be an upgrade patch/mod for the PC version, or might it be worth waiting to see if there's a separate rerelease with new art?
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Mac Arrowny
10/26/20 11:48:12 AM
#89:


I think it was a rumor that ended up not being true.
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RikkuAlmighty
11/03/20 1:30:25 PM
#90:


so I'm on the last chapter of Aokana, the Mashiro route.

is it standard VN fare for the MC to be overly dense, dramatic, and all around frustrating?

it's a problem because all the love interests in this game are pretty charming but i hate Masaya
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RikkuAlmighty
11/03/20 1:33:13 PM
#91:


also i was trying to be a good person and autoplay all of the dialogue

but i do not have the time for this
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Mac Arrowny
11/03/20 1:34:23 PM
#92:


Manually advancing dialogue is the way to go

RikkuAlmighty posted...
so I'm on the last chapter of Aokana, the Mashiro route.

is it standard VN fare for the MC to be overly dense, dramatic, and all around frustrating?

it's a problem because all the love interests in this game are pretty charming but i hate Masaya


Yes
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RikkuAlmighty
11/03/20 1:40:00 PM
#93:


like i can deal with being dense as a plot device but his constant internal complaining about how his life was ruined because he lost a match when he was a kid is just

so dumb
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NFUN
11/03/20 2:15:48 PM
#94:


if you hate MCs like that, you should play Steins;Gate!

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Mac Arrowny
11/03/20 2:28:33 PM
#95:


I dunno, Okabe's internal monologue about Ruka can get pretty bad sometimes...

(it's great a lot of the time though)
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PrivateBiscuit1
11/03/20 2:41:31 PM
#96:


RaidenGarai posted...
I'm playing one called The Letter right now, horror themed, pretty good.
Just wanted to pop in and said I liked The Letter a lot too. Feels like a Japanese horror movie a lot actually in terms of how it's structured.

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RikkuAlmighty
11/06/20 4:06:40 AM
#97:


got my first VN H-scene. neat.
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Mac Arrowny
11/06/20 2:14:15 PM
#98:


On the Switch? Hmm.
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RikkuAlmighty
11/06/20 2:37:17 PM
#99:


Mac Arrowny posted...
On the Switch? Hmm.
I've been playing switch and pc. Thank god for the fast forward option
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RikkuAlmighty
11/08/20 9:59:59 AM
#100:


Mashiro route beated. I'm apparently missing a couple CGs?

Now...do I go straight into Extra1 or play through the other routes?
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