For the purposes of this list, we’re broadening the scope of “visual novel” to include narrative-centric, cinematic games and ...

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Visual novel games come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them are rich fantasy epics with 42 branching paths and hidden easter eggs, while others are bite-sized gems that are perfect for cozy train ...

The House in Fata Morgana often makes lists of the best Japanese visual novel games, and it’s not hard to see why. Developed by Novectacle, this time-spanning adventure spins a narrative that draws ...

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Visual novels are a genre of video games that not everyone is bound to like, especially some anime fans. While the stories told in the best games in the genre are truly extraordinary, their long ...

Two of the most popular casual gaming genres are visual novels and interactive fiction. These unique niches focus less on intense gameplay and mechanics, instead emphasizing compelling characters and ...

Visual novels cater to beginners with simple gameplay focused on choices rather than complex mechanics. Visual novels cover ...

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Part of Type-Moon’s shared universe, Witch on the Holy Night is a prequel to the popular Tsukihime. Don’t worry if you haven’t played that one, as this story stands on its own quite well. Aoko Aozaki ...