Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- is an incredibly surprising visual novel in that it manages to tell a dramatic tale in a way which never comes across as ham-fisted or particularly childish.
It’s hard to extrapolate on just how profound an effect The House in Fata Morgana had on my psyche without spoiling perhaps one of the biggest secrets about it.
Even if you can get into the controls, there’s simply not all that much here.
OZMAFIA!! is a surprising release from MangaGamer. Not only it is an otome title, but it is their very first in the genre. Despite that, they picked a powerhouse of a game to start out with. With outrageously good looking graphics (and, of course, men) and copious endings, there are hours upon hours of storytelling just waiting to be explored.
Albino Lullaby: Episode 1 is a most unnerving horror game, but not the all-around freakiest or best from a gameplay perspective.
You do not have to be a fan of yuri to dig Highway Blossoms.
There’s so much that could – but should not – be said about Higurashi When They Cry Hou – Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi to convince people to pick it up.
My Little Kitties is a two to four hour visual novel which might appeal to people looking for a brief view into the life of a high-school aged father, but it is somehow not nearly as cute as the name implies.
There is a lot to dig while playing VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action.
With the addition of a slightly pricier 18+ edition you also will get a few minutes of added scenes which smooth out abruptness in the all-ages release. If you’ve got a few hours to kill and are looking for a cute, simple story, then KARAKARA will likely fill the void.
New Retro Arcade: Neon realizes an immensely cool idea but that idea alone requires further refinement to become a must-play.
It’s fantastic to see Umineko When They Cry available on Steam.
Cat President ~A More Purrfect Union~ gives us all a chance to step back from potential fears of the actual impending election and have a laugh at the whole process.
Hatsune Miku games always excel thanks to their libraries of great musical tracks.
Both audio and visuals are outstanding, showing that a lot of care went into creating this visual novel. This makes it safe to assume that, whatever Minori has planned for future chapters, it will be worth all the incredible effort put into this initial release.
Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness brings an established franchise into the visual novel world successfully.
Project Highrise is the kind of game that grabs a hold of players and doesn’t let go.
It might sound like Wheels of Aurelia is a slog, and although it can feel that way on occasion, it is still an enjoyable jaunt across the Via Aurelia.
There’s a lot to like about Carrie’s Order Up! The charming concept and visuals enhance its core frantic arcade gameplay.
It must be noted that while fortunately the game never had an issue running on my PC, there have been simply too many reports from gamers to ignore the crashes or save bug as a rarity.