Tag: visual novel

Spooky visual novel The Mermaid’s Curse is the best kind of sequel: a self-contained mystery

Spooky visual novel The…

There are plenty of superficial similarities between The Mermaid’s Curse and the original Paranormasight, a 2023 visual novel that’s…
If you’ve ever wished Phoenix Wright was a witcher then do I have the game for you

If you’ve ever wished…

The problem with our modern, humdrum, urban existences is that there’s just no magic. Back in the day, when…
A yuri VN about national parks that turn into anime girls is, somehow, the most relatable game I’ve played in my 20s

A yuri VN about…

She put the fucking dog down. Tied it to a tree, aimed the gun, dug a grave. Sorry, spoilers.…
The game that coined the term ‘visual novel’ just got its first-ever fan translation for its 30th anniversary

The game that coined…

On Monday, a team of fan translators celebrated the birth of the visual novel with an English patch for…
My date with an ‘adorable girl who forgives all your awkwardness’ went wrong when I realised I was trapped in digital hell

My date with an…

Listen up, friends. Here are my top tips for making sure a date goes well: show interest; make eye…
A War Of A Madman’s Making is a quietly brilliant, totally free political sim where you have to try to survive as a deranged dictator’s henchman

A War Of A…

Underrated aspect of totalitarian dictatorships: they’re a great opportunity for social advancement. You could barely move in a 20th-century…
Pro Philosopher 2 is Ace Attorney for our stupid election season, and it really did make me feel better

Pro Philosopher 2 is…

Ariadne Jones is having the worst night. Her mom’s on TV campaigning for reelection, and she doesn’t need any…
Vampire: The Masquerade – Reckoning of New York just feels like the adventures of the World of Darkness’ most annoying kindred

Vampire: The Masquerade –…

Here's a thing about me: I loved Vampire: The Masquerade – Shadows of New York, the sequel to 2019's…
I am desperately trying to wrap my head around this upcoming heterosexual omegaverse game

I am desperately trying…

Despite being blissfully unaware of what frotting was until earlier today (cheers for that Fortnite), I am more knowledgeable…
Love Sucks: Night Two is a horny game where the real fantasy isn’t sex, it’s enjoying a carnival without almost immediately getting tired and wanting to go home

Love Sucks: Night Two…

I made my peace with linear visual novels a while ago—as long as there's at least a little interaction.…