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You don't read Lay-line for the sex scenes. If I remember correctly, It's all bonus content and pretty much irrelevant story-wise. Not sure if anyone would like to work on a backport in such situation.

Well, we don't know for sure, as most people are ignoring the release because of the censorship. I don't think anyone who speaks Japanese has actually compared the two versions yet, to see if there was something other than the H-scenes censored. (And I wouldn't count on anyone doing it, as that would mean giving Moenovel money, and I for one would rather eat dirt, so...)

i think one will have h and the other will not. not sure. ill have to feed the monkies in the lab to do some more testing and ill get back to you.

It's pretty easy to guess that Sekai was probably only just removed the H scenes for Tokeijikake, and the reason was because in PSV port we have another new character. Considering that Kohaku was probably already finished the translation by the time Sekai announced this, I think Sekai definitely didn't want to do work in regard of porting back PC version because it mean more engine work and not to mention that the PSV was just recently released at this year - which amount to no time for the port even if Sekai want to because it'll caused the delay more than already is and not to mention translating new character lines. For the short answer here, Steam version of Tokeijikake is just the PC version with sex scenes removed. Although the Steam user could still enjoy the sex scene though if they buy DLC from Denpasoft store, which obviously added the scenes. At least Sekai better than Pulltop in regard of handling sales at both of Denpasoft and Steam.

You could be gay and enjoy trap heroines, you know? You could also be gay and nobody would care, at least in here. Otomaid Café is great, btw.

The newest version is in the process of being worked on right now. I'm one of the guys doing QC for it and I've done 3 routes so far. Last 2 routes should be finished soon and I suspect there will be more stuff to do even after the QC (to finalize the patch and whatever) so I would say to at least wait 1-2 months for finalization. I'm not the project manager though, so I'm not making any promises on the final release date. Just the work I'm doing.

Warning: this post contains screenshots and (very) minor spoilers from the trial version. If you completely don't want to spoil yourself, or haven't played the trial yet, I'd highly advise to postpone reading until you finish the game first. If you did not yet stumble upon one of those TIME TO LEARN JAPANESE reminders, you have a damn good reason to finally consider studying moon runes. Title: 眠れぬ羊と孤独な狼－A Tale of Love, and Cutthroat－ (trial ver.) (eng. Sleepless Sheep and Lonesome Wolf - A Tale of Love, and Cutthroat / Yourou for short) Developer: ClockUp Genre: Psychological thriller Rating: AO/18+ as f*ck VNDB Official website I always had a mixed opinion about ClockUp and their games. It's one of those studios, you will either love or hate with a profound passion and one that's going to be blocked by many game news outlets, websites and forums. Gods forbid you from even talking about their games, unless you're a member of some obscure corner of the internet (like this one) or a member of the perverted sect, known as filthy eroge players. Why? Because their blockbuster games are not only addictive, but often delve into topics, that are - to be blunt - plain repulsive and/or very uncomfortable for most average people to tackle. When they aren't working on their next serious game, they typically tend to churn out low budget porn games, that borderline on rape and mind corruption, with occasional gems in-between (yes, I am looking at you, Zwei Vorter). Joyful, right? Yourou is their latest addition to that wonderful lineup, best described as a "thrilling crime tale". In comparison to their previous games, Tatsuya dropped fantasy based concepts in favor of a more down-to-earth setting. Yourou seems to focus more broadly on the environment itself, rather than portraying the lives of single characters or a particular group. In that manner, main characters play more of a central role, rather than just being forced into hero/heroine roles. This makes the whole game feel more akin to an actual digital story, rather than a classic visual novel, where everything is told mostly from protagonist's perspective. In all honesty, this was a perfect choice, as the world presented within becomes much more colourful, playing an important role itself, instead of being just a backdrop for the characters to play on. Heavy filtered, neon-like photographic backgrounds with an added touch of grunge stylistics remind of the reality within - coarse, twisted and brutal, yet insanely vivid. It's a world of prostitutes, carnal pleasures, yakuza and bustling nightlife. Yourou tells a tale of Takeo - a young man, living in your typical, run-of-the-mill love hotel in Kabukicho district, commonly known as the biggest entertainment zone of Tokyo, Japan. Takeo suffers from chronic insomnia, which turned his whole life upside down. His life is filled with nearly endless days that span across the weeks, while he earns his living as a janitor, cleaning up after guests. We quickly learn of his problems. His daily job is nothing but a cover for his true rason d'etre. In order to survive his disability, Takeo takes upon the offer of one of the leading gang's Bosses and works as an assassin during the nights; killing is the only way he can actually experience sleep. For both Takeo and Azami - back then still complete strangers, this was ought to be a night like any other. Little did they knew, the following events will make their paths cross again. This changes, after he meets Azami - a mysterious girl, he spots one day upon leaving to work, as usual. A pretty, young call girl, en-route to her client. Takeo didn't put much thought into it, until the next day his group discovers a dead body in the same exact room, she was supposedly to meet up; A pretty gruesome discovery too boot. upon finding out the man was actually an important member of the neighbourhooding group, Takeo's boss - Mamoru - orders him to find the culprit at all costs and bring her alive to prevent a potential gang war. At this point, Takeo couldn't care less about that, since he already had a reason of his own. Until now, Takeo considered himself a killer sheep - because he only killed upon a direct order. The sole fact of another killer like him, capable to bring down and gut a man of this size, regardless of consequences - an indicator of free will - makes Takeo boil with anger. For him, the mysterious girl becomes an actual wolf, which directly puts his life on the line. Unable to rest in peace, he vouches to find the girl himself at all costs and bloody murder her, so he can finally get a good night's sleep. Whoopsie~ Takeo's personal investigation takes him across the streets of Kabukicho. Soon, he discovers the girl he chased after sports nearly inhuman strength and reflexes far beyond his own capabilities; he's forced to run for his own life. As it turns out, this was just the beginning of a wild road, that will inevitably bring an end to his current, peaceful existence. The trial version covers exactly, what could be considered a prologue to the whole story. It's incredibly well paced, drawing you into a vividly painted image of Kabukicho's underworld - back alleys, host clubs, brothels and many of it's criminal groups, fighting for supremacy in this world filled to the brim with human dreams and desires. I was honestly surprised with the amount of detail, that went into every single aspect of the game. Tatsuya is well known for his prose, that often shifts more into psychological side of things and Yourou uses it surprisingly well to create a colourful cast of characters teeming with life. It's one of those rare stories, that make you feel emotionally invested with heroes of the story and you'll often find yourself cheering for them, even though you know they aren't necessarily good people. In fact, the world of Yourou is painted with grey and greyer shades, while it's characters aren't some superfluous paper dolls, but plain people with their own dreams and goals. This is especially prevalent for both Takeo and Azami, as they aren't guided by some invisible hand, but act entirely based on their own assumptions, choices and more than often - emotions - which in turn makes for some really interesting situations. Things don't "just happen"; if they happen, they do happen for a reason. Each criminal group within the story is given a proper introduction, without sparing any details. This kind of intricate world-building greatly enriches the game and makes you emotionally invested with characters, no matter who they are. Nemurenu Hitsuji to Kodoku na Ookami convinces me there are still studios capable of creating original, adult-oriented, purely story driven experiences, instead of this uninspired trash relying on commonly found otaku tropes. I have high expectations of this game and - of course - can't wait for the release. No matter if you're a fan of ClockUp, or someone who's looking for a more mature story - one without highly-pitched animu gals, fawning over protag's virtually infinite manhood - Yourou might be what you're looking for. As of now, Yourou is scheduled for release on 22th of December. I couldn't ask for a better Christmas present. PS. Azami is a fantastic heroine. Read the game and you'll understand why

Curious to know if the All-Ages version of A Clockwork Ley-Line The Borderline of Dusk available on Steam is just the original 18+ PC version with sex scenes removed from the game and that's it (like Sekai did for the Steam version of Hoshizora no Memoria and MoeNovel did for A Sky Full of Stars) or if it's a PC backport of the All-Ages PS Vita version (like Sekai did for the Steam versions of The Grisaia Trilogy)?

First sorry about the necropost but I didn't think this was worth starting a whole nother topic for. With that out of the way... My feel on playing the game is "wasted potential." That being said I could use the base of the story as fodder for an erotic fanficton. One idea I have is have the MC not really know much about mythology at the start, but when he finds out he's the reincarnation of Zeus figures out he should learn about Greek Mythology. You know, Figure out what he's GOTTEN HIMSELF INTO. However, when he finds out what Zeus was like (like how he wouldn't take no for an answer, guy a grade a asshole) he is afraid that if his memories and powers awaken he will become like he was in his past life. I feel like this could be a starting point for great drama and character building. this is basically my idea for using the story of the VN as a starting point and building on it. I wish the VN proper could have gone somewhere like this, but since it didn't I will try to expalnd it in to said fanfic. Again I am sorry for the necropost but I didn't think it was worth starting up a new topic just for this.

So try it! It is probably a great title if you don't care about the company and all

It's never too late for Christmas (except when it is)!

It's funny how people consider that "Key = sad". Let them move away sometimes from the usual formula, jeez.

Is that what they're calling it, now?

Root Double (RD), if only because I saw you gave 10 to Ever17 and it suddenly remind me what GundamAce (Root Double translator) said back at Gamefaqs. He said that RD could rival Ever17, so at least you could use that word for the motivation to find out how good RD was for you. Keep in mind that it's more personal to GundamAce though, so maybe you might be expected too much and disappointed - I would suggest you to lower the expectation a bit though because from what I'd read the mystery was not as mindblowing as Ever17, but rather instead of mindblowing actually it was more focused on the characters according to GundamAce. While I recommend Root Double here, it's not like any other choice was less better than RD, so in the end I'll leave the decision to you (And votes) then. Either way, have fun.

The 30AP daily is more AP efficient for heart farming

Speak for yourself

If you don't know what Rewrite Ignis Memoria, it was a mobage RPG/VN hybrid released only in Japan really early this year. Sadly, they're ending their services on December 31 so I did my best to find the best quality art of all the card art (which you can only get through gachas like usual...) you can collect. I really like the art and wanted to share it since I don't what else to give for Christmas. I was originally just gonna collect Kotori art for myself but ended up getting for everyone anyway. There's a nice variety of art for every major character and lots of cool designs/outfits from different artists. Even for some of the minor characters like Inoue, Nishikujou and Shimako. Sadly the guys don't have it as good. Kotarou and Sakuya get an alright amount but Yoshino literally gets 2! None of the other guys even get anything! I tagged the topic as NSFW since well.. while there's no bar full frontal 18+ art or anything, each major heroine usually has at least one fairly lewd art (Akane has art of her bare ass!). So just watch out for that if you're interested in looking through any of the albums. Anyway here they are. Kotori Kanbe art - https://imgur.com/a/nJu34 Chihaya Ohtori art - https://imgur.com/a/iSRf6 Shizuru Nakatsu art - https://imgur.com/a/r0TNG Lucia Konohana art - https://imgur.com/a/sv0My Akane Senri art - https://imgur.com/a/in82O Kagari art - https://imgur.com/a/5wbsh Inoue art - https://imgur.com/a/VFW43 Touka Nishikujou art - https://imgur.com/a/C4Htx Shimako art - https://imgur.com/a/oDhhb Kotarou, Sakuya, Yoshino, Pani, and Gill art - https://imgur.com/a/KJO8k They had so few I had to mix them together to be equal to the amount of the major girls. Outside those they had some cameos from other KEY works: Little Busters, Angel Beats, and Planetarian. Little Busters, Angel Beats, Planetarian, and Group Picture Art - https://imgur.com/a/Fp8UM

According to Decay who got the copy review, they didn't cut the dirty joke although I don't know though if Pulltop did cut the kissing scene or alter the story yet. But still if one people managed to comment that there's no cut in dirty joke, it could be counted as major improvement seeing that it's from MoeNovel - Pulltop already have experience in regard of published translated Princess Waltz together with JAST (H scenes intact obviously), so it's not like Pulltop didn't have experience in regard of publishing their 18+ VN overseas.

its the one release i hope everyone just pirates it or just ignores it lol

Sepia Tears https://vndb.org/v8489

Seems that way.

QC was stand for Quality Control, and I think if the translation was finished the first page for that would be updated. Well, hope you could be patient then and have fun with Konosora later.

Well, the game is out, so I figured I'd give this thread a little bump to remind everyone that they need to pick it up and play it (/ω＼) The opening sequence is pretty freaking great. I'm hooked already. Doesn't look like Derg will get any sleep tonight. But hey, who needs sleep anyways. I really like the designs for these two: The MC seems pretty promising as well. He does remind me a little bit of Suguha in terms of design, though.

LET'S GO!

Thanks for the warm welcome and recommendations! Yeah, Sonohana really hit a spot I enjoyed a lot. I'm not opposed to nukige games, but I really prefer the milder stuff, and yuri is definitely up there for my favorite genre. And I unfortunately cannot read Japanese. I haven't put any time into trying to learn yet. I figured he was from the tags but I still would have played it for a laugh. Too bad the tumblr post with the download link was deleted. I've played The Fruit of Grisaia, and started Labyrinth but dropped it... I liked most of the routes of the first one, but I was really disappointed by Amane's route... And Makina's Bad End will leave me scarred forever. I'm the type who likes to get all of the possible endings.... Majikoi looks intresting, I may pick that up sometime. I want to play Clannad but I think 50 bucks is maybe excessive for a VN as old as it is, And Little Busters is a better price, but I don't know much about it. I'm not sure of my interest in Propeller's work though. Lots of interesting looking recommendations here. Seabed looks up my alley, definitely going to check that out. Same with Symphonic Rain. It has a rhythm game tag on VNDB and I do love rhythm games. I saw Nurse Love Addiction seconded, so I'll probably give it a play at some point.

Like Ange said, it's still in finalization there and the latest version of that was from back at 2015. Although if you need to play Konosora quickly, then you might as well tried 2015 patch and then seeing if the translation was tolerable or not for you before decided between continuing it or waiting until the patch was finished. If you need a word with the project leader there, then I suggest you to contact Pabloc. PS - Well 1-2 months was not quite long wait there, if anything at least it's not 15 months waiting like Saku Saku to do the 'finalizing' there. Good luck to QC there, Ange.

Yo what's up Diggidy Dog! If you are into that Yuri thang then I would recommend Flowers and Kindred Spirits on the Roof