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Yeah, that's why I also still haven't given up on Visual Novels as a whole and that's because they just check all the right boxes for me. I've been playing for ten years off and on as well and I can still enjoy them. (though I am a lot more selective than you)

Finished yet another route in Tokyo Babel, I feel like this has been an eternity but I am determined to see it through to the end In this adventure our slab of a protag fought against an action figure I had in the 90s. Oh well at least it is mindlessly entertaining, Jesus though this route took so long to finally end. Still, Sorami was pretty fun and the romance seemed like it was actually present this time. (I still wish she had been the protag) Oh well, on to the last route with the best girl We soon be gurl, we soon be.

My favorite ones that I've played this year are 1. Flowers Vol.2 It was a sequel that managed to be better than it's predecessor in every way, thanks in part than having one of the best and most interesting protags I've seen. I really felt a deep connection with Erika and she stole the show, just like I thought she would. I should probably write a review for it just so I can gush on it some more. 2. Fatal 12 It is pretty rare that a vn comes along that really surprises me and Fatal 12 really accomplished that and it did so consistently. I loved how varied and intriguing the characters were, I loved how wonderful the protag was. I also just really loved the story. 3. Sekien no Inganock -What a Beautiful People- Few visual novels try and even attempt to do any world building at all. It's just one forsaken high school after another until the end of time. Inganock pulls this off splendidly and that's it's greatest strength. It also has a splendid cast including Atti, who's just the best. 4. Aioshiro Despite having some drawbacks, which includes a few extremely long discussions about food and long tirades about Japanese folklore, it still manages to be very enjoyable thanks in part to it's unique and varied cast and it's great protagonist. Shouko is one of the best I've seen and she is steadfast and strong without being overpowered. 5. Shadows of Pygmalion I really enjoyed this vn thanks to the intriguing plot and solid characters. I especially liked the last route and how strong it turned out to be. The protag was also really enjoyable and I enjoyed the explanation behind her character. More proof that yuri's produce some of the best protags around.

Soundds interesting I'd be down for it

I'd say probably Crystalline was one of the worst vns I played this year, or at the very least was one of the most disappointing. The worst out of every year was definitely the horrifying creature romances, which I highly recommend to anyone who wants there day ruined.

It's just the state of the internet today, it is filled with a swarms of douchebags and assholes engaged in an endless circlejerk. Also, like who cares? Play what you want, read what you want. Why let self titled elitists keep you from enjoying what you like? Unless, like the protag is garbage are something then what is wrong with you?

I've been playing Tokyo Babel for a while and I finally managed to clear one route and I...kinda like it I guess. It has some really unique heroines and the general setting and lore is interesting. What I can't really get behind 100% is the main guy Setsuna, he's pretty boring as a protag and I wish the whole game was told from Sorami's perspective instead of just the first part. Also, some of the battles are pretty dopey and aren't written that well. The references are all also just completely all over the place and start to become a jumbled mess.

That's a bit hard to say honestly Flowers dos is pretty unique in that regard, which is quite a shame. The closest ones I can think of are Campus Notes - Forget Me Not. (The cast is in college, and the dialogue is very smart) G-senjou no Maou, and I guess Steins;Gate (Haven't finished it)

I hope 2019 is better than 2018

I didn't play many of the new translated releases this year but I would like to say that my two favorite ones are Fatal Twelve and Flowers Vol 2 Both really impressed me and had very well developed and magnetic protags

In my case I gravitated towards Erika because she was most in line with the way I thought and felt about things. Also yes, you were the only one that liked that ending, but don't worry Shou's winter will come at some point, be sure to check back in the next three years. I go for a certain type of character I guess you can say, and if they are in whatever weird parameters I set for myself I'll probably always have intense thoughts and feelings associated with them. The characters I'm most interested in remind me of someone I'll probably always hold close to my heart. In the end I'm a bit sad when their story ends like I would after having finished a really good book. I think it would be more interesting to think of taking over the mind of a protag and living out their ambitions rather than just bringing said waifu to your world. But for that it's less out of my intense love of a character but my intense hate or apathy for the dense and stupid protag. I just know I could do it better. Watch out which one you choose though cuz those dense fuckers have no idea what birth control is.

Merry Christmas, you sons of bitches all!

It's not Christmas yettttttttttttttttttt

Only if it’s the right kind

Good Will Hunking

Garbage mostly

I use it as something else to drown mine enemies in

Of course, the fuwanovel everyone wants is a fuwanovel with even more Ranzo in it than ever before

"ANOTHER SHITTY ISEKAI NOVEL??????

I've just got to ask the question I'm sure everyone already has on their minds Will there be more Shoggoth dicking or not?

Don't worry, I'll be here to laugh plenty.