Clephas
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2 hours ago, Sparteh said:
Could you recommend me more chuuni? This year proved how much I missed it when I read Tsukihime Remake, Bradyon Veda and Chuusingura.
Magatsu Barai's PC version comes out at the end of this month, and Propeller's first game in ten years comes out in September.
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Tsukihime
Phantom
Yu-No (original)
Shuffle
Fate/Stay Night
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Oddly, writers are the easiest personnel to find for VNs. Artists (of quality) on the other hand are rare and often costly. I remember when I commissioned art for a VN I was trying to make eight years ago, I got charged forty dollars for each CG (high-detail) and fifteen for each sprite (not including variations of pose and expression). I imagine the basic costs have probably tripled or quadrupled by now, though.
Considering that most VN readers are art bigots, it isn't something you can get away with skimping on (except for backgrounds... people are willing to ignore skimping on backgrounds).
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On 6/8/2022 at 12:49 PM, Sparteh said:
Finally, after years of effort, I cleared my backlog. Now I need a new one. I would like to ask for recommendations for anything good you can recommend. My requirements:
- don't care whether JP or ENG;
- decent plot;
- satisfying true end.
Madohi Shiroki Kamikakushi (Edit: Osananajimi end is the true end)
Kurogane Kaikitan
Waga Himegimi ni Eikan (Majinzoku side end is the true end, all three national paths are satisfying, side-heroines get gypped)
Edit: Oh I forgot.
Kunado Kokuki
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It's already translated.
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*a member of the Untranslated Liberation Army aims his Nihongorifle at Zakamutt and fires off a round of depleted Japoranium into Zaka before jumping into the sea of information*
On a more serious note, I'm glad to see this come out where people can read it other than us elitists.
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1 hour ago, Lugh said:
@Clephas And where can i get Phantom of inferno? I cant find it on steam or mangagamer?
Honestly, I think you'd be best off looking for it on amazon, since it came out when Jast USA was the only major localization company.
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Devils Devel Concept's protagonist is as far from a doormat as it is possible to get. It's not translated though.
Ayakashibito is translated and the protagonist, while he tends to cry a lot more than most, is suitably strong-willed and is willing to do what is necessary based on the situation.
Phantom of Inferno's protagonist is a brainwashed assassin. The only unfortunate aspect of the game is that the only English version is a weird DVD that plays like a video. On the upside, that version has all the lines - dialogue or not - voiced.
Grisaia's Yuuji and the Phantom Trigger male protagonist. The downside to Yuuji is that he is mentally unstable, so he might irritate you depending on the path.
Anything else I would suggest wouldn't be translated, unfortunately.
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Japanese and Asian Mythology
Waka-sama no Zasuru Sekai
Kamisama no Shippo
LoveKami (the original)
Natsu no Owari no Nirvana
Yami to Hikari no Sanctuary
Madohi Shiroki no Kamikakushi
Ayakashibito
Western/Mixed
Aoi Tori (Christian)
Eushully's Dir Lifyna games (in a roundabout way, since most of Earth's gods are dead when the series begins)
Tokyo Babel
The Soleil series by Skyfish (primarily Norse, with some other pantheons mixed in and Cthulhu Mythos at times)
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I won't spoil it, but Nanairo Reincarnation has revenge aspects on certain paths.
Toshiro Kashima of Vermilion Bind of Blood was an avenger for a time and pursues it during some of the paths.
Ryakudatsusha no In'en is a vengeance story. Ryuukishi Bloody Saga is his life afterward.
Venus Blood Hollow is a vengeance story.
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On 3/12/2022 at 9:57 AM, Rahman N said:
Added all of them to Wishlist. Thanks for suggestion.
Is this VN getting an English translation for now? Or it won't be translated? I am waiting for it to be translated. Do you know Any new information about its project?
No. I believe there used to be a project, but it has probably fallen apart, as there is no entry on vndb for it anymore.
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If you haven't read it yet, Karenai Sekai to Owaru Hana.
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2 hours ago, Fireminer said:
I’m bored, so I make this list. Pick whatever question you’ve got an answer:
1. Which VN “disguises” itself as another type of game? (e.g. BlazBlue)
2. Which VN has the best battle system you’ve ever played?
3. Same question as above, but for the worst battle system?
4. The most annoying minigame in a VN?
5. Which route in which VN has the hardest requirements to reach?
6. The funniest joke ending in a VN?
7. What is more important in a chuunige? The characters, or the setting?
8. Any explaination/plot twist/retcon/etc. in a chuunige that is so nonsense you just want to pull your hair off?
9. Any recommend for a chuunige that is neither about revenge, loners trying to surivive, or an underdog going against the system?
10. Is there any VN that does the “being intentionally bad/gross” successful? What is the Cho Aniki of VN?
11. A nukige whose plot is too complicated for its own good?
12. Do you want to own the collector’s edition of any particular VN?
13. People like to post screenshots from PC-98 games because they like how they look, but which of these games is actually worth to play?
14. Which VN would you like to see a remake?
15. Anyone here old enough to have experienced the titles that were brought to the West by companies like JAST in the 1990s? How did you find out about these games, and how did you buy them?
16. Any particular gripe about translation in a VN?
17. VN that used to be big but no one talk about nowadays?
18. What are some examples of VN writers that found success in other fields?
19. The worst fandisk that you’ve ever played?
20. Writers, artists, or even companies that you want to see a comeback?
21. Which VN or dating simulator spin-offs of established game franchises (e.g. Days of Memories to King of Fighters) that impresses you the most?
22. Which is the worst character font for VN to use
23. Or just in general, which title has the worst user interface?
24. Do you guys think there are a lot of people buying low-effort titles the likes of Miel’s games, or is it just a very dedicated group?
25. The most bizarre downfall of a VN developer/publisher?
26. Games that you want to be translated the most so that more people could experience them?
27. Any Western-made VN that particularly impresses you?
28. What do you think about the idea of using 3D models and/or premade assets (such as Honey Select) to reduce the cost of making VN?
29. Which anime adaptations you consider superior to the original VN?
30. How many of you here like mecha? I just want to know how niche is the audience for mecha VN is exactly?
1. The Agarest series
2. In VNs, Ikusa Megami Zero, in rpgs, Grandia
3. Ouzoku for VNs, Final Fantasy XII for jrpgs
5. Any true route with route locking, since you have to slog through crappy heroine routes to get to them and half the time, you don't get it if you don't read those crappy heroines' story.
6. Akatsuki no Goei 2, Tae and mom oyakodon ending.
7. Hard to say... but I'll go ahead and say characters (in other words, no Victim A heroines, no Mob character A protagonists)
8. Everything in Raillore? The whole game fails on every count because the story is told exclusively through dialogue and repetitive action cgs.
9. Hello, Lady is an obvious candidate for a revenge story, The entire Silverio series for underdogs against the system, Bradyon Veda for a loner protagonist
11. Nukitashi
12. No, I already do for the ones I want.
13. A matter of opinion, but I don't see the point in playing any of them.
14. Ikusa Megami 2 (hurry up, Eushully!!!)
16. Most VN translations before the year 2014
17. Dies Irae (because the anime was pure fail)
18. Higashide Yuuichirou (Manga, LNs, anime, and video games)
20. Shumon Yuu for writers, Akatsuki Works for companies
21. None. Spin-off VNs usually suck.
22. Any non-Japanese font ( jk lol)
24. Nukige that don't have pretentions to being anything else will always have a solid fanbase.
25. Light's original owners failing because they forked over too much cash to a smartphone game company to try to make Pantheon to satisfy Masada's need for self-aggrandization.
26. Propeller's last three untranslated Higashide games: Bullet Butlers, Chrono Belt, and Evolimit.
27. No, but then, the EVN market was still pretty undeveloped when I burned out.
28. No.
29. Shuffle, if you don't include the Essence+ version
30. Mecha VN mostly don't exist outside of the Baldr series and a few other gameplay VNs. I love the Baldr series and I am a long fan of Gundam.
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On 2/4/2022 at 12:15 AM, Vekili said:
Which ones do you suggest the most
like 2-3 of them
(excluding evolimit)
That begin with a light tone and become troubled and somber after:
Sakura, Sakimashita
For ones that begin with a lot of jokes but become serious and/or grim later:
Akagoei
Tiny Dungeon
Tsuisou no Augment
For ones with a serious action focus that is emphasized by the slice-of-life early on:
Hello, Lady
Electro-Arms
Tenshi no Hane
For end of the world that begins with laughter:
Soranica Ele
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19 hours ago, Markan said:
Grettings, like the tittle says, I'm looking for this kind of VN, a story that begins like a happy or comedy one but turns dark and serious later.
A few examples could be: Rewrite, Muv-Luv or Sorceress Alive.
It doesn't matter if it is untranslated.
Evolimit
Soranica Ele
Tenshi no Hane o Fumanaide
Tiny Dungeon
Tasogare no Sinsemilla
Suisei Ginka
Hello, Lady (suggest that you read the Superior Entelecheia version)
Rui wa Tomo o Yobu
Tsuisou no Augment
Sakura, Sakimashita
Akatsuki no Goei (depending on the route, the third game especially)
Electro-Arms
1 hour ago, Silvz said:Anything by Key, I guess.
Nakige don't count...
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19 hours ago, Samogost said:
I see. I'll do that. Thank you for your reply. I read your blog about Sangakki. In your opinion, is it worth reading the (heroine) routes of the first, and second game?
Mmm... to be honest, it depends on if you take a liking to the heroine and how the common route plays out up until the split. I do recommend that you play Yoshimi's route in all three games, if only for amusement's sake. Kani's routes are all boring, so I wouldn't bother picking her in any of the three. Other than that... Erika? Erika is probably the most unusual character on the list from my point of view.
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On 1/30/2022 at 3:21 AM, Samogost said:
Hi all.
I am a bit confused, so I would like to ask for help. Do I need to read Tsuyokiss and Tsuyokiss 2gakki before I start 3gakki? Am I missing something if I go straight to 3gakki?
Yes, you are missing something. To be blunt, the best thing you can do if you don't want to read through the entire thing is to read the common routes for the first two games, since 3gakki is based on the idea the protag didn't choose anyone in the first two semesters.
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1 hour ago, snakezenn said:
Yeah, those were the two that I was talking about and on VNDB it said they were classic tsunderes which I am still not too sure what exactly that means. Anyway thanks for the replies I will have to check it out.
Classic tsundere, in practical terms, usually refers to a heroine who covers up their affections with a thorny attitude. The reason I say this doesn't apply here is because Saku and Tamao straight-out don't like Shinri at the beginning.
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Otaku corners aren't made. They naturally appear as a result of our obsessions, the miasma of our lust and desire corrupting the air and creating an area full of moe.
- Mr Poltroon and Dreamysyu
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8 hours ago, Bredan said:
Oh, good to know. The LN is still a bit fresh in my mind but after more time will have passed I'll make sure to read the WN.
By the way, when you speak of epilogue, you mean all those After Stories I can see on 小説家になろう ? They seem to be as long as the main story lol.
Yeah, I'm talking about the ones on syosetu. They are just about as long as the main story and are ongoing. There are also several major story arcs in addition to a bunch of short stories, including three involving Kousuke and two involving Kouki.
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On 1/24/2022 at 12:54 AM, snakezenn said:
So basically he groped them and they hit him? that is fine, it is more when the girls hit a guy for no real reason aka jealousy, not giving attention, things like that.
No, there is none of that type of tsundere in this VN. Both tsunderes (Tamao and Saku) have good reason for acting the way they do. To be honest, I dunno if it is really the best to call them tsunderes, since there is none of that bashful mixed signal BS.
17 hours ago, Bredan said:Yes, he is excellent. I really like some other MCs (Devils Devil Concept's one for example) but to some extent, I would have to go seek a similar MC in the LN/anime world (Arifureta ?) or maybe Chinese/Wuxia/Xianxia anti-hero/revenge hero. Well, kinda.
The web novel version of Hajime is pretty awesome, and he only gets better in the epilogue, lol.
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12 minutes ago, Ash Williams said:
I don't think the reason i liked Tsukihime would translate to Fate, i liked Tsukihime mainly because of the protagonist who is for the most part a normal teenager but has a pretty fucked up other personality, the moment he did THAT to Arcueid i was instantly hooked and interested in the story, alternatively Shirou doesn't seem as interesting to me as Shiki was, and Fate's heroines don't appeal to me either, i also have watched the fate zero anime (didn't like it), some episodes of fate stay night and some part of the UBW movie and the setting wasn't as interesting to me as Tsukihime's.
Maybe Hello, Lady then... Shinri the protagonist is an arrogant pervert normally and a ruthless avenger at heart.
Summer 2022 Anime Discussion
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Yofukashi's Monogatari vibes are why I immediately decided to drop it... to be honest, I got tired of the series after the first season.
Soredemo Ayumu wa Yosetekuru is a pretty cute romantic comedy where Ayumu constantly flirts with Urushi while refusing to admit he is in love with her.
Overlord 4 began slowly, but what was there was solid. I just have to wonder if they'll draw things out too much...
Kinsou no Vermeil reminded me of Kanokon in a good way.
Jashin-chan is Jashin-chan, you either like or hate it.
Tensei Kenja looks to be a semi-solid isekai with an overpowered protagonist.
Isekai Meikyuu Harem is unwatchable unless you get the uncensored version, which makes it nfsw.
Kumichou Musume was cute, reminding me of Aishiteiruze Baby.
Engage Kiss looks to be a trashy low-end fantasy with an unreliable protagonist.
Utawarerumono is... Utawarerumono. If played the game, so far it follows things a bit more faithfully than with the first anime...
RWBY is fast-paced and fun so far, but it shows signs that it will probably turn to trash later on.