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At least Hatsumira got released earlier this year. It is one of their better non-Grisaia works.
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12 hours ago, HataVNI said:
I would say it is unpredictable, but the amount of fan translators - while scarce - is not 0. Reaching out to a group that has exactly the interests and have done Pulltop before might yield some results. Alka Translations would come to mind. @Legendary No-Con or @Tsukishiro might be interested?
We'll see what happens. Since Fuwanovel is back alive things might change very drastically soon. Making fan translations prosper is on our list of goals.Keep in mind that Kamishino had over a decade to get translated, and yet it was only finished recently as a passion project. Moreover, though the initial translation was done some time ago, it was only recently that it was actually released. I imagine if a potential translator plays the translated version and wants the two remaining paths, it might be a possibility. However, keep in mind that most fan-translations fall apart for a reason, and those two paths are a prime candidate for manufacturing such a reason (they are unnecessarily long for the actual content contained within the path, as well as having a more H focus than the other four paths).
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As an answer to the question above, I'm not interested in tlcing the remaining two paths. I more or less agree with Ittaku about those two paths, from personal experience. In addition, those two paths are ridiculously long despite the lack of any real content to them, so in this case it really isn't worth the effort.
It is painful to read those paths, it would be even more painful to have to help translate them.
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... I know that Bethesda loves to milk their games until the fanbase withers and dies, but I'm tired of hearing about Skyrim releases when it's been so long since the last real ES game came out (MMO's aren't games, they are traps for the latent obsessive people).
Oh... and I find it hilarious that the fan-made storylines are so much better than the original one, hahaha.
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A few good VNs by Konno Asta
Duelist Engage
Amairo Islenauts
The rest was mediocre though
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I played Gore Screaming Show approximately three months after I began playing untranslated VNs, so - oddly enough - I remember most of the important bits. At the time, it was already considered a classic by the English-speaking, untranslated-playing community, but I think it was considered so more because it had all the iconic elements of a good Japanese horror story. At the time, the style was mildly popular in the JVN community, with Sabae no Ou and others still being produced quietly in the background for the fanboys. However, the genre pretty much vanished after 2013, with most horror taking a different tack afterward.
Gore Screaming Show, like a lot of the horror VNs of the time, involves a lot of tentacles, a chaotic evil true heroine, and sudden bursts of horrific blood splatter. There are also several bad endings with story, including one that branches off the true path.
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More or less agree... the sprite looks a bit washed out against the background. Another solution would be to darken the colors of the background slightly to make her stand out even more and make her paleness part of the plot, though. Lots of ways to use that from a writer's perspective.
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I'm fond of the style from ten to fifteen years ago, like seen in Ikusa Megami Zero, as well as the older style used in Dies Irae. However, that just means that, in the end, I like different types of anime styles.
The tendency to go for excessively deformed or hyper-realistic designs in Western animation and cartoon styles puts me off, partially because I've spent so long with otaku media, partially because it just isn't as refined as even the worst anime style in modern times. I just don't respond to it.
A few use the 'neutral style', which has a watercolor-type look combined with a more refined sprite design that is easy on the eyes, but that kind of thing requires a level of skill that most VN-makers in the West can't manage, so it is more of an exception than a trend.
Edit: In the end, those are just my personal preferences. The idea that a certain style is prerequisite for VNs is not something I'm going to say yes to. I simply prefer the anime styles in general, for similar reasons to why I stopped watching Western media entirely. That is the more straight answer to the original question, lol
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On 7/7/2022 at 2:11 PM, Plk_Lesiak said:
Oy, maybe it's an overkill to create a thread over mostly one show, but I think we're getting something quite unique this season. By that I mean Yofukashi no Uta, which seems to be mostly slice-of-life, borderline-affirmative vampire story? Is that allowed in Japanese media, vampires that aren't self-hating monsters? Exploration of the night world that is driven by wanderlust rather than horror? I don't even know how to process this.
Oh, right, there's Overlord IV too. Those two should be enough to keep my will to live relatively high this season.
Also, second season of Highschool of the Elite will probably be really good, but I still have to catch up on the first one...
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.
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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.
Read Dies Irae, what next?
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Paradise Lost is spoiled to some extent by KKK. I recommend playing PL first. Unless you plan to never play it at all.