Hara

Taking a break from MAMIYA and playing Togainu no Chi. Just finished Rin's route and honestly I really didn't like him at first but now he's my favorite, lol. I really enjoyed his route. I really wanted to like Keisuke's but it kinda just fell flat imo. Ended up not liking Keisuke that much in the end. 

I just finished Higurashi's seventh chapter: Minagoroshi. This one hit me hard in the feels and left me so damn angry, ugh!! 
Chapter 9:
Chapter 10:
Chapter 11:
Chapter 12:
Oh wow, I can't wait for the next chapter, what the hell!
This might just be my favorite chapter of them all, deserving a 9,5/10!!! Holy shit, that might be one of my highest scores so far!! 
For the next two weeks, I'll be finally finishing Higurashi aaaa so excited!!

I have been reading Higurashi: Tsumihoroboshi these past two weeks and boy, it was a ride! It's not my favorite one but it might actually be pretty close!!  
This chapter might fit neatly into maybe third place (in my personal rank), hehe~ I'll give this one an 8,3/10!
Next is Higurashi: Minagoroshi! I can't wait! 

So, I finally finished reading the fifth chapter of Higurashi (aka Meakashi) and man, does it feel amazing to read it for the first time! The previous ones were all rereads so I kinda knew what to expect (although I didn't remember a lot) but this one, even tho it's related to the Watanagashi chapter, it had a completely different feeling~
My comments (spoilers, obviously)
So far, this is my rank:
#1 Tatarigoroshi
#2 Watanagashi
#3 Onikakushi
#4 Meakashi
#5 Himatsubushi
Anyways, I'll give this one a 7,8/10! Next will be Tsumihoroboshi (chapter 6)! 
I can't wait to be with my boi Keiichi again~

This last week, I finished reading Higurashi: Himatsubushi!  It didn't feel as amazing as the previous ones, but it was good enough!
I'll admit, the first bit of it was kinda boring because of all the infodump and the lack of action and, overall, it was kinda slow.
I played the mod version with the choices, but I was expecting the bad ending to be, idk, longer? It was very underwhelming lol
Now, for the spoilers...
Damn, this one didn't have any screenshots worth sharing   Welp, I'll give this one a 7/10
Anywaaaaaays, I'm reading Higurashi: Meakashi already (just finished chapter 1) and it's so cool aaaa!!! 

Time for another chapter! This time, I reread the third chapter, Tatarigoroshi 
I was expecting it already, but this was very confusing... tho I did realize more things than the first time I read it! 
Chapter 1:
Chapter 3:
Chapter 4:
Chapter 5:
Chapter 6:
Chapter 7:
Chapter 8:
Chapter 9:
Chapter 10:
Chapter 11:
Chapter 12:
Chapter 13:
BONUS CHAPTER:
I'm so tired of creating my own theories tho, hau... I'll just upload these thoughts and read the next chapter!!
 
Overall, this chapter did not disappoint; again, it wasn't as impactful as the first read, but I did learn some things I wouldn't be able to know the first time I read this. I'll give it an 8/10 
Next chapter, Himatsubushi!

Well then, I finally finished my rereading of Higurashi: Watanagashi! It was less impactful than the first time I read it, but that was to be expected; however, I did relearn a LOT of things I had forgotten 
Chapter 3:
Chapter 5:
Chapter 6:
Chapter 7:
Chapter 9:
Chapter 11:
Chapter 12:
BONUS CHAPTER:
It definitely wasn't as good of an experience as the first read, but as I said earlier, that's to be expected: I already knew and remembered most plot twists lol
That said, I'll give this chapter a solid 7,8/10 
Next is Higurashi: Tatarigoroshi (aka the third chapter!); until then, bye bye! 

[Higurashi: Watanagashi]
I'll be finishing this one by Sunday (...probably) but I thought I'd drop by to talk about the first two chapters 
I really like this chapter and I just know I'll be able to enjoy it more this time! Mion might be my favorite character (besides Keiichi), I swear to the Gods 
Chapter 1:
Chapter 2:
Anyways, I'm liking it so far! There's a lot I didn't remember! 

Pheeew...! I finished the first chapter of Higurashi! Even as a reread, this was still a ride. Sure, the last chapter wasn't as intense or impactful as it once was, but the ending still left me satisfied and hyped for the next chapter!! I am so looking forward to actually read the ones I haven't read for the first time! 

Can you even blame her? I saw what Keiichi looked like in the manga and wow, soooo kyute! 
Well, it's time to jump to the next chapter! I've had my fun with this one, but I can't wait to navigate this next one and read the third one - my favorite 
I give Higurashi: Onikakushi 8,5/10 stars!  Until next time!!

Finally, I'm able to post something decent lel I've been playing Maggot Baits for a while but I still don't have much I want to comment on, though I'm liking the story so far! The h-scenes could benefit from a cut but oh well! As far as story goes, I'm enjoying it! The bad ending was pure nukige material, but the plot towards the first ending is very much interesting. I'm looking forward to advancing the plot... 
Today, I started my rereading of Higurashi: When They Cry and UUUGHHH I MISSED IT SO MUCH! I finished the chapter 2 (within the Onikakushi chapter) and I'm so satisfied~!!  Aah, I love 'em girls hahaha

Well, that feels like a fucking lie-

Pfft Keiichi is too ahead of himself 
Now, for the spoilery stuff...
I should be finished with this first chapter this Sunday so until then, I won't probably post updates, who knows...

Musicus!
Available on Steam and MangaGamer (+18)
Summary
Kei used to attend a famous high school with aspirations of one day becoming a doctor like his parents, but he stopped for a term due to certain reasons and is now studying part-time. While his journey had become more difficult, it was still possible to get back on track. However, after meeting many different types of people that he had not previously encountered and realizing that there was so much in the world that he did not know, he began to question what future he truly desired.

After receiving a prize from a city-wide competition for a short story that he wrote, he was asked by Yagihara, the president of a music production, to accompany their band on their upcoming tour and write a report about the event. The band was Kachoufuugetsu, which once performed on the big stage. Its leader Korekiyo is quite a peculiar fellow and talked at length about how music was pointless and good for nothing. Even though Kei was perplexed about Korekiyo, he was taken away by the band’s music when he heard it for the first time.

A few days later after that memorable first live, Kei found out that they were disbanding. Unable to accept the sudden news, he approached Korekiyo many times to convince him to change his mind, but no argument could sway him. Instead, Korekiyo asked him:

“How about you play rock in my place?”
Ending Guideline / Suggested Route Order
There are 3 main routes and a single bad ending. This VN uses your typical ladder structure format, in which there's a true ending and some routes in your way there. There are 3 acts in this story, each one to separate each route in the ladder.
Be aware that there aren't "free choices" and every single one matters to the route.
To save you some time from control-skipping, I have included Save Points in addition to the full route guides.
Walkthrough
Prologue (Act I)
 

Ozaki Yako
Common Route (Act II)

Kousaka Meguru
 
Common Route (Act III)
Bad Ending
 

Hanai Mikazuki
(TRUE ENDING)
Attribution
Summary stolen from VNDB.
If there is anything wrong, let me know ASAP via PM!

[Musicus!]
Act II
(I'm typing this as I'm playing it, and I had to turn off Kaneda's voice because I just couldn't stand it, ugh. He got even more annoying real fast.)
Okay, I finished it. It's official, I'm dropping this. This act was... fine. 
Act I was fun and all, but after that it was just painful to keep reading - it's a shame, I was expecting so much more :(((
----
After this, I'll finally be able to make progress with Maggot Baits, so at least I'm excited for that! 

[Musicus!]
Ozaki's Route
This was a tough one. A pal of mine warned me I should read this in one sitting since I might lose my motivation to get back on it after and I tried, but I ended up reading this in three (not full) days. It wasn't bad: their relationship was good and I really liked the parallels between Ozaki and Kei, but the middle (and most of the route) was really REALLY slow and dragged. 
In the end, it was only a 6/10. If only they had shortened in the middle of the route, it would be enough for me to give it a 7/10.
I sure hope this is the weakest route 
------------
Alright, next week I'll be reading the second act! 

[Musicus!]
This week I'm playing Musicus! I think I only played one vn focused on music so far, so I'm really looking forward to it! 
First impressions
Positive
The writing flows so well! I don't know if it's because I've been reading "meh" VNs or what, but I could read this for hours and not feel tired. The music AND THE SONGS, holy moly. I love the BGM, it fits so much and I was expecting actual songs, but I wasn't expecting to love them this much! I guess I'll be searching for them later on...  The characters: so far they are pretty darn interesting and captivating! Eveyone has their own flavor and I'm especially intrigued by Hanai. The VA wasn't bad, so I guess that counts as a positive. I wish more VNs had voices for the protagonists tho... sigh, but I guess I understand the reason as for why they don't. Negative
The art is 50/50. I like some aspects of it, like the background art and the art for the protagonist and some girls, but most of them just look kinda derpy, especially those eyes lol Act 1 (before Ozaki's route)
Oh boy... this vn is something special already. I love the flow, the characters, the writing, the songs, the philosophy aspects, everything! The art has grown on me, I admit. It made me smile, bang my head, cry my eyes out... It was the whole package.
P.S.: Guess who's addicted to Gura Gura now 
-------------
Next week I'll be talking about Ozaki's route! 

Currently playing the official translation of DRAMAtical Murder. It feels really good to finally be able to play it myself after seven years. It was the VN that really got me into VNs if I remember right. 

[Magical Eyes -Red is for anguish-]
Soo, I've been reading this one for the past two weeks and wow, what a waste of time. Bah, at least now I know lol Also, it's funny how soft I was while writing the "first impressions" lmao  First of all, to anyone who might be interested on this one: if you don't want to wait for a sequel that is yet to be released, don't bother to read it. Sure it has a story on its own, but the main characters don't even start developing.
First Impressions
Positive:
The art!! Gosh, I find this art really good It's not as stunning as a lot of other vns I have played but it's still very pleasing to look at! The story and mechanics; the story is very chuuni-ish, I admit - but hey, if that's something you enjoy, go for it! I don't mind it but I don't love it either. And oh, there's a map and you can choose where to go... Kara no Shoujo flashbacks, oof- I hope it's not as "stressing" as that one. Negative: 
Definitely the sloppy writing. The descriptions are awkward, the English isn't the best and a lot of the sentences are very long, which usually isn't the best for both the English language and the readability of the game. After finishing the game...
Everything was from bad to average. The OST was pretty forgettable; the background was awful, oof; the art was... ok? I don't know, it looked a little weird the more characters I saw, but it wasn't really bad; the writing was awful bad lmao almost every sentence is too dragged or long and it really affects one's reading experience and overall readability of the story. The narrative was very poor, to be frank... I don't know if it was the pace, but I felt utterly bored reading this; the dialogues are super generic, just like all characters; they look like they are trying so hard to be funny it hurts.
 
 
Overall, I will give this one a solid 4/10. So, would I recommend it? 
Next week I'll be posting about Musicus!