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    Rejoice, the VN franchise is saved. Sakura Beach released

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    Why does a game deserve a special designation, a category unto itself, simply because it's originally released in English?  An indie game is an indie game, regardless of the original language.  If two games are appealing to the same audience, then why segregate them based on original language?  If you're going to categorize games for comparison, do so using meaningful categories.  An OELVN that tries to mimic Japanese storytelling and tropes should be judged by the standards of similar Japanese titles.  It doesn't get a free pass simply because it wasn't released in Japan.

    So shouldn't an indie game be compared with another indie game? 

    Rejoice, the VN franchise is saved. Sakura Beach released

    in Visual Novel Talk

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    My point here is, we should point them to another better OELVN, not a Japanese one, or at least not one from a huge ass developer like Pulltop, which is obviously better. It's almost like we are trying to tell readers "don't buy OELVN, they suck, buy Japanese one instead", totally screw over the OELVN market. Let them believe that there are still good OELVNs out there, not just these trashes.

    Rejoice, the VN franchise is saved. Sakura Beach released

    in Visual Novel Talk

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    If KoiRizo is a better example of what Sakura Beach is trying to be, it's a perfectly valid comparison--and it'll help direct curious readers towards better content.  Isolating OELVNs from their professional Japanese counterparts is what's creating this OELVN hype bubble to start with.  If OELVNs are gaining attention because they offer something that Japanese VNs don't, then fine.  But if the popularity is simply a result of people not knowing better?  That gap needs to be bridged, and reviewers are in the perfect position to do it.

     

    Although directing people away from official releases and towards unofficial releases is something I generally try to avoid...

    That's just blatantly trying to bury Sakura Beach (and OELVN in general), not a comparison anymore. For me, it's like comparing KFC and some random Chinese takeaways (yeah, I know, KoiRizo is not excellent, but still in a whole different level compare to Sakura Beach). If you want to throw rock at Sakura Beach without making people think that "OELVNs are shit, should never buy those", then better use another OELVN.

    Rejoice, the VN franchise is saved. Sakura Beach released

    in Visual Novel Talk

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    Okay thanks. I'll take the your advice for my future review. About the English, I knew it's very lame reason, but English isn't my first language. Also, maybe I could use review writing for my English practice.

     

    Oh about Sakura games, I think the comparison is only to Sakura Spirit, when the MC isn't developed enough and well, boobs everywhere. About comparison, I think I'll use this and Beach Bounce for Koi Resort review.

     

    Thanks again for your advice

    Chuable Localization Twitter Request

    in Visual Novel Talk

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    Funnily enough I had a totally different experience to this reviewer on that game. It sounds like he didn't read the instructions on the confession component... and that would have made it suck basically from halfway through the story onwards since it would have been endless bad endings.

    That's why I never care about review...despite being a reviewer myself :lol:

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