Kosakyun Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Still reading Higurashi. I think I'm a bit over halfway done with episode 6. Rena just shared her parasyte theory with Keiichi. Overall, I have to say that I'm liking this less than Umineko. I kind of wish I had played this first, as I might have enjoyed it a bit more by not knowing what I was missing out on, but I think I enjoyed going into Umineko with no expectations. Probably the biggest thing I dislike about Higurashi is the lack of an overarching plot thread. The start of every chapter is a clean slate. All of the characters are reset and the story begins anew each time. Of course, this can still change in the next couple chapters, but the fact that it's gone this far without that is a pretty big minus in my book. This strongly correlates with my personal tastes, for TV shows I prefer serial stories to episodic ones. I don't like that there is no real lasting character development so far, and while the game presents the story in such a way that you slowly learn more about what's really happening as you progress through the episodes, it doesn't really do it in a satisfying way. Even if this does change (and there are hints that it might) it may be too little too late. I think Umineko took the basic structure created with Higurashi (witnessing a tragedy repeat several times with different victims and perpetrators) and added some much needed components to it like an actual connective plot with strong character development among the main characters across all of the episodes, right from the start. I'm kind of surprised Higurashi Kai has an 8.73 average VNDB rating, maybe I should expect an improvement coming up. It might be because of your tastes. I like Higurashi as what it is. Rather than chapters, they should've been called scenarios. They are, in a way, unrelated to each other. But all the loose ends become tied together as you advance through the chapters in Kai. Chapter 6 is going to play a big part in whatever happens in Chapter 7. As for Chapter 8... That's for you to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decay Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 It might be because of your tastes. I like Higurashi as what it is. Rather than chapters, they should've been called scenarios. They are, in a way, unrelated to each other. But all the loose ends become tied together as you advance through the chapters in Kai. Chapter 6 is going to play a big part in whatever happens in Chapter 7. As for Chapter 8... That's for you to find out. Earlier you said that you haven't played Umineko yet. You really should get on that ASAP. It's so good! I promise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosakyun Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Earlier you said that you haven't played Umineko yet. You really should get on that ASAP. It's so good! I promise! Yeah. I haven't played it yet. I really want to download the PS3 patch first. I don't think I'll enjoy it that much if I play with the game itself only. I have the PS3 patch for the Answer Arcs, but none for the Question Arcs. I'll tell you if I start playing it. I loved the OPs though. It got me really hyped for the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grim_tales1 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Playing more Killer Queen, it feels like the end, but probably isnt: Edit: Whoa! Quite a cute twist with the dream of your gf - maybe you're trapped in a time loop trying to save everyone in the game because you feel guilty for not saving your gf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amagami Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Majo Koi Nikki is good? I think I'll give a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yatsufusa Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Currently playing: Muv-Luv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scars Unseen Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I finished Steins;Gate true ending(finally). Turns out that the first time I played, I ran into a glitch where one of the true ending flag emails(and thus all subsequent ones) failed to show up. I ran into the same glitch again, but I knew about it in advance, so I just had to reload a save from earlier in the chapter. Next up, Fate Stay/Night. I want to watch the Ufotable adaptations, but I refuse to watch any adaptation of a VN I haven't played. Unless, of course, it hasn't been translated and likely never will be(like Kimi ga Nozomu Eien). Just finished the prologue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vokoca Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Earlier you said that you haven't played Umineko yet. You really should get on that ASAP. It's so good! I promise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinalChaos Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Finally I started Majikoi. I have pretty high expectations of it and the start is decent. I haven't got past the introductions so don't precisely know which way will it go. It seems similar to Little Busters till now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookwormOtaku Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Finally I started Majikoi. I have pretty high expectations of it and the start is decent. I haven't got past the introductions so don't precisely know which way will it go. It seems similar to Little Busters till now. Especially since the protagonists have the same surname B) Mr Poltroon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Poltroon Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Finally I started Majikoi. I have pretty high expectations of it and the start is decent. I haven't got past the introductions so don't precisely know which way will it go. It seems similar to Little Busters till now. People don't often compare the two, but I'm forced to agree with this statement. Except the comedy in Majikoi might be crazier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinalChaos Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Especially since the protagonists have the same surname B) I know ! At first I thought that the setting of a group of friends was similar and then when I came to know Yamato's surname ..... it can't be coincidence People don't often compare the two, but I'm forced to agree with this statement. Except the comedy in Majikoi might be crazier. Till now Little Busters seems to be the one that's most similar to Majikoi. Talking only about the common route for LB. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurisu-Chan Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Finally I started Majikoi. I have pretty high expectations of it and the start is decent. I haven't got past the introductions so don't precisely know which way will it go. It seems similar to Little Busters till now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funyarinpa Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I'm mostly watching Danganronpa 2 streams nowadays. ...Chapter 5 is awesome, even though I had spoiled myself (since I'm a fucking idiot) Mr Poltroon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Poltroon Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (I'm a fucking idiot) Kurisu-Chan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenophilious Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 If I don't finish Benio's route in Comyu by the end of this week, I'm going to cry. I mean, I've been out of commission for a week, but geez, this is almost as bad as my Kajitsu doldrums. I will finish this goddamn route if it's the last thing I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosakyun Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Still playing Rance IV, Chapter 5. I think my heart broke after seeing Kanami's scene when she's out of the party. She's my favorite, and it just hurts my heart to see what feelings she had repressed in her as a woman. Brb gonna cry like a sissy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenophilious Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Hit yet another friends with benefits h-scene in Comyu. I'm just gonna stop noting them now, since this is getting a little ridiculous. This is the first time I've actually skipped an h-scene; they're usually relevant, in some way, to either plot or character development, so I don't usually skip them, but there's been so many in Comyu I just felt like it was a waste of time reading them. I hope it'll change, but until then, when I get to them I'm just gonna keep holding Enter until the screen fades to white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decay Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 There are only two of those in the first playthrough though, right? The Hisoka route also has an h-scene with another girl, then there's the Mayuki and Ayaya routes which, IIRC, do not, and the Kagome route has one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenophilious Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 There are only two of those in the first playthrough though, right? The Hisoka route also has an h-scene with another girl, then there's the Mayuki and Ayaya routes which, IIRC, do not, and the Kagome route has one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decay Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Are you some ultra conservative christian or something? Lol, if it's her route then it's just part of their story together. You actually see it somewhat frequently in eroge where sex happens before two people get serious. I didn't expect to see someone to object strongly to that. Kosakyun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerathim Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 This is the first time I've actually skipped an h-scene; they're usually relevant, in some way, to either plot or character development Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decay Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 "h-scene" "relevant" what I don't think that knowing the size of the protagonist's dick or the actual virginity of some heroine is an useful thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosakyun Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 "h-scene" "relevant" what I don't think that knowing the size of the protagonist's dick or the actual virginity of some heroine is an useful thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenophilious Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Are you some ultra conservative christian or something? Lol, if it's her route then it's just part of their story together. You actually see it somewhat frequently in eroge where sex happens before two people get serious. I didn't expect to see someone to object strongly to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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