What are you playing?

[Decay]

I very nearly bit the bait they dangle before you but kept thinking "this can't possibly be!" all throughout that part. 

[monkeysrumble]

Just finished Hollow/Ataraxia. I started this when it was just a partial patch but never got around to finishing the rest when it came out. I really liked Caren as a character, she's not as good as Illya or Rin but she was definitely very interesting.

 

I'm not sure how I feel about Shirou being Avenger, I mean I guess it doesn't matter either way but I feel like it's going to be much harder if I decide to re-read this knowing that it isn't Shirou. Oh well, I'll probably re-read if they successfully manage to port the voiceovers to the PC version.

 

[Zenophilious]

Lol, and here I was thinking the opposite.

The Touma thing felt like it was meant to be a surprising reveal but it actually was blindingly obvious. How can anyone not suspect Touma from the start?

G-senjou spoilers to boot~

I guess that Kyouhei was Maou, but I didn't even suspect Touma of being Maroudo

[Decay]

G-senjou spoilers to boot~

I guess that Kyouhei was Maou, but I didn't even suspect Touma of being Maroudo

Maroudo (accidentally?) flirting with Yamato via the computer was a super dead giveaway. But even without that, there were other hints, sometimes indirect, like the opening scenes of the route that showed Koyuki's childhood, and if she's involved, Touma probably is too (you could tell it was Koyuki because she was given a soft, white, gummy candy at the end of that sequence, a marshmallow). And I was expecting it just because a huge confrontation between Touma and Yamato was hinted at, and the one in Momoyo's route was really unsatisfying as a confrontation between those two specifically. So I figured the final route would definitely feature that.

[sid.vnlr]

Ever 17, been playing for a few months now... just need to find the will to finish it now

[Lexyvil]

Currently playing Clannad. I got my first ending.

It's now Stalled though and I started Swan Song.

 

I decided not to play more than two Visual Novels at once, so I'm planning on finishing these two separately one after the other before moving on to a new one, and I've decided it to be Muv Luv Alternative. I know nothing about it so I am kind of curious if I have to play/read the previous ones.

[Zenophilious]

Maroudo (accidentally?) flirting with Yamato via the computer was a super dead giveaway. But even without that, there were other hints, sometimes indirect, like the opening scenes of the route that showed Koyuki's childhood, and if she's involved, Touma probably is too (you could tell it was Koyuki because she was given a soft, white, gummy candy at the end of that sequence, a marshmallow). And I was expecting it just because a huge confrontation between Touma and Yamato was hinted at, and the one in Momoyo's route was really unsatisfying as a confrontation between those two specifically. So I figured the final route would definitely feature that.

I guess I somehow missed all of that  Dx  The part where Touma tells Beard-sensei about how easy it would be to hack the Dark Cookies kinda raised a flag, but for some reason I never noticed anything else.  Guess I was enjoying the humor and writing too much to really pay attention to details smaller than that.

 

I also just realized that Momoyo and Shakadou didn't really fight, at least with Momoyo at full power.  I feel cheated

[Decay]

Currently playing Clannad. I got my first ending.

It's now Stalled though and I started Swan Song.

 

I decided not to play more than two Visual Novels at once, so I'm planning on finishing these two separately one after the other before moving on to a new one, and I've decided it to be Muv Luv Alternative. I know nothing about it so I am kind of curious if I have to play/read the previous ones.

You don't necessarily *have* to but doing so raises your level of attachment to many of the characters, which Alternative relies on you having. It is definitely recommended that you read Extra and Unlimited first.

[nohman]

I picked up Utawarerumono again after stalling on it pretty early on last year. I don't have a particularly strong impression one way or another so far, beyond the MC's voice acting kinda annoying me for same strange reason. I've heard good things, so I do think I'll end up with a positive impression of it though.

[LiquidShu]

Since this regards what I will  be playing I hope you guys don't mind me asking yet another question. 

 

Below is my current cart and I decided to spend all of my the majority of my free-to-spend money on vn's. 

 

 

Comes out to $223.75 (or close to it I forgot the cents). That is with the $14.50 5 - 10 business day tracking + insurance shipping. The money isn't the major issue here but I would like to know what you guys/gals would take out or replace. The candidates for me would be: 

 

Yumina the Ethereal

 

or

 

Koihime Musuo (<--- does this have more action than romance?) 

 

Once this transaction is complete that means no new music, no RP (god bless), and no new figures for a few months. 

[LiquidShu]

Koihime Musou doesn't have much action OR romance. There's some romance, but it's incredibly shallow, and it mostly feels like a harem comedy with an unusual setting and a LOT of h-scenes. Also it's not very good.

 

Yumina the Ethereal is decent. The story bits are amusing and vaguely interesting, the gameplay is so-so. A pretty average game overall.

 

My least favorite among those in the cart is probably My Girlfriend is the President. It's alright but nothing special. Better than a few officially translated moege, though. If you want mindless perverted comedy it may be up your alley.

 

Well there goes my Three Kingdoms. Going to pass on Yumina as well then. I don't really want to purchase "so-so" games since these will be all I have for a while. 

 

I was looking for at least one mindless read :') I like the lovey-dovey stuff. 

 

I was also thinking of:

 

Cartagra ~Affliction of the Soul~

 

Steins;Gate

 

and

 

Deardrops. 

[Decay]

I'm of the opinion that Steins;Gate is the best VN to be translated, so take a guess on where I stand on that.

 

[LiquidShu]

I'm of the opinion that Steins;Gate is the best VN to be translated, so take a guess on where I stand on that.

 

 

Steins;Gate would probably replace Demonbane or Little witch if I do opt for it.

[Decay]

If you want story, then you won't find any in Romanesque. That game is like 99% magical slice of life. The gameplay is a bit addicting but also kind of basic. I liked it but don't expect anything even remotely deep from the gameplay or story. Demonbane has this ridiculous over-the-top atmosphere to it in terms of action, story, and characters. Steins;Gate does have a lighthearted first half but it tells a much more serious, interesting, and thoughtful story than Demonbane. 

[LiquidShu]

If you want story, then you won't find any in Romanesque. That game is like 99% magical slice of life. The gameplay is a bit addicting but also kind of basic. I liked it but don't expect anything even remotely deep from the gameplay or story. Demonbane has this ridiculous over-the-top atmosphere to it in terms of action, story, and characters. Steins;Gate does have a lighthearted first half but it tells a much more serious, interesting, and thoughtful story than Demonbane. 

 

If Little Witch is mostly about the cute art and gameplay then would Hunnie Pop be a cheaper replacement for it? is Demonbane like Ayakashibito? 

[Decay]

Huniepop is completely different. Romanesque actually has a LOT of text. It's just mostly (literally) random slice of life scenes. It's amusing, they do that stuff well, but that's seriously all there is to it. Huniepop has almost no real dialog, it's purely a dating sim and match 3 game. 

 

Demonbane is sort of like Ayakashibito in that they're both chuuni action games, but there are a lot of differences. It's action oriented from the very start, and the action and characters get pretty absurd. The romance factor isn't particularly strong. And of course stars a private detective adult instead of a teenage high school student. There are no school life scenes, or even any equivalents.

 

edit: Although I have not played School Days, i feel like I should comment on it. It is a VERY divisive title, it seems to be a love-it-or-hate-it game. Maybe pre-ordering Shiny Days when you haven't played School Days is a bit hasty. 

[LiquidShu]

Huniepop is completely different. Romanesque actually has a LOT of text. It's just mostly (literally) random slice of life scenes. It's amusing, they do that stuff well, but that's seriously all there is to it. Huniepop has almost no real dialog, it's purely a dating sim and match 3 game. 

 

Demonbane is sort of like Ayakashibito in that they're both chuuni action games, but there are a lot of differences. It's action oriented from the very start, and the action and characters get pretty absurd. The romance factor isn't particularly strong. And of course stars a private detective adult instead of a teenage high school student. There are no school life scenes, or even any equivalents.

 

edit: Although I have not played School Days, i feel like I should comment on it. It is a VERY divisive title, it seems to be a love-it-or-hate-it game. Maybe pre-ordering Shiny Days when you haven't played School Days is a bit hasty. 

 

I feel like if that is all Romanesque is then I might as well go watch one of Nosebleed's recommendations. 

 

Ken-kun has high regards for Demonbane but if it is pretty much all action then I might have to pass for now. I like some action in vn's but I much rather watch it or even read it in manga. 

 

Your point regarding School Days has made my life crumble to ruins. Jk but now I have to redo my list :/ Be right back! 

 

Edit: And I am back! So now that everything as I know it went to ruin and then I was forced to build it back up I am now missing some pieces. I will be picking up School Days, My GF is the President, and ef - a fairy tail of the two. 

 

Once I finish School Days (God help me) I will get Shiny Days. Now I can replace ef with something else if you think that is a good option or should I keep it? 

 

I am getting My Girlfriend is the President gosh dang it! 

[Cythnar]

Shu, Koihime is like, 95% porn after the first couple hours. xD

[LiquidShu]

Shu, Koihime is like, 95% porn after the first couple hours. xD

 

Meh I can pass on that then. I will spend money on anything but nukige (for the most part). There are exceptions with every rule but I don't want to pay $50 for straight up porn.

 

Oh yeah, about that buying only three games... I lied.

 

 

What we learned from tonight: I have no self control and I saved money so I have extra to spend on another game or music.

 

With shipping is $197.15. Out of my original $226 to spend I have $28.25 to spend. <-- Will be going to another vn or most likely EVE since I wanna play it. Maybe Rito Points though (hopefully not). 

[Cythnar]

Meh I can pass on that then. I will spend money on anything but nukige (for the most part). There are exceptions with every rule but I don't want to pay $50 for straight up porn.

 

Oh yeah, about that buying only three games... I lied.

 

 

What we learned from tonight: I have no self control and I saved money so I have extra to spend on another game or music.

 

With shipping is $197.15. Out of my original $226 to spend I have $28.25 to spend. <-- Will be going to another vn or most likely EVE since I wanna play it. Maybe Rito Points though (hopefully not). 

MGITP is good. I liked it. Especially the blue haired chick (name escapes me atm), she was awesome.

EVE is also good. That is, if you can handle a game you'd have to spend 6 months or more "playing" before you can actually do anything worthwhile. I enjoyed it, though. Definitely not an instant-gratification game, though.

[Wonderfullyevil]

Finished Lise's route in Symphonic Rain. I liked it overall, but Grave's attitude was too ridiculous to take seriously. His sprites don't help in the slightest. The ending was a bit tacked on too. On a more positive note, Lycienne was really nice to listen to.

On to Torta, I have high expectations.

[FinalChaos]

Well I guess I'm a bit too late to comment on LiquidShu's dilemma.

Anyways out of the vns you named I think the best ones are Demonbane and Steins;Gate.

And ........... I absolutely hated School Days ........ I consider it the worst vn I have ever read...........

Well you have already bought the stuff so I just hope that you find those vns worth it.

[Abyssal Monkey]

So I loaded up Kamidori and went to the replay area to mastur review my old scenes, and I just now noticed that the preorder bonus content character that Yuela plays as is Selica from Ikusa Megami.  It totally wasn't the completely obvious "the fans who preordered this know all about the story of  your character" line that gave the hint either.

 

I was also reading I/O-II, but I decided to shelf it for a while.  I'm suddenly not in the mood for four different stories, or science fantasy for that matter. The way that game does it's glossary is really neat, and props to Lemnisca Translations to translating what appears to be the entirety of that glossary. 

 

I think my Cross Channel is cursed.  I lost my save file for the second time, so I need to skip read ~15 hours worth of text and attempt to solve all my choices the same again. 

[Wonderfullyevil]

Well, still on Torta's route, but I just need to let something out.

SECRET (Torta's song) IS SO DAMN PRETTY. WHY IS IT SO DAMN PRETTY? WHYWHYWHYWHY?

It's my favorite of the songs so far.

I'll try not to do this again.

[LiquidShu]

Well I guess I'm a bit too late to comment on LiquidShu's dilemma.

Anyways out of the vns you named I think the best ones are Demonbane and Steins;Gate.

And ........... I absolutely hated School Days ........ I consider it the worst vn I have ever read...........

Well you have already bought the stuff so I just hope that you find those vns worth it.

 

I will get Demonbane another time. I just didn't want to get anything that is mainly action. 50/50 For School days man, I think I will like it. If it is anything like the manga I read, which can heavily revolve around cheating, then I should be fine.