Decay Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 The Setsuna v Astaroth fight was so cool, though! It was completely different from the first one. The second adam fight was kind of meh, though, it really did feel like a retread. The ending to that was good, though. Eclipsed and FinalChaos 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuuko Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Trying out memes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkZedge Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I have to start a new vn so i've been searching for something kinda like Tokyo Babel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decay Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 There's not a lot of action stuff translated, really. Looking at your list, you've already read almost all of them. Maybe give Cho Dengeki Stryker a shot. It's way more light-hearted than TB in that Overdrive kind of way. It's not amazing or anything but it's decent, I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Blue Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 After many days without reading anything I finally read a vn again, "1993" from a little iris dlc of narcissu, what an amazing tale from Kataoka Tomo, 10/10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaosRaven Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Progressed a bit more with Tokyo Babel. Unfortunately the writer doesn't really seem to care about his own apocalyptic story, because he's pretty much just given a bunch of school clowns fancy names of angels and demons. Apart from that it's just run of the mill school life moege. Since it more or less already disqualified itself as a serious story VN, I try to do the same like in Comyu and just enjoy it for the slice of life comedy. It's a lot harder though because characers and writing are several leagues below Comyu. Well, maybe it'll get better sometime... Vorathiel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclipsed Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 6 hours ago, ChaosRaven said: Progressed a bit more with Tokyo Babel. Unfortunately the writer doesn't really seem to care about his own apocalyptic story, because he's pretty much just given a bunch of school clowns fancy names of angels and demons. Apart from that it's just run of the mill school life moege. Since it more or less already disqualified itself as a serious story VN, I try to do the same like in Comyu and just enjoy it for the slice of life comedy. It's a lot harder though because characers and writing are several leagues below Comyu. Well, maybe it'll get better sometime... I haven't read Comyu, so I'm spared from the dreaded-comparisons-that-ruin-my-enjoyment-of-something-else, but I can understand how some people wouldn't enjoy the clash between SoL-clowny-moe-shenanigans in a serious/apocalyptic setting such as Tokyo Babel's. I loved all of those moments, though Idk if it'll get better for you, but for all routes the story usually drops / tones down those shenanigans after the Second Stratum starting on Third Stratum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaosRaven Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 3 hours ago, Eclipsed said: I haven't read Comyu, so I'm spared from the dreaded-comparisons-that-ruin-my-enjoyment-of-something-else, but I can understand how some people wouldn't enjoy the clash between SoL-clowny-moe-shenanigans in a serious/apocalyptic setting such as Tokyo Babel's. I loved all of those moments, though Idk if it'll get better for you, but for all routes the story usually drops / tones down those shenanigans after the Second Stratum starting on Third Stratum. Well, Comyu had two really outstanding characters with Kagome and Mayuki that could almost run the show on their own. I didn't see a character with comparable qualities in TB yet, so I'm still searching for something that captivates me. Things would be probably much easier if the writer had a more consistent self-ironic writing style, instead of constantly jumping between serious and comedy. I've real problems to follow those mood changes and distinguish between the parts where he wants to tell something serious or funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzu Fanatic Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 1 hour ago, ChaosRaven said: Well, Comyu had two really outstanding characters with Kagome and Mayuki that could almost run the show on their own. I didn't see a character with comparable qualities in TB yet, so I'm still searching for something that captivates me. Things would be probably much easier if the writer had a more consistent self-ironic writing style, instead of constantly jumping between serious and comedy. I've real problems to follow those mood changes and distinguish between the parts where he wants to tell something serious or funny. Seemed like smooth enough transitions for me to follow along with. Tbh I disliked Comyu - I found it was trying way too hard to be dark and edgy for some routes - and completely nonsensical and silly in the others. That is my personal experience in regards to themes at odds with each other. Can't really offer any insight on how to appricette it, other then "just take it for what it is". Otherwise, you should really ask yourself if you are spending your time wisely, reading something you clearly have no interest in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaosRaven Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 1 hour ago, Suzu Fanatic said: Tbh I disliked Comyu - I found it was trying way too hard to be dark and edgy for some routes - and completely nonsensical and silly in the others. That is my personal experience in regards to themes at odds with each other. Yeah, I had my issues with that too, but I found it easier to tolerate them because I liked the characters much more. 1 hour ago, Suzu Fanatic said: Can't really offer any insight on how to appricette it, other then "just take it for what it is". Otherwise, you should really ask yourself if you are spending your time wisely, reading something you clearly have no interest in? True words. Though I don't want to give up too fast. Sometimes I need a bit more time to get used to the style of a VN. I'll therefore stick to it some more time and then decide if it makes sense to continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canicheslayer Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Finished Kara Shoujo - The Second Episode. Clearly a wonderful sequel to KnS...and Cartagra. I prefered the atmosphere, the mysteries (and the horror scenes) of the first KnS, but I must admit KnS2's plot and art are globally better (especially Art...the CGs ). In the same way, I really loved the relation, the link between the two protagonists. Otherwise, the True End is just...terrific : I want KnS3 9/10 Vorathiel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzu Fanatic Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 2 hours ago, ChaosRaven said: Yeah, I had my issues with that too, but I found it easier to tolerate them because I liked the characters much more. True words. Though I don't want to give up too fast. Sometimes I need a bit more time to get used to the style of a VN. I'll therefore stick to it some more time and then decide if it makes sense to continue. Hopefully you will find something redeeming in it - I will admit, while I liked most of the characters in TB, I would say I never really felt very invested. With the exception of one certain character, (but that would be a spoiler. ) Needless to say, I found that character to be really well done, and conveyed a bond I was emotionally drawn into far more then anything else in TB. As for Comyu - I dunno, I couldn't forgive it for it's choice of storytelling, I felt like I was robbed of half the VN's setting - what with the completely random side-stories that consisted as the other two routes. I had esp. high hopes for one of those characters, whos' story turned out to be reallllllly weak. @Canicheslayer I really should try starting up KnS1 again - I stopped shortly after: Spoiler The first murderer was caught. I just kinda lost my adrenaline after that part, and got frustrated with the slow and meandering pace it set after~ Loved Cartagra though, was the first "dark" VN I had read in ages...last being...Muvluv I think? wow, 4 years...that really did leave a mark on me, huh? lol. Canicheslayer and ChaosRaven 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canicheslayer Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Suzu Fanatic said: [...] @Canicheslayer I really should try starting up KnS1 again - I stopped shortly after: Hide contents The first murderer was caught. I just kinda lost my adrenaline after that part, and got frustrated with the slow and meandering pace it set after~ Loved Cartagra though, was the first "dark" VN I had read in ages...last being...Muvluv I think? wow, 4 years...that really did leave a mark on me, huh? lol. You're right : there was a little problem of rythmn/pace after the famous scene. However the True End's revelations are really, really interesting... And If you loved Cartagra, KnS 2 is for you (but you MUST finish the first one) Edited May 22, 2016 by Canicheslayer Suzu Fanatic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclipsed Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 3 hours ago, Suzu Fanatic said: I really should try starting up KnS1 again - I stopped shortly after: Reveal hidden contents The first murderer was caught. I just kinda lost my adrenaline after that part, and got frustrated with the slow and meandering pace it set after~ Loved Cartagra though, was the first "dark" VN I had read in ages...last being...Muvluv I think? wow, 4 years...that really did leave a mark on me, huh? lol. If you wanna build up some tolerance against The Darkness, go Corpse Party -> Swan Song -> euphoria (jk don't) Gogo finish up KnS! Canicheslayer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclipsed Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 So here I was about to finally start Amnesia: Memories after spending years of internal-conflict-deciding to bail on Fate/Stay (dw, I'm planning on reading it this summer for sure, trust me ) But then I remembered Root Double exists, so I'm going with that. ~~ I also went through The Leisure of Grisaia. HeheheheheHEHEHE, it's been too long. You can pretty much consider it an extra chapter 30min ~ 1h in length that could be tossed into Grisaia's common route. 'Cept it's girls-only, and they're full of hormones, so take that as you will Spoiler I forgot how great Sachi's impersonations of Makina were DOOOO IT, DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO IT!!!!!!!!!@# FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUHHHHHHH I'd love to make Yumiko MY bi- err, pet ^Btw, can you guess why Yumiko got shafted and wasn't included in this CG? Spoiler Hah... Meikyuu + Rakuen needs to come out already. Suzu Fanatic, Mr Poltroon and Dreamysyu 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decay Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 So... Yuuji isn't in it at all? Huh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclipsed Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 A shame, isn't it You get enough of him from the actual VN anyway, let the girls have their moment to shine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vokoca Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Just finished Steins;Gate 0. Overall I give it a 9/10, whatever these numbers might mean. I liked it the same, if not a bit more than the original Steins;Gate - it explored parts of the story that didn't really need fleshing out in a way that was surprisingly entertaining and in the end earned its place in the series as a true sequel in my eyes. Having finished the VN I've decided to check a walkthrough out of curiosity. I was pretty shocked by getting the true route on my second way through - but as it turns out, the first route I cleared, a route that felt so good that I figured it had to be the only thing you can get at first because of how well it set everything up... that route not only hides behind several triggers, but it is also the only ending required to unlock the true route. You see, you can get any route but the true route right from the start... but somehow, I ended up clearing the only relatively hidden condition to unlock the true route on my first way through, and ended up getting the true ending on my second way through, completely unwittingly and unintentionally. Given how ambiguous (but not nearly as difficult as the S;G ones) the choices are, I really don't know if I have good luck, or just the worst luck ever. Eclipsed, Chronopolis, Vorathiel and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douggle Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Finished Sekien no Inganock, and holy fucking shitballs, why didn't I read this sooner? Seriously the atmosphere, the music, the charcters the story I think I may have found my next 10 on my vndb no exaggeration Decay, AaronIsCrunchy, Canicheslayer and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerathim Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 26 minutes ago, douggle said: Finished Sekien no Inganock, and holy fucking shitballs, why didn't I read this sooner? Seriously the atmosphere, the music, the charcters the story I think I may have found my next 10 on my vndb no exaggeration You're not done yet, you still have Sharnoth and Gahkthun and you better read them soon. Kerkan a best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douggle Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 4 minutes ago, Nerathim said: You're not done yet, you still have Sharnoth and Gahkthun and you better read them soon. Reveal hidden contents Kerkan a best I already read Gahkthun Just need Sharnoth which I already started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclipsed Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 20 minutes ago, douggle said: I already read Gahkthun Just need Sharnoth which I already started. Inganock vs. Gahkthun. Go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douggle Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 5 minutes ago, Eclipsed said: Inganock vs. Gahkthun. Go! Thats easy, Inganock, the atmosphere is better, theres no Neurotic heroine (neon) either. Like I loved Gahkthun a lot, but Neons internal monologue drove me insane. Eclipsed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklord Rooke Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 On the downside, the translation for Inganock is lacking and so the full impact of what the author wanted to convey never reaches the reader. Quite a ways from the full impact, if my guess is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douggle Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Just now, Rooke said: On the downside, the translation for Inganock is lacking and so the full impact of what the author wanted to convey never reaches the reader. Quite a ways from the full impact, if my guess is right. There is that, plus it was an early Ixrec translation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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