torbin12 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 So, I was wondering how you guys and gals feel about it? Me Personally, I have no problems with it, I dont mind replaying visual novels, except for gameplay ones usually, cuz the gameplay (usually but not always) tends to be fairly slow and tedious to re-do again and again, but if its not gameplay, then I tend to love re-reading ones that I liked Post Edit: As for Option 3, I picked number 10 as my number for 'Very Special' as I am the type of person to rate most things that I finish between 6-8, since if I finished it, I feel like I must have enjoyed it, so, in other words, I tend to rate badly , but for Option 3, 'Very Special' can consist of whatever number you feel would count as 'Very Special' for you, whether you are a strict rater so it might be lower, or like me, a lax rater it might be higher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garejei Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Only if it's really good, but even then, at least a couple (5+) of years will have to pass, or however long it takes me to forget all the details. Unless it feels semi-fresh again I usually can't be bothered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widi Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Me personally replaying VN the one i liked also i like replaying VN when the story is very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eurobeatz Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I would only ever consider replaying a VN if I felt it was ten-worthy (or almost ten-worthy). Thus, the only VNs that I have played that I would consider replaying are Saya no Uta and Dra+KoI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahfuu Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I've replayed quite a few for detail-hunting. Replayed Fate/Stay and Little Busters because I lost my save files for them. I think the only two I've replayed for sheer enjoyment would be Alternative and Inganock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanahtlig Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I have a pathological aversion to replaying games I've already played. Most of the time, I don't even play more than one route. If gameplay is involved, the likelihood of me playing more than one route drops even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forythos Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I've read some of my favorite books more than once, same for replaying RPGs, mostly from nostalgia I suppose, so I guess I can see myself re-reading some of my favorite visual novels a few years from now. I know I told myself I would re-read Clannad someday. It felt reeeally long, but damn it was worth it. I don't see myself re-reading it anytime soon because of the lenght, but I'm sure I'll feel like reading it again someday. (Maybe when my japanese gets good enough to be able to read my Memorial Edition!) I replayed Seasons of Sakura, True Love and Runaway City a couple of times back in the days, but that was mostly because I had nothing else like it available. Usualy I won't feel I completed a VN until I cleared all routes, but more character based ones I don't mind just finishing a few routes and leaving more for later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beato Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I replay VN's all the time. Every fifth VN I play is a replay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeyamati Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Voted for option three; though for me it would have to be 8+, unless I just feel like reading through it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeith Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I've only played/read through very, very few VNs. But, I would replay them again because they are damn good. ML-Alternative and Yume Miru Kusuri. G-senjou, I'd already played it quite thoroughly, so, maybe in the next decade? HAHAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shcboomer Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I would say I only go through VNs again if they are really good or if I haven't read it in ages and say an anime adaptation or some other form of media revives it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvertMouse Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 When I was in college, I would replay games I enjoy. Narcissu 1 and 2 I've both read twice. When the PSP game came out, I read them all again. These days, though, I pretty much have no time to ever replay a game again. Of course, the VN's length is a factor, too. Ever17 is really long, so even though I love it, I've never played it a second time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erlkonig Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 well NO! Cos I believe there are lots of Great VNs out there left to be played. Especially, when I have more than 100 Vns+ in the waiting list for me http://vndb.org/u42806/wish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikel Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Well, it hasn't even been a year since I started playing VNs, so right now I wouldn't replay any VN. Maybe in the future I'll replay some VN like Fate/Stay Night or some other VN that is worth replaying. The thing is, in most VNs, to complete it you have to play it several times, even if it's just the common route, so when I finish a VN I feel like I've played it several times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I haven't been playing VNs for avery long time yet so I didn't reread anything so far. But I do rewatch stuff or reread books and often enjoy it a lot so eventually that'll happen to me. Although there are various degrees of 'reread/rewatch/replay' value, and I think the replay value for VNs is not extremely high most of the time, sadly. I often get the urge to replay a VN when I listen to the OST, actually. I've thought about replaying G-senjou no Maou because of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowtsuku Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Aside from Symphonic Rain I haven't replayed any :\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithglir Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Sometimes reread my favorite moments and scenes from VN's I like, if they still happen to be installed. The only thing I've replayed wholly is Cross+Channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxter0987 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Only if it's really good, but even then, at least a couple (5+) of years will have to pass, or however long it takes me to forget all the details. Unless it feels semi-fresh again I usually can't be bothered. This would essentially be my response. I waited almost two years before rewatching Clannad and even then, some of the details were still too fresh for me to enjoy it completely like I did the first time watching it. I still cried like a little baby, mind you, but it wasn't the buckets of tears like my first experience. Rewrite (the only VN I actually consider complete, though I still haven't gone back for the Oppai route) won't be replayed for awhile so when I actually do replay it, the scenes will have close to the same impact as they did the first time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakamutt Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 When it comes to replaying things, I am skeptical of the concept in general. I couldn't vote #3 as I haven't given anything a score of 10/10 yet, and a good deal of the vns I have played have a rating around 8 on vndb so yeah. When it comes to re-experiencing a vn, there are a few reasons I'd consider: Journey: There's actually a book I have re-read a fuckload of times, it's by Terry Pratchett and about Australian stereotypes and random stuff. It's comedy, and knowing the basic plot doesn't mean that I remember all the jokes; thus it's quite worth it. Memory: Sometimes I read through vns when I am very tired, and somewhat miss out on or at least can't recall afterward the details of what I read. Yeah, I don't really like it either. Analysis: Sometimes, I feel it's worth to re-read a route to analyze it more (did this with Hanako in KS actually, maybe I should do Rin one day when I feel like self-mutilation). Thinking of that, Fal in Symphonic Rain was a really interesting character, maybe I should give her the same treatment. I think I'll re-read some of CLANNAD (but not afterstory) once the new TL comes out (god knows when it will given that tomoyo after memorial isn't even out yet), I can't remember some of the side-routes that well. Otherwise, well, I still have a few vns I haven't read to go through before that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thantiir Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I'm not above a replay for those VNs that really strike a chord with me. Off hand, Fate/Stay Night, Eien no Aselia, and Utawarerumono fall under that category. I'm sure there are a few others, but those are the first that spring to my mind. They're not perfect by any means, but something about them just connected with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvertMouse Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I'm not above a replay for those VNs that really strike a chord with me. Off hand, Fate/Stay Night, Eien no Aselia, and Utawarerumono fall under that category. I'm sure there are a few others, but those are the first that spring to my mind. They're not perfect by any means, but something about them just connected with me. Yeah, I first played Utawarerumono on the PC and recently replayed it on the PSP. It's a great game with endearing characters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metaler Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Only VNs I ever reread were Ace Attorney 3 and Sonohana 7... Though the former is hardly a VN. PS: Anyone up for some Vogon poetry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzyworld2 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 When it comes to re-experiencing a vn, there are a few reasons I'd consider: Journey: There's actually a book I have re-read a fuckload of times, it's by Terry Pratchett and about Australian stereotypes and random stuff. It's comedy, and knowing the basic plot doesn't mean that I remember all the jokes; thus it's quite worth it. Memory: Sometimes I read through vns when I am very tired, and somewhat miss out on or at least can't recall afterward the details of what I read. Yeah, I don't really like it either. Analysis: Sometimes, I feel it's worth to re-read a route to analyze it more (did this with Hanako in KS actually, maybe I should do Rin one day when I feel like self-mutilation). Thinking of that, Fal in Symphonic Rain was a really interesting character, maybe I should give her the same treatment. Oh same here. Also if I feel like I haven't appreciated or understood a part of the vn (referring to Hoshimemo and Cross Channel respectively) The vns I've reread was Little Busters! (partially, although I'm on my 3rd readthrough of Refrain), one route from (P)lanets, and RE: Alistair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I replay VN's all the time. Every fifth VN I play is a replay. I'm exactly the same way. My VN play log says I replay one every 5.15 games. I often get the urge to replay a VN when I listen to the OST, actually. I've thought about replaying G-senjou no Maou because of that. Me, too. That's probably why I end up replaying Katawa Shoujo and a few others (including G-Senjou, for sure. Great OST) so often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torbin12 Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 I'm exactly the same way. My VN play log says I replay one every 5.15 games. Me, too. That's probably why I end up replaying Katawa Shoujo and a few others (including G-Senjou, for sure. Great OST) so often. Hmm...you guys seem to have the replay down to almost a necessary play function I've been in a little bit of a VN rut, maybe I should try replaying Katawa Shoujo No, but really though, Im playing Galaxy Angel right now (from Fuwanovel) so far it seems pretty good, and I am enjoying it pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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