LastLivez Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I have being playing visual novels for awhile now, and wanted to play them on the go with a new laptop. The problem is that I am unsure if most visual novels will be compatible with Windows 8 (.1). I have checked around the internet but have found no relevant information. I'm also interested in windows 8 tablets, and if anyone knows if most visual novels work on them nicely please tell me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosebleed Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Most visual novels work on windows 8 devices so it shouldn't be a problem. The only novels i recall sometimes give problems because of the OS were Muv-Luv and Ever17 (That i have seen reported of course but there are fixes for it) All the others work fine as far as i know with windows 8 since the OS is optimized to run software for older versions of windows, much like Windows 7 can run VNs made 10 years ago. Though a tablet will be different. Don't get the 2 of them confused. You won't be able to run a VN on a windows tablet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephisto Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Windows 8 does give some weird kernel errors occasionally, which can be fixed usually through running in compatibility mode, or someone manually making some patches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuky_nekoi Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I use windows 8.1 and yes... there are many errors with some with DX9-based VN's... but most VN's run on it. But the solution is simple if you have this issues, Download Virtualbox or VMWare, install windows XP and run it from there. Vbox even has a feature that lets you hide the desktop and mix the actual window with your current environment. (or just paste the DLLs...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vokoca Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I'm running Win8.1 on a tablet/laptop hybrid, and I can confirm that the VNs I've tried work perfectly so far - that is, Tsukihime, Muv Luv, Muv Luv Alternative, KonoSora, Grisaia, Cross+Channel and Muramasa. The only one that has been giving me trouble so far was Kimi ga Nozomu Eien ~Latest Edition~, though I hear that one crashed constantly even on WinXP, so it's probably not the OS's fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Ariel7 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I have only a few installed but it has worked fine so far for me. Wanko to Kurasou gave me a little trouble but I got it running with minimum difficulty. At least all of the Majikoi and Tiny dungeon series work without a hitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shcboomer Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Windows 8 has bugs with some VNs, a lot of the newer ones have patches for them. Be it from official or unofficial sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Way Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 It's like "Vista" all over again in my experience. My friend's gotten nothing to work on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastLivez Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Thanks for all of the input. It sounds like the large majority of VN's can be played on windows 8.1 one way or another. Now the hunt for a laptop begins... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuky_nekoi Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 As I said, win 8.1 can run VN's... But some of them are more difficult due to the lack of older DLLs, still, you can always download them or run a virtual machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolverk Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I have had no problems with windows 8 so far with around 8 VNs. Before now, lol. Ruitomo just wont work, whatever I do I get an error that windows cant read the exe. PISSESS MEE OFFFFFF. And no I wont use a VM on my mini laptop. Kinda... saaad. Maybe get myself a duel boot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yume Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Some of the VNs need NTLEA to be played in Windows 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolverk Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Some of the VNs need NTLEA to be played in Windows 8. I do already have japanese region on... But I will try it anyway.. Damn, it didnt work fak.... Putting this on hold for now lol. I actually might get myself a jap windows version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yume Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I think you could get some help by making a help thread at here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolverk Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Well I might do that if it comes to that, currently I am going lay it off and read some other stuff XD Thanks for the help! ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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