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  1. Grisaia no Kajitsu Common Route Impressions

    by , 07-24-2015 at 10:59 PM (Karifean's Blog of Visual Novels)
    Been a while since I was this captured by a visual novel's sense of humor. Even though the common route did in fact take a good 12 hours to read through, and it was basically all fun and lighthearted comedy, it never became a drag for me. I was just really enjoying myself.



    Just quickly mentioning this, the common route is almost completely linear. There are only three choices until you get to the more important choices ...
  2. Grisaia no Kajitsu First Impressions

    by , 07-22-2015 at 11:46 PM (Karifean's Blog of Visual Novels)
    So I've started reading the allegedly "best visual novel currently available on Steam", Grisaia no Kajitsu, also known as The Fruit of Grisaia or Le Fruit de la Grisaia.





    Well it's a galge set in a highschool setting, but even just an hour in it has already managed to set itself apart. Starting with the protagonist, Yuuji Kazami. The guy's a total badass. Unlike ...
  3. eden* Review

    by , 07-21-2015 at 11:53 PM (Karifean's Blog of Visual Novels)
    eden* They were only two, on the planet is a short visual novel by minori. It calls itself "the last love story on Earth".



    Overview

    The plot of eden* follows a military officer by the name of Ryou Haruna who has just been assigned to guard the research facility and residence of Sion, a genetically modified superhuman called a "Felix". Sion uses her abnormal intelligence to develop the ...
  4. Cross†Channel Review

    by , 07-16-2015 at 10:34 PM (Karifean's Blog of Visual Novels)
    Cross†Channel is a visual novel written by Romeo Tanaka. It is often considered one of the most beautifully written visual novels out there.

    This review will reveal the initial setting and structure of this visual novel, both of which could be considered spoilers. If you wish to be completely unspoiled regarding these points, skip this review.



    Overview

    Cross†Channel is set in a place called ...
  5. Yay!

    by , 07-15-2015 at 03:01 PM (Karifean's Blog of Visual Novels)

    From left to right:
    • Higurashi Hou Collection (Episode 1-9 + Bonus Material)
    • Umineko Episode 1-4
    • Umineko Episode 5-8 (Chiru)
    • Umineko Tsubasa (Fandisc)
    • Ougon Musou Kyoku
    • Ougon Musou Kyoku CROSS
    • OMK Extra Disc

    Gotta say, it's immensely satisfying to own a hard copy of your favorite visual novel. Plus Ougon Musou Kyoku (CROSS) and the Higurashi Hou collection on top of that.

    Front view: (Uh... Slight Umineko Episode 1 spoilers I suppose)
    [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/lO2oV5T.png
    ...

    Updated 08-02-2015 at 05:37 PM by Karifean

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  6. G-senjou no Maou is getting an official localization

    by , 07-05-2015 at 03:23 AM (Karifean's Blog of Visual Novels)
    Me twenty minutes ago:

    Oh those were some pretty awesome Ciddies. But now it's time to go to sleep ... ... ... oh Sekai Project panel at Anime Expo is starting, I guess I'll look at it for a bit...

    ...


    19:02:12 <bay|AX|SekaiProject> (Flyer for Clannad says coming to Steam Nov 2015)

    Oh that's nice.

    19:06:55 <bay|AX|SekaiProject> my name is Evan Mapo
    19:06:59 <bay|AX|SekaiProject> business development
    ...
  7. Muv-Luv Alternative Review

    by , 07-04-2015 at 11:14 AM (Karifean's Blog of Visual Novels)
    This review will contain some spoilers for the general setting and plot of Muv-Luv Unlimited. If you wish to be completely unspoiled regarding the Muv-Luv series, stay clear of this review.

    Muv-Luv Alternative is a visual novel created by âge, the sequel to the original Muv-Luv. As of writing this review, it is the #1 most popular visual novel on VNDB, and it's up there as one of the darkest stories ever told in visual novels.


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    Updated 07-04-2015 at 07:54 PM by Karifean

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  8. Zero Escape 3 scheduled for a Summer 2016 Release

    by , 07-03-2015 at 10:27 PM (Karifean's Blog of Visual Novels)



    https://twitter.com/RPGSite/status/617072566499282945


    Felt like this was worth mentioning since I know quite a few people round these forums like this series. I enjoyed the Zero Escape games quite a lot, especially Virtue's Last Reward, but the lack of closure really hurts. But it seems that problem will forever resolve itself in one year's time~

    Though I hope it's not as reminiscent of Kotaro Uchikoshi's other ...

    Updated 07-03-2015 at 10:51 PM by Karifean

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  9. Muv-Luv is getting an official localization

    by , 06-30-2015 at 12:03 AM (Karifean's Blog of Visual Novels)

    So this is a thing. People called âge localizations an impossibility, but Degica did it. They're gonna be kickstarting it which you can probably blame on Sekai Project's successes in doing just that, but I have no doubts it'll meet its goal. In fact, I'll certainly be pledging towards it, since while I do overall think Muv-Luv is more popular than it needs to be it's still a damn good story overall.

    The formal announcement isn't ...

    Updated 07-05-2015 at 11:36 AM by Karifean

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  10. Something OOC

    by , 06-25-2015 at 06:46 PM (Karifean's Blog of Visual Novels)
    What happens when a visual novel with a great story gives you a bonus extra ending as a reward for 100% completion?

    Well...


    Boobs will not lose! Boobs are justice! Boobs will save the Earth! BOOBS. ARE. THE. GREATEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEST!!




    What value is there in
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    Updated 07-17-2015 at 02:47 PM by Karifean

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