What Visual Novel Are You Currently Reading/Playing?

Finished Muv-Luv Extra, Unlimited and Alternative.

I can see why MLA is the highest rated on VNDB, Extra was just a mediocre rom-com taken on its own but playing it and unlocking Unlimited (which is a big improvement but still doesn't reach the same peaks as Alternative) were definitely worth it in terms of how they improved Alternative.

I've seen people who said that they skipped Extra and Unlimited in order to go straight to Alternative, almost did it myself but I'm so glad I didn't.

I'm still recovering from the series of emotional gut punches delivered fairly consistently throughout MLA in the latter two thirds, I've got that empty feeling right now that I get after finishing something I really liked, wishing I could experience it again for the first time.

The more I hear about how great Alternative is, the more I want to go straight to it. I'm thinking about pushing back Ever 17 and going to Muv-Luv after I finish G-senjou.

Currently playing Little Busters!!

Finished Planetarian.

Short and sweet, though I think it had the potential to be expanded and would've been better for it.

I knew it was gonna be short but the conclusion still snuck up on me.

Conkers bad Fur day, this is the funniest game ever!

I started mgq... i dont think im going to finish it i just got onto the boat part but meh...

I played Analouge: A hate story like...3 days ago. Finished in one sitting. Took me like 5 hours.

It's on Steam for like 10 bucks now but I got it when it was on sale for half. Think it's made by Americans so I don't know if you weaboos would like it.

It's pretty damn awesome. Check it out if you have steam.

FullArmageddon wrote:I get the feeling the author doesn't really like America too much. I could've posted a hundred lines like this by now.

I've been getting the same feeling. There are plenty of lines so far that seem to exist purely for bashing the Americans, rather than giving relevant information.

EDIT: Not even 30 seconds since I started back up. lol

Whew, I got through quite a bit in a short period of time.

I finished G-senjou no Maou, and went through all of MuvLuv(Extra/Unlimited/Alternative).


G-senjou was definitely better when you continue through in its entirety. Haru's route/True route or whatever you want to call it is where the story comes together and ends with a bang. The other routes were worth checking out, but I enjoyed the climax that was the final chapter. Although it seems like there's a split when it comes to how the final parts of the game/story were handled. Personally, I enjoyed it as much as Sharin no Kuni.

Muv-Luv was a beast of an experience despite having one of the most headache-inducing beginnings I've ever experienced (Extra). Was losing a few brain cells at some points (LACROSSE) but I stuck through it and even played through the other routes (started with Sumika's route) and it ended up being well worth it in the long run.

I'll keep it nice and short for the other two, as I'd like for them to speak for themselves.

Unlimited was jarring, served a great purpose, and worked to bring you as deep into the experience as it could.

Alternative... Words may not do proper justice. Ups the ante in every way, and then roundhouse kicks you multiple times throughout.

If you're one of the many who don't see what the big deal is when it comes to VN's, the Muv-Luv trilogy has an answer.


And now I'm trying to decide on my next VN. I have plenty ready to go, it's just a matter of picking one.

Started playing Sengoku Rance again since my internet was out.

Wing wrote:

FullArmageddon wrote:I get the feeling the author doesn't really like America too much. I could've posted a hundred lines like this by now.

I've been getting the same feeling. There are plenty of lines so far that seem to exist purely for bashing the Americans, rather than giving relevant information.

EDIT: Not even 30 seconds since I started back up. lol

The two on the right look like characters from Kimi ga Nozomu Eien.



Anyway, I last played this on PSP:

Rex wrote:

Wing wrote:

FullArmageddon wrote:I get the feeling the author doesn't really like America too much. I could've posted a hundred lines like this by now.

I've been getting the same feeling. There are plenty of lines so far that seem to exist purely for bashing the Americans, rather than giving relevant information.

EDIT: Not even 30 seconds since I started back up. lol

The two on the right look like characters from Kimi ga Nozomu Eien.

They are. A lot of Age titles share settings and have character crossovers/cameos.

Finally got around playing/reading Planetarian - pretty much my first experience with VNs...

Spoiler:

Started Muv-Luv - the creators must be fans of Ricky Martin huh?

Also, Starship Troopers.

Finished Unlimited Blade Works in F/SN. Went back to see the Good end after seeing the True.

Gonna start Heaven's Feel tomorrow. I've been told it's the best of the three routes, story-wise.

UBW was pretty good; I liked how very differently things played out when compared to Fate. It had a couple of entertaining surprises and I liked the story revelations that give you a different perspective on prior events, both within its own timeline and Fate. There weren't any re-used scenes beyond the first couple days so it was basically the same length as the first route. UBW took a few things up a notch. I'm hoping Heaven's Feel does the same.

Finished Muv-Luv Extra - wasn't as bad as I expected although Meiya and Sumika's route was pretty identical with Meiya's route feeling like the true ending. Also went through the side routes for the sake of character development and they were surprisingly more varied than the two main routes and I eventually did get a little bit attached to the characters.

My body is ready for Ultimate and Alternative.

Edit:

Spoiler:

Incidentally, Ultimate is really highlighting how much of a brat Takeru is.