Psychedelica of the Black Butterfly weaves an intricate mystery around a moving story of loss and grief, though the PC port leaves something to be desired.
Browsing: Visual Novel
Indie visual novel developer roseVeRTe is seeking funding for their next otome game, How to Sing to Open Your Heart, and it promises plenty of cute romance and a very handsome love interest.
Otome specialists Otomate are finally turning their attention to Switch, with 12 (!) titles announced for the console—including a new Hakuoki game and ports of Code:Realize and Amnesia: Memories.
Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms is the beautiful, bittersweet conclusion to Otomate’s latest take on their Shinsengumi romance. Just make sure you play Kyoto Winds first.
Blackberry Honey, from talented writer Ebi-hime, tells the charming, funny, dramatic story of an unexpected romance between a pair of Victorian-era maids—and tells it beautifully.
Visual Novel Maker brings the same accessibility and ease-of-use as RPG Maker to the visual novel genre, allowing anyone to easily make their own games.
Danganronpa V3 has been divisive, and for good reason: it all builds up to a shocking and insightful twist ending, but the road to get there can be a slog.
Yukie: A Japanese Winter Fairy Tale is a haunting interactive folk tale, and another example of what can be done with RPG Maker and a bit of creativity.
Otomate’s skill of weaving clever narratives through cute romance stories shines again, with an insightful and timely look at gun control
Nurse Love Addiction is one of the first yuri visual novels to see a Western release on Vita, but it makes a strong case for this niche genre.