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This is a community for discussing visual novels and anything related to them. Borderline VNs/JRPGs such as Neptunia series, and RPG Maker games like To The Moon are also welcome.

This is a community for discussing visual novels and anything related to them. Borderline VNs/JRPGs such as Neptunia series, and RPG Maker games like To The Moon are also welcome.


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General

  • Behavior:

Be respectful. Personal insults will not be tolerated and will result in a ban. Follow the reddiquette rules and adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life.

  • Piracy:

  • Don't ask for or link to illegal downloads, don't mention sites where illegal downloads are hosted, and don't encourage illegal downloading. Translation patches are allowed.

    Submitting a post

    • Questions:

    All questions are allowed, but will follow these guidelines.

  • Announcements:

  • If a VNDB page for a newly announced VN is available, make sure to post it in the comments when you've submitted the post.

  • NSFW:

  • After submitting, mark the submission with the NSFW tag if unhidden 18+ material is contained in the post.

  • Videos:

  • Every video is allowed as long they are visual novel-related, with the exception of Let's Plays (subject to some restrictions) and VN OSTs. More details here.

  • Self-promotion, crowdfunding, and Kickstarters:

  • Note: Reviews hosted off site do not count as self-promotion. Details here.

  • Giveaways & selling stuff:

  • Giveaway posts are fine, but selling stuff goes in the questions sticky. Tips here.

  • Non-VN related threads:

  • Every submission has to be visual novel-related. Some games walk the line between visual novel and actual game. For these borderline titles, discussion on them is allowed and encouraged.

    News about VN adaptations is allowed.

    Spoiler tags

    • Spoilers in submissions:

    If our submission contain spoilers, mark it as spoilers after submitting, like this.

    If there are untagged spoilers in your submission, mark it as spoilers.

  • When to use spoiler tags:

  • In threads not marked as spoilers always use spoiler tags everywhere in the comments.

    In threads that are marked as spoilers: no need to use spoiler tags, but keep the submitter's level of knowledge about the VN in mind. Play it safe.

    Always use spoiler tags in threads that are not about one specific VN. The only exceptions are series (e.g. Ace Attorney), but only if OP makes it clear that discussing all games in a series without spoiler tags is okay.

  • How to use spoiler tags:

  • Hide spoilers like this: >!hidden spoilery text!<, which shows up as hidden spoilery text. Make sure there are no spaces on either side of the text, as this will cause the spoiler to not be hidden for Old Reddit users. Do >!this!<, not >! this !<.


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    /r/vns rules VNDB - Visual Novel Database VNstat - Useful Visual Novel stats Buying VNs 'What are you reading?' archive - Index of discussed VNs

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    What are you reading? - Jan 31

    Welcome to the r/vns "What are you reading?" thread!

    The intended purpose of this thread is to provide a weekly space to chat about whatever VN you've been reading lately. When talking about plot points, use spoiler tags liberally. If you have any doubts about whether you should spoiler something or not, use a spoiler tag for good measure. Use this markdown for spoilers: (>!hidden spoilery text!<) which shows up as >!hidden spoilery text!<. If you want to discuss spoilers for another VN as well, please make sure to mention that your spoiler tag covers another VN aside from the primary one your post is about.

     

    In order for your post to be properly noticed for the archive, please add the VNDB page of whichever title you're talking about in your post. The archive can be found here!


    So, with all that out of the way...

    What are you reading?

    18 Comments
    2025/01/31
    20:00 UTC

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    Shiravune is releasing Liminal Border Part III on Feb 18 and Geminism on Feb 19th

    Tweets from shiravune for Liminal Border Part III and Geminism

    0 Comments
    2025/01/31
    03:53 UTC

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    I'd do ANYTHING... for that Ren hana bodypillow

    Bro I need it... 😪😪

    3 Comments
    2025/01/30
    11:45 UTC

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    NOX AETERNA - Veil of Darkness [Game Trailer]

    1 Comment
    2025/01/29
    21:04 UTC

    1

    Winter memories

    Guys does anyone know how to open these three, I'm tired trying

    2 Comments
    2025/01/29
    18:29 UTC

    1

    LIP! Lewd Idol Project Vol.3 - Beach Episodes

    0 Comments
    2025/01/29
    18:27 UTC

    1

    Crush Crush Fuzzy Festival

    0 Comments
    2025/01/27
    22:37 UTC

    16

    Is The House In Fata Morgana really that good?

    So, I’ve heard a lot of good things about THIFM. If I’m not mistaken, it’s considered one of the highest-rated VNs of all time.

    Anyway, I recently bought it to see what the hype is about, and I just finished Door 1. Now, I’m wondering if it’s worth continuing.

    I already knew this game was a slow burn, but I found it hard to stay engaged. The plot twist at the end of Door 1 was slightly intriguing, but it wasn’t enough to make upp for the rest of d1.

    That said, I love the art, music, and the kind of creepy vibe the game gives off, but nothing in the first part really stood out or felt particularly compelling to me.

    I’ve heard that the last three doors are the best, while the others are "decent." I’m not sure if I’m willing to push through five more doors to get to the "better parts."

    I understand that which parts are the best is subjective, but what do you guys think? If I didn’t enjoy Door 1, is it worth continuing?

    17 Comments
    2025/01/26
    17:52 UTC

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    Advise a mystery vn

    Advise a mystery vn

    I want it to be complex so i can make theories of whats happening

    Finished zero escape series, danganronpa, some of ace attorney, ai somnium files, played higurashi and umineko a bit

    Murder mystery would be great

    22 Comments
    2025/01/25
    22:50 UTC

    13

    The Underrated Moege with Unfortunate Circumstances (Under One Wing

    0 Comments
    2025/01/25
    15:16 UTC

    10

    iMel Inc. & monime released Sakura, The Jirai-kei Magical Girl on steam

    0 Comments
    2025/01/25
    04:31 UTC

    18

    Nekonyan released Angelic☆Chaos RE-BOOT! from yuzusoft

    3 Comments
    2025/01/25
    04:25 UTC

    23

    MG posted their 2025 licensing survey

    3 Comments
    2025/01/25
    04:19 UTC

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    What are you reading? - Jan 24

    Welcome to the r/vns "What are you reading?" thread!

    The intended purpose of this thread is to provide a weekly space to chat about whatever VN you've been reading lately. When talking about plot points, use spoiler tags liberally. If you have any doubts about whether you should spoiler something or not, use a spoiler tag for good measure. Use this markdown for spoilers: (>!hidden spoilery text!<) which shows up as >!hidden spoilery text!<. If you want to discuss spoilers for another VN as well, please make sure to mention that your spoiler tag covers another VN aside from the primary one your post is about.

     

    In order for your post to be properly noticed for the archive, please add the VNDB page of whichever title you're talking about in your post. The archive can be found here!


    So, with all that out of the way...

    What are you reading?

    11 Comments
    2025/01/24
    20:00 UTC

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    I Just Bought Tenshi Souzou REBOOT! and do I have to wait until the 25th for Mangagamer?

    I am wondering because I don't see a download link after purchase from Mangagamer from my Account Tab.

    1 Comment
    2025/01/24
    17:24 UTC

    17

    MG is releasing Alicesoft's Beat Valkyrie Ixseal on Feb 27

    1 Comment
    2025/01/24
    01:47 UTC

    30

    MangaGamer released The Alchemist & His Battle-Scarred Homunculus from waffle

    1 Comment
    2025/01/24
    01:44 UTC

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    NOX AETERNA - Veil of Darkness - English Demo now available

    I now managed to get the new free demo of my adventure uploaded to itch.io: https://codymanix.itch.io/nox-aeterna

    So what is this game about: A captivating, immersive narrative brought to life by enchanting, unforgettable characters. This adventure tells the story of a naive yet curious teenager who, with the support of his friends, delves into the mystery of a classmate's hospitalization under unexplained circumstances. Along the way, you'll forge new friendships and uncover secrets that were meant to remain hidden from the human world forever.

    https://preview.redd.it/s9koc8e6huee1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2b984a88d2810e49ddf84dfde1062089406cf79a

    https://preview.redd.it/hvhzijp7huee1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4462330fed5ff376623b9137165b68b888c66efe

    https://preview.redd.it/xf4v81y8huee1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ca90fac4c4ea171cd974c55d552c53196033b4b0

    1 Comment
    2025/01/23
    23:01 UTC

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    I recently played an AVN where the harem route (true ending) felt like an afterthought. Therefor I decided to play a classic where the harem ending makes perfect sense! Welcome to camp Sovyonok in Everlasting Summer. Alisa is finally showing a softer side to herself but is that enough?

    0 Comments
    2025/01/23
    14:21 UTC

    10

    Visual Novel The Shell Part III: Paradiso (Kara no Shoujo 3) Released on GOG

    0 Comments
    2025/01/23
    12:38 UTC

    20

    The Shell Part III: Paradiso from shiravune is out

    0 Comments
    2025/01/22
    03:59 UTC

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    LIP! Lewd Idol Project Vol.3 - Hot Springs and Beach Episodes

    0 Comments
    2025/01/20
    17:10 UTC

    10

    Resident Evil fan game adapting official CAPCOM novel [made by Anvell]

    https://preview.redd.it/ntjw9it8lrde1.png?width=1289&format=png&auto=webp&s=f73595fed2eb5c6bc13927a21049c6e819f5046e

    BIOHAZARD Rose Blank (BIOHAZARD ローズ・ブランク) is an official Resident Evil novel written by Tadashi Aizawa, and first published in 2002 by CAPCOM.

    This game is an adaptation of said novel, aiming to preserve and present this story to new players and fans alike, while keeping all its elements and mostly localizing.

    The story is centered around the incident in the Insitute of Infectious Immunology of the "Umbrella" corporation after the incident in Raccoon City.

    The plot follows Emily Ran, the head of the mysterious "Project Rose", the goal of which is to create a vaccine for the deadly T-Virus that caused the destruction of midwestern town, Raccoon City.

    The project centers around the use of high-tech virtual simulation to study the reactions of a girl who survived Raccoon City and was infected but not affected by the virus.

    Inside the simulation, the girl is forced to relive the terrible events that changed the lives of many over and over again.

    This is a fan-made visual novel which includes:

    • An accurate English localization.
    • Fully visualised narrative, sprites, backgrounds and visual effects true to the original novel's description.
    • Original Soundtrack made specifically for this project. It has over 30 fully original tracks, as well as vocal songs and remixes of themes from other Resident Evil games.
    • Survival Horror gameplay (in the Extra Mode).
    • Achievements to unlock.
    • For the first time in the 23 years of the novel's existence, you can look at full-size official HD illustrations, including various covers and color spreads showing key story moments. All art has been carefully scanned in its original resolution, no usage of AI.

    Available free on Windows, Android, Mac, Linux.

    MORE INFO AND DOWNLOAD

    0 Comments
    2025/01/18
    14:42 UTC

    7

    The Magic of Destiny Star Girlfriend | A Magical Girl RomCom Series

    1 Comment
    2025/01/18
    14:32 UTC

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    Sekai project is releasing fandisc of Hamidashi Creative as DLC (chinese only)

    2 Comments
    2025/01/18
    03:43 UTC

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    What are you reading? - Jan 17

    Welcome to the r/vns "What are you reading?" thread!

    The intended purpose of this thread is to provide a weekly space to chat about whatever VN you've been reading lately. When talking about plot points, use spoiler tags liberally. If you have any doubts about whether you should spoiler something or not, use a spoiler tag for good measure. Use this markdown for spoilers: (>!hidden spoilery text!<) which shows up as >!hidden spoilery text!<. If you want to discuss spoilers for another VN as well, please make sure to mention that your spoiler tag covers another VN aside from the primary one your post is about.

     

    In order for your post to be properly noticed for the archive, please add the VNDB page of whichever title you're talking about in your post. The archive can be found here!


    So, with all that out of the way...

    What are you reading?

    9 Comments
    2025/01/17
    20:00 UTC

    2

    bunny black visual novel/rpg

    so seeing as the game cant be bought anywhere officially how does one do the load a save from the completed first game get benefits to the second game? ive beaten the game in the past and when beating it it said i could load the save file on the second game to get one or two characters i had in the party at the time but was never able to do it once i got the second game running the save never showed up. would it be situation where you can put the save file from bb1 in the save folder of bb2?

    0 Comments
    2025/01/17
    00:12 UTC

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