For the purposes of this list, we’re broadening the scope of “visual novel” to include narrative-centric, cinematic games and ...

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Visual novels cater to beginners with simple gameplay focused on choices rather than complex mechanics. Visual novels cover ...

The House in Fata Morgana often makes lists of the best Japanese visual novel games, and it’s not hard to see why. Developed by Novectacle, this time-spanning adventure spins a narrative that draws ...

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Visual novel games come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them are rich fantasy epics with 42 branching paths and hidden easter eggs, while others are bite-sized gems that are perfect for cozy train ...

Gauri is a content writer based in Frankfurt studying for an M.A. in PR. In her free time, she's usually cozying up with tea, snacks, and a manga or visual novel. She also loves gaming, cosplay, ...

Skeith has been a gamer for over two decades now and has decided to take pen to paper for Hardcore Gamer. Capable of playing games at incredible speeds, you can rely on them to write about them in ...

Artist Sara Sadik’s visual novels and exploration games investigate loneliness. Initially commissioned for Frieze London, her latest work, La Potion (EH), addresses the changing emotional state of ...

While most visual novel games aren’t going to flex the muscle of a PlayStation 5, sometimes you just want to relax and settle in with a good story. Luckily there is a superb selection of games to ...