Recommendations for Visual Novels

[Ginnazoh]

I actually liked Kotori...I think she was probably my favorite character..just because I found all the other Da Capo chars to be too unbelievable.

So i'll definitely check out Kotori EX...I also hear Demonbane is coming out sometime this month (YES FINALLY!).

[InfernityFan]

I agree, Kotori is awesome Story-wise though, Da Capo sucks. Da Capo II is definitely more awesome.

Oh, and Demonbane is already shipped today I'll definitely get my hand that one (from other means).

[Ginnazoh]

Yep I have my eyes out looking for Demonbane right now.

And definitely, DC1 was a bit of a snooze...I didnt even really like the characters ...

DC2 is vastly better but I didn't get to finish Otome's route...got to the ending sequence...then i accidentally wiped the game from my comp when I was doing some space clearing...T_T So i got up to the part of the death of the sakura tree then...BOOM T_T

[Ginnazoh]

Oh god...I'm in such a dilemma...

Read MuvLuv Alternate...or Demonbane (I just got it today...had to drive to 4 hrs round trip to the states to pick up my copy but worth it!)

Hmm...two awesome VNs with huge mechs and fighting...don't think I can go wrong with either one

[Ginnazoh]

Just finished Demonbane. Loved it!

*SPOILER* There was a definite Ever17 moment in this game *SPOILER*

Time to finish MuvLuv Alternate now!

[InfernityFan]

dang, so many final projects to be done this month @.@ You made me want to just skip them all and just play Demonbane

[Ginnazoh]

haha...I know what you mean. I didn't go pick up my copy of demonbane until after I finished all of my stuff last weekend..but it was such a long wait...well worth it tho!

[Ginnazoh]

wow muvluv alternative is long...I have at least 8 hr logs and I feel like I'm just past halfway...

Also, muvluv extra is really really dull. It's too cliche/stereotypical...which makes the humor attempts fail...AND they put all their eggs in the comedy basket.

Muvluv limited is really enjoyable. It's mostly about character, setting and mood development...and it did a darn good job. It's not that exciting and obviously a teaser/build up for alternative...BUT it's really well done.

Muvluv alternative...so far it's awesome...just really long.

My summary of the series so far:

MuvLuv Extra - if you've never played VN and you are not dead to all the common cliches, this isn't bad....if you are, skip this one...read a summary on wiki and that's all you need to know.

MuvLuv Limited - it's the build up for alternative, and a darn good one. Doesn't really have the action of Alternative or other VNs...but it does a great job creating the mood and introducing the situation. Don't skip this one, and it's pretty short too so you only need one playthrough (all the other routes and ending are basically the same in terms of plot...all they add is a bit more character background information and bed scene)

MuvLuv Alternative - so far it's awesome...good action, good plot, good pace...awesome

[Ginnazoh]

Hmm anyone know any other VNs that's being available in English?

Right now the only ones I have left to read are some parts of Kotori Love Ecstasy Plus and MuvLuv Alternative (this game is so long...I just got to the most gruesome part...for those who know the story, they must know what I"m talking about).

[InfernityFan]

I currently play Big Bang Age, entertaining story, addicting gameplay Kinda like Sengoku Rance if you have ever played it (well, both them are made by the same company).

And check out my list I keep all the time: (Few Japanese VN are preceded by (!))

E (5) So-So
Piece of Wonder
Wind: A Breath of Heart
Little My Maid
DiviDead

D (6) Decent
Da Capo
Snow Sakura
Tears to Tiara
One
Castle Fantasia 2

C (7) Good
(!) Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru
Quartett!
Chaos Head
Utawarerumono

B (8) Very Good
(!) Yuki Uta
(!) Haruka ni Aogi
Hanachirasu
Da Capo II
Kira Kira
(!) Parfait Chocolat Second Brew
Yume Miru Kusuri
Gyakuten Saiban 2

A (9) Excellent
Saya no Uta
Clannad
Tsukihime
Kazoku Keikaku
(!) Koisuru Otome to Shugo no Tate
999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors
Flyable Heart
Swan Song
Sharin no Kuni Yukyuu no Shounenshoujo
G Senjou no Maou

A++ (10) Masterpiece
Fate Stay Night
(!) Gore Screaming Show
(!) Natsuyume Nagisa
(!) Moshimo Ashita ga Harenaraba
Ever17 - Out of Infinity

Some other English VNs I haven't completely read yet:
- Umineko no Naku Koro ni
- Syarin no Kuni, Himawari no Shoujo
- Canvas 2
- Maji de Watashi ni Koishinasai! (partial translation)
- Giniro
- Brass Restoration
- Eien no Aselia
- Sengoku Rance
- MuvLuv Alternative
- Little Buster EX
- Phantom of Inferno
- Kikokugai
- Symphonic Rain
- DC Kotori Love