Science Girls
I found this to be a great rpg. The combat system was interesting, all of the characters and monsters and unique attacks and abilities. There was a lot of strategy involved.
I beat this game on hard although it is not showing in my achievements :(, because the internet went down during the last battle so I might have to go back and replay the last battle again sometime just for the achievements.
I had this in my library for a while because not all of the reviews for this game have been glowing. Although, after having gone through this game, I can confidently say that many of the criticisms were baseless. All of the girls do have unique personalities that show in the dialogue. their reactions to circumstances, and their attacks and abilities.
– Real player with 20.2 hrs in game
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I came into this game with an open mind and I ended up with mixed feelings with the game. I enjoyed the corky storyline and goofy characters in this game, however I found the battling system to be very frustrating at times. Often I ended up hitting the wrong button because of how close together the list of options was and I don’t think there was a way to change the option you picked…or at least I couldn’t find it. I also feel like the enemy to player damaged/defense ratio to be unfair. The characters did not really do a whole lot of damage despite me putting skill points into almost everything and the characters didn’t dodge quite as much as the enemies did which made me rage quit a few times and it also drew the battles out too long. However I did still enjoy this game over all even though I found it frustrating. I wouldn’t recommend this for everyone, but for those who are looking for a short rpg and for those who are willing to work around some wonkyness you should try it out just don’t expect something amazing because this game is very far from amazing.
– Real player with 12.7 hrs in game
2236 A.D. Secretary Stories
Short story, interesting world building and deeper than just some secretary dating sim. It’s an introduction to the world and characters of 2236 A.D - it also includes the prologue of the game under “Extras”. Will buy (when in sale).
– Real player with 3.8 hrs in game
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The prequel gives depth/emotion to characters and introduces key concepts of the main story so naturally, it should be included as part of the base game in the first place.
The online requirement to play is kinda problematic. I was never able to play the game with network connection in my apartment.
I wish Chloro could make an offline version and present it as a (preferably free) DLC for the base game.
– Real player with 3.1 hrs in game
Starchaser: Priestess of the Night Sky
This game certainly got potential. It’s not very popular but I dare say.
Very good concept, though feels a bit incomplete.
Gameplay is very platformer, has both good puzzles and good action.
To 100% this game, you require battle skills because true final boss stage is very hard.
Moving camera is kinda painful, has a lot of vertigo-inducing parts, though, it’s just enough to be fun.
Story is almost not needed. Sounds and graphics go pretty well together.
What I like about this game is that they teach all you need to know from the get-go,
– Real player with 34.7 hrs in game
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Sound effects are annoying. “Doh” … “Doh” … “Hi-doh”
Stages are uninspired.
Control scheme is absolutely unforgivable. I mean I know I can remap it, but oh my god…
Tutorial sequence assumes that you have the IQ of a glass of water, explaining to you at least 20 times how to fucking jump instead of explaining the jump mechanics and then letting you work out the uses for yourself.
I don’t have the patience for this.
– Real player with 8.8 hrs in game
STEINS;GATE 0
Tutturu! ^_^
Steins;Gate 0 (SG0) is a…. “midquel” to the original Steins;Gate (SG). That is to say that it takes place during the course of that game, as opposed to before or after it. To say exactly when SG0 takes place within SG and its context would involve massive spoilers for the first game, but I will say it has something to do with the “true ending”. SG0 does not alter or change the original game’s final ending, but rather it tells a story about the road that led to it. In that sense, people who have finished SG already know where SG0 ultimately ends. It is the journey to get to that ending that is the real focus here.
– Real player with 92.0 hrs in game
Warning: Mild Little Tiny Cute Spoilers
This game came out one week after i finished the original VN, i was guite lucky and still completely hooked on the story. I didn’t really know what to expect, after all, i knew the ending of it from the very beginning. So it came out, around 1 AM here where i live. I was too excited to sleep, so i pulled an all-nighter and played the first 11 hours until morning.
And this game was quite a ride.
It introduced new characters like Maho Hiyajo and Alexis Leskinen, who were quite enjoyable.
– Real player with 60.2 hrs in game
STEINS;GATE
deceive yourself, deceive the world
– Real player with 51.9 hrs in game
I was gay but Makise Kurisu made me bisexual
– Real player with 49.6 hrs in game
STEINS;GATE ELITE
The ULTIMATE Visual Novel with nary an equal. 10/10 MASTERPIECE
Before this, Muv-Luv trilogy was just a hairbreadth ahead of Steins;Gate because of the work put into the presentation of said VN, Comparing stories, Steins;Gate draws me in sooner, but they both hit equally as hard where they need to… But now, with a fully animated remake of the original, every scene being completely animated by White Fox (creators of Steins;Gate, S;G 0, and Re:Zero -Starting Life in a New World-, 3 of my favorite anime of all time.), there’s never a dull moment. Even the parts I didn’t care too much for in the original I love to watch here completely animated.
– Real player with 80.5 hrs in game
Steins;Gate Elite gives you the experience of the original Steins;Gate but with the visuals of the anime. In my opinion, if you’re trying to introduce someone to visual novels in general, Steins;Gate Elite could potentially be a better alternative over the original.
There are many things that I like about Elite over the original visual novel. For one thing, the visuals are pretty good except for the timing of the video with the actual words (the video tends to lag behind that text on screen). Additionally, the soundtrack is kept intact with each scene having the same or similar tracks playing as the original. Finally, the message triggers in the game (which are required for different endings) being something placed at the end of a scene over mid-scene in the original just felt more fitting.
– Real player with 53.6 hrs in game
The Orchard of Stray Sheep
The Orchard of Stray Sheep
I personally really enjoyed playing this VN. Tbh.. I was kinda bored in the first ~20 minutes, but then I started getting into it. The story is really fascinating and the girls are cute af. (but that’s ofc a question of taste)
It has multiple endings and has around ~10hrs playtime. (depends on how fast you read - i needed 11,5hrs cuz I’m a really slow reader)
overall: I’d recommend this game if u want to spend some time with cute girls lol
– Real player with 13.0 hrs in game
Before you start if you want to get straight to the point
Click here for full review and explnation of why I do not recommend this visual novel at all.
Developed by Namaage and published by Sekai Project onto steam. The Orchard of Stray Sheep is a short visual novel with a school theme on the surface set in a “academy” with 3 endings 2 being “Bad endings” and 1 being thee “True end”. On the surface The Orchard of Stray Sheep looks like your typical high school cliche visual novel, but it is not what you think it is, instead It has a darker side that you will discover as you read through the visual novel.
– Real player with 11.3 hrs in game
Sloth: Heart to Heart
I do not often review games, but this one deserves a bit of attention. It was a real emotional roller coaster and very well written. Anyone who enjoys a good story should definitely get themselves a copy of this gem.
! The ending reveals that there is more to life than scientists or anyone can explain. No matter how smart we are, there are things beyond what we as humans can understand or explain.
– Real player with 6.6 hrs in game
It’s a neat concept that desperately wanted a better execution. Buy it on sale if at all. Art style feels a bit too deviantart for what the game is trying to do. The devs just revealed you cannot get all of the content without using a hidden mechanic they have declined to share, which just makes the whole thing feel a bit lazier. I hope the devs find a better balance in the future of matching idea with execution.
– Real player with 3.5 hrs in game
Horribunnies
_Hewwo, I’m Pâquerette! ⊂(◉‿◉✿)つ
I will be your guide in Horribunnies, teaching you how to take the UTMOST care of your bunnies so they’ll all be super happy (and you too!) :3
Our bunnies need to be fed, groomed, petted, and cleaned D-A-I-L-Y, but most importantly… they need to be loved! (灬♥ω♥灬)
I will be watching you practice on my own bun-bun, Moko, before I leave you in charge of the store’s hutches – no pressure, I swear! :p_
Add to your wishlist now to stay updated on these buns' development!
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Bond with the cutest virtual bunnies you’ve ever seen. They come in all shapes and sizes but require the same amount of petting!
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Get food, equipment, and cosmetics for your buns so they’ll be as happy as bunnily possible!!
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Everything is as flashy and sweet as it gets, from lovely graphics to sugary music… You’re guaranteed to melt with joy!
_Hoy, Ophéline here (⌐□_□)
There are lots of other things you can do to make your bunnies as profitable “as bunnily possible”… (￢‿￢ )_
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Put up some of your bunnies for adoption so you can focus more on your favorites.
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Traits are inherited genetically, so breed responsibly! You don’t want cheap-looking bunnies, do you?
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Genetically engineer your bunnies to boost their value: If you figure out how their genes work, you can land a killer bun!
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Take an alternative approach: My methods may not be to Pâquerette’s taste, but if you stick with me, we will definitely change this pet shop.
Bionic Heart 2
Having somewhat fond remembrances of the first Bionic Heart game (played some time ago), when I came across this sequel on sale for $10, I decided to give it a go. Unfortunately, other than the name, there’s not a lot in common. The humor is mostly gone, the characters are very shallow, and the whole concept of “social boss fight” is very contrived. There is a lot of dialog amongst the various endings, but a lot of it is recycled. The art doesn’t really match up with the characters. And the endings just don’t give you much feeling of satisfaction.
– Real player with 19.3 hrs in game
This is an nteresting visual novel which sacrifices the typical genre-obliged light-heartedness setting and “romance options” for a much more mature and grim drama, which is quite refreshing.
The games also features a very good soundtrack (which you can find somewhere in the game folder, along a few wallpapers with drawings not used in the game), and good art, far away from the standard VN anime style in most characters.
The game is sadly not perfect. The writing could be the mayor issue. It is much better than that of its predecessor, but still shows some inconsistencies, such as different versions of “reality” depending on the path (that may be needed for making room to the 24 endings, but I find that a bit cheaty and unimmersive), and some deus-ex-machinas hard to explain. In a few points, disconnects from the story of the first game, which I find a good decision. That should allow you to not feel obliged to play that game, which was worse than this one. Also, there are a few minor bugs here and there, nothing game-breaking or particularly annoying (but note that in Linux, the achievements don’t unlock, but if you kept savegames before the endings you can load the savegames in other platform and unlock the achievements by replaying them, I had to do that). All the endings can be achieved but the guides are hard to find and follow (I couldn’t find a comprehensive one). Getting all of them became a bit tedious (and frustrating because of the errors in the guides I used).
– Real player with 18.1 hrs in game