Penny’s Path
This was a great game, a well-written story. Immersive and creative characters with wonderful spins on late 1600s theology and the power of women. The voice acting is top notch. I really enjoyed it. Sister Benedetta is the best!
– Real player with 4.0 hrs in game
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A modern day woman gets infected with COVID-19, then … gets sent back in time to the late 1600s of “New England” … or rather has a fever dream?
Praises
• Some animations are pretty.
• The hand-drawn art is a little rough, but it’s a refreshing change from how most visual novels are illustrated.
• Good attempts at old English (I think).
• Criticisms of religion, especially of Puritanism.
Complaints
• No Steam overlay, so no screenshots. (I’m too damn tired for ShareX.)
– Real player with 1.5 hrs in game
Tess Elated
Inspired by Minesweeper but unlike anything you’ve tried, Tess Elated is fresh and inspiring.
The vibrant and diverse cast of characters makes the story both interesting and rewarding with plenty of laughs.
With a colorful and fun art style and a joyful soundtrack, the game is sure to keep your interest.
– Real player with 4.0 hrs in game
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“Tess Elated” is nothing new. In fact, it’s a direct copy of “Cavesweeper”. Also it’s NOT a logic puzzle as they claim, because it requires guesswork. A logic puzzle never requires any guessing, only logic. The game has no instructions or a way to skip the long repetitious dialogues between levels. The Medium and Hard modes use three and four colors, so you will spend most of your time guessing, unlike Minesweeper which inspired it. Also, the Achievements are broken.
– Real player with 3.0 hrs in game
Cat President 2: Purrlitical Revolution
Oh, a Rock! Studios is back at it again with the sequel to the visual novel I loved so much. Much like the first game, this game does not pretend to be something it’s not. It gives you everything you’d expect from its title and more. Six new candidates, six more cats to love. If you’re interested by a concept as funny as talking cats running for president, this is the VN for you.
Love this game! My vote would go to either Mr. Biscuits or Kaleidoscope.
– Real player with 19.1 hrs in game
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I’m meant to stay impartial, but… Vote Kaleidoscope! Basically, 6 new VN’s about cats running for president - depending on the cat you choose! If you liked the crazy of the first, you’ll like this.
– Real player with 10.7 hrs in game
Dialogue: A Writer’s Story
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” ― George Bernard Shaw
Dialogue: A Writer’s Story is Tea Powered Games' first project, and a brilliantly complex visual novel with genuine depth concerning communication. I do love visual novels as a genre, but it has been sometime since I’ve played one with this much insight, perspective and replay value in it!
Here, we take the role of Lucille, a young author who has been working for an online literary magazine for some time now. Lucille published her first novel a couple years back - titled Mosaic - but it hasn’t been quite successful. Now, she is trying to write her second novel, and struggles with the content she wishes to put out. Our story starts as Adrian Torres, a biochemical researcher moves into to the flat across Lucille and unwittingly becomes the inspiration for her new main character. As the story progresses and narrates the year that she has written her novel, everyone around Lucille - her neighbor, her family, even her characters themselves - become part of the creative process; and we shape her interactions with people around her through various dialogue expressions.
– Real player with 13.9 hrs in game
Not happy with a lot of the limitd dialogue choices, and the price is way too high for a game that’s only a few hours long.
– Real player with 5.1 hrs in game
Hanako’s flower shop
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1529640
Hanako’s flower shop is a story about a girl Hanako who runs a flower shop. Inspired by her grandfather, who is an outstanding florist himself, she is putting all her efforts to bring a smile to faces of her customers. She listens to their stories and tries to understand what is happening in their hearts in order to express these feelings via yet another intricate bouquet.
FEATURES
- A unique mechanic of composing a bouquet based on flowers language;
- An eye-catching anime-like bright and pleasant visuals;
- A non-linear story shaped by your choices;
- A variety of characters of different ages, social positions, goals, problems and ways of overcoming them.
Lovely Plains
Embark on a wholesome adventure through the lively town of Lovely Plains.
In this game you play as the adventurous Amber. After receiving a letter from her great uncle Jonald about a certain mystery, she decides to visit and help solve it.
Besides your great uncle Jonald, you’ll find all kinds of oddball characters that need your help.
Practice your helpfulness, puzzle- and mystery-solving abilities, and enjoy your time in town.
Some ways you’ll be able to interact with the people and the world:
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Talk to people, and occasionally make choices that may alter the course of a quest.
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Acquire items, and use them to interact with select objects or people.
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Hats.
Lovely Plains is still in heavy development. Please hold tight and join us on this development adventure! You can follow us on our Twitter or right here on Steam. We’ll do our best to keep you all updated.
Shikon-X Astro Defense Fortress
In Shikon-X Astro Defense Fortress, you play as Major Daaia, the best pilot in the Federation, who, during her first combat mission, receives a mysterious message from humanity’s mortal enemy, the Rolars.
That message kick-starts an intergalactic adventure of epic proportions, where you’ll visit alien planets, meet all kinds of weird and silly characters, and even discover the truth about the war and why you’ve been chosen to uncover it all.
You’ve never played an adventure game like this before! Shikon-X features streamlined controls: you only have one inventory and one interaction button, no verbs and no pixel hunting, just interact with the environment and characters, and don’t worry about anything else. There are also a lot of arcade-style mini-games to enjoy along the way.
And remember, in space, no one can hear you call the hint line…
Shikon-X Astro Defense Fortress features:
Adventure game gameplay, with a twist
Shikon-X is an adventure game at heart, like Monkey Island, Day of the Tentacle, Thimbleweed Park, and many others from the golden era of Point & Click games.
In Shikon-X’s case, we trimmed down all the fat –no mouse, no verbs, no weird wheels of actions—you just interact with something, and things happen!
Arcade mini-games
The story starts with your first combat mission, and that’s not just text or a video: it’s a playable arcade mini-game! You’ll also play a fully-featured pinball table and many other games during your adventure. And this is not just for show: every game serves a purpose, and even some story beats will develop during these scenes.
80s and 90s Saturday morning anime style
The characters and the story are inspired by series like Robotech/Macross, Cobra, Mazinger, Captain Harlock and all the cool 80s and 90s anime.
Jump into Shikon-X, the most advanced defense ship in the Federation, protect the energy capsules, and unravel a mystery so big that will change your life forever (or at least it’ll entertain you for a few hours).
vreezy: Girl’s Pictorial Story Vol.1
Your virtual space with breezy girl ___ vreezy
" A very realistic encounter with a virtual girl! “
Here in the studio,
You are the manager of a cute girl who came here to model.
Touch all the points in front of your eyes.
And try to talk to her.
Who knows?
A new story might unfold that you never knew.
Game Features:
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Touch the high-definition stereoscopic model and talk to her.
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Complete the mission in 360 virtual space and move on to the next scene.
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Collect all her hidden photos in the gallery.
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Full voice played by professional voice actors in each language is supported.
What Comes After
What Comes After is a short and touching side-scrolling visual novel which succeeds in sending an impactful message through only a few words. It’s a reminder that the lives of each and every one of us matters, be that of a human, of an animal or of a plant. It gives a soft nudge towards understanding that we can make life better by being kind, compassionate and considerate towards each other, and that changing the world starts by changing yourself, by bettering yourself.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2283780132
– Real player with 2.1 hrs in game
I tried to play this game on stream for my community, but I admit that I was only able to get through about 20 minutes before deciding it was a game to play offline for myself. I’m glad that I decided to play it offline because I felt that it was an intimate, emotional journey that I need to go at my own pace.
I will stress that is an emotional journey, and could potentially be triggering depending on your head-space - the game deals with a lot of heavy topics such as mental health (depression, anxiety, etc.), deaths (or near death experiences), and the meaning of life. Conversations were difficult at time, but I think that it was worth pushing through to see the final message.
– Real player with 1.8 hrs in game
Your Story
Your Story is a Visual Novel that takes place in a fantasy world. You will become a guide to a young half-elf named Lia, who is a somewhat lost girl with an unclear future. She spends her entire life helping her parents run one of the most popular taverns in the kingdom. She will need your help to move her life forward. Your decisions will guide its narrative in various possible ways. The most crucial elements of the storyline are your own emotions - we want to bring forth even the most extreme and controversial ones. You’ll experience a mix of joy, sadness, love, regret, and even terror.
You will lead the plot to both the brightest and the darkest corners of your own mind by making decisions in accordance with your own conscience. That’s the idea behind Your Story.
Features:
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guide our protégé in multiple fashions,
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multiple storylines with unlockable, alternative paths,
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variable gameplay (each act has its own motive),
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over 10 reachable endings,
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over 20 interactive characters,
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over 30 CG’s,
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a unique mix of fantasy, mystery, conspiracy, suspense, romance.
