Tag: visual novel
Review: London Detective Mysteria
When designing a character, an author can only hope that their creation will be one to stand the test of time. A character that readers decades from now, maybe even centuries, will still be able to enjoy and relate to in a way. A character that even those who haven't read the works they were created for can still recognize. Read More
Review: World End Syndrome
I really shouldn't like visual novels. I have no idea why I do, looking back at many that I consider my favorites. For as much weight as I put on quality storytelling, the VNs I remember fondly don't seem like they would hold up. Read More
Review: VA-11 Hall-A [Switch]
Ah, the common trope of the humble bartender. Always there to listen to the woes to whoever strolls in and needs to throw back a drink of their choosing. It's not uncommon for this trope to rear its head in storytelling in general, and for said individual to be the stalwart rock that dispenses useful advice to the protagonist and supporting characters. Read More
Review: Arcade Spirits
Back in the 80s, the arcade was the place to be! All the cool kids would bike on down to the local arcade after school to play the latest games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong, fighting for high-score dominance while simultaneously stuffing their faces with greasy food, all lit up under a warm neon glow. Read More
Review: The Midnight Sanctuary
Open the Floodgates How often do you look at games that release in Japan, hoping and praying that they’ll eventually make their way west? Games that look intriguing... Read More
Review: Harmonia
A Tale of Tears Many pieces of media attempt to evoke certain feelings or emotions in the person consuming it. Maybe its as simple as getting said person... Read More
Key’s “Planetarian” Now Available on Steam
Being Gamer Escape’s resident visual novel nut, I would be slacking if I wasn’t to mention this bit of news. Japanese developer Key is probably one of the... Read More
Japanese Digital Store Offering Infinity Series for Free
I’ve written a number of articles in the past concerning visual novels. Some may be thinking right now “Oh boy, another post about non-games!” in a nice sarcastic... Read More
A Little Something for the Ladies: Hakuoki Remastered for PS3
A vast majority of visual novel style games are marketed to men, featuring a male main character pursuing a number of lovely animated women. Occasionally, though, a game... Read More
Black Sheep Gaming: Ever17
In a couple of past articles I’ve written, I’ve mentioned the genre of games known as the visual novel. Actually, the term “game” is a difficult one to... Read More