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4104047 No.4104047 [Reply] [Original]

Hey there, /jp/.

I have recently discovered the awesome that is visual novels. Now I have come forth to you with my humble request. You know those recommendation charts for anime and manga? Is there similar ones for visual novels, where there's like entry level VNs, and then more complicated ones listed?

And in case there isn't one, could you guys tell me what would be some good entry-level visual novels? I have heard Umineko is pretty popular, but I figured it isn't the best kind of to start with, or am I wrong?

Also, when talking about visual novels, should I say "I am reading a visual novel" or "I am playing a visual novel"?

Pic sort of related; the VN (or demo of a VN) that got me into this stuff. It's also a very cruel picture so it gets your attention.

>> No.4104051

KS is not a VN. It's just garbage.

>> No.4104055

You could say some are played, some are read. Nobody's going to mind if you use either term. Even if you're saying "played" for a VN that has no interactivity whatsoever, nobody cares.

>> No.4104059

>>4104051
Then could you tell me what is not garbage? Since I liked KS, that is garbage like you said, I'd most likely go orgasmic over something that is not.

>> No.4104063

>>4104047
First of all, Umineko is a SN.
Secondly, Umineko is THE entry level novel.

>> No.4104077

Ever17, CLANNAD, Planetarian, the usual list.

>> No.4104078

>>4104063
Entry level is Tsukihime, Umineko is simply beginner level

>> No.4104086

>>4104063
But it also has visuals, so it's a VSN!

>> No.4104089
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4104089

You're welcome

>> No.4104092

tsukihime

>> No.4104094

>>4104077
>>4104078
Thanks, I'll start with those. Seen the Clannad anime but I hope it doesn't ruin the playing experience.

A polite sage since I understand people don't want request threads on their front page.

>> No.4104099

>>4104089
Thank you! Exactly what I was looking for.

>> No.4104106

MY GIRLFRIEND IS THE PRESIDENT

>> No.4104113

>>4104106
No she isn't.

>> No.4104130

Play "Maiden Rape Assault: Violent Semen Inferno".

>> No.4104143

KS dev leave this place

>> No.4104145

What's an SN?

>> No.4104144

KS is shit.

>> No.4104137

>I liked KS
Get out KS dev.

>> No.4104167

>>4104145
A pretentious way of saying "I can't draw for shit so please focus on the music."

>> No.4104174

>>4104145
Sound Novel, bro.

Also, remove yourselves from this location Katawa Shoujo producers

>> No.4104176

>>4104145
'Shit Novel', a term created for Umineko.

>> No.4104193
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4104193

Here's more.

>> No.4104198

It's not like you have much choice when it comes to translated VNs, so just go here and play everything that's not a shitty sex romp.
(It shouldn't be too hard to tell them apart)

http://translationlibrary.blicky.net/ff/ff_vnlibrary.htm

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4104204

Cut to the chase, guys.

>> No.4104226
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4104226

Never mention KS on /jp/.

For starters play something like Yume Miru Kusuri or Wanko to Kurasou or Planetarian. Umineko is decent but I wouldn't recommend it for a beginner.

Call it playing or reading or whatever the fuck you want to say. It's not like anybody here gives a shit.

There you go, now shut up and get the fuck out.

>> No.4104230
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4104230

If you're more interested in a story and just want the h as a side item, Type Moon VNs Fate/Stay Night and Tsukihime are good starters.

If you basically want to spend most of the time fapping, try Wanko to Kurasou or Yume Miru Kusuri.

Also, /jp/ has a few faggots who are massively butthurt about Katawa Shoujo, so any mention of it will get your thread sagebombed. And there's no mods, so /a/ or even /v/ will be better places to have KS threads.

>> No.4104237

>>4104204
I'm sure as hell not gonna waste around 500+ hours to ask for suggestions, brah. Not in that format.
>>4104193 is more accesible, although I don't agree with some of the grades given out.

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>>4104230
>jp/ has a few faggots who are massively butthurt about Katawa Shoujo, so any mention of it will get your thread sagebombed
KS Devs get out.

>> No.4104256

Read Sharin no Kuni, OP. Believe me, most thrilling VN experience ever.

And read Planetarian as well. It's short but beautifully written.

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>>4104257

As evidenced.

>> No.4104287

>>4104230
>sagebombed

Yeah look, even OP is helping.
>>4104094
>>4104099

>> No.4104289
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>>4104271
Hasten thine departure from the environs, KS dev!

>> No.4104314

>>4104256
>Read Sharin no Kuni
>most thrilling VN experience ever.
I wouldn't call it "thrilling" as it is rather predictable, save for the 2 completly retarded plottwists foot and drugs that add nothing to the story.

>> No.4104320

Don't bother with Type-Moon shit, it's shit.

>> No.4104328

>>4104314
add to characterization

>> No.4104334

Forget about it.
MOSTLY VNs is shit.
Just read Typemoon's, Umineko and some of Nitro+'s. And there is no more good staff. VNfaggotry is only for retards with MUCH free time.

>> No.4104354

is chaos;head really that good?

I've only seen the anime and hated it.
But I'm guessing it got the same treatment as umineko

>> No.4104358

>>4104314
Wait, I thought that NORIO Houzuki was the story?

>> No.4104359

>>4104354

They say VN is above average.

>> No.4104377

>>4104354
Since when was Tsukihime 'entry' level?
Writing, pace, length etc make it something you'd not suggest to a guy who first enters the medium.

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>>4104314
Well, that's strange, because you quoted one of the few twists I saw coming (the "drug" of course, not the leg, I shat bricks with the leg). But the thrilling experience isn't only about the twists, it's more about the "how the fuck will they get through this ordeal" feeling during every arc. Picture related, it's the moment when I was convinced that Sharin was going to be fucking awesome. And it didn't disappoint me.

>> No.4104410

>>4104328
But overcoming the withdrawal effects to save your friends would have been much more manly.
Besides, they don't last over a month when getting addicted to natural drugs like weed or some related shit.
Hell, even Heroin's withdrawal effects lasts only one week.

And Hozuki could have simply whacked him with his cane or pulled a gun, no need to pretend being a cripple for 5 years if you already know you will get betrayed.

>> No.4104411

>>4104354
Chaos;Head starts off pretty good, gets better, then gets a sudden drop in quality culminating with a retarded shonen powerlevels fight.

>> No.4104412 [DELETED] 

>>4104044
We would highly appreciate it if you did not spam your shitty clones all over www.àñöñtálk.com. Thank you.

>> No.4104422

>>4104377
The routes by themselves are actually pretty short and the pacing is alright.

>> No.4104437 [DELETED] 

>>4104410
>withdrawal effects
There were no withdrawal effects

>> No.4104425

>>4104410
Spoiler tags, faggot.

>> No.4104428 [DELETED] 

>>4104044
We would highly appreciate it if you did not spam your shitty clones all over www.àñöñtálk.com. Thank you.

>> No.4104440

>>4104422
Tsukihime is quite fucking long, and Nasu drags a bit (sometimes QUITE a bit).

>> No.4104451

>And Hozuki could have simply whacked him with his cane or pulled a gun, no need to pretend being a cripple for 5 years if you already know you will get betrayed.

What part of 'it was all an elaborate lesson to teach Kenichi never to take anything at face value' did you miss?

>> No.4104452

>>4104440
>Tsukihime is quite fucking long
In total, it might be.
And it's not even that long. Routes by themselves are what, 10 hours at max?

>> No.4104465

>>4104422
The routes are only short compared to F/SN's. They're definitely longer than average.

>> No.4104498

>>4104384
Well my definition of "thrilling" is a bit different, but who cares.
Also, I'm not saying it was bad, just that some elements felt rather unnecessary, like the shit it pulls in the 3rd chapter when
everything is resolved and then goes back to square one for no other reason than to prolong the game. Granted, the scene during the meal was nice, but it felt like we've been there before

>> No.4104513

>>4104452
So you consider 40-50 hours to be SHORT?
If it exceeds 25 or so hours, it's quite long, especially for 'entry level'

>> No.4104526

>>4104498
In episode 3, everything wasn't resolved till Kenichi pulled its stunt, it was just a fake happy ending.

>> No.4104530

The best answer is Flyable Heart.

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