VISUAL NOVELS

Natalie Flores Apr 4, 2021. 8 minute read

8 of the Best Visual Novels You Should Play in 2021

I can see why there’s a temptation for (particularly western) game development studios to create April Fool’s jests out of making a visual novel spin-off of one of their games. I know it’s not always out of malice, either! But I do feel this temptation is tied to a larger…

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Natalie Flores Aug 12, 2020. 4 minute read

Milky Way Prince – The Vampire Star Might Be the Most Stylish Visual Novel

The piece carries a content warning for abuse. A recent (and viral) video game meme asks you to post four games you felt were masterpieces from the moment you finished them. After picking NieR: Automata, 999: 9 Hours 9 Persons 9 Doors, Undertale, and The House in Fata Morgana, I…

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Natalie Flores May 10, 2020. 8 minute read

The House in Fata Morgana’s Controversy Shows the Difficulties of Localization

If you’re someone who feels their favorite game in the world doesn’t tend to be in the spotlight as much as it deserves, it’s an odd feeling when it’s suddenly at the front and center of attention. But I’m glad my favorite game gets into trouble for angering people for…

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