Short Visual Novel question
4 years ago
Poland

When I can request a visual novel game?

Canada

Probably never.

Imaproshaman, Lonne and 3 others like this
European Union

once they are games and not comics.

Edited by the author 4 years ago
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I think there is a confusion of terms here. This confusion is widespread, so don't sweat it if you have gotten mixed up before. Let me clarify:

[big]VISUAL NOVEL GAMES[/big] are games with lots of story told through visual novel elements described above. They are similar to the Adventure game genre, and have in some respects replaced that genre. The big difference is that gameplay is a significant part of the experience, usually through puzzles or minigames. Examples: Zero Escape series, Phoenix Wright series, Danangamganromapa series. Note that these visual novel games are on the site! They do fit the submission guidelines!

Some games are pretty borderline and up for debate, like VA11-HALL-A for instance. The gameplay elements are there but they are arguably less consequential.

Edited by the author 4 years ago
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Canada

Are those widely-accepted definitions or just your personal classification? Either way, that's a horrible way to distinguish between two different things, and it pretty much guarantees miscommunication on this subject.

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No, it's not my personal classification. It's just English syntax.

Here are other examples that use the same kind of syntax.

Mobile Phone vs. Mobile Phone Number. One is a phone that is mobile. The other is a number for a mobile phone. On a site that tracks the coolest numbers, you won't see mobile phones but you might see mobile phone numbers.

Classic Literature vs. Classic Literature Podcast. One is literature that is considered classic . The other is a podcast on classic literature. On a site that lists the hottest podcasts, you won't see classic literature, but you might see classic literature podcasts.

Gold Nugget vs. Gold Nugget Potato. One is a nugget that is made of gold. The other is a potato variety known for resembling gold nuggets. On a site with potato rankings, you won't see gold nuggets, but you might see gold nugget potatoes.

This last one isn't even a real thing, but you can understand what it means based on the syntax, right? Even without context. "A gold nugget potato", you understand that it's a type of potato :P

You didn't even know it, but you already inherently understand the difference between a "Visual Novel" and a "Visual Novel Game". Or IMO you should.

Edited by the author 4 years ago
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