Sega surprised everyone with the release of The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog. It’s a free game on Steam. So let’s play The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog and see what it’s all about! This is a point-and-click adventure game / visual novel based on the Sonic universe. However, the Steam page notes that it … Read more
Ticket to Europe is based on actual events. Indie studio Act Zero is demoing their debut game at Steam Next Fest. Ticket to Europe is unique in that the plot deals with complex socio-political issues that are based on real events. The game draws inspiration from the ongoing Syrian civil war and the ensuing refugee … Read more
Slay the Princess is part psychological horror, dark comedy, and visual novel. It looks like a unique take on the genre. You’re tasked with slaying a princess before she can end the entire world, which is allegedly something she is going to do unless you manage to stop her. There’s a lot of branching in … Read more
A new gameplay trailer for Digimon Survive is out now. Bandai Namco is giving fans the biggest peek yet at the upcoming hybrid visual novel and tactical RPG Digimon Survive. In the game, players explore a mysterious but dangerous world, navigating between encounters with friends and foes, uncovering glitches and clues, and engaging in battles. … Read more
Hauma is getting presented at the Indie Game Fest in Cologne, Germany. The fact-fiction deduction visual novel Hauma is coming to Steam in Q4 2022, and we’re getting a look at the game during Indie Game Fest. The Indie Game Fest is an annual indie games event in Cologne, Germany. Indie studios from Germany and around the world showcase their … Read more
Pre-orders are now open for Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei. Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei arrives physically and digitally for the Nintendo Switch on June 28 in North America and July 1 in Europe. Pre-orders are open at Playasia for the standard edition. Meanwhile, fans can pre-order the limited edition starting tomorrow on the IFI … Read more
If you’re a fan of visual novels, you’ll want to check out Chronicles of Tal’Dun: The Remainder. Indie developer Square Weasel Studio released the dark fantasy visual novel Chronicles of Tal’Dun: The Remainder on PC via Steam recently. The game has not received much coverage, so we wanted to bring it to your attention. The … Read more
Arcadia Fallen takes visual novels to the next level. Galdra Studios’ new modern fantasy visual novel Arcadia Fallen is now available for Nintendo Switch. In Arcadia Fallen, players take on the role of a teenage apprentice alchemist who unintentionally becomes enslaved to an illicit spirit. When he is unexpectedly dragged into a conflict between humanity … Read more
Ambition: A Minuet in Power is not your typical dating simulator. To gain riches and power, you must seduce, talk, and dress the part. Joy Manufacturing Co. and Iceberg Interactive have announced the release of their new game Ambition: A Minuet in Power for PC and Mac. You will embark on a brand-new visual novel … Read more
More than 30 years after its original release in Japan, Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir arrives in the form of a remake for Nintendo Switch. Famicom Detective Club is one piece of history in the detective game genre; even though the history could be a little bit dumb or crazy, they managed to be … Read more
Scarlet Hollow, a game from the two-person indie dev studio Black Tabby Games, is getting its second episode next month. This choice-driven horror adventure visual novel is coming to Steam on June 11, 2021. Scarlet Hollow was originally funded on Kickstarter, where it raised $81k with the support of 2,726 backers. The game features hand-drawn art and writing … Read more
Inin Games has announced the boxed, physical release date for Root Double: Before Crime After Days Xtend Edition on Nintendo Switch. “Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition is both genre innovative and extends the boundaries of what is a truly epic graphic novel that many have heralded as one of the finest … Read more
Aksys Games is bringing three new otome titles from Idea Factory to English-speaking countries, the company announced today. In addition to Code: Realize Wintertide Miracles, Aksys plans to launch three more next year. The titles include Olympia Soirée, Dairoku: Ayakashimori, and Variable Barricade. Code: Realize Wintertide Miracles is slated for release in February 2021. The … Read more
A lot of you might think of cute anime girls when you think of games from developer and publisher Idea Factory. To be honest, that’s what I had them pegged for. I missed out on Death end re;Quest but am pretty happy I got to check out its sequel. There aren’t enough horror RPGs. Shadow … Read more
Spike Chunsoft is continuing its celebration of the 10th anniversary of Danganronpa with the release of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition on mobile. First released on PlayStation Portable, the game was brought to PlayStation Vita in the US in 2014. It was later ported to PC via Steam and bundled with the first game … Read more
English-speaking Collar X Malice fans can now get their hands on Unlimited. Aksys Games today launched the follow-up to the otome game in the US. Collar X Malice Unlimited is a visual novel where players go undercover in the Adonis terrorist organization. The game has new characters and three new play modes: Interlude, After Story, and Adonis. “Buckle up … Read more
Italian author Matteo Strukul is working with VLG and Studio V on a new visual novel, Dark Renaissance. Strukul pens the game’s story while David Logan composes the score. According to Studio V, the game blends role-playing and graphic novels together into a period piece. The game depicts the adventures of a Venetian mercenary during … Read more
Evan’s Remains is an unusual mix of a puzzle game, platformer, and visual novel. And guess what? It works pretty well! Here’s a little background on the game’s story without spoiling the plot – which would be difficult to do in a short review anyway since it is quite convoluted. You play as a mysterious … Read more
