A visual novel is an interactive fiction game, featuring mostly static graphics, most often using anime-style art or occasionally live-action stills (and sometimes video footage). As the name might suggest, they resemble mixed-media novels.
In Japanese terminology, a distinction is often made between visual novels proper (abbreviated NVL), which consist predominantly of narration and have very few interactive elements, and adventure games (abbreviated AVG or ADV), which may incorporate problem-solving and other types of gameplay. This distinction is normally lost outside Japan, where both NVLs and ADVs are commonly referred to as "visual novels" by international fans. Visual novels and ADVs are especially prevalent in Japan, where they made up nearly 70% of the PC game titles released in 2006.
Visual novels are distinguished from other game types by their extremely minimal gameplay. Typically the majority of player interaction is limited to clicking to keep the text, graphics and sound moving (most recent games offer "play" or "fast-forward" toggles that make even this unnecessary).
Most visual novels have multiple storylines and many endings; the gameplay mechanic in these cases typically consists of intermittent multiple-choice decision points, where the player selects a direction in which to take the game.
Parfait - Chocolat Second Style: After the grand opening of the Middle Ages Europe themed shopping mall "BrickMall" a few months ago, people got used to the mall but the Cafe Curio is still doing well in its business.
But a tragic fire destroys everything one day and cafe had to be closed. The only chance to get things back is to request everyone to chip in together and rebuild everything from scratch. One by one, everyone returns, puts in so much effort and Cafe Curio is back in business again.
But at the same day that Curio opens its doors an another Cafe makes an opening just across the street as well. A Cafe called Parfait with the exact same European theme with Curio. It's aim is to "Topple the Curio!". A furious battle begins...
The Playstation 2 version has its erotic elements removed but it has additional content. The Limited Edition comes in a box and features a bonus CD.
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
The ported to PS2 and PC version of the romance adventure that takes place in a maid cafe. Decided to wage a sales competition and interaction with the girls with a variety of personality to support the shops, with the maid cafe rival! Including "dual voice system", such as two new heroines events and a number of CG, it is powered up incorporate additional elements.
FEATURES:
- First person perspective.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Romance & Anime themes.
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