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.
On a cold and mysterious night, five precious stones fell from the sky, each unintentionally discovered by five innocent girls. Unbeknownst to them, chaotic forces seek to retrieve these jewels, for they are the Demon Stones: apocalyptic artifacts capable of imbuing great power, yet at the cost of one’s sanity and soul. But all is not lost, for there is an individual who seeks to protect these gems and their bearers from these antagonists, regardless of the cost.
Jewels Ocean - Star of Sierra Leone is a love sim that combines adventure and Tactical RPG gaming in one! In the adventure part, you work through a story involving girls and enemies. The tactical RPG (called Jewel Fight) part makes use of a turn based grid system where you summon monsters to defeat enemies. You can raise your monsters into more powerful beasts.
CHARACTERS:
- Ruri Yasakano
- Hikaru Katsuki
- Kohaku Takehara
- Suseri Amahara
- Kira Kotoshiro
- Shinju Kusakabe
The Limited Edition Comes in a box that contains the game, 3 small figures of the female characters and a Drama CD.
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
Pretty Adventure + simulation fight summoned monsters in the field of 3 × 3 squares. Add a new scenario and CG when ported to PS2 from the PC version, the power-up and balancing rules and significant revision of the combat part. Add the ending, or lip-synching Add new character drawn, so as to increase the degree of perfection further.
FEATURES:
- Third & First person perspectives.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Medieval Fantasy, Demons & Romance themes.
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