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.
Ouka Kokoro Kagayakaseru Sakura: The last descendant of a line of mystical protectors, Yuuya Furusaka has received the twin blessing of Life and Death, and now his touch has the power to save lifes or destroy them, although at the price of, respectively, his own life or his own soul. But maybe the key for his salvation is hidden in one of the girls around him...
Officially released as a remake of Shinkirou, Ouka is more an alternative version than a real remake. Not only the artwork and the musics are entirely redone, the original story too has been vastly expanded (and often modified), and also includes new routes, new characters and new winnable heroines.
Ouka Kokoro Kagayakaseru Sakura is the PS2 version of the PC game. The popular PC love sim makes the trip to the PS2 with two new characters, over 30 new pieces of art and new scenarios. The game has a simple control scheme that allows for single-handed play.
The Limited Special pack edition includes original drama CD and crystal key holder.
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
The character who weaves sacred tree by seeking "compensation" in exchange for a miracle, was carrying the pain of the mind is snuggled up, gentle and sad, adventure game large family story warm lively to deploy. Upon porting from the PC, and add new hero, new heroine, a new scenario! It portrays in production that has powered up the delicate heart design.
FEATURES:
- First person perspective.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Fantasy & Anime themes.
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