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.
Itsuka Todoku Ano Sora ni: In this town, there are "clouds" covering the nightsky, that the starlight won't even pierce. Because of this, constellations would always be too far. Born and raised in the Tatsumi noble family, Saku has failed to meet the expectations that lie on every male member of the family.
One day, he receives word from his strict grandfather "to live life the way he wishes." Estranged by his family, Saku travels to the estate of Kuumeishi, a town that has never seen the stars. He went without hardly making sure of the details of arrangements for a wedding...
CHARACTERS:
Konome Ousuki
Futami Ii
Non Toorimai
San Asuku
Mememe Mitora
Midono Ousuki
Tatsumi Saku
This visual novel was originally released for PC, the Playstation 2 version of the game adds new epilogues and CGs for existing heroines and elevates Meme and Non to heroine status with their own routes.
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
The ported to PS2 romance adventure was a big hit on the PC. Add to capture the popular heroine sub character "not love Tiger 's people". Episode of scenario after clearing that were not drawn even add the PC version and the new scenario. Encounter with the girl-Thaddeus Futami you know the tradition of the house, met in SoraAkira City who came to flee is, will lead to an unexpected direction the future of the measures.
FEATURES:
- First person perspective.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Romance, Fantasy & Anime themes.
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